LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. 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.
Oxford County
Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’—Norway location
—Greenwich Village NYC
Date: Thursday, March 7 at 11 a.m.
—Istanbul, Turkey
Dates: Thursday, March 14 at 11 a.m.
—Destination to be announced
Date: Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m.
—Siena, Italy
Date: Thursday, March 28 at 11 a.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
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. Walk-ins welcome. Check out SeniorsPlus on Facebook for Wowzitude updates.
Thinking Outside the Coffin—In-person or virtual offering
Date: Thursday, March 14
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chuck Lakin
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway and Zoom
Everyone should figure out what they want to have happen to their body after they die. This class will give you the information you need to make good decisions about those choices. This is a non-scripted class, with half of it devoted to answering your questions. Give your survivors a gift by discussing with them what you want and sign up for this class to make sure you understand all your options. Take a look at www.lastthings.net to see what you’ll learn.
Norway Game Day
Date: Tuesday, March 19 (every third Tuesday)
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Let’s play cribbage, checkers, cards, or a jigsaw puzzle. Staff will be there to network and talk about all our programs while we play games. Been feeling cooped up? Join us! Walk-ins welcome.
Tech assistance in Oxford County
The Digital Navigation Program provides free, one-on-one support to Oxford Country residents interested in learning how to use all features of their internet device or devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Please contact CCFC’s Digital Navigator Ashley Lawrence today to get started: call 207-333-6444 or email [email protected]
Save the date! Opening Minds through Art (OMA) Volunteers needed!
Dates: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10 from 2–3 p.m.
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Weekly, for six weeks, people with dementia are paired one on one with trained volunteers who help them create art using imagination instead of memory. If you know someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s who may enjoy this program, drop us a line.
Caregiver Groups and Resources
Caregiver Support Groups
—Lewiston Mondays
Date: Monday, March 11 (every second Monday) from 5:30–7 p.m.
Facilitator: Dana Morrell, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Lewiston
—Lewiston Thursdays
Date: Thursday, March 28 (every last Thursday) from 3–4:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Heather Komulainen
Location: SeniorsPlus Lewiston
—Norway
Date: Thursday, March 28 (every fourth Thursday) from 2:30–4 p.m.
Facilitator: Valerie Cole, LSW
Location: SeniorsPlus Norway
—Wilton
Date: Thursday, March 7 (every first Thursday) from 3–4:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Janice Sabin, LSW
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 Support Newsletter
Did you know that SeniorsPlus offers a quarterly Caregiver Support Newsletter? The goal of the newsletter is to share caregiver-specific resources and opportunities to those in need. If you or someone you know needs caregiver support and would like to receive the newsletter, please reach out.
Online Groups and Offerings
New! Writing Your Life Story
Dates: Thursdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom
We’ve all got stories! This informal class will get you on the road to writing about your life, from the mundane to the marvelous. Inviting all “non-writers” to join; this will not be a critique of your writing style or grammar. Take a chance on finding out that you’ve lived a pretty interesting life after all! Space is limited. To register, please call or email SeniorsPlus.
AT&T—Cyber Aware Webinar
Date/time: At your convenience
Presenter: AT&T staff
Location: Online video
Catch this pre-recorded Zoom class to learn more about online fraud and scams. This presentation is 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 a link via email.
Fraud & Scams Prevention
Date/time: At your convenience
Location: Online video
Every year, one in 10 older adults falls victim to scams and fraud. The number is most likely higher because many are embarrassed and afraid to report it to the authorities or to their families. This workshop will give you the information needed 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 a 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 are providing technology training in the form of online webinars and telephone support for older adults. If you are interested in group or one-on-one technology support, please join in. Trained volunteers are standing by to answer your tech questions and also to help you sign up for online training sessions. Call Cyber Seniors at 1-844-217-3057.