Bethel Citizen August 5, 2021
The Age-Friendly Community Initiative is pleased to announce the award of two grants, enabling us to pursue two very different projects in our 6 member towns (Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry and Woodstock).
Funding from the Maine Community Foundation supports a new outreach to the older adult population of AFCI towns. We hope to give a better understanding of our programs and services – but even more important, to hear from community members about how we might better meet their needs. In April, 2021, in a pilot project funded by the Bethel Rotary Club, we compiled an 8-page mailing, entitled “The Beat Goes On,” which was sent to almost 1000 community members 70 years and older. It contained a number of tidbits and fun items, including paragraphs from students at the Eddy School, the Telstar Freshman Academy, and Gould Academy. The new MCF grant will support similar quarterly mailings throughout the coming year.
AARP sponsors a Community Challenge grant opportunity each year; this year AFCI received its second of these grants (the first, four years ago for our Adaptive Toolkit). With this AARP funding,
the Bethel Congo Craftsmen and the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program, In collaboration with AFCI, will construct and decorate wooden benches and picnic tables to be installed in well-trafficked outdoor areas. Watch for unfolding news as the construction and painting proceed, and especially for the celebrations in the fall to present the six towns with their gifts.
Remember: The Bethel Food Pantry is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you’re over 60 years of age you may request transportation: AFCI N2N: 207-824-4444.
Interesting upcoming events at The Gem Theater: https://mailchi.mp/thegemtheater.com/newsletter-january23-399516?e=da00f31cf0
The garden on High Street, Bethel (formerly Nabos) is maintained by Telstar North Star students under the leadership of Lyndsey Smith. Adjacent to the garden is a stand where local home gardeners may leave surplus produce; if it’s there by Wednesday, it will make it into NorthStar’s deliveries to local community members. People may also pick up produce from the stand for their home use. Such a deal!
All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen July 29, 2021
Over 60 and need a ride? To a medical appointment? To run errands? To attend a social event? To attend an exercise class? To attend church? Or do you know someone who does? AFCI’s N2N (Neighbor-to-Neighbor) Transportation Program can help. Our drivers are eager to be out on the roads again and connecting with you. Simply call AFCI at 207-824-4444 to request a ride (at least three days ahead), leave a message, and we’ll return your call to make arrangements. And if you’re a Bethel library member, we can deliver your books as well.
OUR COMMUNITY
We all know how very special our Bethel Region community is! Here’s how a recent USA Today article described us: “A classic New England village, Bethel is a storybook setting, with a walkable downtown and cozy lodging and dining options nestled in Maine’s Lakes & Mountains region. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2021/07/14/vacations-5-u-s-towns-mountain-views-montana-maine-north-carolina-idaho-nevada/7936528002/?
The Bethel Food Pantry is open on every first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Bethel Historical Society will have live music by Ken and Jane Brooks (of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame) Wednesday, July 28 at 1 pm in the Twitchell building of the BHS. FMI or to find out about other summer activities with the BHS:
https://bethelhistorical.org/2021-raffle-and-auction/
Bethel resident, Kate Goldberg, a SNAP educator, will offer 2 FREE classes on preparing healthy foods on a limited budget – 11:00 am – noon on Tuesday, August 3 and 10. Recipe demonstrations, tastings, and a colorful cookbook provided. FMI: Kate@healthyoxfordhills.org or 364-7408
Interesting tidbits from AARP. It’s still possible to cook healthy meals during a power outage: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2021/power-outage-cooking.html?
Are you one of the millions of fervent Ted Lasso fans? (I am). Season 2 of this popular series just started. A recent AARP article lists “Ten Facts You Need to Know” about the show, and there’s also a link to descriptions of new TV shows for people who love musicals. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-2021/ted-lasso.html?
All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen July 15, 2021
Over 60 and need a ride? To a medical appointment? To run errands? To attend a social event? To attend an exercise class? To attend church? Or do you know someone who does? AFCI’s N2N (Neighbor-to-Neighbor) Transportation Program can help. Our drivers are eager to be out on the roads again and connecting with you. Simply call AFCI at 207-824-4444 to request a ride (at least three days ahead), leave a message, and we’ll return your call to make arrangements. And if you’re a Bethel library member, we can deliver your books as well.
