Calendar of Events
MEALS IN A PINCH
Every other Tuesday
August 2, 16, and 30
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
Four fresh or frozen meals per person delivered to those who:
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Do not consistently prepare meals for themselves
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Have difficulty obtaining food for practical or financial reasons
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Have health issues in the home that make proper meal preparation difficult
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Have an emergency need
Contact: Julie Moulton at juliemoulton28@gmail.com
or 330-5416
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SHARING TABLES
Every Wednesday from 12-4 pm
Kellogg Church, Orr’s Island
Library, Cundy’s Harbor
Pick up free fresh produce or donate food items from your own garden to share
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
10th Anniversary Celebration
July 30, 1- 4 pm
Mitchell Field
Live music, snacks, free raffle, kids activities, garden tours,
“ask the garden expert”
Bring a chair
Rain date July 31
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Gayle Hays
In this issue we are shining the Spotlight on Gayle Hays. Gayle is the creative and energetic leader of the Health and Wellness (HW) team. This column is not long enough to list all of the contributions Gayle has made to HAH.
We are pleased to report that on June 30th, Gayle and her family traveled to Gillette Stadium where she received a prestigious United Healthcare Champions award for all her efforts for HAH, one of five in New England.
Gayle’s goal is to support our older neighbors to stay emotionally and physically healthy. She has started programs of weekly phone calls to individuals, cards and notes from neighbors and nursery schools, Traveling Tales during the pandemic, TV programming, and more. Her efforts in assisting neighbors in arranging for Covid vaccinations, including personal phone calls and follow up were significant.
We are grateful Gayle is part of HAH. Thank you, Gayle, for all you do.
|  | Here, Gayle delivers boxes of herbs to residents who can no longer tend their own gardens. | |  |
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Members of the Home Repairs team gather after completing a wheelchair ramp for a Bailey Island resident.
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Home Repairs Team is Looking for Work
The Team loves what they do and want to do more
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The HAH Home Repairs team (HR) has just finished two projects and is lining up more. For one homeowner that included rebuilding a ramp that had become unsafe to use, as well as weatherizing the attic and crawl space of the home. At another home the project involved rebuilding the bulkhead and several electrical safety repairs.
Those who have had the HR team in their homes frequently remark on how positive the experience was. They cite the friendliness, kindness, courtesy, expertise, and professionalism of the crew members. They are often sorry to see the team leave.
Recently, homeowner Juliana Gaudet of Harpswell Neck, mentioned how the repairs done had given her and her husband such peace of mind knowing that they will be able to stay in their own home longer. In her words, “The town of Harpswell is so lucky to have this wonderful program and the outstanding people who make all the magic happen.”
In talking to Ms. Gaudet, she stressed how easy the application process was. So if you, or someone you know, have projects or repairs that need attention, now is the time. All too soon the cold winds will be breathing down our necks again. Aside from the work mentioned above, examples of projects include repairing sagging floors or decks, updating lighting, grab bars to assist with mobility in the bathroom, wheelchair ramps and more to make your home safer, warmer, and drier for the coming seasons. To determine eligibility call the Town Offices at 833-5571 ext 108.
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YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE NEEDED
Finding a reliable local contractor to fix a faulty faucet or electrical fixture, replace rotted wood on a deck or stairway, install a handrail or a grab bar, etc. can be difficult. To help with this challenge, HAH’s Home Repairs Team publishes a Contractor Referral List. This is a list of reliable contractors that Harpswell residents (you, your friends, and neighbors) have had positive experiences with and want to recommend. We are currently updating that list and will post it on the HAH web site soon.
But first we need to hear from you. If you have had a good experience (timely response, easy to deal with, easy to reach, listens to your needs, reasonably priced, helpful, cleans up, etc.) please tell us about your service provider by submitting this form electronically or by mail to HAH, PO Box 25, Harpswell, ME 04079.
If the form doesn't open automatically, please paste this link in your browser: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/4mZyeLh
Thanks so much for your help!
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New Health and Wellness Program
Monday through Thursday from 3-4 pm, Harpswell Community TV airs programs specifically aimed at older adults. The newest entry is “How to Prepare for a Visit to your Personal Care Provider” (PCP). Tips include gathering a list of your medications and writing down your questions. The program demonstrates talking to your PCP about your concerns and more.
This show joins earlier programs that cover topics like fall prevention, heritage apples, sustainable fishing and more.
Community TV can be viewed at Channel 14 on cable and Channel 14.2 antenna. The station will take requests so if you missed something you can call them at 207-833-2363.
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Newsletter compiled and written by Connie Bryon
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