LEWISTON — The Education Center at SeniorsPlus has announced the February calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Programs are made possible through support from local people. Call SeniorsPlus at 800-427-1241 for more information and to register. A Pictorial Guide to Egypt: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, […]
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SeniorsPlus representatives in Norway NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be in Norway from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Town Office. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions or concerns community members may have about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Living Well for Better Health workshop will begin in March
NORWAY — SeniorsPlus is offering a six-week workshop, Living Well for Better Health, beginning Monday, March 12, and run on successive Mondays. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Room, Ripley Building, Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. The workshop may help those with chronic aches and pains, […]
SeniorsPlus offers informational, exercise classes in January
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the January calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Breast Health — Risk Reduction: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9; instructor, medical professionals from St. Mary’s Breast Health Department. Discussion will be on how to best reduce risk, as well […]
SeniorsPlus awarded Workplace Wellness Mini-Grant
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has been awarded a Workplace Wellness Mini-Grant from Healthy Androscoggin and the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. To support their joint missions of creating healthier communities and enhancing quality of life, Healthy Androscoggin and the chamber offered businesses and organizations in Androscoggin County the opportunity to apply for a mini-grant to […]
SeniorsPlus looks at prevent falls, spending in retirement in December programming
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the December calendar of activities. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and are held at 8 Falcon Road. How to Protect Yourself from Fraud & Scams: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5; instructor, Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus. Attendees will learn to recognize common scams and what they […]
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Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion on King Street. Meeting topics will include participation in the upcoming holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Paris and Norway. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through […]
Wheels for meals
SeniorsPlus was one of 50 Meals on Wheels national programs to be awarded a 2018 Subaru Outback by Subaru of America Inc. in partnership with Meals on Wheels America. The value of the vehicle is $31,000. At the ribbon-cutting Nov. 9 in Auburn are, from left, Ben Tucker III, regional representative for U.S. Sen. Angus King; Jonathan […]
SeniorsPlus offers program on managing concerns about falls
MEXICO — SeniorsPlus is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 31 through Dec. 19, at the Mexico Recreation Department, 3 Recreation Drive. A workbook will be provided. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older […]
SeniorsPlus focuses on health, wellness with November offerings
LEWISTON — The Education Center at SeniorsPlus has announced its November Calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free at 8 Falcon Road. Living Well for Better Health: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 31 to Dec. 5, Instructors: Rebecca L’Italien and Todd McKenna. The six-week workshop teaches real-life skills for living a full, healthy life with a […]