Maine Veterans' Homes - Bangor

11/21/2025

We celebrated Veterans Day all WEEK last week! It was beautiful and the outpouring of support for our community was impressive as always.

Here’s a look at the wonderful events we participated in and the friends of MVH that made them possible:

✨ Hunter’s Breakfast with American Legion Post #75 in Old Town
✨ Music & dance performance by the students of Penobscot Christian School
✨ Veterans Day cards delivered by Cross Insurance, Center Drive School, Hampden Community Co-Op, and several surrounding schools — our residents LOVED them!
✨ A special visit from the American Legion in Hermon, who gifted each resident a small flag with a stand
✨ Veterans Day Parade outing
✨ Delicious lunches generously donated by:
• Olive Garden
• Angelo’s Pizzeria
• Hilton Garden Inn
• American Legion Post 84, Orono
• Knights of Columbus, Bangor
• Bagel Central
• Kentucky Fried Chicken
✨ Cake donation from the EMMC Hospice Team
✨ Flag ceremony & musical program by Girl Scout Troop 1621, Eddington
✨ Super Bingo, sponsored by Masonic Lodge District 6

From the bottom of hearts - THANK YOU ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary men and women who served our nation and now enrich our MVH Bangor community.

Your stories, your strength, and your spirit guide our mission of “Caring for Those Who Served.”

A heartfelt thank-you to our Veteran residents, families, team members, and volunteers.

With gratitude, MVH Bangor.

11/10/2025

Our 9th Annual Bike Show & BBQ was earlier this fall and it was spectacular!

A huge thank-you to the Patriot Riders of America - Maine Chapter 3 for bringing the bikes, the energy, and the smiles. Our residents loved every minute! 🏍️💛

We’re also grateful to the Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause for the sweet treats, and to Jim Turcotte for the amazing French Fry Bar — always a crowd favorite!

11/04/2025

We had such a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween with our residents, families, and community friends! Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped make the day so special.

A very special thank you to our wonderful partners:
💜 Ellsworth VFW & Auxiliary
💜 Bangor Savings Bank
💜 Sam’s Club
💜 Patriot Riders of America - Maine Chapter 3
💜 The Masons
💜 And all of our amazing residents’ families who dropped off treats!

Your kindness, generosity, and community spirit helped make this Halloween magical for our Veterans and residents. 🧡🎃

10/26/2025

🎉 🎂 We're catching up on sharing recent events...this was a wonderful afternoon celebrating our residents’ August birthdays! The event was sponsored by the Marine Corps League, with a delicious cake generously donated by Sam’s Club and live music by Dale. 🎶

10/24/2025

🎶 Residents, staff, and guests had a fantastic time at our outdoor BBQ and concert back on August 28! This annual event is sponsored by our partner Renewal by Andersen of Greater Maine! The afternoon featured great food, sunshine, and live performances by Elvis and the Alumni Jazz Band. 🎤🎷🍔

Thank you to Renewal by Andersen for your generous support and to everyone who helped make this event such a memorable day for our residents! 💙

10/17/2025

🎃👻 Halloween is coming! 🍬🧡

We're throwing it back to last year with this group photo — and we can’t wait to do it again!

📅 Friday, October 31
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor
44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401

This fun, family-friendly event is open to the public and gives our residents the chance to hand out treats and enjoy the joy of Halloween with local families. 🎃

🍭 We’re collecting candy donations now!
Please consider dropping off bags of individually wrapped candy in our front lobby so our Veterans have plenty to share with all the little ghosts and goblins who stop by.

Thank you for helping us make this a sweet and special evening for our residents and community! 💜

10/12/2025

💙 Love Where You Work! 💜

We’re hiring:
⭐ Overnight RNs – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
⭐ Day & Evening Shift CNAs

At MVH, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a community that values you, supports you, and celebrates the difference you make in the lives of Maine’s Veterans and their families. 🙌

👉 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4mbtfwO

10/05/2025

We had a wonderful time marking our 30th Anniversary surrounded by residents, families, staff, and friends from the community!

The nonprofit honored its legacy of caring for veterans, spouses, and Gold Star families with a community celebration.

09/26/2025

🌲☀️ This was a perfect day by the water! Our residents enjoyed an outing to Lamoine State Park with the Marine Corps League. We're feeling thankful for Maine’s great outdoors. 🌊🪑💙

09/20/2025

A big thank you to the Jeeping For Vets members for treating us to such a fun outing! We are especially grateful to Mr. Jamie Raynolds for organizing this event and making our Veterans’ evening extra special.

We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Sweet Frog for their generosity in donating froyo and toppings for our residents and staff. 💜💙