BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Cedars Portland - ECPv6.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Cedars Portland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240606T130757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T130757Z UID:13724-1718132400-1718136000@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert: Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Each month The Atrium at The Cedars hosts a Spotlight Concert featuring faculty and students of Portland Conservatory of Music. \n\n  \nThis month will be an Adult Jazz Ensemble featuring:\nCarl Davulis – leader of PCM Adult Jazz Ensemble Drums and Guitar\nSeth Sladek – Adult PCM Student\, Piano\nChris Kuchuris – Adult PCM Student\, Bass\nDave Kispert – Adult PCM Student\, alto sax URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-jazz-ensemble/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240624T155259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T111834Z UID:13756-1720548000-1720553400@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:The Cedars' Monthly Dementia Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Cedars’ Monthly Dementia Support Group\n\nTuesday\, July 9th\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\n640 Ocean Ave. Portland\n\nOur monthly Dementia Support Group takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at The Atrium at The Cedars and is facilitated by Susan Raychard MOTR/L\, CDP.\nThe group is open to individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\n\nFor more information about the event please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/the-cedars-monthly-dementia-support-group/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240611T120349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T120524Z UID:13743-1720551600-1720555200@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert: Andy Happel\, solo violin DESCRIPTION:The second Tuesday of each month\, The Portland Conservatory of Music visits The Atrium at The Cedars for an array of interesting concerts from both faculty and students.\nWe are happy to welcome back Andy Happel for a solo violin concert in July! \nAndy Happel is a concert violinist and fiddler who has shared the stage with symphonies\, pop stars and country music luminaries alike. \n\nLimited seating available.\nIf you are interested in attending\, please email Megan Davis\, Lifestyles Manager and Marketing Assistant at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org for more information. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-jazz-ensemble-2/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240722T131432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T131432Z UID:13766-1723572000-1723577400@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars DESCRIPTION:The Cedars’ Monthly Dementia Support Group\n\nTuesday\, August 13th\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nThe Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave. Portland\n\nOur monthly Dementia Support Group takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at The Atrium at The Cedars and is facilitated by Susan Raychard MOTR/L\, CDP.\nThe group is open to individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\nFor more information about the event please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-at-the-cedars-2/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240802T122305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T122305Z UID:13888-1723575600-1723579200@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music's Monthly Spotlight Concert: Violin Duets DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-musics-monthly-spotlight-concert-violin-duets/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240905T171845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T171845Z UID:13905-1725991200-1725996600@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group ~ September 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Cedars is pleased to offer a monthly Dementia Support Group for individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\nSusan Raychard OTR/L will be facilitating the group and has previously managed Mindful Connections\, our Dementia Outpatient Program. \nThis month’s topic: How can changing seasons create changes in behavior?   \n \n\nThe next session will be September 10\n6:00pm – 7:30pm and will be held at The Atrium.\n640 Ocean Ave.\nPortland\, Maine \nPlease RSVP by calling 207-221-7100\nIf you have questions regarding the group\, please email Susan at: sraychard@thecedarsportland.org  URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-september-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240905T174244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T174406Z UID:13909-1725994800-1725998400@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert ~ September 2024 DESCRIPTION:The second Tuesday of each month\, The Portland Conservatory of Music visits The Atrium at The Cedars for an array of interesting concerts from both faculty and students. \nWe are happy to welcome back Amy Hunter\, Program Coordinator for PCM\, on piano with Mary Lunt\, adult student and soprano. Mary is singing some beautiful pieces\, and the lyrics are by famous poets such as Emily Dickinson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow\, among others! \n\nLimited seating available.\nIf you are interested in attending\, please email Megan Davis\, Lifestyles Manager and Marketing Assistant at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org for more information. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-september-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240905T180913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T181048Z UID:13918-1726668000-1726671600@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Maine Public Radio's Maine Calling Host Jennifer Rooks DESCRIPTION:The Cedars is beyond excited to have the host of Maine Public Radio’s Maine Callings\, Jennifer Rooks\, for a visit on Wednesday\, September 18th at 2:00pm to meet with our residents.  \n  \nJennifer joined MPBN in June 2007 after spending more than 13 years at WCSH-TV in Portland as a general assignment reporter and weekend news anchor. She has twice won a regional Edward R. Murrow award: in 1998\, for coverage of Maine National Guard and Reserve soldiers deployed in Bosnia and Hungary\, and in 2003\, for the documentary Citizen King\, about then-governor and former Maine Watch host Angus King. \nFor six years\, Jennifer served as host\, reporter and executive producer of Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. She has moderated more than 20 broadcast debates for Maine Public Television and has produced three television documentaries: Broken Trust: Elder Abuse in Maine and Winds of Change\, both Maine Watch Special Reports\, and A Matter of Duty: The Continuing War Against PTSD. Co-produced with Charlie Stuart\, A Matter of Duty has been shown on PBS television stations throughout the U.S. and in multiple screenings\, including at the National Sheriff’s Association national conference. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/maine-public-radios-maine-calling-host-jennifer-rooks/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T161500 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240905T181844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T181844Z UID:13924-1727277300-1727280900@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Cassatt String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Hailed for its “mighty rapport and relentless commitment\,” the Cassatt String Quartet has performed throughout the world for four decades\, with appearances at Alice Tully Hall and Weill Recital Hall; Tanglewood Music Center; the Kennedy Center; Théâtre des Champs-Élysées; Centro National de las Artes; Maeda Hall; and Beijing’s Central Conservatory… and of course… THE CEDARS! We are thrilled for Cassatt String Quartet’s THIRD year returning to The Cedars!  \n\n  URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/cassatt-string-quartet/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240905T182654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171835Z UID:13927-1727434800-1727438400@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Best-selling Author Monica Wood DESCRIPTION:Monica Wood is an American novelist\, memoirist\, and playwright. She is the author of best-selling novels: How to Read a Book: A Novel\, We Were The Kennedys\, and One in a Million Boy. We are so excited for her visit to The Cedars where she will discuss her most current title\, How to Read a Book: A Novel\, her life in Maine\, how she began writing and of course\, answer questions from our curious residents!  \n  \n*Please note this event is for residents of The Cedars and their families. Thank you.* \n\n  URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/best-selling-author-monica-wood/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240924T171922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T171939Z UID:13975-1728410400-1728415800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars ~ October 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Cedars’ Monthly Dementia Support Group\nThis month’s topic: “Stages of Dementia. What skills remain.” \n\n\nTuesday\, October 8th\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nThe Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave. Portland \n\nOur monthly Dementia Support Group takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at The Atrium at The Cedars and is facilitated by Susan Raychard MOTR/L\, CDP.\nThis group is open to individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\n\nFor more information about the event please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-at-the-cedars-3/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Susan%20Raychard%2C%20OTR%2FL":MAILTO:sraychard@thecedarsportland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20240925T202639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T202639Z UID:13987-1728414000-1728417600@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert ~ October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Each month talented performers from The Portland Conservatory of Music visit The Cedars to perform. October’s Spotlight Concert will feature Timothy Burris. \nTim excels at expert Baroque Guitar\, Lute\, Mandolin and Theorbo. Tim has a soloist’s diploma from Royal Conservatory\, The Hague and a Ph.D.\, Duke. \nIf you are interested in attending one of the PCM Spotlight concerts\, please email Lifestyles Manager Megan Davis at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org. We have a limited number of seats available to the public at no charge\, but you must confirm with Megan.  \n\n \n\n\n \nPortland Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit community music school in Portland\, Maine\, for all ages\, abilities and financial circumstances. They believe that high quality music education should be available to everyone and strive to make that happen. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-october-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:community,music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20241029T182203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T182203Z UID:14028-1731434400-1731439800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars ~ November 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Cedars’ Monthly Dementia Support Group\nThis month’s topic: “Living with Dementia through the holidays.” \n\n\nTuesday\, November 12th\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nThe Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave. Portland \n\nOur monthly Dementia Support Group takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at The Atrium at The Cedars and is facilitated by Susan Raychard MOTR/L\, CDP.\nThis group is open to individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\n\nFor more information about the event please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-at-the-cedars-november-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20241029T183756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T183756Z UID:14032-1731438000-1731441600@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert ~ November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Each month talented performers from The Portland Conservatory of Music visit The Cedars to perform. November’s Spotlight Concert will feature Heitor Mantovani and Annie Antonacos on piano. \nIf you are interested in attending one of the PCM Spotlight concerts\, please email Lifestyles Manager Megan Davis at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org. \nWe have a limited number of seats available to the public at no charge\, but you must confirm with Megan.  \n\n \n\n\n \nPortland Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit community music school in Portland\, Maine\, for all ages\, abilities and financial circumstances. They believe that high quality music education should be available to everyone and strive to make that happen. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-november-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20241107T161459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161459Z UID:14037-1733405400-1733412600@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up Boutique at The Atrium DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, December 5th from 1:30 – 3:30 for an\nExclusive Holiday Pop-Up Boutique at The Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave.\, Portland \nEnjoy live music with Sonja Florman\, festive hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while shopping local artisans. \nWe will be offering guided tours of our community and spacious apartments. \n \nTo RSVP for this event please contact The Atrium at 207-221-7100\nor email Erika Chamberlain\, Marketing Coordinator at echamberlain@thecedarsportland.org URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/holiday-pop-up-boutique-at-the-atrium/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20241203T141846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T141846Z UID:14043-1733857200-1733860800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert ~ December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Each month talented performers from The Portland Conservatory of Music visit The Cedars to perform. December’s Spotlight Concert will feature Middle Eastern Duo: Music from the Middle East and Greece – Eric LaPerna and Nathan\, Seyir Duo \nIf you are interested in attending one of the PCM Spotlight concerts\, please email Lifestyles Manager Megan Davis at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org. \n\nWe have a limited number of seats available to the public at no charge\, but you must confirm with Megan.  \n\n \n\n  \nPortland Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit community music school in Portland\, Maine\, for all ages\, abilities and financial circumstances. They believe that high quality music education should be available to everyone and strive to make that happen. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-december-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20250117T133104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T133302Z UID:14074-1739458800-1739464200@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Vino Amore! Wine Tasting at The Atrium DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful wine tasting!\nThursday\, February 13 from 3:00-4:30pm. \nMaia Gosselin of Sip Wine Education returns to The Atrium to share\nfive of her favorite wines from around the world to pair with comfort \nfood classics and warm the coldest nights. Enjoy a relaxed tasting and\nfascinating insights into terroir and trends. \nOne lucky guest will leave with a free bottle of wine! \nRSVP required and space is limited\nCall 207-221-7100 \nThe Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave.\, Portland\, Maine\nthecedarsportland.org URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/wine-tasting-at-the-atrium/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20250116T163447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T130620Z UID:14070-1741719600-1741723200@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Portland Conservatory of Music Spotlight Concert ~ March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Each month talented performers from The Portland Conservatory of Music visit The Cedars to perform. March’s Spotlight Concert will feature Ed & Neil Pearlman: Fiddle and Piano Concert \n  \nIf you are interested in attending one of the PCM Spotlight concerts\, please email Lifestyles Manager\, Megan Davis at mdavis@thecedarsportland.org. \n\nWe have a limited number of seats available to the public at no charge\, but you must confirm with Megan.  \n\n \n  \n\n  \nPortland Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit community music school in Portland\, Maine\, for all ages\, abilities and financial circumstances. They believe that high quality music education should be available to everyone and strive to make that happen. URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/portland-conservatory-of-music-spotlight-concert-february-2025/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20250116T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T131706Z UID:14067-1755021600-1755027000@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars ~ August 2025 DESCRIPTION:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars\n\n\n \n\n\nTuesday\, August 12 from 6-7:30 pm\n\n\n📍 The Atrium at The Cedars\n\n\n640 Ocean Ave.\, Portland\n\n\n \n\n\n Please join us on August 12 for a conversation with Susan Wehry\, MD\, about the unique nature of supporting a person living with dementia. Dr. Wehry will discuss the burdens and blessings of being a care partner\, hear from you about your experiences\, and provide resources designed to alleviate the burdens and maximize the joys. She will also distribute some caregiver self-assessment tools and ask for your feedback on which ones are most relevant and easy to use. This will help inform our Mindful Connections Dementia Respite program.\n\n\n \n\n\nSupporting and providing care for another person is a near-universal experience. Jocelyn Carter famously said\, ‘there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers\, those who are currently caregivers\, those who will be caregivers\, and those who will need caregivers.’ \n\n\n \n\n\n Dr. Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatrics psychiatrist and dementia specialist with over 40 years of experience as a clinician\, educator\, and advocate. An Associate Clinical Professor at UNE’s College of Medicine\, Susan recently joined The Cedars and serves as Medical Director of the Dementia Respite Innovation program.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis group is open to individuals with a loved one who is living with dementia.