OUR COMMUNITY
How about the mural art on The Gem Theater? Pretty impressive, isn’t it? Thanks to BAAM (the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program), the SAD 44 School System, and Portland mural artist, Ryan Adams, it’s fun and colorfully represents connections within our community.
Have you been to the Mahoosuc Land Trust's Valentine Farm lately? There’s lots going on; find it at https://www.mahoosuc.org/events-calendar/. A special event occurs at 1:00 on August 15: fun and food for the family, the pollinator garden, the Birding Trail - and you can try to find monarch butterflies, maybe even help tag one!
The next Community Supper is Wednesday, July 28th, 4:30-6:00 pm at the Bethel Alliance Church.
The Bethel Historical Society is having a summer fundraising auction/raffle throughout the month of July. The funds raised will go toward maintaining and expanding Their collections, and anyone who participates (by buying a raffle ticket or placing an auction bid) is eligible to sign up for a "behind the scenes" tour of the MBHS collections, archives, research library, etc.
FMI or to find out about other summer activities with the BHS:
https://bethelhistorical.org/2021-raffle-and-auction/
Bethel resident, Kate Goldberg, a SNAP educator, will present a series of 4 FREE classes on preparing healthy foods on a limited budget – 11:00 am – noon on Tuesday, July 20 and 27 and August 3 and 10. Recipe demonstrations, tastings, and a colorful cookbook provided. FMI: Kate@healthyoxfordhills.org or 364-7408
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All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen June 17, 2021
How wonderful it is to be getting back into the swing of things! Are you remembering all the resources this community has to offer? Our recent weather has suggested many wonderful outdoor summer activities, including swimming, walking, and biking. And there’s:
Bethel Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9-1, next to Norway Savings Bank on Parkway.
Greenwood Farmers’ Market, every Friday, 4-6. Produce, other food – and fiddle music by Monica Mann.
Saturday Market on Main Street (Methodist Church, Bethel). 9-1 on Saturday June 19, July 17, August 14, September 4. Local artisans/crafters, Re-Pant bags for sale and a drop off site for items for the Bethel Food Pantry (toiletries, household items, feminine products and baby supplies).
The Gem Theater, fully open (Thursdays – Sundays) and continuing to follow good COVID protocol. Look for their exciting films at: thegemtheater.com
Two Gem events of special interest: BAAM (the Bethel Area Arts and Music program) has been working hard for months on a mural project, engaging local students in partnership with a Portland mural artist, Ryan Adams. Saturday, June 19th is Volunteer Day. Beginning at 10:00, volunteers are invited to come and“paint their socks off!” FMI: coordinator@bethelareaartsandmusic.com.
Saturday, June 26 is Artist Night at the Gem: several community activities. FMI and to reserve a seat - for the artist’s talk: https://thegemtheater.com/special_events/the-gems-artist-night/?. For the film: https://thegemtheater.com/showtimes/faces-places-62621-700-pm/?
Museums of the Bethel Historical Society: a full slate of programs and events in July and August (10-3 Wednesday-Friday and 10-1 Saturday). Saturday, July 3 - opening of an exhibit from the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, Sunday July 4 - community picnic and concert with the Portland Brass Quintet, 11:30.
Community Supper at the Bethel Alliance Church, Wednesday, June 30, 4:30-6:00 (free). Indoor seating, outdoor seating (weather permitting) and take-out available.
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For a ride to any of the above – or any other personal medical or social event – call AFCI. You may also request a Bethel Library book to be delivered.
Do you know someone who’s living with chronic pain? A SeniorsPlus class will help sufferers learn how to better manage pain and improve their quality of life. FREE on Zoom, Thursdays, 1:00-2:30, June 17th-July 22nd. FMI: 207-440-2390 or kmills@healthylivingforme.org.
