AFCI
Perhaps you or a family member or friend have used an AFCI service or valuable piece of information. We work hard to “explore ways to make the community more supportive of healthy aging and to enable people to stay in their own homes and communities as they age.” But “it takes a village …” We need your help! All kinds of help – some of it ongoing, but periodic (like our Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer rides program). Some of it performing a task from the comfort of your home (like writing or using your computer). Some of it working with like-minded people toward an important goal like helping people connect with health or community services. And we always need people just to offer good suggestions and help us problem-solve. If you’d like to help your community – whether for just a short time here and there or for a more sustained commitment – see our contact information below.
Community
There’s lots to do in our community, lots of ways to get together with friends. Need a ride? Call our N2N program at 824-4444. For more information on the following events, visit bethelmaine.com. And don’t forget movies and activities at the Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).
Friday, November 4, 5:30 p.m.: the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce‘s 53rd Annual Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting.
Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Telstar Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit the Telstar Alumni Association.
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: American Legion Christmas Craft Fair.
Wednesday, November 16, Soup’s On! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bethel Methodist Church Dining Room – free and fun! To donate a food item, contact Bonnie Pooley (pooleyb@gouldacademy.org).
Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Community Suppers (free, open to all) – last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.
Conversation, coffee and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church; come for one hour or all three.
Tips
Get your COVID booster shot (to combat the Omicron variant)! At Walgreens and other locations. For more information:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html.
Read why AARP says that older adults should also get flu vaccinations:
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2022/older-adults-high-dose-flu-shot.html?
Learn about the new Maine property tax stabilization bill – also called a "tax freeze" bill – at
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-08-05/new-maine-law-allowing-seniors-to-freeze-property-taxes-takes-effect.
All AFCI services are free. To request any above-mentioned service: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you!
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