FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the October offering of its long-distance learning program, connecting community members in the Farmington area with live educational seminars at the SeniorsPlus Lewiston Education Center.

The class, with Maine author Walt Bannon, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Chisholm Room. The class features Bannon’s book, “The White Pocketbook,” which tells the personal story of a family’s struggle through World War II.

“We have heard loud and clear from Franklin County older adults that they, too, would like to have educational opportunities, like the great programs being held at the Lewiston Education Center,” said Connie Jones, director of community services at SeniorsPlus. “Our long-distance learning series launched in April and was very successful. We are now ready to make this opportunity an ongoing, regular event.”

Residents of the Farmington area will be able to gather at the Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Chisholm Room and connect in real time to the group meeting in Lewiston.

Community members who wish to attend need to register with SeniorsPlus. The class is free and everyone is welcome. FMI and to register: 1-800-427-1241.