Barb Wentworth – President
Barb Wentworth has been involved with Age Friendly Saco since its inception in 2016 and currently serves as the President of its Board of Directors. Formerly President & CEO at United Way of York County, and after decades of work in the nonprofit sector, Barb left for new adventures supporting local nonprofits as a volunteer and consultant. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and sharing the great work of Age Friendly Saco across the state.
Sheldon Nightingale – Vice President
My wife and I are relative new residents to Saco, moving here in May of 2017. The last 30 years of my working career was spent with an industrial construction company from Maine doing work in the Pulp & Paper sector. This work allowed me to travel extensively throughout the US. In addition to Age Friendly Saco, I am also a volunteer & board member for the Saco Food Pantry and a board member for the Saco Meals Program.
Nancy Drisko – Treasurer
I was brought up in Sanford , raised my family in Scarborough and moved to Saco in 2006. I am a graduate of St. Joseph’s College. Most of my working years were in banking serving as a Vice President and Branch Manager for 29 years with Key Bank . Upon my retirement, I started Drisko’s Bookkeeping Business, LLC and work part time with long standing, trusted clients doing a variety of things including paying their bills and preparing year end numbers for their tax accountants. I joined Age Friendly Saco in July 2023. At that time, I took over as bookkeeper for AFS. I am also responsible for the quarterly Newsletter and volunteer on other ongoing projects as needed.
Lucie Hatch – Secretary
Lucie Hatch‐ Born in Canada, raised in Madawaska and resident of Saco since 1981. Lucie has been a member of the Rotary Club of Saco Bay since 1998, has held an office in this club since 2009 and is the secretary for both the Rotary Club and Age Friendly Saco. Lucie holds a BSN and is a retired RN and former owner/administrator of Winterhaven Assisted Living Facility. Mother of 3, grandmother of 5 and is proud to say, family is my biggest joy.
Teri Arenstam
Teri is a long-time resident of Saco. She received her B.S. in biology from Bates College and her MSEd. from the University of New England. Teri recently retired from her Alma mater, Thornton Academy, where she taught chemistry for more than 20 years. While at Thornton, she shared her commitment to volunteerism with her students in her capacity as the advisor of the Thornton Academy Interact Club, a Rotary sponsored community service group. She has also served on the board of Mary’s Walk, an annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation for the last 20 years. She and her husband David have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
Joe Moreshead
I’ve called Saco home for 46 years, and it’s been a wonderful place for Andrea and me to build our life together. For 42 years, we ran our own manufacturing business before selling it in 2021 and beginning our retirement. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as president of both the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club. I’m still very active in Rotary today, chairing several committees and enjoying the chance to stay involved in the community. I also serve as the Recording Secretary for the Saco Food Pantry, helping to support our neighbors in need. When I retired, I wanted to find more ways to give back to the city that’s given me so much. I joined Age Friendly Saco as a Handy Helper and later added the Chat Bike to my list of activities. Over the past year, I’ve taken on the role of Community Connector with AFS, helping to coordinate and launch projects that bring people together and make Saco an even more welcoming and connected place to live.
Eric Burmeister
Executive with forty years’ experience in residential and commercial real estate development and finance. Multi-disciplinary experience as an attorney, adjunct professor and non-profit Executive Director.
- Twenty years as private Attorney Practitioner primarily representing Developers and Lenders in complicated legal matters over the entire continuum of real estate development from conception to sale.
- Twenty years in Higher Education as a Trustee of a private liberal arts University and as Adjunct Faculty teaching Business Law, Real Estate Development Law and Research and Writing in its College of Arts and Sciences.
- Ten years as In-House Counsel and Vice President of Development for multi-department commercial and residential development companies.
- Two years as strategic consultant to Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce initiative.
- Twelve years as Executive Director of the Polk County Housing Trust Fund. PCHTF is the comprehensive Planning, Advocacy and Funding organization for housing in the metro Des Moines region. (501[c]3) . Also responsible for formation of and initial staffing of the Polk County Continuum of Care (HUD) and founding member of the Iowa Housing Partnership. (501[c]3).