All AFCI services are free (donations welcome) and can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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The Age-Friendly Community Initiative is pleased to announce the award of two grants, enabling us to pursue two very different projects in our 6 member towns (Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry and Woodstock).
Funding from the Maine Community Foundation supports a new outreach to the older adult population of AFCI towns. We hope to give a better understanding of our programs and services – but even more important, to hear from community members about how we might better meet their needs. In April, 2021, in a pilot project funded by the Bethel Rotary Club, we compiled an 8-page mailing, entitled “The Beat Goes On,” which was sent to almost 1000 community members 70 years and older. It contained a number of tidbits and fun items, including paragraphs from students at the Eddy School, the Telstar Freshman Academy, and Gould Academy. The new MCF grant will support similar quarterly mailings throughout the coming year.
AARP sponsors a Community Challenge grant opportunity each year; this year AFCI received its second of these grants (the first, four years ago for our Adaptive Toolkit). With this AARP funding,
the Bethel Congo Craftsmen and the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program, In collaboration with AFCI, will construct and decorate wooden benches and picnic tables to be installed in well-trafficked outdoor areas. Watch for unfolding news as the construction and painting proceed, and especially for the celebrations in the fall to present the six towns with their gifts.
Remember: The Bethel Food Pantry is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you’re over 60 years of age you may request transportation: AFCI N2N: 207-824-4444.
Interesting upcoming events at The Gem Theater: https://mailchi.mp/thegemtheater.com/newsletter-january23-399516?e=da00f31cf0
The garden on High Street, Bethel (formerly Nabos) is maintained by Telstar North Star students under the leadership of Lyndsey Smith. Adjacent to the garden is a stand where local home gardeners may leave surplus produce; if it’s there by Wednesday, it will make it into NorthStar’s deliveries to local community members. People may also pick up produce from the stand for their home use. Such a deal!
All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen July 29, 2021
Over 60 and need a ride? To a medical appointment? To run errands? To attend a social event? To attend an exercise class? To attend church? Or do you know someone who does? AFCI’s N2N (Neighbor-to-Neighbor) Transportation Program can help. Our drivers are eager to be out on the roads again and connecting with you. Simply call AFCI at 207-824-4444 to request a ride (at least three days ahead), leave a message, and we’ll return your call to make arrangements. And if you’re a Bethel library member, we can deliver your books as well.
OUR COMMUNITY
We all know how very special our Bethel Region community is! Here’s how a recent USA Today article described us: “A classic New England village, Bethel is a storybook setting, with a walkable downtown and cozy lodging and dining options nestled in Maine’s Lakes & Mountains region. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2021/07/14/vacations-5-u-s-towns-mountain-views-montana-maine-north-carolina-idaho-nevada/7936528002/?
The Bethel Food Pantry is open on every first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Bethel Historical Society will have live music by Ken and Jane Brooks (of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame) Wednesday, July 28 at 1 pm in the Twitchell building of the BHS. FMI or to find out about other summer activities with the BHS:
https://bethelhistorical.org/2021-raffle-and-auction/
Bethel resident, Kate Goldberg, a SNAP educator, will offer 2 FREE classes on preparing healthy foods on a limited budget – 11:00 am – noon on Tuesday, August 3 and 10. Recipe demonstrations, tastings, and a colorful cookbook provided. FMI: Kate@healthyoxfordhills.org or 364-7408
Interesting tidbits from AARP. It’s still possible to cook healthy meals during a power outage: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2021/power-outage-cooking.html?
Are you one of the millions of fervent Ted Lasso fans? (I am). Season 2 of this popular series just started. A recent AARP article lists “Ten Facts You Need to Know” about the show, and there’s also a link to descriptions of new TV shows for people who love musicals. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-2021/ted-lasso.html?
All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen July 15, 2021
Over 60 and need a ride? To a medical appointment? To run errands? To attend a social event? To attend an exercise class? To attend church? Or do you know someone who does? AFCI’s N2N (Neighbor-to-Neighbor) Transportation Program can help. Our drivers are eager to be out on the roads again and connecting with you. Simply call AFCI at 207-824-4444 to request a ride (at least three days ahead), leave a message, and we’ll return your call to make arrangements. And if you’re a Bethel library member, we can deliver your books as well.
