The Wardwell

The Wardwell The Wardwell Retirement Neighborhood is a nonprofit Senior Living Community offering both Independent and Assisted Living options since 1889.

11/27/2025

I am honored to spend Thanksgiving with the most amazing residents at Wardwell and you have all made my holiday truly unforgettable. Thank you Deb.

๐Ÿ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wardwell! ๐ŸฆƒToday and every day we are truly thankful for our wonderful residents,...
11/27/2025

๐Ÿ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wardwell! ๐Ÿฆƒ

Today and every day we are truly thankful for our wonderful residents, their loving families, our hardworking staff, and the supportive community that makes Wardwell such a special place we proudly call home. โค๏ธ

โ€œGratitude turns what we have into enough.โ€ โ€” Aesop

From turkey-toting tables to pumpkin-perfect pies, from gravy-filled giggles to cranberry-cuddled conversations, our hearts are stuffed with thankfulness this season! ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‚

And to YOU, our loyal followers, thank you for liking, sharing, and keeping up with all the happenings here at Wardwell. Your support is the cherry on top of our Thanksgiving feast, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our extended family. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

Wishing everyone a warm, joyful, and peaceful Thanksgiving! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿงก

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ๐“ซ๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจWhat a fabulous and fun filled week weโ€™ve had at Wardwell, overflowing with friendship,...
11/21/2025

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ๐“ซ๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจ

What a fabulous and fun filled week weโ€™ve had at Wardwell, overflowing with friendship, festivities, and fantastic memories! ๐ŸŒŸ

We kicked things off with a wonderful surprise as Amber joined us for a calming Reiki session that left everyone feeling relaxed, refreshed, and recharged for the week ahead. ๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

Music and creativity filled the air with an afternoon concert from the one and only Rob Duquette, followed by a festive Thanksgiving craft led by Carolyn that brought out the artistic talents of our residents. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿฆƒ

We were thrilled to welcome back Deb Brunage for her ever popular Line Dancing class, and residents later enjoyed a cozy midweek gathering featuring hot cocoa and heartwarming holiday memories. It was a delightful moment that warmed both hearts and hands. โ˜•โค๏ธ

Residents also enjoyed a fun outing to a favorite local spot Lucky Loggers, sharing good food, good company, and great laughs. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

To top it all off, The Lighthouse Jubilees wrapped up the week with lively music that had everyone singing, smiling, and dancing along. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

We also began taking our annual holiday photos for residents who chose to participate, and we cannot wait to share these beautiful portraits with you in the coming weeks. ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ

Every week at Wardwell is brimming with connection, community, and cheer, and this week was no exception! โค๏ธ

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ๐“ซ๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจWhat a fabulous and fun-filled week weโ€™ve had at Wardwell, overflowing with friendship,...
11/14/2025

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ๐“ซ๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจ

What a fabulous and fun-filled week weโ€™ve had at Wardwell, overflowing with friendship, festivities, and fantastic memories! ๐ŸŒŸ

We started the week with health highlights from Travis Dixon of Amedisys, followed by a marvelous afternoon with Magdalana Grace. ๐Ÿฉบ๐ŸŽ‰

Our veterans were honored with a special assembly, and residents were captivated by the powerful film Hacksaw Ridgeโ€”truly a โ€œreelโ€ treat! ๐ŸŽฌ

Excitement continued with rounds of skee ball and smiles ๐ŸŽฏ, creative crafting as friends made turkey-themed mason jar dรฉcor ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ, lively games of Rummy that had everyone engaged and entertained, and musical drumming that had hearts (and hands!) tapping along ๐Ÿฅ. Residents also enjoyed a special visit from our furry friend Minnie, spreading joy and cuddles to all ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ. Pie and Ponder brought laughter and nostalgia as residents shared Thanksgiving memories while enjoying a sweet treat ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿฅง.

