As the 2nd session of the 125th Maine Legislature unfolds, representatives and senators from across the state are being asked to cast their vote for or against LR 2678—the proposed DHHS Supplemental Budget.    Proposed cuts and changes will have a far reaching impact on MaineCare eligibility, medical services for the elderly and people with disabilities, services for children and families and extremely vulnerable populations, as well as the work of the Healthy Maine Partnerships.

How did Maine’s Healthcare, Medicare/Medicaid, and MaineCare system reach this point?  How does the federal government’s Affordable Care act come into play? What challenges do we need to overcome? What will the long term effect will the posed changes have on your and your families health and welfare, now and in the future?  Where will the resources that we need in order to live healthy lifestyles and care for those in need come from?

Come, listen, learn and express your thoughts on the Future of Health, Wellness and Prevention in Maine on Friday, February 3 at 9:30am. Join community members at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta.  Join community leaders, legislators, friends, family and colleagues for an interactive community conversation about the proposed changes currently being debated by the Maine legislature, pro and con.  Brenda Hamilton, Director of Healthy Lincoln County – Healthy Maine Partnership, Jini Lewis, Public Health Nurse, and Representative Les Fossel, member of the legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee will be offering their perspective on the impact of the proposed changes on the residents of Lincoln County.   

Learn how to share your thoughts with legislators. In Maine your calls and letters to your local legislators does make a difference.  Express your thoughts ask questions and make sure your voice is heard. Snacks and beverages provided.

Spectrum Generations February 3 Community Conversation about the future of health and prevention in Lincoln County and Maine Conversation at the Coastal Community Center is brought to you in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County, a Healthy Maine Partnership.  This conversation, which was originally scheduled to take place on January 12, was canceled due to our area’s snow storm.

Wear Red for Women Day Challenge- Ready, set, roll out your red on February  3. Join the excitement and passion for the Center's first-ever wear red day challenge. Come to the February 3rd community conversation  decked out in red head to toe, showing your support for Women’s Heart Health during American Heart Month, February 2012.  A group photo will be taken and submitted to the

American Heart Association’s facebook.com/GoRed in the most spirited group category.

Promoting life-long learning, health, wellness, nutrition, community engagement and well-being of those we serve Spectrum Generations helps people live their best lives by fostering independence and promoting a healthy lifestyles across all generations with a focus on elderly and disabled members of our community. 

To learn more about the programs and services that Spectrum Generations offers go to: www.spectrumgenerations.org.  Interact with Spectrum Generations on Facebook by becoming one of our friends.