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Community Cafes
Enjoy delicious lunches in social settings across York and Cumberland counties.
Community Cafes are available in communities throughout Cumberland and York counties and provide participants an opportunity to socialize with other attendees while enjoying a delicious and nutritious lunch. Some Community Cafes also offer entertainment (such as bingo, games, and musical acts) or educational opportunities (such as speakers and resource tables)
Community Cafe Details
- Cafes are open to Maine residents age 60 and older.
- You may initially register for our community cafes by showing your license or proof of age.
- Lunch is served at noon unless noted otherwise.
- Days of service vary by location. See specific cafe for details.
- Reservations are required. Please call the individual cafe 48 hours in advance. If you are unable to attend, please call to cancel your reservations.
- The standard suggested donation per meal is $8. It can vary in the event of specialty meals so please contact the location directly for more information.
- Meals are for on-site consumption only.
- For participants under 60, individuals who do not want to register, or for out of state diners, you may enjoy the meal with us for full price.
What's for Lunch?
Community Cafes offer both standard and catered meals depending on cafe location and the day the cafe is being offered on. Below are sample menus served at a cafe. All meals come with a choice of coffee, tea, or milk and dessert is included.
Sample Standard Meals
- Chicken with a red wine sauce, Lyonnaise potatoes, and sliced zucchini
- Sweet and sour meatballs with sesame vegetable fried rice and green beans
- Pork with an apple an onion sauce, cranberry and lentil rice, and mixed vegetables
- Fish Newberg with red skin mashed potatoes
- Ham and pineapple with mashed sweet potatoes, corn, and green beans
Sample Catered Meals
- Haddock with mashed potatoes and cole slaw
- Lasagna with tossed salad, fruit, and garlic bread
- BBQ hamburger, hot dog, or grilled chicken with pasta salad and
cole slaw - Sausage and peppers, ziti with sauce, tossed salad, and garlic bread
- Brunch - eggs, bacon or sausage, pancakes with syrup or hash browns, a muffin, and fruit
Community Cafe Locations
Cafes are available throughout Cumberland and York counties. Please contact the individual cafe to make a reservation. Choose a cafe from the list below to learn more:
J. Richard Martin Community Center
189 Alfred Street, Biddeford - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-283-2477
Lunch served: 1st Monday of the month, serve time: noon
Baran Place (Community Room)
150 Beech Road, Eliot - DIRECTIONS
RSVP: 207-475-7399
Lunch served: 4th Monday of the month, serve time: 11:30 am
Hosted by Gray Parks & Recreation
24 Main Street, Gray,
DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-926-4126
Lunch served: 2nd Wednesday of every month, serve time: noon
Hollis Center Church
388 Hollis Rd., Hollis, ME 04042 DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-985-6121| ext. 1323
Lunch served: 1st Wednesday of the month, serve time: noon
Foxwell at Kittery - Community Room
DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-475-7399
Lunch serve: 2nd Monday of the month, serve time: 11:30am
Parsonsfield Town Hall
634 North Rd., Parsonsfield, ME 04047 DIRECTIONS
RSVP: Pam Pride pride04092@hotmail.com or 625-3781
Lunch serve: 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 am -1 pm
SAGE Maine at Equality Community Center
15 Casco St., Portland DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-761-3732
For more information visit Sage Maine's events calendar
Lunch served: 3rd Thursday of the month, serve time: noon
Westbrook Community Center, Spruce Room
426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092 DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-878-3285
Lunch served: 1st Thursday of the month, serve time: noon
Sunset Towers
941 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073- DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-324-5181
Lunch served: 3rd Wednesday of the month, serve time: 11:30 - 1
Blue Point Congregational Church
236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-883-6540
Lunch served: 3rd Monday of the month, serve time: noon
418 Payne Road Scarborough - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-730-4150
This cafe is offered through a town recreation department. Please inquire with the individual cafe for details.
Lunch Served: Every Wednesday, serve time: 11:30am.
Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post# 35
413 Broadway South Portland, Maine 04106 DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-767-2255
Lunch Served: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, serve time: noon
Village View
13 Pleasant Street, Springvale, ME 04083 - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-324-5181
Lunch served: 1st Wednesday of the month, serve time: 11:30 - 1
Westbrook Seniors
426 Bridge Street, Westbrook - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-615-8831
This cafe is offered through a town recreation department and may also charge yearly membership dues and/or have a different suggested donation for the meal. Please inquire with the individual cafe for details.
Lunch served: 3rd Monday of the month, serve time: noon
Unity Gardens
124 Tandberg Trail (Route 115), Windham- DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-892-3891
Lunch served: 3rd Wednesday of the month, serve time: noon
Yarmouth Community Center
20 Mill Street, Yarmouth, 04096 - DIRECTIONS
RSVP 207-846-6693 or 207-615-4404
Lunch served: 2nd Wednesday of the month, serve time: 11:30am
