Back to the classroom
Greater Bangor offers a wide rance of lifelong learning opportunities WRITTEN BY HANK GARFIELD “I don’t know who I am,” Joni Mitchell sang in 1969, “but life is for learning.” The Woodstock Generation that grew up on those words has aged into a population eager for…
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Kathie Conary: the woman who walked herself well
WRITTEN BY EMILY MORRISON When I moved back to Maine in 2004, I never expected to find a real-life guardian angel living two houses down. Kathie Conary looked, sounded, and acted like the spitting image of my late grandmother. She took me under her wing and…
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Open a new door at Avalon Village in Hampden
COURTESY OF AVALON VILLAGE Do you ever wonder how your later years will turn out? Where will you be? What will you be engaged in? Sometimes, opening one door will open many others. At Avalon Village in Hampden, we believe that the simple act of choosing…
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Discover the joy of community with AARP Maine in Greater Bangor
COURTESY OF AARP MAINE Greater Bangor is a beautiful place to live. Its historic streets, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit neighborhoods create a backdrop that feels both welcoming and full of possibility. But what truly makes this region special is the spirit of connection—and that spirit…
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Understanding Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: there is hope beyond medication
COURTESY OF DR. RENEE MORAN, PT, DPT, CLINICAL DIRECTOR, FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CENTERS EASTERN MAINE If you’re over 60 and living with diabetes, you may know symptoms like burning feet, numb toes, tingling, or the sensation of walking on cotton. These are often caused by…
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