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AUGUSTA – The Healthy Living for ME network is offering a number of free and low-cost workshops that begin in September.
Some are free, some have a registration fee. All require registration.
Some of the programs are:
BINGOCIZE – A workshop that combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education with the goal of increasing older adults’ functional fitness, health knowledge, and social engagement. In-person sessions beginning in September are in Lewiston at SeniorsPlus Education Center, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday initially, then changing to just Thursday later in the fall, Sept. 13 through Dec. 22.
Spectrum Generations is offering Bingocize in Topsham from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, from Sept. 14 through Nov. 28.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND BALANCE — A workshop is focused on practicing Tai Chi, which can help people improve balance and health as well as relieve pain. Healthy Living for ME network partner, MaineGeneral’s Community Health department and the Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center is offering the 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday, Sept. 13 through Nov. 18. There is a $40 cost for participants.
LIVING WELL FOR BETTER HEALTH – A workshop that helps participants deal with ongoing conditions such as diabetes, COPD, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Topics covered include handling frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and evaluating new treatments.
Healthy Living for ME network partner, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is offering thes workshop in-person in Pittsfield from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. There is no cost for participants.
Contact Healthy Living for ME at 1-800-620-6036 or info@healthylivingforme.org for more information and to register, or register at www.healthylivingforme.org, where there is also more information and a full schedule.
