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Trinity UMC Red Cross Blood Drive
Trinity UMC 612 FARMINGTON FALLS RD, Farmington, ME, United StatesTrinity United Methodist Church in Farmington, Maine is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide a once a month Blood Drive for the rest of 2021. Wed., July 28th, 2021, starting at 11:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, the Red Cross will be at Trinity UMC. Please call ahead so that you can have a scheduled appointment or go to your donor site at redcross.org and make your appointment as soon as possible. Please take the time to donate so that you can do your part to save lives. Type 0 blood is in high demand.
FREE DIABETIC FOOT SCREENING
Mt. Blue Shopping Center Parking Lot 648 Wilton Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesSaturday Sept 11, 2021 at Mt. Blue Shopping Center. SPC Cyber Lions Club will offer a Free Diabetic foot Screening from 9 AM to 2 PM with Dr. Jeff Johnson. Information about Diabetes and Senior Planning Center Representatives will be available for questions. Applications for new membership to Lions will be available. Please bring old glasses, hearing aids and cell phones to donate to the Lions Clubs of Maine. See you there!
Living Well with Chronic Pain Class
Auburn Recreation 48 Pettengill Park, Auburn, United StatesThis six-week workshop is for anyone experiencing chronic pain that has lasted longer than 3-6 months. Participants learn how to use their mind, manage symptoms, improve communication, and become more active. This class is provided by SeniorsPlus and Auburn Recreation. This class will take place in-person. Social distancing will be in effect. To register, call Auburn Rec at 207-333-6601x 2108.
Advance Directives
Mt. Vernon Community Center 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, ME, ME, United StatesA workshop on Advance Directives will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 4:00pm, at the Mt. Vernon Community Center. The speaker is Jackie Fournier, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner from Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice. If you plan on attending, we require that you wear a mask (and we will try to keep doors open, for ventilation), and we ask that you pre-register with us, either by phone (293-2565) or email (librarian@drshawlibrary.org). Give us your phone number, so we know how many people will be in attendance, and we can call you if plans need to change in
Flu Shot Clinic Senior Planning Center Skowhegan
Senior Planning Center Skowhegan 338 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME, United StatesFlu Shot Clinic Skowhegan- Senior Planning Center and Holland Variety Drug will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic at the Senior Planning Center 338 Madison Avenue Skowhegan on Monday October 4 from 9 AM to 2 PM. We will have the high dose Flu Shots available for people over 65. Free with most insurances. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 207-779-5085
Flu Shot Clinic Senior Planning Center Rumford
Senior Planning Center Rumford 65 Lincoln Ave, Rumford, ME, United StatesFlu Shot Clinic Rumford- Senior Planning Center and Holland Variety Drug will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic at the Rumford Senior Planning Center 65 Lincoln Ave Rumford Tuesday October 5 from 9 AM to 2 PM. We will have the high dose Flu Shots available for people over 65. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 207-779-5573
Flu Shot Clinic Senior Planning Center Farmington
Senior Planning Center Farmington 648 Wilton Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesFlu Shot Clinic Farmington- Senior Planning Center and Mt. Blue Drug will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic at the Senior Planning Center 648 Wilton Rd Farmington (in the Mt. Blue shopping Center) Wednesday October 6 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Free with most insurances. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 207-779-3947 .
Virtual Living Well with Chronic Pain Class!
Learn how to manage your chronic pain! This six-week workshop is for anyone experiencing chronic pain that has lasted longer than 3-6 months. Participants learn how to use their mind, manage symptoms, improve communication, and become more active. Registration link: https://www.healthylivingforme.org/Classes/Register/686 #health #healthy #healthyliving #healthymaine #maine #adults #seniors #classes #education #healtheducation #wellness #classesnearme #virtual #virtualclasses
Free Intro to CrossFit (week)
Fall feels like a time for a fresh start. Weather changes. Schedule changes. Starting to look toward winter and how you need to prepare. Might be your perfect time to focus on creating the healthier life you’ve been considering. *Better sleep *More fresh air *More family time *Healthier foods *More exercise When you focus on what matters, the excess stuff falls away. We’d love to help you get started and reach your goals. You don’t have to do it alone. You don’t have to know all the answers. You simply need to surround yourself with people who will help move
Virtual Diabetes Class!
Come and learn about how to better manage your diabetes! This FREE six-week workshop helps people with type 2 diabetes learn a variety of day-to-day self-management skills like monitoring blood sugar, healthy eating, exercise, foot care etc. To learn more or register, please call Katherine at 207-440-2390, e-mail kmills@seniorsplus.org or click the registration link below to self-register. Registration link: https://www.healthylivingforme.org/Classes/Register/685 #health #healthy #healthyliving #healthymaine #maine #adults #seniors #classes #education #healtheducation #wellness #classesnearme #virtual #virtualclasses
27th Annual Legendary Rangeley Lakes Loppet
On the menu are the 25K Burt Kettle Classic, 25K and 50K freestyle races, and a 25K untimed touring! Our 25K loop is nice mix of wide, rolling, straight sections and classic New England Nordic trails that wind through native forestland located at the foot of the majestic Saddleback Mountain. For more information call 207-864-4309, or send us an email at rlxcski@gmail.com.
9th Annual Moose Dash Snowshoe Race
The course winds through woodlands north of Saddleback Mountain and includes single track and nordic groomed trails. Views and possible wildlife sightings are included! Classes include 5K junior, 5K adult, 1K Kids Fun Run, and a 5K untimed tour. For more information call 207-864-4309, or send us an email at rlxcski@gmail.com. Races start at 10:30AM - registration accepted up to 1 hour before the race.