Hi everyone,
Building Livability in New Gloucester recently launched a "community build," that will see the construction of 200 window inserts.
Building Livability in New Gloucester is an organization that, according to regional coordinator Julie Fralich, is focused on connecting older adults in the area with opportunities for socialization and resources.
Some of the organization’s previous projects include installing fire alarms and smoke detectors in 40 houses, a volunteer ride program for medical visits and, with a grant from the University of Maine, establishing “community connectors” in Gray and New Gloucester to help residents with issues such as signing up for the Medicare Savings Program.
Fralich said the project is meant to address the cost of heating, a major concern among senior citizens living in older homes. The community build is being held in collaboration with Window Dressers, a northern New England-based organization that manufactures window inserts.
Overall, Building Livability expects to make 200 window inserts that will be distributed to the 50 people who signed up, as well as to the AmVets Hall where the project is taking place.
The community build is taking place at the AmVets Hall in New Gloucester, and will last until Friday, Jan. 23. Those interested in volunteering can sign up online. For more information, contact Lauren Jordan at laurenjordan921@gmail.com or 570-249-4744.
Also in this week's newsletter: Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club hosts essay contest, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust provides updates on land preserve, and more.
Thanks for reading, - Rory Sweeting |
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| Volunteers with Building Livability in New Gloucester demonstrate how to construct a window insert Friday, Jan. 16. (Rory Sweeting/Staff Writer) |
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The Maine Mature Driver Project will give a presentation at the Raymond Village Community Church on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. The presentation will be hosted by Tom Meuser, from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, who will share with senior citizens and family members tips on how to recognize changes in driving fitness, as well as practical strategies for safe driving. For more information, email recprograms@raymondmaine.org.
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Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will host a winter hike at Black Brook Preserve in Windham on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event is free, but requires registration in advance. For more information, email
info@prlt.org.
Windham Parks and Recreation will host a candle making excursion on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Sea Love in Freeport. The excursion will last from 1 to 6 p.m., and costs $65 to attend. For more information, call 207-892-1905. |
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Rory Sweeting is a community news reporter for Windham, Sebago and surrounding areas, and previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland. Send feedback and suggestions to Rory. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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