Schooner Estates resident Morin recognized by Maine Health Care Assn.

AUBURN — Aime Morin of Schooner Estates Senior Living Community was among 35 people living in assisted living communities honored at a ceremony recently held at the Augusta Civic Center by the Maine Health Care Association.

The 17th annual ceremony, “Remember ME,” featured black and white photographs and biographies of residents who included decorated war heroes, doctors, journalists, teachers and small-business owners. Morin was honored for his many contributions to the Auburn/Lewiston community during his career as a Lewiston police officer, manager and treasurer of the board of the St. Mary’s Federal Credit Union and member of the Lewiston Fire Commission and the Lewiston Police Commission.
He also served two separate stints as a board member of the Lewiston Housing Authority and, in 1993, became the state of Maine Athletic Commissioner. An avid athlete and boxer in his youth, Morin taught amateur boxing in a program for children that provided athletic activities and positive interactions with police officers. In 2002, he was inducted into the Lewiston/Auburn Sports Hall of Fame and in 2009 received the St. Dominic Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame Award.
“Schooner Estates Senior Living Community is not only proud to see Aime recognized publicly, we are honored that he chose Schooner Estates as his new residence. His smile and laughter are contagious, and he is a joy to be around,” said John Rice, director of operations at Schooner Estates Senior Living Community.
According to MHCA Vice President and Communications Director Nadine Grosso, “Just because these residents are less visible in the community doesn’t mean that we should forget their important contributions to our state and country. After giving to others all of their lives, they now depend on us for their daily medical and social care and we take that responsibility very seriously. This photographic tribute and recognition ceremony is our way of remembering them and saying thank you.”

PHOTO: Aime Morin, center, is presented his award by the Maine Health Care Association. (Submitted photo)