LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in September. 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’
Now two times a week!
— Regensburg, Bavaria Fall Festival
Date: Tuesday, September 3 at 2 p.m.
— 9/11 Memorial, New York City
Date: Thursday, September 5 at 11 a.m.
— Bath, England
Date: Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m.
— Destination to be announced
Date: Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m.
— No Wowzitude, join us for Game Day
Date: Tuesday, September 17
— Destination to be announced
Dates: Thursday, September 19 at 11 a.m.
— Prague, Czech Republic
Date: Tuesday, September 24 at 2 p.m.
— Former Communist Yugoslavia
Date: Thursday, September 26 at 2 p.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. Destinations are subject to change. Walk-ins welcome. Check out SeniorsPlus on Facebook for Wowzitude updates.
E-Bike Demo
Date: Tuesday, September 10 from 1– 3 p.m.
Instructor: Travis Clough of Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at SeniorsPlus Norway as we offer a free e-bike demo. E-bikes are easy to learn, easy to use, and make riding fun and accessible again.
Pop-Up Grocery Store Tour
Date: Thursday, September 12 from 1–2:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Justine Casalinova of Healthy Oxford Hills, Western Maine Health
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
This class will explore tips on getting nutritious food into our kitchens while spending less money. There will be a delicious sample to try. All participants will receive a $10 Hannaford gift card.
Norway Game Day
Date: Tuesday, September 17 (every third Tuesday) from 1–3 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Play cribbage, checkers, cards, or a jigsaw puzzle. Staff will be there to network and talk about our programs. 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 devices, including smart phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Contact CCFC’s Digital Navigator Ashley Lawrence today to get started: call 207-240-7843 or email ACP@community-concepts.org
Online groups and Offerings
AT&T—Cyber Aware Webinar
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: AT&T staff
Location: Online video
Catch this pre-recorded Zoom class to learn more about online fraud and sca
ms. This presentation is designed for people who are interested in learning statistics, recognizing scams, and what to do to protect themselves while online. Call or email SeniorsPlus to obtain link via email.
Fraud & Scams Prevention
Date/time: At your convenience
Location: Online video
Every year, one in 10 older adults fall victim to scams and fraud. The number is most likely higher because many are embarrassed and afraid to report it to the authorities or to their families. This workshop will give you the information needed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Topic areas include Fraud Trends and Behavior, the Con Artist’s Playbook, Practice Spotting Fraud (using real examples), Prevention and Resources. Content from AARP Fraud Watch Network. Call or email SeniorsPlus to obtain link via email.
Cyber-Senior Mentors—A Tech Resource
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: Cyber-Senior
Location: Phone and/or online
Cyber-Senior Mentors provide technology training in the form of online webinars and telephone support for older adults. If you are interested in group or one-on-one technology support, please join in. Trained volunteers are standing by to answer your tech questions and also to help you sign up for online training sessions. Call Cyber Seniors at 1-844-217-3057.
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