LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus classes are free, unless noted, and are held at 8 Falcon Road. The building is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available. Register by calling 795-4010.
Time Management for Seniors, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Instructor, Lee Price, MS, CAS, Life Coach. Do you feel you have to little or too much time on your hands? Do you feel time is slipping through your fingers. Do you like your time structured or unstructured? Come learn how to make sure you get to the things you really want to do.
Single-Sided Deafness and Conductive Hearing Loss, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Instructor, Ashlee Harrington Vandiver, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA. Learn about single sided deafness and conductive hearing loss, as well as a new treatment option.
Medicare 101, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Instructor, Roland Bussiere. Learn the basics and timelines of this complex system. Learn when you need to sign up for what, and ways to save money.
Medical Marijuana Information Session, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Instructor, Dr. Michael Eng, M.D. Pathology, CMMC. Learn about the State of Maine regulations governing the use of medical marijuana, as well as getting questions answered.
Armchair Tour of Maine’s Lighthouses, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. Instructor, Duane Prugh, photographer, historian. In the 1800s, several lighthouses were built along the Maine coast to aid mariners. Learn more about how these sentinels of the past have stood for well over 100 years.
The Adventurous Life of a Maine Lighthouse Keeper, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. Instructor, Duane Prugh, photographer, historian. Lighthouse keeping was the most dangerous, lonely and tiring experience. Some men served for just a few days, while some families stayed through many generations.
Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers, Part 3, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. To register or for more information, contact Bill Kirkpatrick at the Alzheimer’s Association, 772-0115 or or [email protected].
Backyard Beekeeping!, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Instructor, Chuck Friis, backyard beekeeper. Three classes of honey bees live in a hive, each with a different job. Learn the steps each takes to ensure their quality of life. Without bees, all life as we know it would perish within three years.
Maine Author Series, author V. Paul Reynolds, book “Backtrack,” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Reynolds, president of Maine Outdoor Publications and editor and publisher of the Northwoods Sporting Journal, former naval officer, avid outdoorsman and award-winning journalist, writes of his life and outdoor experiences. His journeys have carried him from the brooks of Maine to hunting grounds across North America, as well as indoors to the hallways of Augusta.
Health Matters: Taste & Smell: Why Do Seniors Lose This?, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Instructor, Dr. Tom Hatten, geriatric medicine faculty, CMMC; medical director, Clover Manor. This will be a candid discussion and question-answer session as to how the process of normal aging, common diseases and medicines impact our sensory systems, and ideas on how to improvise and improve upon quality of life despite these changes.
AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Instructor, AARP. Cost $20, payable to AARP; $15 for AARP members. Drivers 55+ completing this class are eligible for discounts on their auto insurance for three years.
What’s Happening to My Body As It Ages?, Pain Management Options for Seniors, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Instructor, Dr. Alan Verrill, MD, CMMC. Bring your questions.
SeniorsPlus is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support independent living and healthy aging. It serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. SeniorsPlus provides a network of support, information, services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. For more information, visit www.seniorsplus.org or call 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241.
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