Eliot Aging In Place Committee

Eliot Aging In Place Committee Eliot Aging In Place is dedicated to an active, engaged community, inclusive of our oldest residents.

The Eliot Aging in Place Committee (AIP) is committed to building on Eliot’s strengths to enhance residents’ ability to age in place, regardless of age. The creation of the AIP was inspired by an AARP Magazine article published in 2017 that caught the attention of Robert Pomerleau, an Eliot Select Board member. In order to gather more education and insight, Bob searched both the AARP and Maine AAR

P websites and learned more about Age-Friendly Communities. It was clear to Bob that a focus on aging in place would integrate very well with Eliot’s Comprehensive Plan and the economic and community development goals of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program. Bob’s proposal to form an AIP was unanimously approved by the Select Board and supported by Dana Lee, the Town Manager. It was determined that assistance from a member of the town staff would contribute to the success of the committee. Melissa Albert volunteered to add this responsibility to her daily work. In June 2017, the AIP was approved by the Select Board as a seven-member Advisory Board comprised of five voting and two alternates. A member of the Select Board is appointed by its Chair as a liaison to the committee. The AIP purpose is to recommend strategies, services, programs, and regulations to better enable Eliot residents to remain in the community as they age. Its duties are to identify: key obstacles to staying in Eliot as aging occurs; existing community resources and how they could be enhanced; and, potential solutions to such obstacles. Lastly, the AIP is to engage existing social service agencies to assist in the AIP’s research and recommendations and serve as a sounding board for residents. The first AIP meeting was held on November 9, 2017, as recruitment of members took longer than anticipated. Residents’ financial support for the work of the AIP is evident in the $1400 budget line item approved by town referendum in 2018-19 and 2019-20 fiscal years to support the work of the committee. Eliot was named the 47th town in Maine to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This designation allows the AIP to tap into state and nationwide resources and learn from other communities was already demonstrated success in
overcoming the obstacles to aging in their communities

The Maine Senior FarmShare Program (offered through Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) gives ...
05/29/2026

The Maine Senior FarmShare Program (offered through Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) gives income-eligible adults the opportunity to receive $50 worth of first-quality, fresh local produce at no cost directly from local Maine farmers during the growing season. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18y8ia1tqv/

Having access to healthy food is an important component of healthy aging. The Maine Senior FarmShare Program (offered through Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) gives income-eligible adults the opportunity to receive $50 worth of first-quality, fresh local produce at no cost directly from local Maine farmers during the growing season. FMI and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3OKB02h

Scam awareness seminar.
05/29/2026

Scam awareness seminar.

Bingo!
05/29/2026

Bingo!

Seniors: we have some Summer Kickoff Bingo for you! Give us a call to RSVP!

05/26/2026

Community Supper Menu - Thursday, May 28th: Marinated roasted pork tenderloins with mustard sauce, ginger sweet potato mash, and green beans! Join us from 4-5pm for dine-in or takeout at our market, located at 22 Shapleigh Road. As always, everyone is welcome.

05/26/2026
05/21/2026

500 volunteers. One extraordinary community. What an incredible milestone! 💚

500 people choosing to show up for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across southern Maine.

500 people delivering meals, offering companionship, providing respite, helping navigate Medicare, making reassuring phone calls, and creating meaningful connection.

Your impact is felt in every knock at the door, every conversation, and every moment of care. You help people remain safe, supported, and connected in the homes and communities they love.

All of us at Southern Maine Agency on Aging thank you. 🫶

You can still receive your $300 Affordability Check even if you do not normally file taxes. You must file a Maine indivi...
05/21/2026

You can still receive your $300 Affordability Check even if you do not normally file taxes. You must file a Maine individual income tax return (Form 1040ME) by October 15, 2026. You are not required to file a federal return to qualify.

Need help accessing Maine’s $300 relief payment? 💸

Maine is offering a one-time $300 relief payment to help with rising costs. Southern Maine Agency on Aging is partnering with AARP Maine to help eligible older adults and adults with disabilities complete the paperwork needed to access this one-time payment if they have not yet filed a 2025 Maine state tax return.

If you already filed a 2025 Maine state tax return and meet the income guidelines below, your payment should be sent automatically:
• Under $50,000 (individual filer)
• Under $75,000 (head of household)
• Under $100,000 (married filing jointly)

If you think you may qualify but have not yet filed your 2025 Maine state tax return, we can help you complete the forms needed to determine eligibility and access this payment.

Appointment dates:
📍 SMAA Portland Center
2320 Congress St., Portland
June 11 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.

📍 Sam L. Cohen Center
30 Barra Rd., Biddeford
July 23 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.

📍 SMAA Portland Center
2320 Congress St., Portland
September 10 | 9:00–12:00 p.m.

Can’t attend in person? Call us anyway! A volunteer may be able to assist by phone.

📞 Call 207-396-6500 to schedule an appointment
📅 Deadline to apply: October 15, 2026

Please share to help someone who may benefit. 💚

Hope you had a good laugh today! Find some funny books at our Eliot Connects Community Book Swap this Saturday!
05/08/2026

Hope you had a good laugh today!
Find some funny books at our Eliot Connects Community Book Swap this Saturday!

This Saturday, May 9th 10 am -1 pm. 🙂 Eliot Town Hall.
05/07/2026

This Saturday, May 9th 10 am -1 pm. 🙂 Eliot Town Hall.

It's ok to start dreaming about summer reading on this beautiful warm day! Join us at our Eliot Connects Community Book Swap to swap your gently used favorites for you next great read.
May 9th 10am-1pm
at the Eliot Town Hall
Hosted by Eliot Connects & Eliot Aging In Place

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1333 State Road
Eliot, ME
03903

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