Tag Archives: preserving memories
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Maine Troop Greeters: the way we get by
Feeling patriotic after night’s announcement that Osama Bin Laden’s terrorist activities are at an end? Celebrate by watching “The Way We Get By,” a documentary about Maine’s troop greeters, on the big screen. The documentary features mostly-senior Mainers who meet … Continue
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Second Act: MSG Sponsors Public Access TV Show
After watching hosts Brian Knoblock and Lesley MacVane interview artists, musicians, social activists and other people stretching the boundaries of the second half of their lives, we decided here at Maine Senior Guide that the stories told … Continue
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Nose and Memory: remember that taste?
Friday, March 4, was my dad’s 84th birthday, and I purposefully did things all day long that made me think of him: dropped eggs on toast, Maine shrimp for lunch at a Portland working waterfront restaurant, reading … Continue
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Young @ Heart: Maine Welcomes Elder Chorus
Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, makes its first Maine appearance March 27 at Merrill Auditorium. The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with others groups … Continue
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Happy New Year, Maine!
Happy New Year! As we look back on 2010, it’s gratifying to see all the support and enthusiasm we received as we launched Maine Senior Guide. Thank you! We believe 2011 will bring more resources, more information, … Continue
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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
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Help for a Happy Thanksgiving with Seniors
It’s Thanksgiving again! Millions of families across the country–and expats all over the world for that matter–are preparing themselves for turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, candied yams, and I won’t even mention the desserts! … Continue