Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, Brunswick, Maine

Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, Brunswick, Maine Thornton Oaks Retirement Community is a homeowners cooperative with 46 private homes and 98 apartmen

Life at Thornton Oaks is as varied and diverse as our residents, who are instrumental in planning and shaping community events. The calendar is filled with daily activities, from book groups and bridge parties to foreign affairs lectures and flower arranging. The Thornton Oaks shuttle bus makes frequent trips to the Bowdoin College pool and local shopping centers, as well as cultural excursions to Portland and Boston.

What is it to live in a retirement community like Thornton Oaks? Executive Director Cindy reviewed the roles and intera...
02/05/2026

What is it to live in a retirement community like Thornton Oaks? Executive Director Cindy reviewed the roles and interactions of staff and residents. These are small group meetings to encourage question asking. Future meetings will include changing topics including more in-depth information regarding the role of the Health and Wellness Director and the Facilities Director.

We are pleased to welcome Chris Heard to Thornton Oaks this afternoon. He is a singer guitarist who specializes in early...
01/29/2026

We are pleased to welcome Chris Heard to Thornton Oaks this afternoon. He is a singer guitarist who specializes in early American folk and blue songs. There’s a lot of foot tapping going on!

There is a beautiful assortment of decorations gracing the apartment doors at Thornton Oaks! Season’s Greetings!
12/24/2025

There is a beautiful assortment of decorations gracing the apartment doors at Thornton Oaks! Season’s Greetings!

At Thornton Oaks it’s not the snow removal goes away; it’s just that somebody else takes care of it. How grateful we are...
12/24/2025

At Thornton Oaks it’s not the snow removal goes away; it’s just that somebody else takes care of it. How grateful we are for our facilities team who work late at night, early in the morning, on Christmas Eve, whatever it takes to keep our roadways, parkjng lots and sidewalks clear. It takes a while to clear almost 14 inches of snow. Excellent work guys! Thank you!

December 24, 5:30 am. Great image Tim!
12/24/2025

December 24, 5:30 am. Great image Tim!

A few years ago during the pandemic, Jan came up with a very creative way to celebrate the holidays while observing soci...
12/18/2025

A few years ago during the pandemic, Jan came up with a very creative way to celebrate the holidays while observing social distancing and other safety protocols. It was a cookie swap where cookie donations were made and collected in a timed fashion. The cookie swap is now a beloved annual tradition at Thornton Oaks.  Scrumptious cookies are donated and collected by residents and staff alike.  Though we are very good at eating cookies, we are even better at baking them. As a result we’re able to bring hundreds of cookies to the Gathering Place. This warm, welcoming, daytime destination provides shelter, comfort and hope for our neighbors facing homelessness.

The Nor’ Easter Barbershop singers came to entertain us at our second holiday party!
12/18/2025

The Nor’ Easter Barbershop singers came to entertain us at our second holiday party!

Each year the Thornton Oaks staff offers a week of holiday gift wrapping to all the residents. It’s our thanks for their...
12/12/2025

Each year the Thornton Oaks staff offers a week of holiday gift wrapping to all the residents. It’s our thanks for their kindness and generosity. While some of us work with brown paper and duct tape, these two can create beautiful snd colorful pieces of art!

Earlier this week, the Thornton Oaks Singers presented their annual Holiday Concert. Director Beth Harmon and Accompan...
12/12/2025

Earlier this week, the Thornton Oaks Singers presented their annual Holiday Concert. Director Beth Harmon and Accompanist Janet Davis lead 22 residents through a variety of Holiday favorites including including a sing-along. The sweet music from various historical and religious traditions  reminded us of our upbringing. The singers are especially grateful to Diana, Matile and Jan for their gifts of music.

Nature sure can be artistic! Freezing rain and a bending branch give the impression of a bird approaching a feeder!
12/12/2025

Nature sure can be artistic! Freezing rain and a bending branch give the impression of a bird approaching a feeder!

We are pleased to welcome Joel Pierce and Sarah Oeste  who are currently performing piano four hand in the Merrymeetin...
12/04/2025

We are pleased to welcome Joel Pierce and Sarah Oeste  who are currently performing piano four hand in the Merrymeeting room. This style of piano duet is played with four hands on the same piano simultaneously. Both Ms. Oeste and Mr. Pierce are piano instructors and performers in Mid Coast Maine. We are grateful for their holiday concert!

And just like that, the campus becomes a winter wonderland!
12/04/2025

And just like that, the campus becomes a winter wonderland!

Address

25 Thornton Way Ste 100
Brunswick, ME
04011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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