Probably most towns in our reading area have programs which are specifically for senior citizens. We’d be glad to highlight them here, and invite submission of information by e-mail to: kso48@aol.com, or by regular mail to Kay Soldier, 114 Tandberg Trail, Windham, Maine 04062. We “pick up” a lot of information in our travels, but know there’s a lot more going on than we hear about.
Does your town have an organization just for seniors? Is there a special program which other seniors could take advantage of? Do you want to publicize a special event for senior citizens? We know that many people read the weekly newspaper and we’d be glad to write about the services or events in your town, which are geared toward senior citizens.
A good way to get together with your friends and meet new ones is at an afternoon tea. Windham Public Library invites seniors and friends to stop in and enjoy “Tea for You at the Library” at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Have you read any good books lately? Share what you liked/disliked with other readers. New members are always welcome to the Book Group at Windham Public Library. On Nov. 7, Frank McCourt’s memoir “Teacher Man” will be the book to be discussed at Windham Public Library. Call Barbara at 892-1908 for more information.
Windham Food Pantry is open for senior citizens from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday mornings. The pantry is located on Route 202, at the Human Services Building.
If you want information about fuel assistance program, call 842-2988, ext. 21. We have received no press releases or information about the program this year but have been told this is the number for more information.
Flu shots will also be given at Windham Town Hall gym, 8 School Road on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. Be sure to bring your Medicare card.
We know many people who live in senior housing complexes either do not drive any longer or will be “putting their car up for the winter.” In Windham, the Parks and Recreation Department provides a van to take folks shopping locally on Fridays. Call 892-1908 to find our more about this service. To find out about other transportation availability in your area, we suggest you call Regional Transportation at 1-800-244-0704 for the Cumberland County area.
This is a good time for seniors to visit their local Senior Meal Site, hosted by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Delicious, nutritious meals are served for a minimal fee and other activities are offered.
In Standish, the Active Senior Citizens meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Steep Falls Fire Barn on the Boundary Road. Meals are $3. Reservations by 9:30 a.m. the Monday prior to that week’s luncheon. Call Alvida Fogg, 642-4929 or June Frost 727-6215.
At the Sebago Lake Congregational Church, Friday luncheons are sponsored on the third Friday each month by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Meals are $4. FMI call 1-800-400-6325.
In Windham, the SMAA Meal Site is at Unity Gardens senior housing, 124 Tandberg Trail, North Windham. Meals on Wheels and the Senior Dining Club are open year round, five days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meals at the site are $3 donation. You must call Virginia Billings at 892-3891 48 hours in advance for all meals. Beano is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cribbage is offered, as well. Please call for the schedule.
For information on the site nearest you, or for information on home-delivered Meals on Wheels, call 1-800-427-7411. Meals on Wheels is an ideal solution for folks recovering from a hospital stay or other event which prevents them from preparing meals.
Call Southern Maine Agency (1-800-427-7411) for information on senior-related issues and services available such as volunteer opportunities, home fix up needs, banking or other financial issues, insurance, Medicare, food stamps, health services and programs, as well as legal services.
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