Lifelong Fellows Program
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Year Four, 2022-2023
Eight Fellows worked with eight communities,
oversaw the distribution of $8,000 in microgrants,
developed a seven-part training series.
In Year Four, the Fellows program expanded to include Special Projects. Three of the Fellows researched and developed guides and other materials to expand the technical support available to Maine's Lifelong Communities and two worked with us on publicity and marketing.
Note: At the close of that year, we asked each Host Community to reflect on their accomplishments and lessons learned. Clicking on the name of each will take you to the poster submission designed by each community.
Transitioned the Age-Friendly Advisory Board to an Age-Friendly implementation committee
Partnered with the library on a variety of creative placemaking activities to engage residents of all ages to enjoy the municipal outdoor space.
Wrote a successful AARP Challenge Grant to make an under-utilized municipal space accessible and inviting for outdoor programming
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Wrote an Age-Friendly Action Plan and presented to the municipality for approval
Nancy Davis
Special Project
Special Project
Coordinated an Advisory Group, distributed a survey, and wrote the Stronger Together: Guide to Developing a Multi-Town, Regional Lifelong Community
Implemented the Winter Safety Kit initiative
Wrote a successful AARP Challenge Grant to develop a user-friendly guide to Universal Design
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Engaged partner organizations to address social isolation
Special Projects
Developed the Lifelong Maine website
Designed the Lifelong Maine logo
Worked with the Transportation Fellows to develop the online version of the Volunteer Transportation Guide
Established a loose core leadership team
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Berwick. Developed a "Senior Enrichment Academy" in partnership with the library.
Wrote a successful AARP Challenge Grant to develop a community garden
Engaged the community and volunteers through Meet and Bleat, a creative community-wide events
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Chelsea. Continued work on Butternut Park revitalization
Expanded programming for residents
Wrote a successful AARP Challenge Grant to develop a community garden
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Special ProjectS
Expanding the Publicity Toolkit
Supported the creation of the Lifelong Maine website
Chief Editor and Visionary for the Age-Friendly Maine News
Wrote a successful grant to hire an age-friendly coordinator
Partnered with the Recreation Department to write a successful AARP Challenge grant that will expand an existing path and make it more accessible
Applied for funding to implement a Dementia Inclusion Project
Special Project
Worked with Transportation Fellow Barbara Wentworth to research and write a guide to developing a volunteer transportation program
Successfully navigated a change in leadership
Linda Weare
Worked with the team to develop a sustainable structure for the committee and engage additional partners.