The week wrapped up with the sensational Rob Robbins rocking the piano keys ๐ŸŽน, while our Helping Hands group baked delicious chocolate chip cookies ๐Ÿช to share with the local fire and police departments ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Truly a recipe for joy!

Every week at Wardwell is brimming with connection, community, and cheer, and this week was no exception! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honoring Our Heroes at Wardwell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ€œA hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.โ€...
11/11/2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honoring Our Heroes at Wardwell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

โ€œA hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.โ€ โ€“ Joseph Campbell

Today, we proudly paid tribute to our valiant veterans, those who have served with courage, commitment, and compassion. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Our ceremony was filled with heartfelt words, patriotic pride, and powerful moments of reflection. From the moving tributes to Meghanโ€™s special Veterans Thank You reading, it was a day to celebrate, salute, and sincerely say thank you.

Weโ€™re beyond proud to call these heroes part of our wonderful Wardwell family, their bravery and selflessness remind us that freedom isnโ€™t freeโ€ฆ itโ€™s fearlessly earned! โœจ

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful morning of memories, music, and military honor. Together, we continue to make Wardwell the land of the free and the home of brave hearts. ๐Ÿ’ซ โค๏ธ ๐Ÿซก

๐ŸŒŸ Saturday Staff Spotlight! ๐ŸŒŸToday weโ€™re shining the spotlight on our amazing Maintenance Team! Our hardworking crew kee...
11/08/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Saturday Staff Spotlight! ๐ŸŒŸ

Today weโ€™re shining the spotlight on our amazing Maintenance Team! Our hardworking crew keeps Wardwell running smoothly day in and day out! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

From fixing leaky faucets to keeping our grounds beautiful and safe, this team goes above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, reliability, and positive attitude make such a difference in the lives of our residents and staff. Whether itโ€™s early mornings, late nights, or unexpected calls, theyโ€™re always there with a smile, ready to lend a helping hand.

We are so grateful for everything you do to keep our community comfortable, safe, and looking its best. You truly are the unsung heroes of Wardwell! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ ๐“‘๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจ๐ŸŒŸ Itโ€™s been another fun filled and engaging week here at Wardwell! ๐ŸŒŸBy popular request...
11/07/2025

โœจ ๐“•๐“ต๐“ช๐“ผ๐“ฑ ๐“‘๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ด ๐“•๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ญ๐“ช๐”‚ at Wardwell! โœจ

๐ŸŒŸ Itโ€™s been another fun filled and engaging week here at Wardwell! ๐ŸŒŸ

By popular request, weโ€™ve amped up our Exercise Blitz offerings, and residents are loving it! ๐Ÿ’ช A few of our new classes include Seated Twist for Lower Body Vitality, Seated Core Strength, Pumping Past the 60s, Better Balance, and The Power of Squeeze for hand strength. Itโ€™s been inspiring to see everyone getting stronger, laughing, and moving together! ๐ŸŒŸ

Early in the week, Patrick Freeman filled our home with music as he played all the classics on keyboard ๐ŸŽน.

Midweek brought plenty of fun and friendship with Bingo, Yoga with Mindy Muse ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ, and beautiful decorating sessions that transformed our community with warmth and seasonal charm featuring our new themed Thanksgiving tree! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ

To wrap up the week, we enjoyed a delicious lunch outing to Kobe Japanese Restaurant ๐Ÿฃ, a lively game of Wheel of Fortune with Rachel, and an uplifting sing along with guitarist Chris Skidgel. ๐ŸŽถ

Every week at Wardwell is full of joy, connection, and community, and this one was no exception! โค๏ธ

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป A Hauntingly Happy Halloween at Wardwell! ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธโœจOur boo-tiful Wardwell community celebrated Halloween in spooktacular st...
10/31/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป A Hauntingly Happy Halloween at Wardwell! ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธโœจ

Our boo-tiful Wardwell community celebrated Halloween in spooktacular style! From creative costumes and creepy crawlers to cookies and catchy tunes, we had a frightfully fun-filled day from start to finish!

