Eastern Area Agency on Aging

06/02/2026

Are you passionate about supporting older adults in Maine? We are looking for a dedicated leader from Hancock County to join our volunteer Board of Directors! 🤝✨
This is a volunteer position where you can truly make an impact. We would absolutely love to welcome someone who has lived experience, whether you are an older adult yourself or have experience caregiving for a loved one. Your voice matters! 💙
🔍 Who We Are Looking For:
📍 Must live in Hancock County
💡 Experience in one or more of these areas:
Tech & Digital Strategy (IT, cybersecurity, data privacy) 💻
Government Relations (Public policy, advocacy) 🏛️
Advanced Finance (Auditing, risk management) 📊
👉 Check out the graphic below for more details! 📩 Ready to apply or learn more? Reach out directly to Tabatha Caso, Executive Director, at [email protected].
Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing this post! ⬇️

06/02/2026

Caring for a loved one can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

Join Eastern Area Agency on Aging for Caregiver 101, a monthly opportunity to learn about the resources, programs, and support available to family caregivers in our community.

📍 Durgin Center, 274 State Street, Brewer
🕔 Second Tuesday of every month, 5 to 6 p.m.

During this free session, our Care Coordination Specialist will walk through programs and services including:
• Support Groups
• Assistive Devices
• Trainings
• Respite Resources

There will also be time to ask questions and connect with others who understand the caregiving journey. This program is open to all caregivers, regardless of your loved one’s diagnosis.

📞 Register today by calling 207-941-2865 or 1-800-432-7812.

06/01/2026

We’re excited to continue growing our Community Café program with our new Old Town Café location! ☕🍽️

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a welcoming meal, conversation, and connection with others in the community.

📍 Old Town Café
United Baptist Church
86 Middle Street
Old Town, ME 04468

🕦 Café Hours
First Thursday of the month
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Our next café will take place on Thursday, June 4, and we’d love to see you there!
Community Cafés are a wonderful opportunity for older adults to enjoy a nutritious meal while building friendships and staying connected in the community.

Registrations are needed ahead of time, by calling (207) 827-2024

05/29/2026

📬 Our June Newsletter is here! ☀️
Check out what’s happening at EAAA this month, including programs, events, updates, resources, and more!

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05/26/2026

We’re excited to continue growing our Community Café program with our new Old Town Café location! ☕🍽️

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a welcoming meal, conversation, and connection with others in the community.

📍 Old Town Café
United Baptist Church
86 Middle Street
Old Town, ME 04468

🕦 Café Hours
First Thursday of the month
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Our next café will take place on Thursday, June 4, and we’d love to see you there!

Community Cafés are a wonderful opportunity for older adults to enjoy a nutritious meal while building friendships and staying connected in the community.

Register by calling the United Baptist Church at (207) 827-2024.

05/25/2026

A big thank you to Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers - Eastern Maine for serving as our May Durgin Center Spotlight Sponsor!

Their support helps Eastern Area Agency on Aging continue offering meaningful programs, activities, and educational opportunities for older adults throughout our community.

As part of their sponsorship, FYZICAL will be hosting a special presentation at the Durgin Center later this month:

🦶 Confidence in Every Step: Improving Balance and Preventing Falls
📅 May 29, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 Durgin Center in Brewer
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_3-ZO2VOFIz1rZbRRYpT2T_m9FPmJYZFkou-RTlmv9NPx9w/viewform?usp=header

Whether you’ve experienced a fall, feel unsteady on your feet, or simply want to stay proactive about your health and mobility, this informative session is a great opportunity to learn practical strategies to improve balance and reduce fall risk.

We hope you’ll join us, and we thank FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Eastern Maine for investing in the health and wellness of older adults in our region!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, Eastern Area Agency on Aging extends our gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to the families who carry their legacy forward each day.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy because of their courage and service.

05/22/2026

What an incredible day at the 2026 Healthy Aging Expo! 💙

On behalf of everyone at Eastern Area Agency on Aging, THANK YOU to the hundreds of community members who joined us, our amazing sponsors and vendors who helped make the event possible, and the volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to create such a welcoming and successful day.

Because of your support, this year’s Expo brought together older adults, caregivers, community organizations, health resources, wellness opportunities, and meaningful connections from across eastern Maine. Events like this truly showcase the power of community and collaboration.

We also want to extend a special thank you to our generous door prize donors:

• Gracie Theatre
• The Hive Mortgage Solutions
• Office of Senator Susan Collins
• Tiller & Rye
• Oli's Trolley - Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park Tours
• Chick-fil-A Bangor
• Rudman Winchell Counselors at Law
• SuperSlow Zone Bangor
• Saliba's Rug Sales

And congratulations to our door prize winners! 🎉

• Gracie Theatre Tickets: Amy
• UMaine Hockey Tickets from The Hive Mortgage: Charlene
• Flag Flown Over the U.S. Capitol from Senator Collins’ Office: Patricia
• Tiller & Rye Gift Cards: Daniel
• Oli’s Trolley Voucher: Jean
• Chick-fil-A Swag Bag: Natalie
• Rudman Winchell Gift Bag: Rita
• SuperSlow Zone Gift Certificate: Paula
• Saliba’s Rug Prize: Donna

And our 50-50 winner is: Sandra!
All winners have been contacted.

Thank you again for helping make this year’s Healthy Aging Expo such a memorable and meaningful event. We already can’t wait for next year!

05/22/2026

We’re so thrilled to have a room full of engaged older adults and the amazing Kate Hills from Cornerstone Caregiving to talk about staying independent in our homes.

Thank you for your support and sponsorship of the Durgin Center!