This week’s edition!
Calendar
Fridays March 24 through April 28
WILTON — Opening Minds through Art, Education Center of SeniorsPlus at 284 Main St., Wilton
Through a series of classes, OMA engages students with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. Contact SeniorsPlus, at 207-795-4010, edcenter@seniorsplus.org.
March 25
GRAY — First Congregational Church of Gray, Saturday Night Church Supper, 5:00 PM at the Parish House, 5 Brown Street, Gray . Handicapped Accessible. Meals are single sized and are $10.00 each. Please pay at the door. The Menu includes: Variety of Casseroles and Salads, Baked Pea Beans, Red Hot Dogs, Breads, Assortment of Desserts and Beverages. 207-657-4279
March 25
BUXTON — Haddock Supper Buffet – 5:00 pm at Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8 Adult, $4 Child, $20 Family .
Please note: We will offer the option of takeout containers for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Wearing of face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested. Hand sanitizer is available for those who wish to use it.
March 29
LEWISTON — RECYCLED GRAPHIC NOVEL PICTURE FRAMES
The LPL Children’s Department will be offering a program on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, at 5pm when participants will be able to create a decoupage picture frame from discarded graphic novels and comic books.
This program is free and best suited for children ages 10-14. No registration is required. Contact info. 513-3133, LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov
March 29
LEWISTON — 11 am at the Lewiston Public Library: THE STATE OF MAINE’S LOONS
In a free program entitled “The State of Maine’s Loons,” learn from Maine Audubon conservation staff about loons in Maine and Maine Audubon’s efforts to protect them. Contact info. 513-3135; www.LPLonline.org
April 1, May 6
WESTBROOK — Prides Corner Community Church, 235 Pride St. Bean Supper $10 per person: Two kinds of baked beans, mac and cheese, ham, coleslaw, bread and brownie. Eat in at 5:00PM or Take Out from 4:30-5:30PM. Call 207-415-9260 to reserve your individual meal today.
April 4, April 25
LEWISTON — Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 PM at the Lewiston Public Library: “WHAT IF COMMUNITY IS THE KEY TO OUR RESILIENCE?” DISCUSSION PROJECT
The Lewiston Public Library will host a three-session Discussion Project on March 14, April 4, and April 25. The program, entitled “What if community is the key to our resilience?” will focus on The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi, Vigil Harbor by Julia Glass,, and Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.
Free. Books provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact info. 513-3135, lplreference@lewistonmaine.gov; www.LPLonline.org
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
LEWISTON — Total Strength and Balance, Day/time: Mondays, 11–11:45 a.m.; Day/time: Wednesdays, 11–11:45 a.m.; Day/time: Fridays, 10:15–11 a.m. Instructor: Linn Morin, Certified Trainer. Cost: See below. Location: Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston
Participants will gain physical and neuro-muscular strength, as well as balance to improve activities of daily living. Lighter weights or soup cans, a basic bouncing ball, and some tubes are used in this seated exercise class. Water is recommended during the class. Check with your physician prior to any exercise class. These classes are in person and masks are required. To register or for more info, call Linn at 523-9055. Cost is covered by most supplemental Medicare insurances, call Linn for more details.
Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Monday
LEWISTON — PROGRAMS FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES, held the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Monday 11:15am-12:30pm starting March 6th, 2023 at the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department
Homeschool families, are you looking for opportunities to have fun and socialize with other homeschool families? LPL will be offering activities for homeschool families in the Children’s Department the first three Mondays of each month from 11:15am-12:30pm.The activities will be a Homeschool Video Game Social on March 6th, a Homeschool Lego Club and Curriculum Swap on March 13th, and a Homeschool Storytime and Craft on March 20th.
This program is free and recommended for homeschool families with children of all ages. No registration is required. Contact info. 513-3133, LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov
Second and fourth Thursdays
LEWISTON — YOUTH TRADING CARD GAME CLUB held from 4 PM to 5 PM at the Lewiston Public Library. Join the Youth Trading Card Game Club to play, learn, trade, and compete with your peers! Games include Pokémon, Magic: the Gathering, and more. All skill levels are welcome. Library staff and volunteers will be available to teach new players and coach developing ones. Free. For kids & teens ages 8-18. 513-3135; www.LPLonline.org
Wednesdays
LEWISTON — Knitting Group, Dates: Wednesdays, Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m., Facilitator: SeniorsPlus Staff, Location: Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston
Join our knitting group to work on your own project, learn from others, and socialize. Classes are free, unless noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call us at 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org.
Thursdays
ZOOM — Writing Your Life Story, Date: Thursdays February 2, 9, 16 and 23. Time: 10 a.m., Facilitator: Connie Jones, Location: Zoom
We’ve all got stories! Wouldn’t it be great if we wrote them down – for ourselves and our families and friends? This online, informal class will get you on the road to writing about your life, from the mundane to the marvelous. You don’t have to be a “writer” to take this class, and this will not be a critique of your writing style or grammar. Each week there will be a writing assignment, with topics chosen by the group. At the end, you will have written the first six chapters of your life story. Take a chance on finding out that you’ve lived a pretty interesting life after all. Classes are free, unless noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call us at 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org.
Tuesdays, Fridays
LEWISTON — Chair Yoga In Person and Zoom. Day/time: Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m. Day/time: Fridays, 9–10 a.m. Instructor: Mary Bishop, RYT. Location: Zoom and in person at Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. Cost: $5 per class. Payments exchanged directly with Mary.
Must-haves: If on Zoom: computer, laptop, or tablet; sturdy chair on a non-slip surface. If in person, then just yourself.
Join Mary for this class offered both in person and on Zoom. It is designed to help with ease of movement and breath; finding stability, balance, and strength through yoga poses with variations for every ability. Class size is limited. If you are interested in the class availability or are unable to afford the payment, still reach out so we can discuss specifics/concerns with you further.
Every second Monday
LEWISTON — Caregiver Support Groups, Date: Monday, January 9 (every second Monday); Time: 5:30–7 p.m. Facilitator: Dana Morrell, SW. Location: SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston.
