Oxford County classes
Wowzitude!
‘Armchair Travel’
— Mystery Destinations
Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 17, and 24, at 2 p.m.
— Kakheti Uncorked: Georgia’s Wine Country
Date: Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m.
— The Castle Above the Danube: Budapest, Hungary
Date: Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m.
— Slovenia: Castles, Churches, and Crystal Waters
Date: Thursday, June 12, at 11 a.m.
— Juneteenth – Office Closed
Date: Thursday, June 19
— The Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków
Date: Thursday, June 26. at 11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Destinations are subject to change. 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.
Introduction to GUIDE
Date: Thursday, June 12, 1–2 p.m.
Instructor: Michelle Stebbins, Andwell Health Partners
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Join Andwell at the exciting launch of GUIDE, a new dementia care management program (coming July 2025). GUIDE is focused on improving the quality of life for patients and caregivers, reducing caregiver strain and burden, and helping patients remain in their homes and communities longer. Staff will cover program eligibility requirements and referral processes.
Swedish Death Cleaning
Date: Friday, June 13, from 9:30 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Debbie Bechard
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Have you sometimes thought about paring down your possessions, but don’t know where to start? Swedish Death Cleaning is known as a ‘gentle art’—not about a cleaning frenzy but a thoughtful process to help remove excess possessions to open up space in our homes…and our minds.
Computer Technical Assistance
Date: Friday, June 20, from 8–10 a.m.
Instructor: James Whitman from Community Concepts
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Please call Jim at 795-4010 to make an appointment for individual assistance with your IT devices.
Caregiver Groups and Resources
Caregiver Support Groups
—Norway
Date: Thursday, June 26 (every fourth Thursday), from 2:30–4 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
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.
Adoptive, Foster, Kinship Support Group—Lewiston
Date: Tuesday, June 24 (every fourth Tuesday), from 6–7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Deb Hallowell
Location: SeniorsPlus Lewiston
Provided by Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & The Kinship Program, this meeting is led by Deb Hallowell, AFFM Facilitator, and Resource Parent. Childcare is provided with RSVP. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or emailing [email protected].
Caregiver Newsletter
SeniorsPlus offers a quarterly Caregiver Support Newsletter to share caregiver-specific resources and opportunities to those in need. 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
Learn more about online fraud and scams in this pre-recorded Zoom class 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 the 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. Learn how 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), and Prevention and Resources. Content from AARP Fraud Watch Network. Call or email SeniorsPlus to obtain the 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. Trained volunteers are standing by to answer tech questions and to help you sign up for online training sessions. Call Cyber Seniors at 1-844-217-3057.