Now that we can walk outdoors, you might want to pick up a copy of the (free) AFCI “Walking Bethel” map at many sites throughout the community.
AFCI’s very popular Walk the Gym program is now drawing to a close – see you next year. Thank you for your continuing collaboration, Gould Academy, and the Bethel Rec Board! This season was the best since its inception in our founding year, 2016. Did you see the recent Citizen front page story about it?
N2N (Neighbor to Neighbor) Rides Program: call our service number (below) for a free ride to medical appointments or for shopping, educational or social outings.
The AFCI Resource Directory, a valuable guide to all kinds of services available locally and throughout the state, can be accessed through our website or you may request a pdf copy.
Professional Home Safety Assessment – Free: Occupational Therapist Brie Weisman will assess your personal risk for falls and potential safety issues in your home; call her at 364-7056.
Community – check out:
Bethel Chamber of Commerce “Events” (bethelmaine.com)
Linda Howe’s column in this newspaper
Classes at the Senior College: (Contact us to request a digital course bulletin)
The National Digital Equity Center’s technology classes (all free) have been very popular, and they will be offered again, online and in-person classes at Telstar Adult Ed. and the Bethel Library. For more information and to register:
Or for the library:
https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class_location/bethel-library-association/.
And for Adult Ed:
You may also register on a paper copy at the Library or call Telstar 824-2136, ext. 1340.
Community Suppers – last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Alliance Church.
Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, Thursdays, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church.
Movies: The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).
Bethel Food Pantry: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Tips (from a recent New York Times story): “The average life expectancy in the United States is 76 — but our retirement age was set at 65 several decades ago. It has since risen to 67 for those born after 1960. Should it go even higher?” We’ll certainly be hearing much more about this!
All AFCI services are free. To request an N2N ride or other service: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries, and suggestions – email: [email protected], visit our Facebook page or website, www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you!
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