“You don’t come to Piper Shores to let go of life—you come here to be able to live it more fully.” ~Angela Absher When you meet Angela Absher, you have the distinct impression of encountering a woman who has spent a lifetime pushing against social norms. Angela, a self-described nomad, has travelled around the world more than once and… Read more »
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program Launches at Piper Shores
The new CNA training program is the result of a partnership with Scarborough Adult Ed and is aimed at training workers for a rapidly growing healthcare need. Piper Shores and Scarborough Adult Education have joined forces to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program aimed at preparing a workforce to fill what is becoming… Read more »
Building the Foundation for a Strong Future
Great buildings do not spring up from shifting sands. Instead, they come from a solid, intentional foundation that is built with deliberation and a broad sense of purpose. For Piper Shores, 2015 was a year dedicated to building the strongest possible foundation to serve our community well into the future. This foundation began with identifying… Read more »
Building Community Reinforces Healthy Resident Connections
Faced with the rise of conditions like diabetes, depression, and obesity, communities across America are beginning to ask themselves how they can provide more opportunities for healthy connections. Understanding that community connection is one of the keys to good health and long-term happiness, Piper Shores fosters community inside and outside the Piper Shores campus. Inside the… Read more »
‘Piper Pacers’ raise $3,500 for Alzheimer’s Association
Piper Shores sent a large team of residents and staff – the Piper Pacers – to actively participate in the 2015 Greater Portland Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 26. In fact, Piper Shores was recognized by race organizers for fielding the largest of all teams for the event. With the help of fitness instructors,… Read more »
Building Community with ‘Fresh from the Farm’ Dinner Sponsorship
This past September, Piper Shores was pleased to sponsor the Scarborough Land Trust’s 4th annual fundraising dinner to benefit Broadturn Farm, the Trust’s largest, signature property. The annual Fresh from the Farm dinner raised $20,000, which will help pay for a new roof for the English barn, where receptions at the farm are held and where… Read more »
Local farms and farming – a shared and vital passion
Piper Shores and the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust share a common passion for local farms, and the two nonprofit organizations are collaborating in a creative initiative designed to bring greater awareness – and more visitors – to local farm stands. The idea for the farm-stand collaboration was born last winter at a screening of Growing Local, an award-winning… Read more »
Featured Summer Solstice Artist
A Conversation with Resident Karen Walker Piper Shores is getting ready to host its 13th Annual Summer Solstice Resident Art Show and the featured artist is resident Karen Walker. Karen is a retired civil servant and cellular geneticist who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and during the course of her career lived in the Caribbean, Seattle, New Zealand,… Read more »
Volunteer Opportunities Fair 2015
More than 30 nonprofit organizations expected on Piper Shores campus The Piper Shores Volunteer Opportunities Fair is coming again! This year it will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Founders Room. The Fair is part of our expanding emphasis on life enrichment and provides a convenient opportunity for… Read more »
Keeping Residents in Touch the Easy Way – with the TouchTown App!
Keeping up with the numerous day–to–day events and activities at Piper Shores can be a challenge for anyone! Which is why a group of Piper Shores resident-volunteers are participating in a pilot program for a new online app called TouchTown. The Touchtown Resident App is like having a personal concierge at your fingertips. Using the… Read more »