May 2024

Eastern Area Agency on Aging will hold public listening sessions on the proposed four-year Area Plan on Aging for Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs and services that help older Mainers, and their care partners, remain healthy and safe in their communities.

Agenda Items

• Overview of OAA services in Eastern Maine
• Summary of Area Plan on Aging
• Public comments

Visit EAAA.org/Area-Plan to learn more about these listening sessions or contact Christi Hille at CHille@EAAA.org to register. Click herefor a printable flyer.

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As a requirement of the Older Americans Act (OAA), a Request for Proposals (RFP) is being released by Eastern Area Agency on Aging for OAA services in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and/or Washington counties. Click here for more information.

Volunteer Highlights

AARP Events Presentation

Join AARP Maine for free pastries on Friday, May 31 at 1 p.m. and learn about some big events coming to Bangor in June. Volunteer State President André Chassé and Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach Alf Anderson will discuss what AARP Maine does throughout the year on behalf of those aged 50-plus in Maine. They’ll also provide a preview of upcoming free programs in greater Bangor, including a shredding event, “Dark Secrets: The Terrible Truth About Elder Abuse in the Family”, an LGBTQ+ film screening and discussion, and a Movies for Grownups screening of a poignant action-comedy. They’ll also discuss our monthly free coffee socials and future On Taps, and our June 22 presence at Bangor Pride. Can’t make the presentation? Visit https://states.aarp.org/maine/bangorjune to learn more about AARP Maine’s free June offerings. We ask that you sign up in advance by calling the Durgin Center (207) 941-2865 so we know how many people to expect.

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Medicare Information

Dear Marci,

I’m a federal employee with medical coverage and am going to retire soon. Do I need to get onto Medicare to have primary health insurance?

-Natalia (San Jose, CA)

Read Marci's answer!

NUTRITION NEWS

What is Furry Friends Food Bank?

Furry Friends Food Bank



Furry Friends provides supplemental pet food to those who qualify.

If you are 60 years of age or older, have a dog or cat, and need assistance with feeding your pet: Furry Friends Food Bank can help! Prepackaged pet food kits are available once a month.

To apply or request more information about the program, visit eaaa.org or call us at 207-941-2865 

Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Office Closure

Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed May 16th for our Healthy Aging Expo and May 27th for Memorial Day.

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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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.