Storytelling, Puppetry and Music!

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

The Cedars and theater students from Falmouth High School have collaborated with artists from Figures of Speech Theatre for the past four months to create original shadow puppet plays based on the stories created by the residents at The Cedars, using the award-winning, evidence-based TimeSlips creative storytelling method. We hope you can join us for... Read more »

Story as Medicine with Elders

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

Please join us to celebrate the writing and collaboration of University of Southern Maine students and skilled care 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... Read more »

The Cedars CNA Graduation

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

The newest class of certified nursing assistants will graduate on December 16 at 4PM at The Cedars, Hoffman Center. Family and friends will gather to celebrate the hard work and commitment of these individuals who are stepping into the world of healthcare. For more information on this class or future courses, contact Angie Hunt, Chief... Read more »

Hanukkah Candle Lighting

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

The residents at The Atrium and the Hoffman Center will celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with the candle lighting. Families, residents and staff are welcome. Residents gather at 3:30PM in the Hoffman Center and at 4PM in The Atrium.

Christmas Dinner at The Cedars

The Cedars 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine

The residents at the Hoffman Center will welcome their friends and family on December 25 from 11AM to 1PM for Christmas Dinner. Reservations required. Please call 207-221-7000 if you'd like to join The Cedars for the holiday.

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.

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 »

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 »