LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in May. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org.
Oxford County
Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’
— Discovering Pest Downtown, Budapest, Hungary
Date: Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m.
— Kampala, Uganda
Dates: Thursday, May 9 at 11 a.m.
— Yukon, Canada
Date: Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m.
— Beatlemania in the Big Apple
Date: Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m.
— Ohrid, North Macedonia
Date: Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Wowzitude’s Award-Winning Travel Club, designed for armchair travelers, takes you on LIVE, guided virtual walks around the world from the comfort and safety of SeniorsPlus. Interactive, virtual live-streamed walking tours feature expert hosts and trained local guides eager to Zoom in and introduce us to their favorite spots. Walk-ins welcome. Check out SeniorsPlus on Facebook for Wowzitude updates.
AARP Frauds and Scams Workshop
Date: Tuesday, May 14 from 10–11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Frauds and scams can take many forms. Do you know how to recognize a potential scam? What actions to take? Please join us for the AARP Fraud watch presentation, where we will learn about identity theft, Romance Scams, imposter scams, and how to report these. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, get resources, guides, and more.
Norway Game Day
Date: Tuesday, May 21 (every third Tuesday), from 1–3 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Let’s play cribbage, checkers, cards, or a jigsaw puzzle. Staff will be there to network and talk about all our programs while we play games. Walk-ins welcome.
Tech assistance in Oxford County
The Digital Navigation Program provides free, one-on-one support to Oxford Country residents interested in learning how to use all features of their internet device or devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Please contact CCFC’s Digital Navigator Ashley Lawrence today to get started: call 207-333-6444 or email ACP@community-concepts.org.
Exercise:
Chair Yoga Zoom
Day/time: Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m.
Day/time: Fridays, 9–10 a.m.
Instructor: Mary Bishop, RYT
Location: Zoom only
Cost: $5 per class. Payments are to be exchanged directly with Mary.
Must-haves: A computer, laptop, or tablet; sturdy chair on a non-slip surface. This practice is designed to help with ease of movement and breath; finding stability, balance, and strength through yoga poses with variations for every ability.
Caregiver Groups and Resources
Norway Caregiver Support Group
Date: Thursday, May 23 (every fourth Thursday)
Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
Facilitator: Valerie Cole, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Wilton Caregiver Support Group
Date: Thursday, May 2 (every first Thursday)
Time: 3–4:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Janice Sabin, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Our caregiver support groups offer a safe place for caregivers, family, and friends to meet and develop a mutual support system. Participation can be an empowering experience.
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