LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes and support groups in July. 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 a full schedule, for more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CLASSES
Skip-Bo (Card Game)
Dates: Tuesday, July 1
Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Come play Skip-Bo. Easy to learn, fun to play! Walk-ins welcome.
Knitting Class
Dates: Tuesdays, July 1, 15, and 29 (every other Tuesday)
Time: Noon–2 p.m.
Facilitator: Sue LeDoux
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Interested in learning a new skill? Wanting to further your knitting knowledge? This is the class for you. Sue has been knitting for over 50 years and strongly advocates for the mental health benefits knitting provides. All knitting levels welcome.
Coffee and Cribbage
Date: Thursdays
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Welcome to all beginner and experienced cribbage players.
Walk-ins welcome.
Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’
— Mystery Destinations
Dates: Thursdays, July 3, 24, & 31
Time: 11 a.m.
— Tel Aviv, Israel: Past Meets Present on the Mediterranean
Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: 11 a.m.
— In Bloom at Schönbrunn: Gardens in Vienna, Austria
Dates: Thursday, July 17
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.
Walk-in Tech Assistance
Dates/time: Tuesdays, 1–3 p.m. (No class July 1)
Dates/time: Thursdays, noon–2 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Need assistance with a phone, tablet, or laptop? Michael Burd (Tuesdays), Technology Literacy, CTE and Life Skills Instructor of Franklin County Adult Education, and Tyler Provencher (Thursdays) from RSU 73 Adult Ed will be here to help.
Social Dining
Days: Every other Monday
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Cost: Free
Registration is open the week prior to the event. Please call during business hours to register. Please note that the menu is subject to change as necessary.
July 7: Chicken salad wrap, cheddar goldfish, coleslaw, strawberries
July 21: Tuna wrap with lettuce and cheese, pretzel goldfish, ripe tomatoes, melon
Scrapbooking with Becky
Date: Tuesday, July 8
Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: Becky Tyler
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Want to make your own cookbook? Start a family cookbook? Bring your favorite recipe on an index card and a small book for the pages you create. All supplies will be provided.
Monthly Book Swap
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Connect with others over your love of books at our monthly book swap. Bring in your gently used books and take home some new reads to enjoy. No books to swap? No problem! Books provided by the Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties.
Emergency Preparedness
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: Renee Wheaton, Gibson Center, North Conway, NH
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Learn about the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and family emergencies. This discussion will cover the items and documents needed to shelter in place or leave your home.
AARP Frauds and Scams
Date: Thursday, July 31
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Facilitator: Jessica Riseman
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Do you know how to recognize a potential scam? What actions to take? Join us for the AARP Fraud watch presentation where we will learn about identity theft, romance scams, imposter scams, and how to report these. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, get resources, guides, and more.
Save the dates!
Virtual Living Well with Chronic Pain will be held via Zoom on Tuesdays, August 5 through September 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi for Health and Balance will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 23 to November 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Jay-Niles Memorial Library.
Call today to reserve your spot.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS AND RESOURCES
Date: Thursday, July 3 (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.
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.
Kinship Support Group—Wilton
Date: Thursday, July 17 (every third Thursday)
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Cyndi Dolloff
Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton
Provided by Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. and 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
Medicare Made Simple
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: SeniorsPlus staff
Location: Online video
Check out this pre-recorded Zoom class to learn how to navigate Medicare. In this introductory course, you will learn about your insurance options with Medicare, when to enroll or change plans, and how state law may affect your choices. This presentation is perfect for people who are new to Medicare, or anyone who currently has Medicare and would like to learn more.
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.