Articles by Kelly Gilks
Pick up a plant and help a senior this spring
Most of us pick up a plant or two for our gardens and window boxes this time of year. Stop by the Hammond Street Senior Center this May, pick up a plant and help area seniors at the same time. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center and the many programs offered ...
Bangor seniors “acting out” to raise funds for Senior Center
Members of the Hammond Street Senior Center’s “Still Playing” Theater Troupe are staging a benefit to support the many creative and fulfilling aging opportunities the organization provides for older adults in the Greater Bangor Region. Written and directed by Nancy Taylor, “The Madcap Heiress” is filled with mystery and, of ...
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Local doctor and staff celebrate their 10th anniversary by donating party funds to local seniors
Most birthday parties involve gifts but, at Northeast Pain Management, the staff decided to donate money budgeted for a party to the Hammond Street Senior Center. “We opened ten years ago at 1365 Broadway in Bangor” , said Dr Ben Zolper. “We thought we should have a birthday party. But ...
Ring and run this May Day to help Bangor area seniors
Hammond Street Senior Center’s May Basket fundraiser starts this Friday, April 26th, and runs through May 1st. For just $3.00, you can pick up a little basket full of home-made fudge. Do you know how to surprise someone on May Day? Pick a basket, ring their bell and run! The ...
Hand-crafted pottery bowls help area seniors
Members and volunteers from the Hammond Street Senior Center Pottery Department are busy creating beautiful works of art. Each pottery bowl is unique and helps a great cause. Bowls range in price from $20 to $30 and includes a luncheon sponsored by local restaurants. You can drop in and purchase ...
Bangor area seniors heating up downtown with ‘Hot Legs’ Contest
In yet another fun fundraiser, Bangor area seniors are showing off their legs for a great cause. Drop by the Center any day from now until March 31st and check out their “Gallery of Gams”. Sixteen Contestants, including the Center’s beloved pet cat, Johnny, are showing off their legs and ...
Art show to raise funds for Senior Center
Sunbury Village will be hosting an Art Show to raise funds for the Hammond Street Senior Center. Many Bangor area artists will display their paintings on February 23rd from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Stop by, meet and greet our local artists and enjoy their company while sipping a glass of wine. A ...
Used book sale supports area seniors
The Hammond Street Senior Center is hosting a used book sale to benefit the many programs they offer to area seniors. Stop by all week and pick up a few new-to-you books, and help out a great cause. Feb. 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunrise Breakfast to support Senior Center
They say it is the most important meal of the day! Join us at the Hammond Street Senior Center for a delicious homemade breakfast. There will be french toast, vegetable egg bake, bacon and sausage egg bake, home fries, home-made baked beans, coffee, juice & tea! The best part is, ...
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