Thursday November 13th at 7:00 pm – How to Deal with the Holidays
We had a very good turn-out for this Zoom. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. And thank you to Pat Dobbs for facilitating the helpful and delightful sharing of ideas.
And thank you to Thomas for recording the event.
Holidays means large and noisy gatherings. Yup, hard to hear environments. It can be isolating and overwhelming. Let’s meet soon. We will share strategies, and I bet we will share a few laughs about surviving the holidays and having fun along the way.
And believe me … You are not alone. We are all challenged by large gatherings.
Zoom meeting information will be sent to our mailing list shortly before this meeting, or contact Pat via pat@coachdobbs.com .
Saturday, November 9, 2025 – Hearing Things With Julie and Brad
Thank you Julie and Brad! We all enjoyed your delightful presentation of living with hearing loss, hearing things, and getting by.
We had delicious Duffy’s Tavern lunches and were cozy inside on that dreary November day in Kennebunk.
Great food and great fun!
Please keep your eyes and EARS open for Julie and Brad and be sure to visit their website at:
www.dttproductions.com/
Saturday November 1, 2025 – HLAA Downeast chapter was at the Healthy Hibernational Fair at the Blue Hill YMCA.
The event did not a huge crowd, but we were there! Thank you Pat and Thomas!
We were there for you! We want people with hearing loss to know they are not alone!
October 13th and October 17th, 2025 – The Hidden Impact of Hearing Loss on Relationships
Two in- person events presented by Pat Dobbs. And, as always, she did an excellent job!
She presented at the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Congregational Church in Deer Isle, Maine on October 13th. And, she presented to the same church’s friends and membership of October 27th. Thank you Pat!
Pat’s mantra: When we understand each other’s challenges, communication becomes easier.
Thursday September 18, 2025 – Let’s Zoom! The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: How Technology Has Impacted Our Hearing Loss Journey.
Our own Gwen LaPointe presented this topic and it was well attended.
Tom Watson III added: [Email Tom, tom3w@earthlink.net, or text 207-505-0870]
Know that Gwen asked us to do at least two things:
1- This week, try just one new piece of technology that could help your work, health, or your connections.
2 – Make a list of dreams that we have for ourselves
A recording of the session is at the link below. passcode: $h9.0XKK
Saturday, July 26th – Lunch in York, Maine
We had a pop – up lunch in York, at York River Landing . It was a lovely day. We expected six of us, but two emergencies reduced our numbers. Next time we will triple ourselves!
When one of us called the restaurant to contact us and explain, oh my golly! How can two hard-of-hearing people talk on a non-accessible phone in a bustling restaurant? We couldn’t! But York River Landing was soooooo accommodating ! The hostess acted as a hearing interpreter and we were able to communicate the unfortunate emergency. It is safe to say – we will be back to visit York River Landing . Delicious and accommodating!
Thursday, July 24th – Convseraton at the Brewer Public Libary
We had a lively conversation at the Brewer Public Library ~ quiet but friendly and supportive. Thank you to everyone who attended. We enjoyed light refreshments while sharing the challenges of hearing loss.
More to come!