April 2023

SAVE THE DATE

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Anah Shriners, Bangor

LUNCH & LEARN

Come join us at our Community Café on Tuesday, April 11th for our fourth lunch & learn with Furry Friends, supported by the 2022 Animal Welfare Grant from the Maine Community Foundation. Learn about low cost Spay/Neuter clinics & Voucher Program, and the importance of adopting an older pet!

Pre-Registration for the café is required by noon, Friday, April 7th. Call 207-941-2865 ext 169!

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

Respite for ME is a $2,000 grant from the state of Maine to help you take care of a loved one at home—and to also help take care of you. Click the image above to learn more, or visit our website to learn about other respite options!

Are you a caregiver? In our caregiver support groups, caregivers come together to share their experiences in a confidential and supportive setting. These support groups help caregivers gain skills, build confidence, and learn about helpful resources available in the community.

In Person at the Durgin Center:

Monthly every second Friday 9-10:30 a.m.

In Person at the Millinocket Memorial Library:

Monthly every fourth Wednesday 3-4 p.m.

In Person at the The Piscataquis Regional YMCA:

Monthly every second Thursday 12-1:30 p.m.

Zoom Support Group:

Monthly every third Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.

Call (207) 941-2865 to register

MEDICARE RESOURCES

Eastern Area Agency on Aging offers free educational classes to inform you about Medicare and the important choices you have.Click hereto learn when and where these classes are offered!

Looking to save onMedicare Costs?

There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford the costs of your Medicare health care and prescription medications. Call Eastern Area Agency on Aging to find out if you qualify.

Dear Marci,

I didn’t enroll in Medicare when I turned 65, because I was still working and covered by my employer health insurance. Now I’m retiring at age 67 and have missed my Initial Enrollment Period. How do I enroll?

-Loretta (Tampa, FL)

Read Marci's answer!

It can be easy to provide or confirm information to someone who already has some of your personal information. Scammers are always on the lookout for ways to take advantage of people. Unless you know who you are talking to, never confirm or provide your personal information to the person on the other line. Protect your information and hang up the phone immediately!

NUTRITION NEWS

Dog Park Etiquette

From Furry Friends Food Bank



“A trip to the dog park can be a joyous excursion for many dogs, but that is not always the case. A successful visit to a dog park depends on four things: you, your dog, the dog park, and the culture of the dog park.” – Don Hanson PCBC-A, Green Acres Kennel

Things you need before you visit the dog park: You should have a basic understanding of canine behavior and body language, but also of your dog’s specific preferences, likes, and dislikes. It’s also important to be confident in your ability to call your dog away from another dog if necessary.

FROZEN: A FOOD WASTE SOLUTION

From CSFP

The Food Waste Problem: The average American family throws out an estimated 25% of the food and beverages they buy.

Did you Know? Frozen food generates 47% less food waste when compared to ambient and chilled food consumed in the home.

Freezing is nature's pause button. Produce is flash frozen within hours of harvest, locking in key vitamins and minerals and preserving taste.

If you are worried about throwing out fresh fruit and veggies, frozen are a great way to extend shelf life!

Milo Café

Thursdays

11:30AM - 1:00PM

15 Harris Pond Rd

Milo, ME 04463

Call (207)-943-2488 to reserve.

Millinocket Café

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

10:30AM - 1:00PM

80 Maine Ave

Millinocket, ME 04462

Call (207)-723-2045 to reserve.

Brooksville Café

Thursdays

12:00PM - 1:00PM

1 Townhouse Rd

Brooksville, ME 04617

Call (207)-326-8864 to reserve

DURGIN CENTER

COMMUNITY CAFÉ MENU

Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:30AM

April 3 Pork with Caribbean Mango Sauce

April 4 Beef Steak in Red Wine & Horseradish Sauce

April 10 Ham and Pineapple

April 11 Turkey with Apple & Mushroom Gravy

April 17 No Café

April 18 Chicken Lo-mein

April 24 Tomato & Basil Chicken Meatballs

April 25 Tilapia with Hollandaise Sauce

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the Maine Connectivity Authority to collect feedback from Maine people, especially people like you! The State of Maine is developing a Broadband Action Plan for our state to be sure specific barriers and concerns are addressed and your ideas are included in the plan.

The plan will identify priorities for funding internet and programs so that everyone in Maine can benefit from access to affordable, reliable, high speed internet. 

The Durgin Center will host a focus group on April 12th at 12:00, be 60 minutes long with a facilitator. We will offer mileage reimbursement, and lunch will be provided.

If you are willing to participate, please let us know by calling 941-2865 to register. Space is limited to 12 people.

Add your voice to Maine’s Broadband Action Plan!

Do you want to learn more about Advance Directives and Health Care Power of Attorney? 

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is coming to EAAA's Durgin Center to discuss Advance Care Planning! Advance care planning involves discussing and preparing for future decisions about your medical care if you become seriously ill or unable to communicate your wishes. Having meaningful conversations with your loved ones is the most important part of advance care planning. Many people also choose to put their preferences in writing by completing legal documents called advance directives.

April 10th, 10:30am - 12pm

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.