Our talented volunteer Rachel led the baking group in whipping up the most wickedly wonderful pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and the smell alone was enough to brew up some smiles! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽƒ

Then came our annual Halloween parade, where residents and staff creeped it real in costume, spreading spooky spirit and sweet smiles throughout the halls!

We had a ghoulishly good mix of costumes:
๐Ÿš’ A fearless firefighter keeping things under control
๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ A web-tastic spider ready to catch some laughs
๐Ÿ“– A spicy storybook star straight from the pantry
๐Ÿฅ’ A perfectly pickled pal who really dilled it up
๐Ÿ’ A mischievous monkey making us all go bananas
๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ A wicked witch waving her way through the ward
๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ Spider-Man swinging by to save the day
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš€ A space explorer ready to blast off to the moon
๐Ÿ’€ A grim reaper giving everyone โ€œspiritโ€ chills
๐Ÿ” A cheerful chicken clucking up some laughs
โ€ฆand plenty of fangtastic fun all around!

To wrap up the day, residents enjoyed a spooktacular performance by the sensational Sharon Wright on piano, filling the air with magically haunting melodies that had everyone smiling and singing along. ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽน

What a bootiful Halloween shared among our residents, staff, and volunteer, the heart and soul of Wardwell! ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒฟMemory Lane Monday: Honoring Our Heritage ๐ŸŒฟAt Wardwell, we love taking a stroll down Memory Lane to celebrate the meani...
10/27/2025

๐ŸŒฟMemory Lane Monday: Honoring Our Heritage ๐ŸŒฟ

At Wardwell, we love taking a stroll down Memory Lane to celebrate the meaningful milestones that shaped who we are today. This Memory Lane Monday brings us to the heart of our history and the extraordinary generosity that started it all.

In 1878, a group of caring volunteers in S**o and Biddeford came together to create a home for aging women in need. Just a few years later, Mrs. Lydia Wardwell Clapp made an extraordinary gift, donating a cottage in 1881 in memory of her father, Eliakim Wardwell. Her generosity, along with tireless fundraising by volunteers and local churches, helped open a larger home in 1889, expanding compassionate care for seniors in our community.

๐Ÿ“ท Pictured here: one of our residents and a staff member proudly holding a photo of Mrs. Lydia Wardwell Clapp, whose kindness and vision helped create a lasting home for generations to come.

From a humble cottage to a thriving nonprofit community of 99 units across 10 buildings, Wardwell has carried this mission forward for more than 145 years, providing affordable, high quality care with heart.

๐Ÿ’™ Today, we continue to honor Mrs. Clappโ€™s legacy by ensuring that every resident feels at home with warmth, compassion, and community.

๐Ÿ”น Looking for senior living for a loved one? Letโ€™s talk!
๐Ÿ“ž Call us today, Greg is here to help.

Wardwell ~ We are GREAT people doing GREAT things!

โœจ Saturday Staff Spotlight at Wardwell! โœจToday we are celebrating our incredible care staff, the true backbone of Wardwe...
10/25/2025

โœจ Saturday Staff Spotlight at Wardwell! โœจ

Today we are celebrating our incredible care staff, the true backbone of Wardwell! ๐Ÿ’› Their compassion, dedication, and energy create the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes our community feel like home.

Every day, our care team goes above and beyond to make life meaningful and joyful for our residents. From sharing a smile, offering a comforting hand, guiding new activities, or simply spreading kindness, they are the heart behind every wonderful moment at Wardwell. ๐ŸŒŸ

It is because of their hard work, care, and commitment that our residents can thrive, connect, and enjoy each day to the fullest. They truly are the foundation that supports everything we do, and we are endlessly grateful for the joy and dedication they bring to our community. ๐Ÿ’–

To our phenomenal care team, thank you for everything you do. You inspire us every day and make Wardwell the extraordinary place it is! โœจ

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43 Middle Street
S**o, ME
04072

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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