February 2023

LUNCH & LEARN



Come join us at our Community Café on Tuesday, February 7th for our second lunch & learn with Furry Friends, supported by the 2022 Animal Welfare Grant from the Maine Community Foundation.

Pre-Registration for the café is required by noon, Friday, February 3rd. Call 207-941-2865 ext 169!

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

Respite for ME is a $2,000 grant from the state of Maine to help you take care of a loved one at home—and to also help take care of you. Click the image above to learn more, or visit our website to learn about other respite options!

Are you a caregiver? In our caregiver support groups, caregivers come together to share their experiences in a confidential and supportive setting. These support groups help caregivers gain skills, build confidence, and learn helpful resources available in the community.

In Person at the Durgin Center:

Monthly every second Friday 9-10:30 a.m.

In Person at the Millinocket Memorial Library:

Monthly every fourth Wednesday 3-4 p.m.

In Person at the The Piscataquis Regional YMCA:

Monthly every second Thursday 12-1:30 p.m.

Zoom Support Group:

Monthly every third Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.

Call (207) 941-2865 to register

MEDICARE RESOURCES

Looking to save onMedicare Costs?

There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford the costs of your Medicare health care and prescription medications. Call Eastern Area Agency on Aging to find out if you qualify.

Dear Marci,

I missed my Initial Enrollment Period so am now planning to enroll this month during the General Enrollment Period. I’ve been hearing conflicting information about it from my family and friends, though. Has the General Enrollment Period changed?

-Rob (Indianapolis, IN)

Read Marci's answer!

Here are 4 tips to remember when it comes to protecting your medical identity. If you have any questions or believe you've been a victim of a scam, call EAAA to discuss resources and next steps.

NUTRITION NEWS

LOW COST PET SERVICES

From Furry Friends Food Bank



Most pet owners know the benefits of spaying or neutering your animals.

It helps them live longer and happier lives, curbs undesirable behaviors, reduces spraying and decreases aggression.

However, these services can be very expensive. Click the link below to view resources in our community that can assist you with the costs associated with these pet services.

CSFP UPDATE

Great news! Due to the increase in social security, the income guidelines for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program have increased to $1,580/month for a single person household, or $2,136/month for a two-person household.

Now is a great time to call and sign up for $50+ worth of shelf-stable groceries.

Check out the link below to learn great tips on stocking your pantry - many of these items are included in the monthly CSFP box!

Milo Café

Thursdays

11:30AM - 1:00PM

15 Harris Pond Rd

Milo, ME 04463

Call (207)-943-2488 to reserve.

Millinocket Café

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

10:30AM - 1:00PM

80 Maine Ave

Millinocket, ME 04462

Call (207)-723-2045 to reserve.

Brooksville Café

Thursdays

12:00PM - 1:00PM

1 Townhouse Rd

Brooksville, ME 04617

Call (207)-326-8864 to reserve

DURGIN CENTER

COMMUNITY CAFÉ MENU

Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:30AM

February 6 Honey Garlic Pork

February 7 Chicken Alfredo

February 13 Ham with Apricot Glaze

February 14 Chicken with Herbed Gravy

February 20 No Café

February 21 BBQ Pork

February 27 Meatballs in marinara sauce

February 28 Beef Steak with Mushroom & Onion Gravy

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

*In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider.