Don & Beth Straus Adult Day Program

12/19/2025

Let us share the care: We're here to help!

We now have openings in the Don & Beth Straus Center Adult Day Program located at Birch Bay Retirement Village. Program hours at Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

The Don & Beth Straus Center, an adult day program located at Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, provides socialization and support services for seniors and their family members in Hancock County. Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of programming based on individual needs and interests.

Morning and afternoon refreshments and a nourishing homestyle meal are served daily. Medication administration and personal support, as well as grooming and beauty services are available. Consulting medical staff assist with health monitoring. Program staff work with families to develop an individualized plan of care for each member.

To learn more, call 288-8014 x 5211

12/19/2025

12/09/2025

Tis the season for cookie baking! While it’s cold outside, it’s warm and cozy here in the Straus Center!

11/21/2025

Board games are always a big hit. Who wants to challenge Skylar to a game of checkers?

11/20/2025

Birch Bay Retirement Village offers medical alert solutions for residents of Hancock County who want the comfort of knowing that emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Within 90 seconds, a highly trained representative of Lifeline will respond by telephone to quickly assess the situation and dispatch the appropriate help to your home. This may include medical, police or fire personnel. You may even request a call to a neighbor or family member. Lifeline offers you or your loved one peace of mind and a greater sense of security.

For more information, call 288-8014 x 5202.

11/18/2025

Last week our members unlocked their creativity making homemade mint cream cheese candies! Our weekly baking activities are always joyful, sparking cherished memories of baking beloved family recipes.

11/07/2025

The Straus members are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit!
This week, we created beautiful cranberry orange garlands to celebrate the season! If you or a senior you love is is looking for some socialization and engagement opportunities, we are pleased to share that we are now taking applications for new members. Call 288-8014 for more information or to schedule a tour.