Bangor Savings Bank presents
First part of $30,000 grant to The Maine Highlands Senior Center
DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Oct. 13 Bangor Savings Bank Assistant Vice President and Dover-Foxcroft and Greenville Branch Manager. Marilyn Hartford presented a $10,000 check to The Maine Highlands Senior Center, representing the first payment of a $30,000 gift.
Photo courtesy of Bangor Savings Bank
BANGOR SAVINGS BANK GRANT — Bangor Savings Bank Assistant Vice President and Dover-Foxcroft and Greenville Branch Manager Marilyn Hartford presents a check to The Maine Highlands Senior Center Treasurer Chris Maas. The $10,000 contribution made on Oct. 13 in Dover-Foxcroft is the first payment of a $30,000 gift.
“This grant awarded from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to The Maine Highlands Senior Center signifies our commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve,” Hartford said. “This grant will help fund the center’s renovation of Central Hall, turning it into a multifunctional facility for seniors and the greater Dover-Foxcroft community.”
The Maine Highlands Senior Center is repurposing the historic Central Hall to provide a variety of services to seniors and the region, including an Adult Day Service Center, the Highlands, Senior Network and the Commons Event Center. It is anticipated that the Charlotte White Center will staff and run the day service center, which will serve 11 towns in southern Piscataquis County and the adjoining area. The Highlands will occupy most of the first floor of Central Hall and will offer a wide range of support services to caregivers, as well as services for the physically dependent or disabled such as meals, transportation, personal care services, personalized programs, socialization and assistance with medication.
Working with other local organizations, Senior Network will connect all other senior-focused programs so individuals can learn about available programs, services, volunteering and activities for seniors throughout the region. Senior Network will also provide seniors with luncheon programs, sponsored educational, physical and social activities, and will link participants online to local activities including a senior job bank. Located on the second floor will be the Commons Event Center, available to all in the community for art shows, concerts, balls, fundraisers, weddings, theater productions and more. The center will also be available for programs for people of all ages, such as martial arts classes, dance and gymnastics.
As renovations continue to Central Hall, lead paint and other hazardous materials have been removed, new fire exists have been added and the fire and electrical systems have been upgraded.
“The grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation will help us get one step closer to completing construction and restoring Central Hall to its former beauty,” said Chris Maas, treasurer of the Maine Highlands Senior Center. “We look forward to opening our doors so seniors and their caregivers in the Highlands region can receive the support and services to help them remain at home, all the while making our community stronger through programs that unite individuals from all generations.”
“While Piscataquis County offers a wide range of medical and health facilities, the Maine Highlands Senior Center will meet the need for adult day services, senior programs, and a community center that will connect individuals of all ages,” Hartford said. “Bangor Savings Bank is honored to play a role in the renovation of Central Hall. We look forward to seeing The Maine Highlands Senior Center unite communities and generations, while providing much needed services and programs.”