On Thursday January 23, the residents at The Cedars will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special dinner prepared by our chefs. This is a favorite for all of our residents and their guests. Family members, for more information and to make reservations, please contact the front desk at 221-7000.
Join us for what will surely be a fascinating presentation by Wes Bonney, resident at The Atrium, independent living at The Cedars. Wes has enjoyed a long, successful career in banking and will share some of his stories as a banking consultant in post-communist societies. For more information on this member event, please contact Katharine... Read more »
The Cedars is honored to, once again sponsor the Free Senior Film at the Maine Jewish Film Festival. This year's film is titled, Golda's Balcony: the Film and features acclaimed actress Tovah Feldshuh who recreates 100 years of Jewish history playing 45 different characters, including David Ben-Gurion, Moshe Dayan, Holocaust survivors, Israeli soldiers and, of... Read more »
A writing and collaboration between our USM students and residents of The Cedars. Story as Medicine is a course that introduces students to the art of Narrative Medicine and provides opportunities to practice telling and listening to stories through partnering with residents of The Cedars. Both students and residents have been working on stories about... Read more »
Since the Jewish Home opened in September of 1929, volunteers have been an integral part of our community. Day after day, our caring and giving volunteers visit with residents, facilitate religious services, and assist staff at The Cedars. The volunteer celebration is a special event we look forward to each year. For more information about... Read more »
Dr. Susan Wehry, The Chief of Geriatrics for The University of New England will be hosting an online presentation entitled Dementia care and Healthy Aging. The focus will provide an overview of dementia and include tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of dementia care in the Sam L. Cohen Households. The Cedars... Read more »
RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 AT 1:30PM We apologize for the inconvenience of rescheduling, we were experiencing post-storm internet issues. Angela Hunt, Chief Operating Officer here at The Cedars will share her knowledge on staffing and the blended worker within the Sam L. Cohen Households in this online presentation. Find out how distinctive the Household staffing... Read more »
LaVrene Norton, Founder of Action Pact will host an online presentation of the Household experience and what it means to be part of a Household living community. Learn more about the advantages from a care perspective and how this wonderful person centered care model truly allows residents to thrive! The Cedars invites you to learn... Read more »
The Cedars is excited to announce a special music and life enrichment collaboration with Bates College that will begin in March. Bates College students will start a music program for residents of The Cedars over the three-month spring semester. The students will develop and implement enriching and engaging musical programs each week that inspire... Read more »
The Cedars is excited to announce that Tucker's Taphouse, a small micro-producer of maple syrup, are engaging in an exciting partnership to explore the art of maple syrup producing. Tucker's Taphouse will be tapping close to 20 maple trees on The Cedars property this winter. As we get closer to the sugaring season residents will... Read more »
620 - 650 Ocean Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
207.221.7000
info@thecedarsportland.org
NONPROFIT SINCE 1929