\n\n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-at-the-cedars-february-2025/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:The Cedars Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20250903T190638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191023Z UID:14248-1758117600-1758124800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:In Their Words: Resident Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/members-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:Atrium Events ORGANIZER;CN="June%20O%27Neill%2C%20Marketing%20Representative":MAILTO:joneill@thecedarsportland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20250910T172044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T174307Z UID:14266-1761240600-1761247800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:The Cedars Leadership Symposium Featuring Dr. Nirav Shah DESCRIPTION:Nirav D. Shah\, MD\nEpidemiologist | Economist | Attorney\n\nDr. Shah recently served as the Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In 2015\, he was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. In 2019\, he became Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While in medical school\, he worked at the Ministry of Health of Cambodia where he assisted with outbreak investigations and aided the country’s responses to SARS and avian influenza. Shah is currently a visiting professor at Colby College. \n\n“Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency” \n\nJoin Dr. Nirav Shah for an insightful presentation on how we can better prepare for future public health emergencies. Drawing from his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Shah will explore lessons learned\, the importance of public trust\, and strategies for building resilient health systems. 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You may opt out at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/the-cedars-leadership-symposium-featuring-dr-nirav-shah/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:Atrium Events,community,Development,Featured,The Cedars Community ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy%20Ericson%2C%20Associate%20Director%20of%20Development":MAILTO:tericson@thecedarsportland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20241203T142151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T201623Z UID:14048-1776189600-1776195000@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group at The Cedars ~ April 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Cedars’ Monthly Dementia Support Group \n\n\nTuesday\, April 14th\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nThe Atrium at The Cedars\n640 Ocean Ave. Portland \n\n\nThese gatherings are designed to offer education\, encouragement\, and connection in a supportive and understanding environment. Whether you are personally affected by dementia or supporting a loved one\, you are not alone—and this group is here for you. \nJoin us in April as we recap key takeaways from the MaineHealth Geriatrics Conference. We’ll dive into information on delirium and how it relates to Dementia and also some new information on Dementia diagnosis and what they mean for your loved one’s care. \nOur monthly Dementia Support Group takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at The Atrium at The Cedars and is facilitated by Susan Raychard MOTR/L\, CDP. \n\nPlease RSVP by calling The Cedars at 207-221-7100.\n\nFor more information about the event please contact Susan at susanraychardllc@gmail.com URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/dementia-support-group-at-the-cedars-december-2024/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:Atrium Events,community,Development,Featured,Mindful Connections,Osher Inn Events,The Cedars Community,the Hoffman Center ORGANIZER;CN="Susan%20Raychard%2C%20OTR%2FL":MAILTO:sraychard@thecedarsportland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T143000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20260423T134647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T201632Z UID:14544-1779370200-1779373800@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:Invest in Your Future\, Strengthen Our Community: A Conversation About Charitable Planning Opportunities DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Joseph M. Pratt\, SVP and Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management\, as our featured speaker. With more than twenty‑five years of experience in retirement\, estate\, and philanthropic planning\, Joe brings deep expertise in charitable giving and nonprofit services\, along with a strong record of civic leadership across Maine. \nJoe will provide a practical overview of charitable planning tools—such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder and lead trusts—and how they can support personal financial goals\, loved ones\, and meaningful philanthropy. He will also highlight how innovative financial strategies can strengthen individual well‑being while advancing the long‑term mission of The Cedars. \nIn a time of rapid change\, older adult care\, community living\, and financial planning are increasingly interconnected. This conversation will explore how thoughtful planning can benefit families and help sustain The Cedars for generations. \n\n \n \n Invest in Your Future\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.RSVP To this Event\nI am interested in this event. 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You may opt out at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.thecedarsportland.org/event/invest-in-your-future-strengthen-our-community-a-conversation-about-charitable-planning-opportunities/ LOCATION:The Atrium at The Cedars\, 640 Ocean Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,The Cedars Community ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy%20Ericson%2C%20Associate%20Director%20of%20Development":MAILTO:tericson@thecedarsportland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T004207 CREATED:20260513T130213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T132156Z UID:14557-1781199000-1781206200@www.thecedarsportland.org SUMMARY:The Cedars Leadership Symposium Featuring Donna Butts DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 11 at 5:30 pm\nThe Cedars Leadership Symposium \n“Bridging the Ages: Creating Communities Where Everyone Belongs”\nFeaturing Donna Butts\nAuthor – Visionary – Community Builder \nPlease join us for a special presentation featuring Donna Butts\, internationally recognized advocate for intergenerational connection and former longtime Executive Director of Generations United. Donna is known for her engaging\, insightful approach to strengthening communities by bringing generations together in meaningful ways. Her new book\, Grandfamilies: Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them\, wIll be released June 9. \nIn this session\, Donna will share stories\, strategies\, and inspiration drawn from decades of leadership in aging\, youth development\, family policy\, and her grandfamilies book. Her work has shaped national conversations and empowered organizations across the country to build stronger\, more connected communities and families \n\n \n \n Annual Leadership Symposium: June 11\, 5:30 pm\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.RSVP To this Event\nI am interested in this event. 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