- Responsibilities included organizational strategic planning and implementation, project and program evaluation and funding recommendations, federal, state and local advocacy, including membership on local boards, committees and commissions involving affordable housing; media and community relations; fundraising; nonprofit governance and administration, including human resources.
Brad Paul
Brad Paul – Born in Biddeford, graduate of Biddeford HS, Brad served the City of Saco in its Police Department for more than 40 years, including nearly 15 years as Chief. He currently serves as a York County Deputy Sheriff. Brad is a 20 year Rotarian with Saco Bay and serves as a Sweetser corporator and is also a member of Saco Main Street. Brad enjoys giving back to his community.
Lynn Steed
Lynn has been a Saco resident from 1973-1978 and since 2014. Retired from Army Continuing Education, HQ, Department of the Army after 22.5 years of civil service as Education Counselor, Education Services Officer, and finally Program Manager. Subsequently, she also retired from Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, VA. Volunteer Coordinator at Saco Food Pantry, Board member there several years. Lynn and spouse, David, have been Age Friendly Saco volunteers from its inception.
Vonnie Sheehan – Governance
I’m a life time Saco resident except for a few years away. I’m married to Richard ,we have three grown children and three grandchildren. I graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and furthered my education at USM,St. Joseph’s College and Southern Maine Community College. I was employed at Southern Maine Medical Center for twenty five years, with my last position being Nursing Director of the ED. I began at Wardwell changing the way care was given by providing education for the staff, Developing care plans, obtaining state licenses etc. I was also involved with the building projects for four years before I became the Executive Director of the Wardwell Retirement Community, a position I truly enjoyed for fifteen years.
Glenn Charette – Operations Manager
Born and raised in the small town of Washburn, which is sandwiched between Presque Isle and Caribou, all of which is in Aroostook County, Maine. My father owned a potato farm that all seven of my siblings worked on, including our mother. Yea——-picking potatoes! I graduated from Washburn High school in a class of 45 students, then went on to earn an Associates Degree in business. After trying a few occupations, not potato farming, I started a General Contracting firm building and remodeling residential and commercial projects. Sold that business after 28 years and went on to become a Maine State Licensed Code Enforcement Officer, Plumbing Inspector and Health Officer. I loved that profession! After twelve years I decided to retire and spend time with my wife Marcia, who had already retired. Marcia and I worked on repairing wood furniture and building new furniture, together, with fulfilling times in my woodshop! Marcia and I raised five children and enjoy seven grandchildren. Sold our house in Alfred and bought a smaller house in Saco, closer to the beach, a past time we both enjoyed.
David Pendleton
David Pendleton was born in Biddeford, raised in the Camp Ellis village of Saco, and attended Saco schools, graduating from Thornton Academy in 1981. He enjoyed growing up near and on the ocean, lobstering from a skiff as a teenager and later working seasonally as a stern man on his father’s lobster boat. David attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated with an associate degree in Commercial Fisheries and Marine Technology. After his inaugural nine-day fishing trip out of Portland Harbor aboard cousin Craig’s ninety-foot dragger, David decided that he preferred firefighting over fishing and like his father Kenneth and brother K.T. before him, chose to enter the fire service with the Saco Fire Department. After three months as a career firefighter with Saco, David transferred to the Portland Fire Department where he worked for twenty-seven and a half years. He was very fortunate to be able to spend many years of service in the Portland Fire Department Marine Division, working on several boats in the fleet and helping with the design, construction, and delivery of the current Fireboat. David was fortunate to be able to return to the Saco Fire Department in 2012 as a Deputy Fire Chief, where he continues to serve the citizens of Saco. David married a Saco girl, Brigitte Morneau in 1987 and they have resided in Dayton since 1990. Their daughter Valerie is completing her Surgical Residency in Fargo, North Dakota. David is the President of the Thornton Academy Alumni Association and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Katie Heller PT, DPT
Katie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Maine Strong Balance Center in Saco. She serves as Saco Clinic Supervisor and Co-Director of Clinical Excellence for the Maine Strong Balance Centers. Clinically, she specializes in balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, and neurologic rehabilitation. She is a passionate advocate for her patients, falls prevention/healthy aging, and equitable healthcare. Outside of her work, she enjoys surfing, hiking, skiing, and all things outdoors. Originally from Maryland, by way of graduate school in Colorado, she lives with her fiancé, Josh (also a PT!) and dog, Callie, in Westbrook. She has so appreciated the warm welcome from the Saco community and is eager to serve Age Friendly Saco!
