Bethel Region Age-Friendly Community Initiative with the Bethel Congo Crafters, the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program, and the Gem Theater Print

star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places
To encourage social interaction, decorative wooden benches and picnic tables will be placed in well-trafficked outdoor areas across six towns throughout the region.

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Age-Friendly Readfield with Town of Readfield

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

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Age-Friendly Readfield with Town of Readfield

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Description: Age Friendly Readfieldwill work in tandem with the Town's Revitalization Plan through three projects in areas important to the community installing outdoor seating at the library, installing a kayak dock and seating at the beach, and equipment for curbside delivery at the community food pantry.

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