LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes and support groups in May. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CLASSES
Coffee and Cribbage
Days: Thursdays
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Beginner and experienced cribbage players welcome. Please bring boards if you are able.
Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’
— Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: A Fiesta in Mexico City
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 11 a.m.
— Poland’s Port of Legends: Live from Gdansk
Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 11 a.m.
— Ohrid, North Macedonia
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 11 a.m.
— Mystery Destination
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 11 a.m.
— Croatia’s Crown Jewel: The Old City of Dubrovnik
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
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. Destinations are subject to change. Walk-ins welcome.
Using Facebook Securely
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Facilitator: NDEC
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Learn how to use Facebook more securely, how to understand all privacy options, and how to change options to share information only with those you wish to see it.
Loose Ends Knitting Group
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Bring your own knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or anything you enjoy. Relax and socialize. Extra yarn and needles will be available.
Walk-in Tech Assistance
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Facilitator: Michael Burd
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Michael Burd, Technology Literacy, CTE and Life Skills Instructor of Franklin County Adult Education, can assist with your phone, tablet, or laptop.
Medicare Made Simple
Date: Tuesday, May 6
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Facilitator: Brandi Connor-Vargeson
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Learn how to navigate the different Medicare plan options, coverage costs, enrollment periods, and resources available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Animal Fostering Info
Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Facilitator: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Lots of our furry friends need a helping hand before they get a fur-ever home. Join us to learn about fostering opportunities and needs.
Monthly Book Swap
Date: Thursday, May 15 (every third Thursday)
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Connect with others over your love of books. Bring your gently used books and take home new reads. No books to swap? No problem! Books provided by the Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties.
Bingocize
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
May 13–July 22 (No class June 19)
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Bingocize combines the game of bingo with exercise and/or health education. Participants play twice per week, with each 45-60 minute session consisting of exercises (range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises) and health questions. Registration required before first class.
Swedish Death Cleaning—Parts 1 and 2
Dates: Tuesdays, May 13 and 27
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Have you sometimes thought about paring down your possessions, but don’t know where to start? Swedish Death Cleaning is known as a “gentle art”—and is not about a weekend cleaning frenzy but rather a thoughtful (not morbid) process that helps us open up space in our homes and minds.
Living Well with Chronic Pain
Dates: Tuesdays, May 20–June 24
Time: 9:30 a.m.–noon
Location: Jay-Niles Memorial Library
This six-week class meets once a week for two hours and thirty minutes. Each class includes a new topic on how to manage chronic pain. Through a combination of presentations, discussions, and activities, learn to deal with frustration, fatigue, and isolation; exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating with family and health professionals; and how to evaluate new treatments. Space is limited. Call or email to register.
CAREGIVER GROUPS AND RESOURCES
Caregiver Newsletter
SeniorsPlus offers a quarterly Caregiver Support Newsletter to share caregiver-specific resources and opportunities to those in need. To receive the newsletter, please reach out.
Caregiver Support Group – Wilton
Date: Thursday, May 1 (every first Thursday)
Time: 3–4:15 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
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.
Kinship Support Group—Wilton
Date: Thursday, May 15 (every third Thursday)
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Cyndi Dolloff
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Provided by Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & 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].
ONLINE GROUPS AND OFFERINGS
AT&T—Cyber Aware Webinar
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: AT&T staff
Location: Online video
Learn more about online fraud and scams in this pre-recorded Zoom class designed for people who are interested in learning statistics, recognizing scams, and what to do to protect themselves while online. Call or email SeniorsPlus to obtain link via email.
Fraud & Scams Prevention
Date/time: At your convenience
Location: Online video
Every year, one in 10 older adults fall victim to scams and fraud. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Topic areas include Fraud Trends and Behavior, the Con Artist’s Playbook, Practice Spotting Fraud (using real examples), Prevention and Resources. Content from AARP Fraud Watch Network. Call or email SeniorsPlus to obtain link via email.
Cyber-Senior Mentors— A Tech Resource
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: Cyber-Senior
Location: Phone and/or online
Cyber-Senior Mentors provide technology training in the form of online webinars and telephone support for older adults. Trained volunteers are standing by to answer tech questions and to help you sign up for online training sessions. Call Cyber Seniors at 1-844-217-3057.