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LEWISTON SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for March 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Whether you’d like to try an online social or support group, Zoom 101, one of our chronic disease self-management programs, or Tai Chi for Health & Balance, we have options for you! If you’ve been interested in joining one of our offerings but don’t understand how – reach out! We’re here to help get you further connected with others online. We strive to provide a welcoming online space for you to come, socialize, laugh, and learn together. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center.
Location: Zoom
Banking used to be simple. You would walk into a bank, withdraw or deposit money, and be on your way. But with changing times, comes new ways to do your banking. For better or worse, banking has evolved and we want to make sure you know all of your options. Join Kendra as she reviews the following and more!
1. What to look for in a bank in 2021
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SeniorsPlus announces January online education classes
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LEWISTON SeniorsPlus has announced its online education center classes for January. Due to the pandemic and CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted.
Classes
Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 or 29; instructor, SeniorsPlus staff; Zoom. Become familiar on how to use Zoom to participate in SeniorsPlus’ online classes or to stay connected with friends and family. Educational material and resources will be provided.
Banking in 2021: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19; instructor, Kendra Wheeler, branch manager at Bangor Savings Bank; Zoom. Learn today’s banking options.
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Volunteers Bev Gallant, Bill Gallant, Peter Cox, Arthur Rouleau and Thelma Giberson prepared and delivered 37 home-cooked meals to Rumford area seniors on Jan. 5.
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Eight volunteers prepared the food and delivered it Jan. 5.
Allie Burke, executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said the coalition partnered with the church to make this effort possible, along with money and support from other organizations.
“We received a donation of cans of food and we asked the Holy Savior Church if they could help create some warm meals from this for seniors,” Burke said.
Supporting organizations include:
• Poland Spring Community Benefit Fund, whose mission is to accept and invest donations from Nestle Waters, the parent company of Poland Spring Water Co. per a written agreement with the town. The interest from investments fund community projects that benefit Rumford, such as but not limited to source water protection, health a