KINGFIELD — SeniorsPlus’ Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo will offer workshops and the opportunity for social interaction for older adults. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at the Kingfield Elementary School. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. The snow date is Friday, April 21. Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo offers […]
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Fill the Plate Breakfast to benefit SeniorsPlus' Meals on Wheels
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will hold a breakfast to benefit its Meals on Wheels nutrition program on Friday, March 31. The Fill the Plate Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn. The breakfast will honor former Speaker of the Maine House of Rep. Mark W. Eves with […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, seeks volunteers for several of its programs. Volunteer opportunities include: Medicare advocate: Provides confidential assistance to individuals in understanding, reviewing options and choices with Medicare coverages. Experience in Microsoft Office products, Internet research and keyboarding skills required. Advocates must attend certification training program currently scheduled […]
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Heating program accepting applications FARMINGTON — Western Maine Community Action Inc. is scheduling appointments for residents of Franklin County who have not applied since Aug. 1, 2016, for the Low Income Home Heating Assistance Program. HEAP is a supplemental program that is meant to assist in paying part of a household’s heating costs. Applications will […]
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SeniorsPlus opens new dining site for Somali community at St. Mary's Nutrition Center
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the launch of a new dining site in the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center at 208 Bates St. that is designed to cater to the Somali community The public is invited to attend lunches presented there on Mondays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. A $3 donation is suggested. The launch of this […]
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Seminar to discuss DASH Diet NORWAY — The DASH Diet has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Stephens Memorial Hospital’s registered dietitian Pat Watson will give an introduction to this eating plan while participants sample delicious, low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes. DASH Diet to Lower High Blood Pressure will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the […]
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SeniorsPlus offering nutrition, tips to Medicare in March courses
LEWISTON — The Education Center at SeniorsPlus has announced its upcoming events. All classes will be held at 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Diabetes and Medication: Tuesday, March 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Instructor: Beacon Hospice Staff. Diabetes is a common lifelong disease which can be […]
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New dining site opens for Somali community
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, announces the launch of a new dining site designed to cater to the Somali community. The dining site is in the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St. The public is invited to attend lunches presented there at 11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) starting March […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer Medicare basics class in Bethel
BETHEL — SeniorsPlus will offer “Medicare Basics” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, Bethel Adult Education at Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mill Road, For those who are approaching Medicare eligibility, the class will explain timelines and deadlines to apply, including for those who are still working and not yet eligible for social […]
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Society seeks World War I information JAY — As the country marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I, the Jay Historical Society wishes to honor all those who served. The society suspects that many local families in the area have knowledge of ancestors whose efforts, in the service or on the homefront, […]