REGION — Opening Minds through Art (OMA) in Wilton
Dates: Fridays, March 24–April 28, 1–2 p.m.
Facilitator: OMA-certified SeniorsPlus staff
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Weekly, for six weeks, people with dementia are paired one on one with trained volunteers who help them create art using imagination instead of memory. If you know someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s who may enjoy this program, drop us a line. Upcoming OMA sessions will be held Fridays at 1 p.m.; May 19–June 23 in Norway; July 14–Aug. 18 in Lewiston.
Wowzitude! ‘Travel’ – Wilton Location
- Burano, Italy
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.
- Berlin, Germany
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 10 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
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.
BYO Craft and Chat
Date: Thursday, April 20 (every third Thursday), 10 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: SeniorsPlus staff
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, painting, or anything you enjoy. Relax and socialize while working on your project.
Walk-in Tech Assistance
Date: Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: Paul Haberstroh
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
Need assistance with a device like a phone, tablet, or laptop? Do you need assistance with email or Zoom? Paul Haberstroh, Computer Connections teacher of Franklin County Adult and Community Education, will be here to help. Drop in.
Wilton:
Date: Thursday, April 6 (every first Thursday), 3–4:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Janice Sabin, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
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. The group will meet in person on location.
Kinship Support Group—Wilton
Date: Thursday, April 20 (every third Thursday), 6–7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Cyndi Dolloff
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main St., Suite 210
Provided by Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. and The Kinship Program, this meeting is led by Cyndi Dolloff, AFFM Trainer, Facilitator, and Resource Parent. Childcare is provided. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email [email protected].
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