LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its December classes at the SeniorsPlus Education Center.

Unless noted, classes are free. Hearing-assisted equipment is available. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road.

Researching Your Family History

This class is a one-on-one, one-hour class. Those signing up should pick one date and one time slot.

Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22; 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., noon, or 1:15 p.m.

Instructor: Carroll N. Holmes, researcher

The instructor will use several genealogical websites to find people on attendees’ family trees. Those attending should bring whatever information they have available that may help, including names, dates and places.

Create a Christmas Ornament,

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to noon.

Instructor: Meri Levesque, artisan

Materials Fee: $10

Come create a Christmas ornament that uses everyday pieces of little glass tiles, clay tiles, stones, gems, or broken china that the instructor will provide. If you have a tiny treasure that you’d like to incorporate, bring that.

Strength, Neuro, & Light Cardio Training

Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m, Fridays from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Instructor: Linn Morin, certified trainer

Cost is $3 for one class per week, $5 for any two classes per week or $6 for any three classes per week.

To register, FMI: 207-523-9055.

Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase coordination, muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Aetna, Humana, United) may pay costs.

Beginners Balance and Strength Training

Ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Linn Morin, certified trainer

Cost is $3 for one class per week, $5 for any two classes per week or $6 for any three classes per week.

To register, FMI: 207-523-9055.

These ongoing, twice-a-week classes are designed to improve participants’ quality of life. They will move to music while increasing strength and balance. They may stand or sit, whichever works better for them. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Aetna, Humana, United) may pay costs.

Gentle Morning Chair Yoga for Seniors

Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 18, 2016. No class Dec. 28.

Instructor: Tisha Bremner

Cost is $40 for 8 weeks, or $8 per class on a drop-in basis.

Designed to increase vitality, gain a deeper sense of balance and find inner calm. Combines meditation, easy warm-ups, light stretches and gentle yoga postures.

Well-Being: Building Your Resilience

Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon.

Instructor: Elizabeth Richards, LCSW, St. Mary’s Health System

Bouncing back from some of life’s challenges is easier said than done. We’ve all had them in our lives – some harder to recover from than others. Finding the good in people, in life, in ourselves can seem impossible. Come get some realistic and well-researched ideas that may help you or someone you know.

Connecting & Communicating Effectively with People with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Peter Baker, LMSW, Manager of Helpline Services, Alzheimer’s Association

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. The class will explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, teach attendees how to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help them connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

Fraud and Scam Awareness: How to Protect Yourself

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Michael Parent, AARP

Scams and identity theft rob millions of Americans every year. Scammers are smart, creative and persistent, but there are simple steps that can be taken to protect ourselves and our families.

In this workshop attendees will learn to recognize common scams and what they can do to avoid them. They’ll learn about useful resources and receive their own fraud prevention guide.

Exploring Amazon, Libraries, & Other Free Book Sources on the Internet

Thursday, Dec. 17, 9 to 11 a.m.

Instructor: Jill Spencer, Partner, BoomerTECH

Amazon.com can be overwhelming—setting up an account, navigating the site, and figuring out what Amazon Prime is all about. But…we know it’s a great place to get books and other products. We will look at all aspects of this website, plus look at some other resources for downloading free books. Bring you fully charged device! If you already have an Amazon account, bring along your user name and password—you might find a free book you want to download!

If you have a public library card (from any library in Maine), you are able to “borrow” digital books! Bring your library card number (or the card) with you for access.

From Summit to Sea Level: Weather Forecasting

Thursday, Dec. 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Sarah L. Long, WMTV Meteorologist

Long will tell tales of “weathering” Mt. Washington and forecasting at Channel 8. She’ll tell how to be a “weather spotter” joining the weather spotter community in Maine.

This class is also offered at the West Paris Public Library and Western Maine Community Action in Wilton via Web-Ex.

Register with SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010.

FMI: 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241, www.facebook.com/SeniorsPlus, www.seniorsplus.org.