LEWISTON –SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for February. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, Maine 04240, unless noted. Classes are free, unless noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request.
Upcoming classes include:
* Paint & Take — Tuesday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. Paint your own 11×14 stretch canvas. The painting will be a scene through a window. Limit 20.
* 5 Wishes — Thursday, Feb. 14, 10 to 11 a.m. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements for Maine. The document is easy to understand; simplycheck the box, circle the direction, or write a few sentences to make your needs known. By taking the time to make your decisions known, you are living free of the three most common fears associated with end of life — pain, being alone and being a burden to your loved ones.
* Game Day at SeniorsPlus — Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome for an afternoon full of fun, socialization, and popcorn. Bring your favorite game to share with others, whether you enjoy cribbage, board games or cards.
Additional classes include Heart Health for Everyone (Feb. 1); Millennials and Generation Z (Feb. 5); Living Well with Diabetes, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-March 19 (no class 2/19); Ibis Program Info Session (Feb. 6); and Maine Author Series: “Titcomb, a Mountain of Ski Memories” with author Megan Robert (Feb. 19).
Other Androscoggin County programming topics include heart-healthy eating, Medicare made simple, legal planning for senior citizens, frauds and scams, Windows 10 for beginners and crafting with Corinne. There are also ongoing groups and classes on fitness, grief, knitting, vision support, caregiver support, a book club, chronic pain support and more.
For more information about the cost for programs, registration and other questions, call 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. One may also visit seniorsplus.org/education-center for more information about SeniorsPlus activities.
