Senior Centers

1. Magna named Winner of Andrus Award for Community Service

   AARP Maine has announced that retired educator and Portland resident, Nelson Megna, is the winner of the 2013 Andrus Award named in honor of AARP’s founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. The Andrus Award celebrates and honors individuals … Continue

2. So you want to volunteer?

   Tips for Getting Started Volunteering First, ask yourself if there is something specific you want to do.  For example,  do I want… …to make it better around where I live …to meet people who are different from … Continue

3. Volunteering and its benefits

   In today’s busy society, it can be hard to think about finding time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous, both to you, your family and the community. The right match can help you find … Continue

4. To Garden or Not to Garden

   —that is the question:—‎ Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The bugs and weeds of outrageous (but typical) vegetable gardens,‎ Or to take arms against a sea of carrots imported from California, And by growing … Continue

5. Veteran’s Improved Pensions: Navigating the Application Process Part I

   The process of applying to the VA for Pension benefits is like any other application process to a government agency.  It is confusing. There is so much information circulating online and yet it seems there are always … Continue

6. StoryCorps Saves Life Story

   It’s the last quarter of 2010, and soon we’ll be celebrating the New Year. Time flows slowly when we’re young. We can hardly see it pass, and each skipped stone leaves enormous changes on the surface. As … Continue