Jefferson Cary Foundation

06/01/2026

Registration Open for 42nd Annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament

The Cary Classic will be held on Saturday, July 11, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. Tee times are scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Registration is open NOW at https://caribougolf.com/product/2026-cary-classic/ or you can register at the Caribou Country Club.

The one-day tournament will feature five men’s divisions, including a Senior Division, two ladies’ divisions, and a juniors division. The tournament will also feature a $25,000 hole-in-one competition, thousands in cash prizes, and a closest to the pin competition. They will also host a silent auction, and a food truck with vouchers for all tournament participants. Both the auction and food truck are open to the public.

For more information, contact the Caribou Country Club or the Jefferson Cary Foundation office at 207-493-4849.

Tee Times: 7:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $70 for Caribou Country Club Members $80 for Non-Members $60 for Juniors The Cary Classic Golf Tournament is a highly anticipated individual stroke-play event that challenges golfers to bring their very best to the course. With divisions desi...

05/28/2026

Katahdin Trust Company Supports 42nd Annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament

The Jefferson Cay Foundation is happy to announce Katahdin Trust Company is once again the Major Corporate Sponsor for the Annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament. This year’s 42nd Annual Cary Classic will be held on Saturday, July 11 at the Caribou Country Club, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center, a space used daily by hospital staff for mission-critical trainings, medical students for hands-on educational opportunities, and community outreach programs.

The tournament is organized by the Jefferson Cary Foundation at Cary Medical Center. Chelsey Anderson, Executive Director of the Jefferson Cary Foundation, says the continued partnership with Katahdin Trust Company plays an important role in the success of the event each year.

“We are incredibly grateful for Katahdin Trust Company’s continued support of the Cary Classic,” said Anderson. “Their commitment to our community and to local healthcare has helped make a lasting impact at Cary Medical Center. Partnerships like this allow us to continue investing in quality care, advanced technology, and patient services right here in Aroostook County.”

Presenting the $5,000 sponsorship check from Katahdin Trust to Anderson are Jennifer Cadigan, Caribou Branch Manager and Community Banking Officer, and Craig Staples, Senior Vice President of Municipal Services at Katahdin Trust Company.

“Katahdin Trust Company is proud to continue supporting the Cary Classic and the Jefferson Cary Foundation,” said Staples. “This tournament has become a valued community tradition, and we are honored to help support the important work being done at Cary Medical Center. We look forward to another great tournament this summer and to seeing the community come together for such a meaningful cause.”

The one-day tournament will feature five men’s divisions, including a Senior Division, two ladies’ divisions, and a juniors division. The tournament will also feature a $25,000 hole-in-one competition, additional prizes, a silent auction, and food truck vouchers for all tournament participants.

The Cary Classic will be held on Saturday, July 11, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. Tee times are scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Registration is open NOW online https://caribougolf.com/product/2026-cary-classic/ or you can register at the Caribou Country Club. For more information, contact the Jefferson Cary Foundation office at 207-493-4849.

05/14/2026

⛳ The 42nd Annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament is coming to the Caribou Country Club on July 11 (rain date July 12), proudly brought to you by the Jefferson Cary Foundation and Katahdin Trust Company!

Whether you’re a longtime participant or thinking about joining for the very first time, this is the perfect summer tournament to grab your friends, hit the course, and support a great cause. Tee times are 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Golf registration opens soon on the Caribou Country Club page or at the clubhouse, and your registration includes:
• Practice round on Friday, July 10
• Golf polo
• Goodie bag
• Food truck vouchers

Plus:
💰 $7,000 in cash prizes up for grabs
💥 $25,000 Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by Griffeth Ford and S.W. Collins Co.
📍 Closest-to-the-pin contest
🎁 Silent auction featuring thousands of dollars in prizes

Most importantly, every dollar raised benefits Cary Medical Center and helps support healthcare right here in our community.

Mark your calendars, start building your team, and get ready for one of the best tournaments of the summer!

04/29/2026

Jefferson Cary Foundation Donation Brings New Transport Chairs to Cary Medical Center

Caribou – New transport chairs have arrived at Cary Medical Center, thanks to the generous contribution of nearly $60,000 from the Jefferson Cary Foundation.

The 19 state-of-the-art transport chairs are already in use across numerous departments throughout the hospital. Patients and community members are beginning to see and experience the benefits of these modern chairs firsthand.

“We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both our patients and our staff,” said Chad Johnson, RN, Inpatient Nurse Manager. “Patients frequently comment on the comfort and quality of the chairs, while our staff have noted that they are significantly safer to use than our previous wheelchairs. These chairs truly put the safety and well being of both patients and staff first.”

Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, each chair features a solid, durable structure, along with attachments for IV poles, oxygen tanks, and foot pedals, all aimed at improving the experience for patients and creating ease for hospital staff transporting them.

“This donation was made possible through the generosity and commitment of our donors,” said Chelsey Anderson, Executive Director of the Jefferson Cary Foundation. “Seeing the transport chairs in use, and knowing they’re making a difference for patients, brings that impact to life.”

Founded in 1993, the Jefferson Cary Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support projects and equipment for the benefit of all who are served by Cary Medical Center. The Foundation has donated more than $1 million to fund major initiatives throughout the hospital, including the Specialty Clinics and Chan Center, Women’s Imaging Center, The Pines Center for Women’s & Children’s Health, and the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center.

To learn more about how you can support the Foundation and make a difference in the lives of patients and families in our county, please visit https://www.carymedicalcenter.org/about-cary/jefferson-cary-foundation/giving/

Photo (left to right): Joey Bard, JCF Board Member; Jennifer Quinlan, JCF Board Member, Pam Sheppele; JCF Board Member, John Hebert, JCF Board Member; Chelsey Anderson, JCF Executive Director; Dr. Craig Small, JCF Board Member; Logan Bernier, RN- Acute Care Unit; Craig Staples, JCF Board President; Haley Dumond, CNA- Intensive Care Unit; Chad Johnson, RN- Inpatient Nurse Manager; and Sara Boyer, RN- Emergency Dept.

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

🎓 Calling All Caribou High School Seniors! 🎓

Are you graduating this year and planning to pursue a post-secondary degree in the nursing field? This is a wonderful opportunity to support your journey!

The Walter Reid Morrill Memorial Scholarship is offering a $500 award to an eligible Caribou High School senior who is committed to a future in nursing.

How to Apply:
Pick up an application at the CHS Guidance Office, or contact the Jefferson Cary Foundation at [email protected]

Deadline: Completed applications must be received by April 24, 2026

If you, or someone you know, has a passion for helping others through nursing, don’t miss this opportunity to apply!

Please share this post to help spread the word to eligible students, family members, and friends. Let’s support the next generation of healthcare professionals!

02/19/2026

⛳ Save the Date ⛳
The 42nd Annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament is teeing off Saturday, July 11 at Caribou Country Club (rain date: July 12)!

Enjoy a full day of tournament play, cash prizes, Hole-in-One and Closest-to-the-Pin contests, food trucks, a silent auction, and more, all while supporting renovations to the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center.

🏌️‍♂️ Golfers: Registration includes green fees, a practice round, polo, food truck vouchers, and a welcome bag.
💵Cash prizes in all divisions!
📅 Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 7

⭐ Sponsors Wanted!
Sponsorships are a great way to support local healthcare with a tax deductible donation and get your business in front of the community, with registrations included at select levels.

Interested in playing and/or sponsoring? Contact the Jefferson Cary Foundation at (207) 493-4849 or [email protected]

Mark your calendar, rally your foursome, or become a sponsor—let’s make this year’s Cary Classic one to remember! ⛳️

02/17/2026

Reuben and Annette Cote Family Memorial Scholarship Honors Local Nurse at Pines Health Services

Matthew McCormack is the 2025 recipient of the Reuben & Annette Cote Family Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Jefferson Cary Foundation. The $750 award supports local nurses continuing their education, and Matthew is doing just that as he works toward his RN degree at Northern Maine Community College.

“This support means so much as I enter my final year in the Nursing program at Northern Maine Community College,” McCormack shared. “I’m honored and truly grateful to the Cote family for investing in students like me and helping make my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse possible.”

This scholarship was created over 30 years ago by the Cote family, who wanted to give back after the compassionate care their loved one received at Cary Medical Center. Their generosity continues to make a difference for nurses and patients across Aroostook County.

“The Cote family is pleased and proud to continue to offer this scholarship to nurses at Cary Medical Center for continuing education,” added Darylen Cote, wife of the late Alfred “Hap” Cote and daughter-in-law of Reuben and Annette. “Our family members have received excellent, compassionate care at this hospital and we see this scholarship as a way to both acknowledge that fact and honor our loved ones.”

“The Cote family has shown tremendous dedication to supporting local nurses through this scholarship,” said Chelsey Anderson, Executive Director of the Jefferson Cary Foundation. “Their continued generosity directly helps our nurses further their education and continue providing outstanding care to our community.”

Please join us in congratulating Matthew and thanking the Cote family for their lasting support of local healthcare!

02/09/2026

Thank you for making a difference at Cary Medical Center!