Navigating the many changes in technology, devices, software and the cloud can be confusing, even frustrating, for a generation not raised with computers and smartphones. In addition to tech assistance available at Repair Cafe events, members of the Harpswell Aging at Home Tech Assistance Team have ... Read More
Cleaning out? Clearing out? Got extra stuff? Here’s how to donate it
Ah, springtime. It’s right around the corner, and for many of us, this time of year evokes a sense of renewal and a fresh start. Contemplating a major spring-cleaning effort? Downsizing to prepare for a move or just to simplify your life? Remodeling? Looking to clear out clutter or rehome perfectly ... Read More
Friends Together: Drop in for fun and connection
“Activity friends” are the people with whom we share our passions for different activities, such as exercising, crafting and learning. They are one of the seven types of friends that experts say contribute to our well-being. The sharing of activities we enjoy contributes to the foundation of our ... Read More
HAH’s Neighbors Connecting starts with calls, ends with friends
As an early member of Harpswell Aging at Home, Beverly Prosser Gelwick helped bring the Neighbors Connecting program to life. She became a caller for the program, which seeks to keep Harpswell’s older residents socially connected. “As I got older, I became a recipient of some of HAH’s services,” ... Read More
Sharing Tables to return in June
Nothing says summer more than fresh vegetables with crumbs of the garden still clinging to their roots. However, not everyone has equal access to fresh, local, organic produce. Harpswell’s Sharing Tables seek to remedy this problem. In 2018, the Merrymeeting Gleaners delivered food to the ... Read More