Since its founding, Piper Shores has been dedicated to ensuring full, enriching lives for our residents. Over the past year, we have focused our efforts on implementing our strategic plan built around Life Enrichment, a comprehensive holistic approach to whole-person care based on a nationally recognized personal care approach, the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Life… 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 »
Farmers market part of healthy eating at Piper Shores
As part of the ongoing effort to enhance the well being of our residents, Piper Shores dedicated this past July as Health and Wellness Month. Each week focused on a different aspect of the theme, with the final week devoted to healthy eating. To close the week, Piper Shores invited Highland Avenue Greenhouse, a local Scarborough… Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes: Options for staying healthy despite rising risks
As Director of Community Health Services for Piper Shores, Mary DeSalle is always watching out for the interest of residents. One way she does this is by making sure they are eating a balanced, healthy diet and getting plenty of regular exercise. DeSalle’s objective is not only to keep residents looking and feeling great, but also to… Read more »
‘Couch to 5K’ Program Prepares Residents for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Piper Shores is sponsoring the 2015 Greater Portland Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk, which takes place on September 26, around Portland’s Back Bay, is one of 600 walks occurring across the country to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. The walks are organized by local chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, whose mission is… Read more »
July’s Focus On Wellness and Alternative Healing
Piper Shores unveiled a new program this month that’s piquing a lot of curiosity on campus. The entire month of July has been devoted to Health & Wellness, and some of the demonstrations planned for July include Tai Chi, yoga, Reiki, and reflexology. Kicking off the series this week was a fascinating demonstration of alternative… 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 »
Piper Shores Summer Solstice Resident Art Show
Featured artist Karen Walker inspired by water for her work and her life Piper Shores will host its 13th Annual Summer Solstice Resident Art Show on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Great Room. More than 25 residents will show their original artwork, and participating residents will be on hand to discuss… 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 »