LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women, a day drop in center for women in Lewiston, has set its October program calendar.

Art programs include a mandala class on Oct. 9, watercolor painting on Oct. 16, a book art class with Sarah Shepley on Oct. 23 and Art Van on the 30th. Craft classes will be held on Oct. 8 and 22. All these art programs are held mornings from 10 to 11:30.

Cooking classes will also take place in the mornings at 10. They include bread baking on Oct. 15 and the monthly cooking class offered by the Nutrition Center of Maine, led by Rebecca Dugan on the 10th.

The Writing Workshop meets every Monday morning at 10 and a poetry reading and writing group now meets at 12:30 every Wednesday, led by Amanda Solch, a Bates student volunteer.

Nursing interns will lead health and wellness sessions on Thursday mornings, Oct. 17 and 24.

On Oct. 16 at 11:30, Tisha Bremner returns to lead her relaxing class called “AHHH.” This gentle class offers seated stretches and a guided relaxation.

The monthly bingo will be held on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29. The August birthday party is set for Friday morning, Oct. 25. A clothing give-away will be held the morning of Friday, Oct. 11. The annual Halloween pumpkin carving and party will be on the 31st.

At 12:30 on Oct. 8 Alison will teach her class on making melt-and-pour soap, and on the 22nd Betty will teach a new class on making household cleaning solutions. Come learn these cheaper options to store bought items, and take samples home.

Several support groups meet regularly at the center. The BLT group for Bisexual, Lesbian and Transgendered women and their friends or family meets on the last Thursday at 3 p.m. Support for family caregivers is available on Tuesdays at 11:30 and a weekly Al-anon group, the only one in Lewiston, meets on Wednesdays and has moved from noon to 5:30.

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays with morning classes daily from 10 to 11:30, and afternoon classes from 12:30 to 1:30. On Fridays the center closes at noon and offers a class from 10 to 11:30. The full calendar of events is posted at www.wisdomswomen.org.

All women are welcome and no appointments are needed. Programs are free. The center stocks personal hygiene items to give away. Oatmeal breakfasts are available daily and the center has a shower available for use.

For more information or to volunteer contact the executive director, Klara Tammany, at 513-3922. Donations can be written to Trinity Church/Wisdom and sent to The Center for Wisdom’s Women at PO Box 1016, Lewiston 04243.