LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus and nursing students from the Maine College of Health Professions are offering free health education at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. Nursing students from Maine College of Health Professions will educate the community on how to maintain a healthy heart through blood pressure management, […]
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SeniorsPlus offers Tai Chi FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus is offering an 16-week long Tai Chi for Health workshop on Mondays starting June 26. The workshop will take place at the Farmington Recreation Center, 127 Middle St. The Program cost is $40, although scholarships are available if needed. Tai Chi provides a low-impact exercise that improves muscular strength, flexibility […]
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Vampatella honored with award
LEWISTON — Dr. Patricia Vampatella was recently honored with the 2017 Margaret Ross Award for her 16 years of volunteerism at SeniorsPlus. The award is given each year to a volunteer who has demonstrated significant contributions to the agency and the larger community. Almost 200 volunteers attended the event at the Ramada Inn in Auburn. […]
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Maine Savvy Caregiver 1 Training PARIS — SeniorsPlus has announced Savvy Caregiver 1 training scheduled 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, June 22 through July 27, in their Activity Room, at 243 Maine St., No. 6. The training is designed for those caring for someone with dementia, and will allow them to learn how to take […]
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SeniorsPlus workshops to try hypnosis, photo editing
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced upcoming classes, which are free and held at 8 Falcon Road unless stated otherwise. Matter of Balance: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 7 to July 26, with Dana Morrell and Cecilia Natale. The workshop is designed to reduce the fear of falling and to increase activity […]
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SeniorsPlus satellite office hours FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus will hold office hours for its satellite office location at 218 Fairbanks Road in Farmington. Office hours for scheduled appointments will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors will need to call 1-800-427-1241 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in hours will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. […]
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SeniorsPlus opens Senior Center in Farmington
FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus served lunch to 20 people at its new Senior Center at the Farmington Community Center on Monday. At its opening last week, the Senior Center served 19, Matthew Foster, Community Center director, said. This week, Nate Miller of SeniorsPlus shared information about programs and services available for seniors, SeniorsPlus organizer Mary Richards […]
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RSU 10 kindergarten, pre-k registration RUMFORD — RSU 10 has announced that registration packets for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students are available for pick up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Rumford Elementary School, 121 Lincoln Ave., in the school office. FMI: 207-364-8155. Food Mobile coming to Kingfield KINGFIELD — The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will […]
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Medicare basics, yoga are among upcoming classes with SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its upcoming classes in May at its education center, 8 Falcon Road. Polarity and Myofascial Release Therapy: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 2. Polarity therapy balances the flow of energy in the body to improve or maintain health. Myofascial release is a safe, hands-on therapy that involves applying light pressure […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the launch of a new dining site. The dining site will be located in the Farmington Community Center at 127 Middle St. The public is invited to attend lunches presented there on Mondays (except holidays) starting Monday, April 24. The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the […]