Hello Friends of the Bethel Area Age-Friendly Community Initiative!
July is here, and the temperatures certainly feel like summer! Be sure to take precautions to stay safe in this current heatwave. Get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and become a shade lover instead of a sun worshiper until the heat breaks. If you choose to walk outdoors, early mornings are the best time, when temperatures are somewhat lower.
Western Maine Weekly Hikes for All Ages coordinator Sue Radway notes that many of the group hikes take place earlier in the morning, before the heat gets too intense. Here’s the schedule for the current week. You can find each week’s schedule posted on the Bethel Outing Club Facebook page before Monday.
Here are some photos I took on Monday morning’s walk at Davis Park.
One of the oak trees Paul Motts initiated the Rotary club planting along the pathway several years ago is finally taking off and growing well.
Hop, skip, and spin—you don’t have to be a youngster to enjoy the games and activities along the pathway at Davis Park!
One of the best pieces of advice I know is to take time to stop and smell the roses along the way, and what better spot for that than this covered bench along the pathway? Enjoy the shade, as well as the heavenly aroma of the old-fashioned roses.
AFCI board member and occupational therapist Brie Weisman recently spoke at a meeting of the Bethel Rotary Club. She emphasized the importance of grab bars and their proper placement in order to avoid falls. AFCI offers a free home simple safety assessment that Brie performs. Just call 207-824-4444 and leave a message to arrange an assessment for yourself or a family member. Or reach out to the AFCI Community Connector, Melinda Remington
melindaremington@yahoo.com
