January Theme Dinner: Celebrating Chinese New Year

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

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.

Tours of The Atrium

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

Join us on Thursday, January 30 from 3:30 to 5PM for tours of The Atrium, independent living at The Cedars. Staff will be on hand to show our beautiful community and provide information about life at The Atrium. For more information, please contact Katharine O'Neill at 207-221-7162.

Fall Prevention Seminar and Screening

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

On Friday, January 31, Elizabeth Doughty, physical therapist at The Cedars will hold a seminar at The Atrium on fall prevention and safety. Preventing falls in and around the home is particularly important to keep us well. For more information about this seminar, contact Katharine O'Neill, Director of Housing and Communications at 207-221-7162.

Adventures of Consulting in Former Communist Countries

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

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 »

Retirement Planning: the Law Has Changed

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

Join Dan Hoebeke, J.D., Charitable Gift Planner at The Cedars for a discussion about recent legislative changes that effect retirement planning. Space is limited, call 221-7007 for more information.

Daytime Players at The Atrium

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

Join us for a fun and lively theater experience at The Atrium when the Daytime Players entertain us with "We Ain't Dead Yet". They have performed at The Atrium in the past and have left us rolling in the aisles with laughter. They are a troupe of older adult actors who produce and perform throughout... Read more »

Maine Jewish Film Festival: Free Senior Film – POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2020

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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 »

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Story as Medicine with Elders – POSTPONED

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

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 »

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – POSTPONED

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

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 »

Maine Audubon and the Birds of Maine: Online Event

The Atrium at The Cedars 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME

Join us for this online event where author, Nick Lund will present on birding in Maine. Nick frequently presents to our members at The Atrium and continues to visit with them via Zoom conference.  We're happy to share this opportunity to learn more about our area's birds, particularly as the warmer weather is here. FMI,... Read more »