The Cedars Portland

What is a Household? The Advantages and Experience of Household Living
2020-12-15 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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 about the Sam L. Cohen Households, offering real home for those needing memory care assisted living and long-term skilled nursing care. Due to open in January 2021, the Households will provide innovative programming and quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.

To join our presentation please follow the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/92101929971
Meeting ID: 921 0192 9971

FMI contact June O’Neill, Marketing Representative at The Atrium at joneill@thecedarsportland.org or 207-221-7192

NEW DATE - Staffing and The Blended Worker in the Household
2020-12-11 13:30 - 14:30
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 will be and hear about some of the new roles and additional training opportunities that will be offered!

The Cedars invites you to learn about the Sam L. Cohen Households, offering real home for those needing memory care assisted living and long-term skilled nursing care. Due to open in January 2021, the Households will provide innovative programming and quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.

To join our presentation, follow the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87159531515
Meeting ID: 871 5953 1515

FMI contact June O’Neill, Marketing Representative at The Atrium at joneill@thecedarsportland.org or 207-221-7192

Healthy Aging and The Benefits of Dementia Care in The Household
2020-12-03 13:30 - 14:30
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 invites you to learn about the Sam L. Cohen Households, offering real home for those needing memory care assisted living and long-term skilled nursing care. Due to open in January 2021, the Households will provide innovative programming and quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.

Join our event here: https://une.zoom.us/j/96529746724

Meeting ID: 965 2974 6724

FMI contact June O’Neill, Marketing Representative at The Atrium at joneill@thecedarsportland.org or 207-221-7192

Family Forum for Long-term, Skilled Care Families
2020-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Online Event
The Cedars is committed to providing the highest quality care to our residents. We know that to continue to grow and improve we need to work with our families and residents to deliver the experience they expect. On our journey to a Household model of resident-centered care we see that two of our most valuable team members are our residents and their families and friends.
One of the ways we ask our community to participate in our journey is to attend our annual Family Forum. Each fall we host an evening input session where our long-term care community can share what is going well and help identify the future focus. This year, due to COVID-19, we will host our Forum virtually, using Zoom. We are blessed with many dedicated families willing to partner with us.
Online Forum, featuring:
Susan Dionne-Jones, Director of Nursing at The Cedars
Melanie Desjardins, Neighborhood Coordinator (Shapiro neighborhood)
Melissa Jensen, Nurse Manager (Shapiro)
Cathy Grey, Care Coordinator (Black Wolf neighborhood)
Hannah Temple, Nurse Manager (Black Wolf)
Invitations have been sent to families. FMI contact Tracy Ericson at 207-221-7007 or tericson@thecedarsportland.org

Resident Panel Discussion: Online Event
2020-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars Online Event, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Join us for this fun peek into life at The Atrium where several of our independent living residents will answer questions about why they chose to make the move to The Cedars retirement community and how it has enhanced their lives. This will be a live event and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of our residents. For more information or to receive the link to the event, contact June O’Neill, Marketing Representative at joneill@thecedarsportland.org or call her at 207-221-7192.
Attendants and residents at last year’s panel discussion.

Taste of Life at The Atrium: Online Event
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars Online Event, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Get a virtual taste of life at The Atrium with our wonderful Chef team who will demonstrate a seasonal delight. We’ll welcome attendants on this online live event, and welcome questions throughout. We’ll send you the healthy, delicious recipe so you can make it at home – or pass it along to someone who will make it for you!
Seasonal, local ingredients. Bold, bright flavors. Inspired new recipes and familiar favorites. RSVP to Kelli Cummings, Marketing Representative at kcummings@thecedarsportland.org or call her at 207-221-7192.
Chef Jarad at a recent cooking demo at The Atrium

Summer Concert Reception
2020-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
This Atrium residents-only event will feature music with the Sally Davis Trio, wine and delicious appetizers prepared by our chef. Socially distanced event will take place in the Atrium courtyard and gardens. We look forward to welcoming our community friends back, once we’re able. For more information on The Atrium, independent living call Kelli Cummings at 207-221-7192.

Glowing with Gratitude: Online Event
2020-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
Deb Bergeron, founder of Oceans of Possibilities is a professional life coach. Deb is passionate about helping busy people align with significant priorities. Deb works individually with clients, professional groups and workshops. Her goal: to help people live vibrantly, with greater joy, fulfillment and balance. Gratitude is the key to living with an open heart. Life presents one opportunity after another to be grateful and present. During this online event, Deb will share tools, ideas and exercises to help you create your own daily practice of gratitude. To register for this event, contact Kelli Cummings, Marketing Representative at The Atrium at kcummings@thecedarsportland.org or call her at 207.221.7192.

