Schooner Estates Senior Living Community

04/27/2026

A couple of behind-the-scenes photos from our annual Ladies' Day Photoshoot! Our favorite photographer, Todd Hopkins Photo, climbed a ladder this afternoon to ensure every resident present was in shot.

We can't take credit for coordinating the sun coming out, but we sure enjoyed it!

04/17/2026

We had a lot of fun yesterday, manning the Schooner "Pro Shop" at the Maine B2B Trade Show! Thank you to all the great folks who stopped and chatted with us, and those who took a swing on our "putting green" 😁

04/09/2026

Exciting to see our Director of Operations, John Rice, get some much-deserved recognition! Congrats, John! Woo-hoo!

ANNOUNCING THE 2026 LA METRO CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARD HONOREES

Congratulations to John Rice of Schooner Estates Senior Living Community — the 2026 Honoree of the Ray Geiger Chamber Champion Award!

John has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the LA Metro Chamber through his leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to our business community. As past Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, he not only guided the organization through a pivotal period of leadership and system transition, but also strengthened its foundation, helping to modernize financial systems, enhance transparency, and ensure long-term sustainability. He has been pivotal in bridging gaps through change, sharing legacy wisdom, while turning minds toward innovation. His steady presence across committees, events, and initiatives reflects a deep belief in the Chamber’s mission.

Beyond governance, John has been a connector, mentor, and champion for members at every stage. From welcoming new businesses to the region to fostering meaningful partnerships and collaboration, he has consistently shown up with generosity, insight, and a willingness to lead. His tireless dedication has left an indelible mark on our region, creating a more resilient and unified business environment across Androscoggin County.

John truly embodies what it means to be a Chamber Champion - investing time, energy, and passion into strengthening our region. Congratulations!

✨ Please join us in celebrating John and this year’s incredible honorees! The LA Metro Chamber Annual Awards Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 PM at Poland Spring Resort. This inspiring afternoon brings together business and community leaders for recognition, connection, and celebration.
Guests can enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, a photo booth, and more!

Register here: LAMetroCC.com/AnnualAwards2026
And once again, please join us in congratulating John!

04/03/2026

Celebrating the opening game was a HOME RUN! Today, Schooner's Village Green was transformed into its very own Fenway, complete with hotdog vendors, popcorn, and Cracker Jack snacks! Though that's all good stuff, the best treat of all was the 5-2 victory :)

GO SOX!

04/01/2026

We understand that it’s all in the details. At Schooner Estates, we take pride in our offerings of dozens of amenities- all to make you feel at home. With our full range of indoor and outdoor community spaces and activity facilities, we want to ensure you have all the extras to enjoy life.

Ever expanding, we listened. We heard you. Relaxing outdoor spaces are great, a theatre room is great, three curated libraries are wonderful! But you need MORE. In response, we’re excited to announce our newest attraction is open for our thrill-seeking residents: The Schooner Screamer. With a height of 400 feet and a length of over 5,000 feet, this complete circuit coaster will leave you positively questioning all your life choices!

As always: comfort in community, confidence in care.

03/27/2026

We were fortunate to welcome memoirist and nonfiction writer Denis Ledoux back to Schooner Estates this week! Denis spent Tuesday afternoon with us, sharing excerpts from his memoir, French Boy, detailing his experience of growing up in Maine’s largest non-Anglo ethnic community.

03/21/2026

Scenes from Schooner Estates during St. Patty's Day!

03/20/2026

We're ecstatic with Spring's arrival, so we can get back to doing what we're good at outside- having fun! Happy First Day of Spring, y'all!

03/05/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! To celebrate, we thought we would share some recipes that are not only good for you, but good to taste! Check out the recipe below for a refreshing spin on traditional iced tea. (Could be perfect to try next week during our 60-degree weather!)