Tag Archives: gifts

1. Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Buying for Seniors

   Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 13. Traditionally the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1914.  Mother’s Day gift ideas often center around spring and it’s an especially fun holiday to celebrate and … Continue

2. Hunger in Maine: Stamp Out Hunger via the Mailman

   Help AARP Stamp Out Hunger in Maine. On Saturday, May 12, 2012 you can make a difference to hungry people in your community. Plan your shopping now to include an item or two every week, so you … Continue

3. Grandchildren and College: College Tuition Help from Grandparents

   Have you always planned to help your grandchildren pay for college? With the price of college nowadays, college tuition help from grandparents matters more than ever. There are several ways you can help them with college expenses … Continue

4. Senior gifts: ideas for Christmas presents for seniors

   Need more holiday gift ideas for Maine seniors? Here are a few from our alert readers: Sam H. from South Freeport suggests gift cards from Shaw’s, Hannafords or other supermarkets. Especially handy because they can be used … Continue

5. Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart

   Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue

6. Calling All Bakers: TRIAD Benefit Pie Contest

   Do you enjoy baking? Are fresh apples and delicious peaches calling you? Well, whip up your competitive spirit, whip out those measuring cups, and bake a pie to benefit elders in the Gorham/Westbrook area! In Home Senior … Continue

7. Christmas Thanks

   I’d like to take a moment out of this busy day to thank my two sons for a great Christmas gift: understanding and empathy. Last year, when I started Maine Senior Guide and there was a lot … Continue