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09/09/2026

🎡 Fun at the Fair! Join Westbrook Community Center for a day trip to Maine’s beloved Fryeburg Fair — filled with food, entertainment, and local charm!

🚌 Adult Day Trip: Tuesday, October 6 | 9 AM–3 PM | Ages 18+
🎟️ Only $3 for round-trip transportation — seniors 65+ enjoy FREE fair admission!

Explore the fairgrounds, shop local vendors, and celebrate Senior Citizens Day in style.
👉 Register online or stop by the Community Center to reserve your spot!

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Enjoy a fun-filled day at one of Maine’s most beloved events, the Fryeburg Fair!

Spend the day exploring the fairgrounds with a wide variety of attractions, including delicious food vendors, unique shopping opportunities, agricultural exhibits, and entertaining activities.

Tuesday is Senior Citizens Day, and adults ages 65 and older receive FREE admission.

Who: Ages 18+
When: Tuesday, October 6 - 9am-3pm
Where: Fryeburg, ME
Fee: $3 - includes round-trip transportation only. Please bring additional money for food, purchases, and any applicable admission fees (Adult Admission = $15 / 65+ = Free)

Register online today by visiting https://secure.rec1.com/ME/westbrook-me/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNzkyMzA= or stopping by the Westbrook Community Center's Reception & Information Center in the Central Hallway.

Questions? Please contact John Lee, Recreation Program Assistant, by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 207.854.0676, ext. 5266.

For more details about the fair, visit: https://www.fryeburgfair.org

09/08/2026

💜 39 Days Until the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! 📆

👥 Join us on October 17, 2026, at Payson Park as we walk together to raise awareness and support those affected by Alzheimer’s. Every step brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.

💜 We hope to see you there!

If you would like to donate to Team Align Home Care visit:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/ME-Maine?pg=team&team_id=1094062&fr_id=19682

09/08/2026

💜 There’s real momentum in Alzheimer’s research — and caregivers, families, and communities are at the heart of it.

💜 Align Home Care is honored to stand with the Alzheimer’s Association and support this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Join the momentum, find a Walk to End Alzheimer’s event near you!

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In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever.

With new treatments emerging and healthy lifestyle habits that can promote brain health, there’s real hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Together, we can build a brain-healthy future — and ultimately end Alzheimer's disease once and for all.

Now is the time to get out, get moving and join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held in over six hundred communities nationwide. Find your walk at alz.org/walk and register today!

09/06/2026

🌅 Maine Open Lighthouse Day 📆
Saturday, September 12 | 9 AM–4 PM
Climb to the top for stunning views of Fort Williams Park and Casco Bay! Tickets are first‑come, first‑served starting at 8:45 AM.

📍 Cape Elizabeth Community Center
More info: www.capecommunityservices.org

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09/05/2026

Dolly Parton’s story reflects what so many caregivers quietly carry. At Align Home Care, we see this every day — the love, the sacrifice, and the toll it can take. Her legacy reminds us that caregivers deserve care too. 💙

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Dolly Parton spent her life taking care of others — her fans, her community, everyone lucky enough to cross her path. It only feels right that in her passing, we talk about taking care of her.

Dolly shared that after caring for her husband Carl through his illness, she "let a lot of things go" when it came to her own health. It was a small, honest admission from someone who rarely let us see her struggle. And it's one that resonated deeply with caregivers everywhere, because so many of us have lived it.

Our President & CEO, Jason Resendez, reflected on this with CNN:

"The data shows this is happening in millions of homes across America. Caregivers' health is worn down by the labor of care. Even with her privilege, Dolly is not an exception."

Our Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report shows just how common this is — nearly two-thirds of caregivers report emotional stress, 45% report physical strain, and only 15% say a healthcare provider has ever asked what THEY need. CNN drew on these findings to help explain why Dolly's experience reflects something so many families are quietly going through.

To every caregiver reading this: thank you for everything you give. Please don't forget that you deserve care too.

Thank you to CNN and journalist Elissa Strauss for this thoughtful piece, and rest in peace, Dolly. Read more: 🔗 https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/27/health/dolly-parton-husband-caregiving-wellness

09/05/2026

📆September is shaping up to be a busy month — mark your calendar.

▪ Age Friendly South Portland is hosting a Resource Fair on Friday, September 18, 9 AM–12 PM at the South Portland Community Center.
▪ Connect with 40+ providers offering tools for healthy aging, emergency preparedness, wellness, home safety, legal support, and more.
▪ The fair also includes assessments, a flu shot clinic, giveaways, refreshments, and time to explore the Senior Center.

💙 With Maine’s aging population growing, events like this help older adults stay safe, supported, and independent in their communities.

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09/04/2026

🚜 ENROLL BY SEPT 5! 📆

🌽Only two markets left to sign up for Senior FarmShare at the Portland Farmers’ Market. Eligible seniors receive $50 in free vouchers for fresh produce and honey.
🌽Enrollment is quick, easy, and done right at the Market Info Booth.

Learn more at the market this week.

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09/04/2026

💜 Caring for someone living with dementia?
Join Southern Maine Agency on Aging from the comfort of your home for two upcoming Zoom webinars designed specifically for caregivers.

💜 Learn practical strategies to manage challenging behaviors
💜 Strengthen communication
💜 Reduce stress with real‑world tools you can use right away

Learn more and register: www.smaaa.org/events

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🧡 Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Join us online for one of two upcoming programs offering practical strategies to manage challenging behaviors, improve communication, and reduce stress.

Both programs are held live via Zoom.
Learn more and register at www.smaaa.org/events.

07/31/2025

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07/31/2025

ALIGN HOME CARE is proud to promote this community Pet Food Drive! Come drop off your donation at Align Home Care at 366 US Rt 1 Falmouth and THANK YOU!!

Our annual Pet Food Drive is Friday, August 1.