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Island Commons

132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 www.islandcommons.com

Administrator, Amy Rich 207-846-5610 amy.rich@islandcommons.com

You don’t have to move to the Commons to enjoy the top-notch care of our team of pros…they’ll come to you! The Chebeague Cares team, all of whom are licensed caregivers, is under the direction of Stephanie Smith. We call her our “Navigator,” because she is charting new territory for the Commons’ in-home programs. The list of her fans is rapidly growing. (Meet Stephanie and it’s hard not to immediately like her.) Just ask islander Sylvia Ross, shown above with Stephanie. Like most of you, Syl loves being in her own home and that’s where she wants to stay. Perfectly capable of most everyday tasks, what she really missed was the independence of her own wheels and the easy companionship of friends a short drive away. Stephanie was just a phone call away, and now they’re on the move three days a week, exploring the island, enjoying a picnic lunch, visiting with friends and family. As Sylvia recently said, “I suppose I could ask Stephanie to tidy up and mop the floor, but what fun would that be? I’d much rather head to the beach or enjoy my gardens…and she’s such good company!” What would make your life easier?We may be able to make it happen! Reach out to our care navigator, Stephanie Smith, and start the conversation. Call 207-846-5610 or email navigator@islandcommons.com. We’re 0n the Move! Event Update: We were so looking forward to seeing you all at our Harvest Party this September, but once again we’ve had to cancel this event in order to keep our staff and residents safe. Thanks for understanding! In Memory: The staff and residents of the Commons mourn the death of Ginny Ballard , whose care began when our doors opened, and whose compassion was unceasing for more than two decades. Gin was our PA, friend and guardian angel, and for that we will be forever grateful. Book Group returning to weekly format on September 12, 2021 In person at the Library and via Zoom at 6 PM We’ll begin with a deeper dive into one of our summer books: Dancing in God’s Earthquake: The Coming Transformation of Religion by Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow

Here is a book of deep wisdom from a prophetic rabbi who has for fifty years worked to promote a progressive spirit of renewal that connects Jews, Christians, and people of other faiths. We all experience earthquakes in our lives--social, personal, religious. From those earthquakes renewal and new life can come forth if we learn to dance in the midst of the earthquake. –Amazon September 12 th , 6 PM in person at the Library and Via Zoom: meeting # 899 7984 6008 / password: 20152020 EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND FMI: gjbrown58a@gmail.com

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SEPTEMBER 2021 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR