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Join Us for Our Free Coffee Socials in Maine

Posted on 01/30/25

LET'S GET TOGETHER!

We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:

• Bangor - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM
  
  • Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.
    
  • March Guest Speaker: Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. Register here!
    
  • April Guest Speaker: Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine
    
• Fort Kent - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM
  
  • Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square
    Register Here!
• Lewiston/Auburn - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM
  
  • Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn
    Register here!
• Yarmouth - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM
  
  • Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.
    
  • March Guest Speaker: Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. Register here!
• Augusta: Will not be continuing in 2025.

Looking for more ways to connect?

In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our Dessert and Discuss evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program.

Join us each month from 5:30–6:30 PM to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.
Register and learn more!

Feel free to bring a friend!

Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org

We look forward to seeing you!

AARP Events for Augusta

AARP Events for Augusta

• Gentle Chair Yoga with AARP Maine- Virtual

  Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET

  Zoom

  Online Event

• Meet Your Neighbors at Coffee Talk

  Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET

  Yarmouth Community Center

  Yarmouth, ME

• AARP Theater: The Barber of Seville

  Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET

  Eventive

  Online Event

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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Join Us for Our Free Coffee Socials in Maine</h1></header>	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Join Us for Our Free Coffee Socials in Maine</h1></header>	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Join Us for Our Free Coffee Socials in Maine</h1></header>	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b>LET'S GET TOGETHER!</b><br><br>We invite you to enjoy a free coffee as we meet with neighbors and friends, and hear from local leaders and organizations. We have coffee gatherings in the following locations:<br></p><ul><li><b>Bangor</b> - third Friday of the month from 8:30-10AM<br><ul><li>Dysart's on Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor.<br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker:</b> Steve Smith (McKay), former television meteorologist, will join to discuss forecasting the weather in Maine. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wA7xyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span><br></li><li><b>April Guest Speaker:</b> Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, will join to discuss the transition to REAL ID in Maine<br></li></ul></li><li><b>Fort Kent</b> - second Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30PM<br><ul><li>Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/3e3ZoY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register Here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Lewiston/Auburn</b> - Last Thursday of the month from 8:00-9:30 AM<br><ul><li>Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/K2PaA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Yarmouth</b> - first Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM<br><ul><li>Due to scheduled maintenance the March and April Coffee Talk will be held at the<b> Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room.</b><br></li><li><b>March Guest Speaker: </b>Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications, The Iris Network. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/A7LP88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register here!</b></a></span></span></li></ul></li><li><b>Augusta: </b>Will not be continuing in 2025.</li></ul><p><b>Looking for more ways to connect?</b><br><br>In addition to our monthly Coffee Talks in Lewiston/Auburn, don’t miss our <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Dessert and Discuss</b></a></span></span> evenings in collaboration with the Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program. <br><br>Join us each month from <b>5:30–6:30 PM</b> to enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks while connecting with neighbors and volunteers. It’s a wonderful chance to learn, share, and discuss important topics with your community.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maine/dessert-discuss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Register and learn more!</b></a></span></span><br><br>Feel free to bring a friend!<br><br>Questions? Send us an email at me@aarp.org <br><br>We look forward to seeing you!<br></p></div>
    
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		max-width: 340px !important;
		margin: 0 20px 20px 0;
	}
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right],
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * {
		float: right;
		max-width: 340px !important;
		margin: 0 0 20px 20px;
	}
}        :root {
        --primaryColor: #ff1e3c;
        --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a;
        --linkTextColor: #1f66bd;
        --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd;
        --secondaryTextColor: #000000;
        --secondaryColor2: #000000;
        --secondaryColor3: #000000;
        --secondaryColor4: #000000;
        --secondaryColor5: #000000;
        --black: #000000;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --grey: #f0efed;
        --gridGutters: 30px;
        --modulePadding: 60px;
        --pageWidth: 86.11%;
        --maxPageWidth: 1240px;
        --horizontalAlignment: center;
        --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        --headerBackgroundColor:#000000;
        --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF;
        --headerHeight:50px;
        --footerbackgroundColor:#000000;
        --footerTextColor:#918883;
        }'
$title_for_layout = '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP'
$asset_version = '240925'
$min = true
$nowrapper = false
$css = '/* temporary */
.RichTextArticleBody ul {
	padding-left: 20px;
}
.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement {
	margin: 40px 0;
}
.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img {
	width: auto;
    max-width: 100% !important;
	height: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left],
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * {
		float: left;
		max-width: 340px !important;
		margin: 0 20px 20px 0;
	}
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right],
	.RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * {
		float: right;
		max-width: 340px !important;
		margin: 0 0 20px 20px;
	}
}        :root {
        --primaryColor: #ff1e3c;
        --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a;
        --linkTextColor: #1f66bd;
        --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd;
        --secondaryTextColor: #000000;
        --secondaryColor2: #000000;
        --secondaryColor3: #000000;
        --secondaryColor4: #000000;
        --secondaryColor5: #000000;
        --black: #000000;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --grey: #f0efed;
        --gridGutters: 30px;
        --modulePadding: 60px;
        --pageWidth: 86.11%;
        --maxPageWidth: 1240px;
        --horizontalAlignment: center;
        --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        --headerBackgroundColor:#000000;
        --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF;
        --headerHeight:50px;
        --footerbackgroundColor:#000000;
        --footerTextColor:#918883;
        }'
$highlighting = ''
$location = '<a href="/augusta-me/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Augusta, ME</a>'
$no_header = false
$header_title = '<a href="/augusta-me/happenings/">News Feed</a>'
$header_subtitle = ''
$isPR = false
$navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse">
	<div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div>
	<ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true">
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li>
		<li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/augusta-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more">
			<span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span>
			<ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu">
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
				<!--
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/augusta-me/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array(
	(int) 0 => array(
		'title' => 'News Feed',
		'slug' => 'happenings'
	)
)
$row = array(
	'title' => 'Back to News Feed',
	'slug' => 'happenings'
)
$i = (int) 0
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118