Augusta Age-Friendly

Augusta Age-Friendly Working with AARP, our committee is working towards making Augusta, Maine a livable community for people of all ages.

Augusta Age-Friendly is a committee of community members devoted to making Augusta, Maine a livable community for people of all ages; supporting healthy aging, aging in place, and inter-generational work and fun within the community. The committee is looking at making improvements to Augusta's eight domains of livability; outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation,

respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community support and health services. "Well-designed, livable communities help sustain economic growth and make for happier, healthier residents -- of all ages." {AARP} To learn more, go to: http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/

Spectrum Generations provides many valuable services to folks living in Central Maine, from assistance with finances, to...
03/30/2026

Spectrum Generations provides many valuable services to folks living in Central Maine, from assistance with finances, to advocacy, caregiver programs, resources on aging and disability, and more.

We have some information for Augusta area folks from Spectrum Generations! This post concerns only one area of services,...
03/30/2026

We have some information for Augusta area folks from Spectrum Generations! This post concerns only one area of services, Financial Assistance, Spectrum Generations offers; further posts show many of the others: ADVOCACY, Aging and Disability Resources, Family Caregiver/Care Partner programs. Nutrition , Health and Wellness workshops, Bridges home services, and Community Centers in Hallowell, Waterville, Belfast, Skowhegan, Damariscotta and Brunswick.

12/03/2024

Just a quick reminder that Augusta Age-Friendly is now meeting every other month, so there is no December meeting tonight. Our next meeting will be the first Tuesday in January, January 7, 2025, at the new Augusta Police Department building on Willow Street, weather permitting.

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11/12/2024

The Sand Buckets and Clear Paths programs are back for the 7th year!

AUGUSTA, ME. – For the seventh year, Augusta Age-Friendly, City of Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, and the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office are once again joining forces to support Augusta residents who are 60 years and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety.

Through this partnership, eligible residents will receive free 5-gallon buckets of salted sand and assistance with clearing snow from walkways to ensure safe access to their homes and to facilitate fuel deliveries during the winter months.

How the Program Works:
• Sand Delivery: Parks and Recreation staff, driving orange City trucks, will deliver one 5-gallon bucket of salted sand to your home. We will also provide refills for participants who have their own buckets from previous years. Deliveries will begin after Thanksgiving.
• Snow Removal: The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office staff will assist with clearing snow from walkways and driveways, as their time and personnel availability allow. Please note that response times may vary, so we recommend having a backup plan in case they are unable to assist immediately following a storm.

How to Apply: If you are eligible and would like to receive sand delivery or snow clearing assistance, please contact
Wendy Somes at the Buker Community Center at
207-626-2350, or via email at [email protected].

Special Thanks to Our Partners: Augusta Age-Friendly would like to express our gratitude to the following community partners for their generous donations of additional buckets for the 2024-2025 winter season:
• Aubuchon Hardware
• Hancock Lumber
• Harbor Freight Tools
• Home Depot
• Lowe’s

Join Us at Augusta Age-Friendly Meetings: We welcome community members of all ages to attend our Age-Friendly meetings, held on the first Tuesday of every other month, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at the new Augusta Police Department. Upcoming meeting dates include November 12, 2024 (due to the November 5th election), as well as January, March, May, July, September, and November 2025.

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08/11/2024

Our next meeting will be at Lithgow Library on Tuesday, September 3, at 5:30. You are welcome to come, listen, and bring ideas!

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05/06/2024

We meet the first Tuesday of every month at Lithgow Public Library at 5:30 (meetings usually last until 7 p.m.). We welcome everyone!

02/03/2023

IMPORTANT: UPDATED WARMING CENTER INFORMATION

THE CITY OF AUGUSTA WILL BE OPERATING A DAYTIME EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER AT THE AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER -
76 COMMUNITY DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME.

HOURS OF OPERATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03 - 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 04 - 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 05 - 7:00AM TO 12:00PM.

THE ENTRANCE FOR THE EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER WILL BE THE SOUTH ENTRANCE (FAR LEFT OF THE BUILDING) WITH STAFF ON SITE TO HELP DIRECT PEOPLE.

TRANSPORTATION CAN BE PROVIDED WITHIN CITY LIMITS – FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF AUGUSTA EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER HOTLINE AT 207-620-8001.

Be prepared for the subzero temperatures over the next couple of days. Don’t go out if you don’t have to AND check on yo...
02/02/2023

Be prepared for the subzero temperatures over the next couple of days. Don’t go out if you don’t have to AND check on your neighbors - older adults, persons with disabilities, and people who are sick - they are at risk! ❤️ Stay safe and warm!!

02/01/2023

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