LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in Dec.. 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.
In Oxford County:
• Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’
– Mystery Destinations
Dates: Tuesdays, Dec. 3 & 31 (no Wowzitude on Dec. 24) at 2 p.m.
– Slovenian Spirits: St. Nicholas Day in Ljubljana
Date: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.
– Berlin’s Yuletide Magic: Germany Christmas Adventure
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.
– Mystery Destinations
Date: Thursdays, Dec. 12 & 26 at 11 a.m.
– Vienna’s Christmas Charm: Tour of Austria’s Holiday Magic
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.
– Christmas in Assisi, Italy
Date: Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.
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.
• Android Phone Basics
Dates: Tuesday, Dec. 3, Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 6 at 10–11 a.m.
Instructor: NDEC
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Learn some of the many things your Android can do. Call to register at 207-795-4010.
• Table Games–Cribbage and More
Dates/times: Thursday, Dec. 26 from 1–3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m.–noon
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.
–Norway
Date: Thursday, Dec. 26 (every fourth Thursday) from 2:30–4 p.m.
Facilitator: Valerie Cole, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Caregiver Newsletter
SeniorsPlus offers a quarterly Caregiver Support Newsletter to share caregiver-specific resources and opportunities to those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of caregiver support and would like to receive the newsletter, please reach out.
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 scams. 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 falls victim to scams and fraud. The number is most likely higher because many are embarrassed and afraid to report it to the authorities or 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 a 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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