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People Plus Non-Profit Organization P. O. Box 766 U. S. Postage PAID Brunswick, ME Portland, ME 04101 04011-0766 Permit No. 454 35 Union St. / PO Box 766, Brunswick, ME 04011 729-0757 www.peopleplusmaine.org December 2019 Volume 19, No. 12 People Plus supports an engaged, healthy, and independent life for older adults, while joining others to build community for all ages Annual Funding campaigns officially launch ’Tis the season for giving and, in that spirit, the annual campaigns to support the People Plus Center and its Brunswick Area Teen Center are well underway. Countless volun- teers, including members of the board, have put in hours and hours of time, driving toward the donation goals by issuing more than 3,200 letters of appeal. Last year, the Senior Center annual campaign brought in over $60,000 and we’re shooting for a goal this year of $65,000. With the new tax laws, people have the opportunity to give very generously through stock or IRA savings IT SURE TAKES A VILLAGE! Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers and accounts without a huge hit to their cash flow. board members who came in and helped fold, stuff, label, and mail 1,623 annual According the Center’s Office Manager fund letters this month! Betsy White, People Plus had received $7,070 the program’s 13th year, is part of the effort to thousands of free transportation in annual fund donations as of Nov. 20, plus a support and sustain the many wonderful activ- miles a year for homebound elders, donation of stock worth $2,164 and additional ities the teens enjoy daily. The number of those make hundreds of annual safety membership donations totaling $1,461. visiting the Teen Center continues to climb. wellness calls, prepare and serve People Plus receives grants and participates White also reported, the current campaign had thousands of meals a year, and so in other fundraisers to help reach its funding received $11,660 in donations as of Nov. 20. much more. In advance, thank you goals. But the annual fund campaign is one As Teen Center Coordinator Jordan Cardone for your support of People Plus. of the biggest chunks for sure, while Music said last month, “With even more kids and in April, the Center’s spring fundraiser, is an more staff now, we’re keeping our fingers Get Fit additional, significant source of income com- crossed that we do well this year.” bined with membership and programming The dollars donated to both campaigns enable for Free? fees. us to keep the prices of the classes down, offer Meanwhile the Back to School appeal letter, 90 percent of what we do at the Center for free, See inside, page 3. with a stated goal of $13,000 in celebration of have super low membership rates, provide Festive Member Holiday Party! New Memory Enhancement Mon, Dec 12, 1:30 pm. Join us for our festive attire – the crazier the better! Like to annual holiday party for members which bake? Bring along a batch of your favorite includes goodies, punch, music and features holiday treat for our buffet to share. Don’t Class offered at People Plus “WINTER HOLIDAY CHEER” performed forget to please bring a non-perishable dona- In an effort to help those coping with early the Alzheimer’s Association and facili- by the Center Stage Players. In keeping with tion to fill the red wheelbarrow and support stage memory loss, People Plus and Mid tated by Kim Watson, MS, SLP, MLNHA, winter and the holidays, they will read a col- MCHPP! Please call to register so we know Coast-Parkview Health are teaming together Administrator, Mid Coast Senior Health. lection of poems, recapture personal memo- how many supplies and food to get! For to offer their new Memory Enhancement Class Session #2, Jan. 18 — Brain Health, pre- ries, present a Hanukkah story and of course members only. Not a member? Join today! early next year. sented by Mid Coast Center for Community pay homage to Santa! Wear your favorite The ideal participant is someone experienc- Health & Wellness and facilitated by Cate ing mild memory loss, and may have been Parker, MS, RN, CEP, Director of Mid Coast diagnosed with early stage dementia or mild Center for Community Health & Wellness. cognitive impairment. The purpose of the Session #3, Jan. 25 — Effective Strategies It’s time to fill up program is to provide education, support and for Communication and Daily Living, pre- strategies for living optimally. sented by Kim Watson, MS, SLP, MLNHA, Each participant is required to bring a and Lisa Clark, OTR, with Mid Coast Senior wheelbarrow with food! support person for several reasons: a) to help Health. The little red wheelbarrow is in place near organized