LEWISTON – The grand opening of Lunch Plus Cafes in Wilton and Farmington will occur Thursday. The dual event will begin at the Old South Church in Farmington at 11 a.m. and continue at noon at the Wilton Masonic Lodge in Wilton.

“This opportunity to open two new locations for our nutrition program is possible because of the funding provided from the federal government’s American Recovery Act,” said Connie Jones, director of community services at SeniorsPlus.

“With this additional funding, and with the great community partners at Old South Church and the Wilton Masonic Lodge, we are able to expand our services to older adults and adults with disabilities in the Wilton and Farmington areas.”

Lunch Plus Cafes offer a nutritious meal and an opportunity for meeting friends and making new ones, as well as educational presentations and assistance from SeniorsPlus staff.

The public is invited to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting in both locations, with speakers, music and door prizes. The menu will be baked Swedish meatballs, buttered egg noodles, zucchini and tomatoes, fresh fruit compote and spice cake. Those wishing to have lunch are asked to call for reservations at the Old South Church, 778-0424, select option number 5, and at the Wilton Masonic Lodge, 332-1521. The requested donation is $3.

The Lunch Plus Café in Farmington will regularly serve meals on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. The Café in Wilton will serve meals Monday through Thursday at noon. The meals are open to anyone 60 years old or older or any adult with a disability, and their guests, and provide one-third of the recommended nutrition for an adult.

SeniorsPlus is a private nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support independent living and healthy aging. It serves as the local Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, and provides a network of support, information, services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. For more information, visit www.seniorsplus.org or call 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241.