Event Series Better Health Now with Pain

Better Health Now with Pain

Location: 1-1 Telephonic or Zoom Timeslots: 9:00-10:00AM or 11:00-12:00PM The Healthy Living for ME's Better Health Now with Pain is a self-guided, evidence-based program. The program is designed to help individuals deal with chronic conditions with a focus on pain management. 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. Participants of the workshop will work individually prior to 1-1 facilitator or small group weekly check-ins for

Free

RSU 9 proposed budget

Interim Superintendent Monique Poulin will present the RSU 9 Proposed Budget for FY22 at 6:30pm on April 13, 2021. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers, and community feedback is welcomed. Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82431407773pwd=MHJYSitsbFJUUXdDbEcvUmVUS09mdz09

Event Series Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Location: Zoom (video & audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this workshop

$20.00

Western Maine Audubon presents: “Predators: “Saving Seabirds” with Dr. Stephen Kress

Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/

Western Maine Audubon presents a free online webinar for the general public on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm. The webinar is titled “Saving Seabirds: New Lessons from Puffins,” with Dr. Stephen Kress. Dr. Kress, a well-known author and seabird expert, will draw on his experience with puffins to discuss ways people can help bring seabirds back to some of their historic nesting places. He will also share insights into the changing marine climate of the Gulf of Maine. To register for the webinar, please sign onto the Western Maine Audubon webpage at www.western.maineaudubon.org/events and click on the register button.

Free
Event Series Living Well with Chronic Pain

Living Well with Chronic Pain

Location: Zoom Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers SeniorsPlus and the Healthy Living for ME Network is now offering Living Well with Chronic Pain through Zoom! This class is designed for people who are living with chronic pain. The workshop offers strategies for dealing with its 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. Participants will receive all workshop materials in the mail prior to the start

Free

Fraud & Scams

Location: Zoom Presenter: SeniorsPlus Staff To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 This workshop will give you the information needed to determine what is real and what is a scam. What does fraud look like? What are the latest scams out there? How do you recognize fraud? Find out what you can do to protect yourself and where to go to report things so others don't become the next victim.

Free

Health Care Advance Directive Planning during COVID Times

Location: Zoom - video and audio required Host Organizations: SeniorsPlus, Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice & St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Join us on this year’s National Decision Making Day, April 16, to explore your worries and wishes in relation to healthcare decision making. All from the comfort of your own home, we will use games, resource sharing, and conversation to explore what matters most to YOU. There will also be time for us to review the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form. Resources and the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form will

Free

Masonic Public Takeout/Pickup Supper

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton , Maine , will be offering a Public Takeout - Pickup Supper, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The menu will consist of Baked Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls and Molasses Cookies. Cost of the meal for Adults will be $9.00 and $5.00 for those under the age of 12. For food preparation, it would be appreciated if reservations for takeout meals was received by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 15th. To make reservations please call Alan Morison - 645-4366 or

ArtsFarmington presents: Keyboard Festival

https://artsfarmington.org ME, United States

ArtsFarmington presents: KEYBOARD FESTIVAL  ArtsFarmington invites the public to join us online for Keyboard Festival, a three-performance virtual series featuring the following artists: April 10 at 7:30 - harpsichord, Rebecca Pechefsky, affiliated with Brooklyn Baro- que April 17 at 7:30 - fortepiano, David Kim, Associate Professor of Music at Whitman College April 24 at 7:30 - pianoforte, George Lopez, Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College Each concert will be in the form of a lecture/recital performed on the initial presentation date with viewing available for 30 days. Sign up now for the whole series or individual concerts. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.artsfarmington.org  - $10 per

$10 – $25