Mechanic Falls Recreation Dept.
Covers: Mechanic Falls
Mission, Vision & GoalsThe goal of the Mechanic Falls initiative is to better the quality of life for our community members. We are working to do this by providing more opportunities for recreation and providing resources to assist those in need of any services.
Broad Overview
Our initiative is still very new but we are currently starting up an older adult recreation program and finding volunteers for our community task force.
How is your age-friendly initiative structured?
We are currently building a community task force.
Describe any partnerships you have developed?
We are working with AARP and the Maine Council on Aging.
What is the role of volunteers?
Our volunteers work to develop older adult activities and outreach services.
Strategies that have contributed to your success? Barriers you have encountered?
Strategies for Success:
- Community engagement
- State/national non –profit resources
Barriers/Challenges:
- It has been a challenge to receive community involvement.
Types of funding that your initiative has received
None.
Community Initiatives
Transportation
We do not currently have any transportation programs yet.
Chores, Handyman & Upkeep
We do not have any home maintenance programs yet.
Health & Wellness
The Town of Mechanic Falls facilitates communications between residents and non-profit service providers.
Outreach & Resource Information
We utilize online advertisement such as Facebook to spread the word about our work and volunteer opportunities.
Food, Gardening & Cooking
We do not have any food or gardening programs yet.
Family, Caregiving Support & Respite
We do not have any family care partner programs yet.
Fraud, Abuse & Exploitation
We do not have any programs to prevent fraud, abuse and exploitation yet.
Accessibility & Walkability
The Town of Mechanic Falls has opened up our facilities for activities for older adult residents.
Communication
We created a Facebook page and advertise on our town sign. We have also sent out a few letters to advertise our older adult recreation group.
The goal of the Mechanic Falls initiative is to better the quality of life for our community members. We are working to do this by providing more opportunities for recreation and providing resources to assist those in need of any services.
Broad Overview
Our initiative is still very new but we are currently starting up an older adult recreation program and finding volunteers for our community task force.
How is your age-friendly initiative structured?
We are currently building a community task force.
Describe any partnerships you have developed?
We are working with AARP and the Maine Council on Aging.
What is the role of volunteers?
Our volunteers work to develop older adult activities and outreach services.
Strategies that have contributed to your success? Barriers you have encountered?
Strategies for Success:
- Community engagement
- State/national non –profit resources
Barriers/Challenges:
- It has been a challenge to receive community involvement.
Types of funding that your initiative has received
None.
Transportation
We do not currently have any transportation programs yet.
Chores, Handyman & Upkeep
We do not have any home maintenance programs yet.
Health & Wellness
The Town of Mechanic Falls facilitates communications between residents and non-profit service providers.
Outreach & Resource Information
We utilize online advertisement such as Facebook to spread the word about our work and volunteer opportunities.
Food, Gardening & Cooking
We do not have any food or gardening programs yet.
Family, Caregiving Support & Respite
We do not have any family care partner programs yet.
Fraud, Abuse & Exploitation
We do not have any programs to prevent fraud, abuse and exploitation yet.
Accessibility & Walkability
The Town of Mechanic Falls has opened up our facilities for activities for older adult residents.
Communication
We created a Facebook page and advertise on our town sign. We have also sent out a few letters to advertise our older adult recreation group.
Region
Models
Contact
Town of Mechanic Falls
108 Lewiston Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
acleaves@mechanicfalls.org; zmaher@mechanicfalls.org
(207) 345-2871