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Living Well with Chronic Pain
SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon RoadLewiston,This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
Better Health Now with Diabetes
SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon RoadLewiston,Better Health with Diabetes is a free mail order toolkit for those who have or are at risk of diabetes and/or their caregivers. Participants must pre-register to receive their toolkit workshop materials and work with a certified leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times either by yourself or in small groups. This process allows the participant all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop and equips them with tools to effectively manage their ongoing condition(s), all while maintaining social distancing from their home.
Hunger Solutions Exchange, hosted by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area
UMF - Roberts Courtyard and North Dining Hall 111 South St, Farmington, MEUnited Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the first Hunger Solutions Exchange to bring together all responding to food insecurity in greater Franklin County. Whether you are operating, supporting, donating to, collaborating with or volunteering at a pantry, meal program, annual holiday dinner, blessing box, Little Free Pantry, or other way of providing food free of charge to the people of greater Franklin County, we hope you will join us at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard from 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 17. The first Hunger Solutions Exchange will provide the
Dempsey Center – Forward Together: Franklin + Oxford Counties
UMF - Lincoln AuditoriumReaching those who have been impacted by cancer in every corner of the state of Maine has always been an important goal of the Dempsey Center. And to do that, we want to have a better understanding of the varying needs and barriers that Mainers experience when it comes to seeking care on a cancer journey. Join us for a town hall-style conversation to share more about the communities that exist in Franklin + Oxford Counties and how to support those impacted by cancer. Our hope is that this information will inspire transformation and further our mission to make life
Dempsey Center – Forward Together: Franklin + Oxford Counties
UMF - Lincoln AuditoriumReaching those who have been impacted by cancer in every corner of the state of Maine has always been an important goal of the Dempsey Center. And to do that, we want to have a better understanding of the varying needs and barriers that Mainers experience when it comes to seeking care on a cancer journey. Join us for a town hall-style conversation to share more about the communities that exist in Franklin + Oxford Counties and how to support those impacted by cancer. Our hope is that this information will inspire transformation and further our mission to make life
Morning Flow Yoga
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, MEMorning Flow Yoga With Carrol & Robert Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge at Saddleback Mountain Settle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. They are also Reiki Masters and own and operate a generational family dental practice. Robert has a BA in
United Way’s COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run
Narrow Gauge Cinemas 123 Narrow Gauge Square, Farmington, MEUnited Way of the Tri-Valley Area is excited to offer our 6th annual COLOR ME UNITED 5K Run/Walk this year! The event will be August 27th, 2022. The race will start at 9am with a huge color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot, right off Front Street in Farmington. The race will end there as well. This year will be even more COLORFUL and fun, come dressed as cool or funky as you can, with your team or as an individual. Interested walkers, runners, teams, or individuals, etc. can register online at www.uwtva.org for just $30, teams
Morning Flow Yoga
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, MEMorning Flow Yoga With Carrol & Robert Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge at Saddleback Mountain Settle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. They are also Reiki Masters and own and operate a generational family dental practice. Robert has a BA in
Senior Resource Fair, sponsored by Woodlands Senior Living
Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington 175 Knowlton Corner RoadFarmington,Join us to learn about a variety of resources available in our local community, including: Woodlands Senior Living Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice Farmington Police Department Franklin Memorial Hospital Health Community Coalition Senior Resource Planning Center Attorney Paul H. Mills, presenting on Legal Representatives
Morning Flow Yoga
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, MEMorning Flow Yoga With Carrol & Robert Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge at Saddleback Mountain Settle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. They are also Reiki Masters and own and operate a generational family dental practice. Robert has a BA in
Morning Flow Yoga
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, MESettle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. What you bring: a yoga mat, yoga blocks, and a towel. What we bring: a comfortable and safe space to practice yoga, happy vibes, and an awesome backdrop. Cost: $15 per person. $60 (5) class punch pass
Free Kids’ Nature Walk
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, MEJoin us on our Kids Nature Walk through the South Branch section of Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine. Kids can begin to explore the Maine woods and learn about the amazing ecosystem we have here. This fun activity includes learning about the different plants, bugs, moss, fungi and so much more while fully immersed, at no cost! This activity is free, but we ask you to sign up ahead of time so we can anticipate group size. To sign up, click on this link: HTTPS://BIT.LY/3WZ1IPD