LEWISTON — April classes offered at SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, the area agency on aging, are announced. The classes are designed to help people make informed choices about aging well, living independently and doing it safely.
Ten Signs of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Association: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, instructor, Alzheimer’s Association representative; registration, Cindy Beck, Maine Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-272-3900.
Family education program, Basics of the Alzheimer’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Association: Learn the warning signs of Alzheimer’s, as well as the benefits of early detection and early diagnosis. Noon to 2 p.m. Monday, April 2; registration, Beck, 1-800-272-3900.
Kindle for New Users: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 10; instructor, Jeff Auger, CARES Inc. This will be a hands-on approach of setting up a new Kindle. Class size limited.
What is “Electricity Maine”?: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11; instructor, Ashley Rand, Electricity Maine.
Painting with Oils demonstration class: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11; instructor, Jim Dunn, local artist. A a preview of Your Art Works.
Make Your Own Summer Necklace: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 13; instructor, Sandi Godin; cost for supplies, $10.
Volunteer Fair: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 16, check out volunteer opportunities in the area.
Your Art Works!: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18; instructor, Jim Dunn; $45 supplies, lesson. Class size limited.
Still Waiting to Write Your Memoirs or a Book?: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 23; instructor, Jane Karker, Maine Authors Publishing.
Container Gardening: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 25; instructor, Derek Cola, master gardener. Hands-on workshop will show how to plant flowers and food in indoor and outdoor containers. Instructor will provide materials.
Medicare information session: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 26; instructor, Roland Bussiere, SeniorsPlus Medicare counselor; Learn the basics and timelines of the complex system, learn when to sign up for what and ways to save money.
What’s Happening to My Body As It Ages?, How to Help Your Doctor Help You!: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26; instructor, Dr. Alan Verrill, CMMC.
Donating an Organ – Have You Thought About It?: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 24; instructor, Deb Fish, New England Organ Bank Liaison for CMMC. Learn who can donate, what can be donated, if there is a cost.
Classes are free unless noted. For more information, visit www.seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241.
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