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Community Outreach Services & Programs
The Spauling Center manages many community support programs and you do not need to be a member of the center to take advantage of any of these services listed below. For more information on any of these programs, or to volunteer, please contact the Center (207-967-8514).
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiving can be a lonely role that is demanding and physically exhausting. This group is designed for you to get the understanding and support needed for this most difficult life experience. If you are the primary caregiver of a loved one, this group could offer the help needed to navigate your journey.
The facilitator has had extensive experience in group facilitation in public schools, at UNE, and for various community groups. She has been a caregiver herself and would like to be able to help others.
Elder Elves
Elder Elves are a special group of volunteers at the Center who collect gifts to go into festive bags that are delivered to older area residents who are alone during the holidays. Gifts are donated by businesses, residents, and Center members. Each year 70 bags are assembled for distribution. We always welcome volunteers and donations to this program.
FISH (Friends in Service Helping) Transportation
Our FISH Transportation Program volunteer drivers provide rides to Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel residents who need to get to medical appointments. Riders may use FISH Transportation when they have no other means (friends, family) of getting to an appointment. We cannot handle repetitive appointments for life-sustaining procedures or clients in wheelchairs as our volunteers are not trained to handle that type of transport.
Please review the following FISH program procedures prior to registering. FISH PROGRAM PROCEDURES
You must be registered in the program before scheduling a ride. Use this form to register. FISH RIDER REGISTRATION
We are always seeking new drivers. Please use this form to apply to be a FISH Driver. FISH DRIVER APPLICATION
Parkinson's Support Group
Living with Parkinson’s disease can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our monthly Parkinson’s support group is a welcoming space for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, as well as their care partners, to connect with others who truly understand what they’re going through. Each meeting offers a chance to share experiences, ask questions, and talk openly about both the challenges and the small victories that come with life with Parkinson’s.
Being part of a support group can ease feelings of isolation and provide reassurance that you’re not alone in this journey. Members often gain practical tips for managing symptoms, learn about helpful resources, and find comfort in hearing how others cope day to day. Most importantly, the group offers encouragement, empathy, and hope—reminding everyone that support, understanding, and community can make a meaningful difference in living well with Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer's Discussion Group
Our monthly Alzheimer’s discussion group is a warm, open space for anyone touched by Alzheimer’s disease—whether you’ve been diagnosed, care for or know someone who has, or are simply curious to learn more. Each month features a different discussion topic, allowing conversations to grow and evolve as we explore the many aspects of Alzheimer’s together, from understanding symptoms and progression to navigating daily life and caregiving challenges.
This group offers more than information—it offers connection. Participants can share experiences, ask questions in a supportive environment, and learn from others who are walking a similar path. For some, it’s a chance to feel less alone; for others, it’s an opportunity to build understanding and compassion. No matter your reason for attending, the group provides a thoughtful, judgment-free setting to learn, listen, and find support through shared conversation.
Widow and Widower Social Group
Socialize with others who understand the loss of a spouse and the challenges of moving forward. Not a grief group. Not a dating group. Meet like minded people. Develop comradery.
Dinners - lunches - day trips - or just coffee and conversation.