Jean Saunders – Executive Director Emeritus
Jean Saunders, RN ,MSN, MPH is originally from the Central Maine area but now lives in Saco and is helping to coordinate the Age Friendly effort for the City of Saco. She spent her career both as a Nurse and hospital administrator in New Hampshire, NYC and most recently at Maine Medical Center helping to initiate such projects as Turning Point, a Cardiac Rehab program. Her interest has always involved building new programs and she became very interested in helping the City of Saco join the Age Friendly Network. Since starting in 2016, Age Friendly Saco has developed multiple service programs such as a program to assist homeowners with small home modifications and repairs in addition to a Technology Handy Helper group that has helped older residents become more digitally connected. In conjunction with the City of Saco, Age Friendly Saco helped produce a video on how a simple echo dot might function as a virtual personal assistant. Most recently Age Friendly Saco has created a volunteer driver program to provide rides to medical appointments for our older residents. In 2018, Age Friendly Saco was able to make their public beach accessible with the support of an AARP Challenge Grant to place beach mats at the beach. She also is on the AARP Executive Council as well as the Lifelong Communities Advisory Group https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/lifelong-maine-advisory-group/ . In addition to her Age Friendly work, Jean enjoys supporting her husband’s electronics manufacturing company as well as spending time with her 3 children, dog, and 2 cats.
Maggie O’Neil
Maggie O’Neil has served as an Age Friendly Saco board member since 2018. Maggie is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and the University of King’s College in Halifax, NS. Since 2016, she has represented her hometown of Saco in the state legislature. She has worked locally to improve Saco’s senior property tax relief program and in Augusta to develop a statewide home share program. She is a labor and employment attorney at Solidarity Law.
Liaisons to Age Friendly Saco
Amelia Foster
Amelia Foster- Amelia has worked for the City of Saco since 2011 and has a few different roles during her time there. She is currently the Saco Parks and Recreation Community Outreach and Senior Program Coordinator, as well as the City’s Wellness Coordinator. Originally from Colorado, she made her way to the East Coast and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2010. Amelia currently lives in South Portland with her husband Alex, her son Dean, and dog Freddie. She has been a liaison to Age Friendly Saco since the beginning, she is also a liaison on the Saco Arts Commissions, as well as a board member of Saco Main Street. Amelia is passionate about building community for people of all ages!
Saco Councilor Doug Edwards – Ward 1
Doug Edwards is the City Councilor serving Ward 1. He was elected to Saco City Council in November 2024. Doug is a resident of Saco’s Hillview community. Doug serves as the council liaison to Age Friendly Saco, Saco Main Street, Southern Maine Finance Authority, and the Saco Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. In addition, he serves as the Fair Hearing Authority handling General Assistance appeals. Doug has lived in Saco since 2016 with his wife Joline; they have two sons who are grown and 2 cats. Doug cherishes the close-knit, supportive nature of his neighborhood. Professionally, he’s spent the last 12 years working in Human Resources for corporate employers in Maine, where he has honed his skills in leadership, problem-solving, and community building. Doug enjoys his family, movies, non-fiction and local activities. His vision for Saco is one of a thriving, inclusive, and safe community.