Maine Audubon and the Birds of Maine: Online Event
2020-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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, contact Kelli Cummings, Marketing Representative at The Atrium at kcummings@thecedarsportland.org or call her at 207-221-7192.
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Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcOmgqTwjEtOQrsyZIsOWrC88d0puphgB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch - POSTPONED
2020-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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 volunteering at The Cedars, contact Janine Fifield, Volunteer Coordinator at 221-7136 or jfifield@thecedarsportland.org

Story as Medicine with Elders - POSTPONED
2020-04-28 10:00 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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 health, healing, and life. At the culmination, students and residents share their stories.

Maine Jewish Film Festival: Free Senior Film - POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2020
2020-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | ME, United States
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 course, Golda Meir herself. WINNER of 21 “Audience Favorite Awards” at all 21 of its competitive Festivals to date, including the Jewish Film Festivals of Boston, L.A., Philadelphia, Tel Aviv, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Hong Kong and others. Dessert reception to follow.

Daytime Players at The Atrium
2020-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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 Southern Maine. FMI contact Katharine O’Neill, Director at The Atrium, 208-221-7162.

Retirement Planning: the Law Has Changed
2020-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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.

Adventures of Consulting in Former Communist Countries
2020-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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 O’Neill, Director of Housing and Communications at 207-221-7100.

Fall Prevention Seminar and Screening
2020-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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.

Tours of The Atrium
2020-01-30 15:30 - 17:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
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.

January Theme Dinner: Celebrating Chinese New Year
2020-01-23 17:00 - 18:30 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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.

Christmas Dinner at The Cedars
2019-12-25 11:00 - 13:00 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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.

Hanukkah Candle Lighting
2019-12-22 15:30 - 16:30 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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.

The Cedars CNA Graduation
2019-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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 Operating Officer at 207-221-7000.

Story as Medicine with Elders
2019-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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 and residents have been working on stories about health, healing, and life. We have published these pieces in an anthology and will share some of them at the event.
FMI contact Angie Hunt, Chief Operating Officer at 207-221-7117 or ahunt@thecedarsportland.org

Storytelling, Puppetry and Music!
2019-12-07 13:30 - 15:30 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
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 the performances … and stay for an ice cream social!

Festive and Fun at The Atrium
2019-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
See what makes us shine!
Carefree, luxurious independent living at The Atrium. Stop by to enjoy live jazz, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, good company, and tours of our community.
The more the merrier! Bring your friends.
RSVP to 207-221-7100

In Their Words: Resident Panel Discussion
2019-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Get insight and inspiration for the decisions ahead. Meet our members and participate in an honest conversation about why they chose to make the move to The Atrium. Bring a friend! Reception to follow panel discussion. RSVP to 207-221-7100.

Mindful Connections Open House
2019-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
Making the most of each moment.
Come learn about our supportive day program for people living in the community with mild to moderate cognitive loss. Customized to each individual, our program actively engages body and mind, and restores self-esteem and joy. Meet our staff, tour our beautiful new space and get your questions answered. Light refreshments served.

Open House at The Atrium
2019-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
Come to our Open House at The Atrium, independent living – you can tour our lovely common areas and spacious apartments, meet our staff, members and get your questions answered. Refreshments will be served. FMI contact Angie D’Amours, Marketing Representative at 207-221-7192.

Yom Kippur Service
2019-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 | The Cedars, 620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103
Yom Kippur Service at The Cedars.
Wednesday, October 9 at 3:00PM at the Hoffman Center.
FMI contact Janine Fifield, Events and Volunteer Coordinator at 207-221-7100

Senior Living Options
2019-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Join us for this Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, September 18.
You aren’t the only one with questions about retirement lifestyle options. We’ll have an engaging presentation of senior living choices over lunch, followed by tours of the apartments and amenities available at The Atrium, independent living at The Cedars.
Bring a friend! RSVP to 207-221-7100.

Action Pact Workshop: Short-Stay Households
2019-08-29 08:30 - 15:30 | The Atrium at The Cedars, 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Participants will take an in-depth look at the positive impact the Household Model of care can have on short stay residents. Utilizing concepts of the Household Model that are successful with long-stay residents, and considering the changing regulatory and reimbursement landscape, strategies will be identified for providing the short stay clientele an experience of care delivery that succeeds in all aspects. FMI contact Angie Hunt, Chief Operating Officer at 207-221-7171.
Continuing education: The National Continuing Education Review Service of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administration (NAB) has approved this program for 6 clock hours.
REGISTER HERE
About the presenter: Angie Barr, LNHA, has been the Health Care Center Administrator at The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC since 2009. Angie led the implementation of the Household Model at the Davis Community in planning, organizational redesign and construction for staff and residents. From this very successful transformation she has a great deal of first-hand experience and wisdom to share.
