LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, a private non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties.

The SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, will be offering free classes in May. Classes are fully accessible and hearing assistive equipment is available. To register, call 795-4010.

Gentle Morning Chair Yoga for Seniors: From 9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays, April 27 to June 22 (no class May 25) Instructor is Tisha Bremner, Inner Light Yoga of Maine. Cost: $40 for 8 weeks; drop in $8 per class

Beginners Strength, Balance and Resistance Training: This new twice-a-week class is designed to improve participants’ quality of life. From 11 to 11:45 a.m. Every Monday, (no class May 25), and from 1-1:45 p.m. every Wednesday, (no class May 27). Instructor: Linn Morin, certified FLEX trainer. Cost: $2 per class. To register or for more information, call Linn at (207) 523-9055. If you have light hand-held weights (or two easy-to-hold water bottles), bring them. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Aetna, Humana) may pay the cost.

Legacy Writers Group: From 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 6 (final class).
Instructor: Mark Pechenik, Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association: 772-0115

Discoveries at Our Lewiston Farmers’ Market!: From 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, May 7. Instructor: Sherie Blumenthal, Lewiston Farmers Market, sponsored by the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center.

Chair Tai Chi: From 1-2 p.m., Friday, May 8. Instructor: Ruben Cornelius.

Things Change (Re) Discover Meaning and Purpose: From 1-3 p.m., Monday, May 11. Instructor: Marylin Newell.

Thriving in Place: From 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 12. Instructors: Betsy Sawyer-Manter, executive director, SeniorsPlus, and Connie Jones, director, community services, SeniorsPlus.

Falls Risk Assessment: From noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 12. Instructor: SeniorsPlus falls risk assessment staff in partnership with a study by the University of New England. Participants will be assessed for balance and mobility. Results will be mailed within two weeks. 

Create a Mosaic Picture Frame: From 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, May 13. Instructor: Meri Levesque, Unique Mosaics and Photography.
Materials Fee: $20. Class size limited.

Genetic Genealogy — How, When, Where and Why: 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14. Instructor: Nancy Mason, genealogy researcher.

Health and Humor!: 1-2 p.m., Monday, May 18. Instructor: Birdie Googins (aka The Marden’s Lady!), Maine Comedian.

Medicare 101: 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 20. Instructor: Roland Bussiere, SeniorsPlus.

Re-Discovering Maine’s Landmarks: From 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 21. Instructor: Christine Richards, author, editor, researcher.

Healthy Habits for a Healthier You: 10 a.m. to noon, May 22. Instructor: Bill Kirkpatrick, program director, Alzheimer’s Association.

Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, The Basics: 1-3 p.m., Friday, May 22. Instructor: Bill Kirkpatrick, program director, Alzheimer’s Association.

Volunteer Fair: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 26. 

AARP Smart Driver: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Instructor: Joe Hahn, AARP instructor. Cost: $20, payable to AARP; $15 for AARP members. Drivers 55+ completing this class are eligible for discounts on their auto insurance for three years.

SeniorsPlus 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.