LEWISTON — Join Lewiston native, Tisha Bremner, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and certified yoga therapist from Inner Light Yoga at the Lewiston Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, for a preview of her new therapeutic yoga DVDs. These videos were designed to help folks find better strength, flexibility and balance while experiencing the healing effects […]
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New slate of directors at SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON — The board of directors at SeniorsPlus elected officers at its June meeting. They are Chairwoman Patricia McCluskey, Vice Chairwoman Patricia Vampatella, Treasurer Larry Morin and Secretary Dennis Gray. Mell Hamlyn was elected to the board of directors. Hamlyn is the director of finance and human resources at Connectivity Point, a telecommunications service provider […]
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Society to celebrate birthday FARMINGTON — Farmington Historical Society will celebrate its birthday with party hats, Farmington Bingo, cake and more. The society will meet for potluck at 6 p.m. Monday, July 23, at North Church, 118 High St., followed by a business meeting. Everyone welcome. SeniorsPlus office hours in Norway NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be in Norway from […]
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SeniorsPlus receives $5,000 to train caregivers
LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded a $5,000 grant to SeniorsPlus to help fund its training program for professional caregivers working with people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The money will help start a new training program for professional caregivers in residential settings with the potential to expand the program to also train first […]
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SeniorsPlus July events include employment, legal planning topics
LEWISTON — The Education Center at SeniorsPlus has announced their July calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston. Please call SeniorsPlus at 800-427-1241 for more information and to register. Senior Employment Program Presentation — 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, with Danielle Martel of Associates for […]
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Rangeley Family Medicine to offer healthy living workshop series
RANGELEY — Rangeley Family Medicine, 42 Dallas Hill Road, will offer a free Living Well for Better Health series from July 11 through Aug. 15. Because ongoing health conditions affect so many adults, SeniorsPlus offers this interactive workshop series where participants learn tools to better manage their own health conditions. The workshop has also been shown to reduce […]
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Eagles to host Texas Hold’em RUMFORD — Fraternal Order of Eagles host Texas Hold’em poker tournaments on the second Thursday of each month. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Games will start at 6 p.m. There will be a $50 buy-in with a $5 high hand as well as a 50/50 raffle. The kitchen will be open from […]
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SeniorsPlus announces promotions
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the Western Maine designated Agency on Aging with headquarters in Lewiston, has promoted two employees. Director of Community Services Holly Zielinski has been promoted to chief operating officer. Zielinski has more than 20 years of experience working with older adults and has held numerous senior management positions in health care and home […]
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Scholarship applications open AUBURN — Lamey Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarships, four-year $1,000 renewable awards, will be given to three Maine high school seniors to aid in attendance to a Maine college or university. Students wishing to study areas with the goal of improving Maine’s economy and environment are invited to apply. In 2014, when Lamey Wellehan […]
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SeniorsPlus May activities include jewelry-making, yoga
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the May calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Call SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010 or 800-427-1241 for more information and to register. Jewelry-Making — Memory Wire Bracelets: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 1; instructor, Lisa Marshall, 2 Blue Gems; cost, $15 […]