I have been taking my mother to The Gathering Place for several months. I have met and spoken with the owner, Jill Larsen. Jill like many of us has had the experience of caring for her aging mother who was suffering from dementia. Because she has many years experience as a nursery school teacher and she runs a nursery school in the same building, she naturally thought of the continuum of care combining services for the aging and the very young. She often brings her nursery school kids to visit "grandparents" next door at The Gathering Place. I am impressed with the laughter and caring atmosphere along with a staff of devoted and well trained volunteers. If you are a person living in the York area and you are involved in caring for an aging parent, I highly recommend this program. Jill has made her program flexible, allowing participants to come as often or as infrequent as they wish and the cost is very reasonable. It is an opportunity for elders to enjoy time away from home or facilities, to socialize and and enjoy a variety of activities. They are open Mon, Tues and Thurs from 11 AM to 3 PM and the cost is $40 a day, much lower than other programs I have checked out in our area. The Gathering Place has a web site with a good overview of their program and contact information. Check it out. Kate Bishop York, ME read more