Eastern Area Agency on Aging

08/31/2026

Join Us for Our Autumn Equinox Community Meal! 🍂
Come celebrate the first days of fall with good food, great company, live music, and a gift card giveaway! 💙
🍽️ Menu: Turkey Pot Pie with Corn & Zucchini

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

⏰ Serving begins at 11:30 AM

📍 Durgin Center – 274 State St., Brewer
The suggested donation is $7, but eligible participants are welcome to attend free of charge. Guests are welcome too!
📞 Registration is required: Call (207) 941-2865 ext. 169
Please register no later than noon on September 18. No walk-ins will be accepted.
🍁 Come enjoy a delicious fall meal, listen to some live music, enter our gift card giveaway, and celebrate community with us! We hope to see you there! 💙

08/31/2026

Come Join Us at the Community Café! 💙
Looking for a place to enjoy a delicious meal, meet up with friends, and connect with your community? Come visit the Community Café at the Durgin Center in Brewer!
We serve free meals to eligible individuals and offer a welcoming place to socialize, dine, gather, and play games. 🥰
📍 Durgin Center – 274 State St., Brewer

🍴 Lunch: Monday–Thursday at 11:30 AM

☕ Breakfast: Friday at 9:30 AM
Registration is required, so be sure to call (207) 941-2865 ext. 169 to reserve your spot. Reservations must be made by noon two business days before the café you wish to attend.
💙 Come for the meal, stay for the conversation and community!

08/24/2026

We heard some of you were looking for day-trip opportunities, so when this came through our inbox, we thought we’d pass it along! 😊

Bangor Parks and Recreation has some great guided fall hikes coming up, including two trips during peak foliage season. Transportation is included, with a 12-passenger van departing from Bangor Parks & Recreation.

🍂 Cranberry Peak – October 3
🍂 Pleasant Pond Mountain – October 10

These are not EAAA-sponsored trips, but we know many of you have been asking about opportunities to get out and explore, so we wanted to share this option that came across our radar.

👉 Check out the details and registration information here: https://bangorme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29167&AdminPreview=

08/21/2026

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Billing errors happen. You might see double-billed visits, incorrect codes, or charges for services you did not receive.

Fortunately, you do not have to untangle the paperwork alone. SHIP and SMP programs are here to help:

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) provides unbiased help to resolve coverage questions and basic billing mistakes. SHIPhelp.org

SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) helps you investigate and report potential billing fraud, scams, or abuse. SMPresource.org

Do not guess on your medical bills.

08/18/2026

Save the date for the Downeast Healthy Aging Expo. EAAA is excited to attend the event and we hope to see you there too. See the flyer for details.

08/17/2026

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Are you seeing extra benefits advertised in a Medicare Advantage plan? Medicare Advantage plans often promote supplemental benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, fitness, transportation, and more. But the details matter.

Before Open Enrollment, start preparing by learning how these benefits really work. Ask questions about:
• Eligibility requirements
• Coverage limits
• Provider networks
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Services that may be excluded

An informed choice is often a better choice.

Use the infographic below as your checklist, and always remember: your local SHIP program offers confidential, and unbiased help to review your Medicare coverage options at no cost to you. The website to learn more is listed at the bottom of this flyer.

08/15/2026

We had a few new sponsors join us, we hope you will too!
🎟️ Secure your spot today and support a great cause: https://eaaa.org/harvestforhelptickets/

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for making our Harvest for Help Breakfast possible! 🌾 Your support is essential to serving our community!
🌽 Harvest Level: Maine Savings
🌱 Sprout Level: AARP Maine, Epstein Properties, and Holly Taylor, Realtor Better Homes & Gardens
💚 Seed Sponsors: Bangor Savings Bank, Machias Savings Bank, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers - Eastern Maine, Affinity Care of Maine, Coffee News of Greater Bangor, Versant Power, St. Joseph Healthcare, Gentiva Hospice, Barresi Financial, Visiting Angels, Woodlands Senior Living, First National Bank, and The Laundry Basket.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to partner with you! Reach out to Renee Reilly at [email protected] or sign up directly at eaaa.org/harvestforhelpsponsorships/.

08/14/2026

Have you purchased your ticket yet for the Harvest For Help Fall Fundraiser Breakfast? Visit EAAA.org/Harvestforhelptickets or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Jeff's Catering & Event Center in Brewer to support family caregivers in Eastern Maine!
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Maine Savings, for making this event possible, and congratulations to AARP Maine, our 2026 Helper of the Year!
Expert Panel: Insights from our Family Caregiver Specialist alongside community partners from Northern Light Acadia Hospital, Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, Visiting Angels.
Fun & Fundraising: Silent auction, door prizes, delicious food, and more!

Thank you to our Harvest and Sprout sponsors for supporting this event - Maine Savings, AARP Maine, Holly Taylor, Realtor Better Homes & Gardens, and Epstein Properties!

🎟️ Grab your spot today ($30 Individual/$200 Table - 8 seats) at EAAA.org/Harvestforhelptickets

08/12/2026

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Watch out for emails saying you have won a Medicare kit! These emails might look like they are coming from recognizable places, but they are scammers trying to get your information. They want you to click links in the email. Please report these emails to the SMP right away at smpresource.org/reportfraud.

08/11/2026

📣 The Powerful Tools for Caregivers training is returning!

Are you caring for a loved one and looking for more support? This free six-week course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for someone else, without losing sight of your own well-being.

🛠 In this class, you'll learn how to:
• Reduce stress
• Improve self-confidence
• Set goals and manage time
• Make tough decisions
• Navigate emotions
• Access helpful resources

📅 Wednesdays, August 12 – September 16
🕜 10:00 – 11:30AM
📍 Zoom
📞 Call 207-941-2865 to register

This training is designed to empower you to be the best caregiver you can be—because caring for yourself enables you to care for others more effectively.