the effort in the past. The target was the participant identify how the information Session #4, Feb. 8 — Medication the lobby at the People Plus Center and it’s to collect and deliver 1,000 pieces of non-per- can be applied to daily living, b) to practice Management, presented by Christian time to fill it up. The campaign to collect ishable food, totaling at least 1,000 pounds. newly learned skills with the participant, c) to Dinsmore, MD, with Mid Coast Medical non-perishable foods for the Mid Coast Connors delivered the “last wheelbarrow full” discuss and reinforce new information with the Group–Neurology and Practical Application Hunger Prevention Program is underway, so on Jan. 18, 2019, and the closing totals were participant, and d) to help “fill in the blanks” if of Med Management, presented by Lisa Clark, please make a donation. 805 pieces weighing 970 pounds. Cash dona- information is forgotten. OTR. “A few items have trickled in, but we’re tions of $85 for MCHPP were also collected. The five-week Saturday class is limited to Session #5, Feb. 15 — Happiness, includ- looking for a big push during the month of During the 2017 effort, the Center eight participants and their support person. It ing Personal Growth, Social Connection, December,” said Sarah Deck, office collected nearly 1,100 pounds of food. will run from Saturday, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, 2020 Community Resources, and the Gift of Giving coordinator at People Plus and orga- The People Plus Center collects (with no class on Feb. 1), from 9:30 – 11:30 Back, presented by Mid Coast Center for nizer of the food drive. “Just as in non-perishable foods for MCHPP am at the People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Community Health & Wellness and facilitated years past, we are shooting for 1,000 and delivers them in bulk every week. Brunswick. Cost is $10 per participant/support by Cate Parker, MS, RN, CEP. items this time around. The issue of Brunswick’s nonprofit community food bank person, totaling $50 for each pair. Pre-payment is required for registration. hunger is of real concern, so anything we can lists canned soups, fruits and vegetables, Schedule of classes includes: Register and pay via check or cash in person do to help others is greatly appreciated.” peanut butter, and baked beans as items that Session #1, Jan. 11 — Understanding at People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick, or call Last year’s food drive was “just short of are in constant need, and people wanting to Alzheimer’s and Dementia, presented by 729-0757. our goal,” according to Frank Connors, who donate money directly to MCHPP may do so. Sh-h-h, it’s a surprise! A Special G ift Teen Center Christmas wish Enjoy our pull-out This holiday season, the Brunswick Area Teen Center is trying to “accumulate” Save the Date! section of poems 140 “movie box” candies and 140 Regal Cinema tickets, so each teen member of the and other works Center will have an opportunity to get to the movies over the from the holiday season. The goal is to hand out 70 gift packs this year. The largest-sized boxes of candy can be found and purchased at Target, April 9, 2020 . Dollar Store and Walmart for approximately a dollar each, and if you are 5-9 pm Wr te On! a AAA member, Regal movie tickets may be purchased at a discount. Writers We will gratefully welcome any donation of these items before Dec. 16. St. John’s Community Center Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season! Page 2 People Plus News December 2019 December 2019 People Plus News Page 3 People Plus News Turkeys on the table highlight busy November at Center Buy your holiday gifts at People Plus! It’s a win-win! The monthly newspaper of People Plus, serving residents of the Brunswick- As I write this column, Jonathan is carving dessert this year we are making our twist on Shopping for the holidays can be tough sledding, the same investment) help your Center. We have Topsham-Harpswell area. Editorial a few of the People Plus turkeys in our new pumpkin pie. It’s a creamy pumpkin pudding From the as they say. Does the intended recipient already have a unique selection of books, our Holiday Heritage submissions and advertising queries kitchen for me to bring to People Plus in the over cookie crumble with whipped topping one of these or those? What size do they wear? Will prints, plus a good selection of cards that will make morning. He cranked out three in about 45 and a homemade ginger snap. Yum! Executive should be e-mailed to: this or that item go along with the rest of their decor? your Christmas a holiday to remember.

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