According to census data, 24% of Falmouth's population is over the age of 65, a percentage just a smidge more than the rest of the aging state. Aging in Maine comes with many decisions, about costs and savings, medical care and Medicare, and staying social.
Aging brings questions and also changes, both negative and positive. Sherlyn Morrissette, 82, said she was "numb" after the death of her husband, but moving to Falmouth's Oceanview brought her an active social life that raises her spirits.
“I meet a lot of people who have very uplifting attitudes and live life to the fullest,” said Morrissette.
Our Aging in Maine series, running throughout October, helps readers explore ways to navigate these challenges and deepen community connections. Read the series here.
In this week's newsletter: Falmouth soccer wins, local actors haunt a graveyard tour, and No Kings rallies draw crowds across Maine.
Thanks for reading, - Sophie Burchell |
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| Sherlyn Morrissette, a resident at OceanView in Falmouth, takes a look at her busy activity schedule. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)
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| Painter Denis Boudreau with several of his paintings in his studio in Falmouth on July 18. Boudreau was recently featured in a documentary short that debuted at the Maine International Film Festival to acclaim. (Sophie Burchell/Staff Writer)
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Reading an article about a documentary is one thing. Getting to experience it is entirely another.
In July, I wrote about the documentary short, "Final Frontier," a film by documentarian Heidi Burkey that captures the story of Denis Boudreau, a Falmouth painter who persists in his pursuit of painting as he loses his eyesight and navigates pasts traumas.
“It’s in my mind’s eye,” said Boudreau. “I’ve been painting for 60 years. I know every color.”
On Nov. 1 at the Portland Museum of Art at 3 p.m., the public will have another opportunity to view the 18-minute documentary. The screening will be followed by a discussion between Burkey and Boudreau and a reception at Flatiron Coffee Bar/Pearl Gallery, where Boudreau's work will be on display for the month of November. Find tickets here.
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A Labubu for you: Teens, join Falmouth Memorial Library every month to hang out with your friends while playing games, making jewelry, crocheting, and more. Oh, and snacks. So many snacks. On Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., the group will make do-it-yourself Labubus!
See nature's network: On this Nature Walk with Maine Audubon, explore the woods, meadows, tidal marsh, and pond at Gilsland Farm, stopping often to indulge your curiosity and observe species and ecological relationships. The walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners– you’re in good company here! Binoculars and hand lenses will be available to borrow at the event on Oct. 28 from 8 to 10 a.m.
Old Smith Farm get haunted: Join the Greater Portland Board of Realtor's annual fundraiser on Oct. 29 in support of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland! This year’s celebration will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the historic Old Smith Farm in Falmouth, where the barn will be transformed into a spirited Halloween bash. Put on your best costume and get ready for a night full of spooky fun, including: tarot readings, scary-oke, a photo booth, auction, costume contest and delicious treats and cocktails! Every dollar raised helps build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable housing in the community.
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Falmouth, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Cumberland, and previously reported for the Northern Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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