OUR COMMUNITY
How about the mural art on The Gem Theater? Pretty impressive, isn’t it? Thanks to BAAM (the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program), the SAD 44 School System, and Portland mural artist, Ryan Adams, it’s fun and colorfully represents connections within our community.
Have you been to the Mahoosuc Land Trust's Valentine Farm lately? There’s lots going on; find it at https://www.mahoosuc.org/events-calendar/. A special event occurs at 1:00 on August 15: fun and food for the family, the pollinator garden, the Birding Trail - and you can try to find monarch butterflies, maybe even help tag one!
The next Community Supper is Wednesday, July 28th, 4:30-6:00 pm at the Bethel Alliance Church.
The Bethel Historical Society is having a summer fundraising auction/raffle throughout the month of July. The funds raised will go toward maintaining and expanding Their collections, and anyone who participates (by buying a raffle ticket or placing an auction bid) is eligible to sign up for a "behind the scenes" tour of the MBHS collections, archives, research library, etc.
FMI or to find out about other summer activities with the BHS:
https://bethelhistorical.org/2021-raffle-and-auction/
Bethel resident, Kate Goldberg, a SNAP educator, will present a series of 4 FREE classes on preparing healthy foods on a limited budget – 11:00 am – noon on Tuesday, July 20 and 27 and August 3 and 10. Recipe demonstrations, tastings, and a colorful cookbook provided. FMI: Kate@healthyoxfordhills.org or 364-7408
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All AFCI services can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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Bethel Citizen June 17, 2021
How wonderful it is to be getting back into the swing of things! Are you remembering all the resources this community has to offer? Our recent weather has suggested many wonderful outdoor summer activities, including swimming, walking, and biking. And there’s:
Bethel Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9-1, next to Norway Savings Bank on Parkway.
Greenwood Farmers’ Market, every Friday, 4-6. Produce, other food – and fiddle music by Monica Mann.
Saturday Market on Main Street (Methodist Church, Bethel). 9-1 on Saturday June 19, July 17, August 14, September 4. Local artisans/crafters, Re-Pant bags for sale and a drop off site for items for the Bethel Food Pantry (toiletries, household items, feminine products and baby supplies).
The Gem Theater, fully open (Thursdays – Sundays) and continuing to follow good COVID protocol. Look for their exciting films at: thegemtheater.com
Two Gem events of special interest: BAAM (the Bethel Area Arts and Music program) has been working hard for months on a mural project, engaging local students in partnership with a Portland mural artist, Ryan Adams. Saturday, June 19th is Volunteer Day. Beginning at 10:00, volunteers are invited to come and“paint their socks off!” FMI: coordinator@bethelareaartsandmusic.com.
Saturday, June 26 is Artist Night at the Gem: several community activities. FMI and to reserve a seat - for the artist’s talk: https://thegemtheater.com/special_events/the-gems-artist-night/?. For the film: https://thegemtheater.com/showtimes/faces-places-62621-700-pm/?
Museums of the Bethel Historical Society: a full slate of programs and events in July and August (10-3 Wednesday-Friday and 10-1 Saturday). Saturday, July 3 - opening of an exhibit from the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, Sunday July 4 - community picnic and concert with the Portland Brass Quintet, 11:30.
Community Supper at the Bethel Alliance Church, Wednesday, June 30, 4:30-6:00 (free). Indoor seating, outdoor seating (weather permitting) and take-out available.
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For a ride to any of the above – or any other personal medical or social event – call AFCI. You may also request a Bethel Library book to be delivered.
Do you know someone who’s living with chronic pain? A SeniorsPlus class will help sufferers learn how to better manage pain and improve their quality of life. FREE on Zoom, Thursdays, 1:00-2:30, June 17th-July 22nd. FMI: 207-440-2390 or kmills@healthylivingforme.org.
All AFCI services are free (donations welcome) and can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.
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