Sean: Sharing his voice through eye gaze technology
”The first thing that comes to mind is hope.” That’s how Brenda describes meeting Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways, and her team at Pine Tree Society. Brenda’s son Sean has Cerebral Palsy and, until meeting the Communication Pathways team, was...
Ian: Learning skills and focus through music
Ian is in his early 20s and entering a new phase of life. He recently graduated from high school and is transitioning into adulthood. One of his goals is to find a job he enjoys and develop his career. “He loves plants and takes real pride in gardening and growing...
Nick: Pine Tree Society’s Case Management helps amplify his choices and his voice
“Nick’s art allows him to communicate.” That’s how his father, Tony, describes the importance of art in Nick’s life. Nick is 26 years old and he and his family have been with Pine Tree Society’s Case Management Program since he turned 20. The high level of...
Sandy Crabtree: Featured artist Pine Tree Society 2023 holiday cards
Maine artist Sandy Crabtree is a noted children’s book illustrator and longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 years. “Pine Tree Society has such a beautiful collection of Maine art that captures the history of this area.” That’s how she...
Carlton Plummer: Featured artist Pine Tree Society 2023 holiday cards
Maine artist Carlton Plummer passed away in 2020, but his spirit lives on through Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards. His painting “Christmas Village” was selected from the archive as the design for this year’s card. Plummer was born in Brunswick and spent his...
Pine Tree Society holiday cards impact Maine people with disabilities and their families
Order your 2023 holiday cards today at this link. Cards available starting the week of October 9. Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards have been a Maine tradition for over 50 years. These special cards serve a very important purpose: one hundred percent of proceeds...
Spread holiday cheer and give back at the same time
When you send a Pine Tree Society holiday card, you not only spread cheer to your friends and family, but you help Maine people with disabilities stay connected all year-long. One hundred percent of proceeds support Pine Tree Society’s programs. Order your cards today...
In the news: Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience
"It's like being with family." "I feel truly seen." That's how one camper describes their participation with Pine Tree Camp's Dirigo Experience. This unique week-long overnight camp for Maine's Deaf and hard of hearing youth has doubled in size since it first began...
2nd Annual Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp: Lace up and toe the start line in the heart of Belgrade Lakes this October
On Saturday, October 21, come run, walk or roll at the Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. “You’ve never run, walked or rolled through a setting quite like Pine Tree Camp,” said race organizer Adria King, donor relations director for Pine Tree...