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Senior Care Options - Beach Glass Transitions
277 Congress Street
Portland , Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 272-2797
Nov 17 thru Dec 01, 2009. Free class at Beach Glass Transitions to educate families & seniors about the many kinds of senior care options available in Maine and the financial obligations associated with each of these various options. Learn commonly used terminology, such as ADLs, CCRC's, NF, MaineCare, Private Pay, AL's, and more. Next we will discuss the 10 distinct senior care facilities and services: Home Care, Home Health Care, Adult Day Programs, Retirement/Independent/Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Skilled Care, Alzheimer's Care, and Hospice. For each of these, we will define the type of community, talking through the advantages and disadvantages. We will explore the services provided, costs to be expected, the activity programs and the limitations of each option. Classes November 17th and 19th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also December 1st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
"Bear-ly There" Children's Book Author Rebekah Raye - Multiple Venues
Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone:
Nov 22 thru Dec 13, 2009.
Children's author/illustrator Rebekah Raye will share her new picture book Bear-ly There
Horse and Wagon Rides - Downtown Portland
Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Nov 27 thru Dec 20, 2009. Horse and Wagon ridge at Monument Square. Free rides around the Old Port on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays this holiday season. For info phone (207) 772-6828. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kringleville in Waterville
Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: (207) 680-2055
Nov 27 thru Dec 23, 2009. One of Downtown's oldest traditions. Parents, bring your children to visit Santa at his Waterville home, Kringleville in Castonguay Square. Map + Directions | Report Update
Santa's Workshop
52 Main Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 992-4234
Nov 28 thru Dec 19, 2009. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available on Saturdays November 28th through December 19th from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at 52 Main Street in Downtown Bangor. Mom and Dad, make sure to bring your camera for this free photo opportunity. Map + Directions | Report Update
Author Neil Rolde - Muskie Community Center
38 Gold Street
Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 873-4745
Dec 03, 2009.
Author Neil Rolde will give a talk and sign his new book, Maine in the World: Stories of Some of Those from Here Who Went Away
Parade of Lights
Main Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (207) 865-1212
Dec 04, 2009. The Parade of Lights will start at 6pm on Main Street in Freeport. Don't miss Santa Claus, Slugger from the Portland Sea Dogs, and Wally the Green Monster! Map + Directions | Report Update
Seasons of Light - Maynard F. Jordon Planetarium
120 Munson Road
Orono, Maine 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1381
Dec 04 thru Dec 24, 2009. Traditions of the holiday season from many cultures and the forces that bring cold weather to Maine every winter are brilliantly illustrated and warmly portrayed under the starry dome. Winter constellations, fir trees and menorahs are just a small part of many symbols families will recognize in the Season of Light Omnidome program. Tickets are $3 per person. Shows on Fridays at 7 p.m. on 12/4, 12/11 and 12/18. Final show on Thursday at 2 p.m. on 12/24. Map + Directions | Report Update
Miracle on Mechanic Street
70 Main Street and Mechanic Street
Houlton, Maine 04730
Phone: (207) 532-7387
Dec 05, 2009. Miracle on Mechanic Street is an Ark Animal Sanctuary Benefit featuring Pics with Santa, Trees & Wreaths for sale, Homemade Goodies, Silent Auction, Craft Fair, Pets for Adoption and much more. Map + Directions | Report Update
Children's Author Jane Bregoli - L.L. Bean
95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (877) 755-2326
Dec 05, 2009.
Children's author/illustrator Jane Bregoli will read and sign her picture book The Goat Lady
Holly Berry Fair
5 School Street
Kezar Falls, Maine 04047
Phone: (207) 625-3082
Dec 05, 2009. Holly Berry Fair. Includes famous ham supper with singing waiters. Events start at 9 a.m. and include Christmas carols, tree lighting and the famous ham supper. $8.50 Adults; $2.50 Children. Reservations suggested by phoning (207) 625-8646. Make us your first stop of the day for coffee & goodies in Santa's Kitchen, do your holiday shopping here and elsewhere and then make us your last stop to sing Christmas carols followed by our Famous Ham Supper with Singing Waiters. Other events during the day include breakfast in Santa's kitchen, lunch in Mrs. Santa's cafe, gift/knit/pet table, silent auction, fresh wreathes, attic treasures, children's craft activities and more. Please donate a clean winter coat for kids. Come to Riverside United Methodist Church Corner of Rt. 25 and Rt. 160 Map + Directions | Report Update
The Children's Hour- Christmas Celebration at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
290 Norlands Road
Livermore, Maine
Phone: (207) 897-4366
Dec 05, 2009. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will open for an interactive Christmas celebration that will take you back in time. Enjoy 19th century parlor games, storytelling and holiday readings from the past, children's hands-on activities in the cozy Norlands kitchen and the simply decorated Washburn mansion. Map + Directions | Report Update
Our Sky Family - Maynard F. Jordon Planetarium
120 Munson Road
Orono, Maine 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1381
Dec 06 thru Dec 27, 2009. The friendliest planets show up in Our Sky Family, an introduction to the solar system for little ones. Even Franklin the star projector gets into the act, introducing the Sun's family while making a starry background for the journey. Especially for ages 5-8, this perennial planetarium favorite is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $3 per person. Show starts at 2:00 p.m. every Sunday from 12/6 through 12/27. Map + Directions | Report Update
Authors Donald Soctomah & Jean Flahive - L.L. Bean
95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (877) 755-2326
Dec 12, 2009.
Authors Donald Soctomah and Jean Flahive will share their new picture book, Remember Me: Tomah Joseph's Gift to Franklin Roosevelt
Fuel Assistance Benefit Supper & Dance
Hallowell Road
Litchfield, Maine 04350
Phone: (207) 377-8035
Dec 12, 2009. Fuel Assistance Supper & Dance at Litchfield Sportsman's Club. Baked bean supper and dance to benefit the Litchfield Fuel Assistance Program. The baked bean supper with all the trimmings will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the dance and entertainment will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. One price admits you to the entire evening: Adults 10 and up $8.00 Seniors 60 and up $6.00. Children under 10 free. In addition to the great food and live music, there will be door prizes, 50/50 drawing and raffles. For more info phone Gary Leet at (207) 377-8035. Map + Directions | Report Update
A Warm Winters Night Dance
Industrial Park Road
Boothbay, Maine 04537
Phone: (207) 350-6396
Dec 19, 2009. Come to A Warm Winters Night Dance at the American Legion Hall on Industrial Park Road and support the Boothbay Region Community Resources Fuel Fund. Presents by The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. Dance to the tunes of "Big Chief." Tickets are sold in advance. All proceeds to benefit the fuel fund. Map + Directions | Report Update
Author Jan Schrock - L.L. Bean
95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (877) 755-2326
Dec 20, 2009.
Jan Schrock (daughter of the Heifer International founder) and illustrator Aileen Darragh will read & sign their picture book, Give a Goat
Annual Winter Solstice Birdwalk
Greenville, Maine
Phone: (207) 695-3241
Dec 21, 2009. The Moosehead Area Birding Club will hold their Annual Winter Solstice Bird Walk. Meet at Auntie M's at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast, and then travel to Shirley Bog for the walk. Depending on conditions this may be a snowshoe event. It is also combined with the annual Christmas Bird Count. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join in. For info phone Janice Dyer at (207) 695-3241 or Shannon LeRoy at (207) 695-3085. Map + Directions | Report Update