Words From the Chair
by Roger Rioux

If you know of any recent retirees who may not be aware of the organization, let them know about us and how they can join by contacting us
through the website: www.unumretirees.org or contacting Steve Bailey at 846-6648 or sebailey@maine.rr.com

Winter Luncheon -- 72 retirees gathered at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn in South Portland to renew friendships and enjoy a
delicious meal. Roger Rioux encouraged attendees to look around to see who may not have come because of transportation issues.
 He encouraged everyone to offer a ride to those who may not be able to attend because they can no longer drive.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 18 at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. He let everyone know that you can drive
right up to the picnic area so you won’t have to walk up the hill to the pavilion. Invitations will be mailed in Late May.

We are looking for your feedback about our activities.  Please email me with any comments or suggestions about how we can make
the organization a better one.   rrioux@maine.rr.com

After lunch, Roger introduced our speaker, Debbie (DiDominicus) Carr from the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA). Debbie is
the Deputy Director and spoke about the agency and some of their future plans.

For more than 35 years, the agency has served as the area’s leading resource on information, programs and services to improve the
well-being of seniors living in Cumberland and York counties. Founded in 1973, under the authority of the Federal Older Americans
Act, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization dedicated to planning and implementing social services for
adults age 60 and older. They also help people under 60 who may have disabilities and who can be helped by their programs.

The Agency’s programs and services are designed to foster independence, reduce the burden on family and caregivers and promote
an active and healthy lifestyle. They have over 80 full-time staff and 1,200 volunteers who help connect many thousands of seniors
and their families with the appropriate programs and services they need to help them live healthy, active and independent lives.

The agency runs an adult day center in Saco and plans to open another in the future. The location at 333 Lincoln Street, Saco will be
expanding to a new facility. They will be able to offer more services to seniors.

They are looking for volunteers and offer services in the following areas:
§  Help seniors with bill paying and everyday bookkeeping.
§  Become trained to help others with Medicare and other health insurance options.
§  Facilitate classes on health and wellness.
§  Deliver Meals on Wheels.
§  Special events like Maine Senior Games
§  Help lead activities at Truslow Adult Day Health Center in Saco.
§  Helping residents of assisted living or other communities for older adults

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is one of five Agencies on Aging that serves the state of Maine. If you live in Maine, but do
not live in Cumberland or York County, you can access their website ( http://www.smaaa.org/ ) which contains a link to other agencies
in Maine and around the country.

They may be contacted at the following location: Southern Maine Agency on Aging
136 U.S. Route One,
Scarborough, ME 04074
207-396-6500   
http://www.smaaa.org/

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Photos taken at our recent Winter Luncheon at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn


Linda Robichaud & Bea Osterberg meet Unum retirees
Merrilyn Hunt, Lorraine Cragin, Judy Hall, Gail McIntire
 

 LuAnn Perakis, Dorsey Redshaw, Jean Fairweather

 Brad Wescott, Marilyn Murphy, Dianne Hannaford


 Sue & Steve Bailey, Ann Waecker

 Pat McLaughlin, Carl Comstock, Candice Jewett, Kathleen Winslow


  Susan & Hank Caiazzo, Roger Rioux, Anita Lewis

 Mark & Anne Andrews, Ed Elkanich


 Richard & Linda Martel, Anne  & Bob Coughlan

 Sandy Utterstrom, Karen Witham,  Stan Small


  John Andrews, David Tourangeau, Kathy Woodbrey, Kim Cross

  Anne Andrews and Hank Caiazzo


 Debbie Carr from SMAA  --  Speaker at the Winter Meeting
with Roger Rioux, Chairman of Unum Retirees, conducting the meeting.


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