Mission Statement:

Serving citizens 55 and over from the communities of Bucksport, Orland, Verona Island and Prospect.

Director: Myrtle Pendleton
Telephone: (207) 469-3632

MEALS FOR ME:

Meals for Me is a part of Eastern Agency on Aging. The Bucksport site is located at the Senior Citizen Center on Broadway Avenue. Debbie Sheehan does the cooking and Cleo Brennan works in the dining room. Approximately 45 meals are served on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. (except on holidays) Anyone age 60 and over is welcome. Anyone who has a spouse under 60 is invited to bring them also. A $3.00 donation is suggested per meal.

Home deliveries are available for shut-ins. Volunteers are a huge part of Meals for Me, from setting the table to delivering the meals to homebound people. For more information contact Cleo Brennan or Debbie Sheehan at (207) 469-7586

FITNESS:

Senior Aerobic Exercise
Day & Time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8-9a.m.
Location: Bucksport Senior Center
Instructor: Marilyn Baggett
Special Requirement: Bring your own mat
Contact: Marilyn Baggett (207) 469-3320

Matter of Balance Exercise
Day & Time: Monday 10:30-11:00a.m.
Location: Bucksport Senior Center
Instructor: Esther Landry
Contact: Senior Center at (207) 469-3632

MUSIC:

Donna Perkins & Friends
1st Thursday of month, 6-9 p.m.
Includes refreshments
$2.00 donation suggested

Lighthouse Gospel Music
3rd Thursday of month, 7-9 p.m.
Bring refreshment to share
Donations accepted

Eastern Area on Aging
Music-Local Talent
Wednesday & Friday, 11-11:30a.m.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. (Meals for Me- Eastern Area on Aging)

November thru April
Wade Dow & Friends
Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Includes refreshments

May thru October
Wade Dow & Friends
1 Sunday per month (varies) 1-4 p.m.
Includes refreshments
Contact Bucksport Senior Center at (207) 469-3632

ACTIVITIES:

Bingo
Tuesdays, doors open at 4:15 p.m., refreshments available at 5 p.m.,
Play begins at 6:00 p.m.; All proceeds returned to players

Thursdays, doors open at 10:30 a.m.; lunch is available at 11:00 a.m. and play begins at 12:00p.m.

Cards
Mondays, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:00 p.m.
Bring a refreshment to share

Bridge Lessons (Private)
Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Located offsite
Contact Senior Center at (207) 469-3632 for more information.

Mystery Activity (May Only)
2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

Summer Day Trips

Annual Bus Trip

CENTER MEMBERSHIP:

Quarterly meetings are held 1st Friday of the month in January, April, July and October at 12 p.m. These meeting are open to the public. Copies of the Bucksport Senior Center By-laws are available upon request. Contact Myrtle Pendleton at (207) 469-3632 for more information.

Board Members -
Barbara Hopkins-President
George Sawyer- Vice President
Barbara Perry- Secretary
Irene Atwood- Treasurer
Myrtle Pendleton-Senior Center Director

Members -
Joanne Bridges
Jeanne Hazard
Gladys Leach
Diane Willey

VOLUNTEERING:

Fund Raising
Meal Service

All funds raised benefit the Senior Center, with all activities self-funding