06/01/2016
11:15 am
Location
Wiscasset Village
Rt 1
Event Type
Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta will host its weekly lunch and learn program on Wednesday, June 1 at 11:15am. Following the luncheon Mary Ellen Barnes, Economic and Community Development Director for the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission will discuss and provides first hand insights into how county resources are at work in your community. The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission got its start in 2010, when Lincoln County municipalities teamed up with the County to establish the commission under Maine statutes (MRSA Title 13, Chapter 81, and Title 30-A, Chapter 119, Section 2321). At that time two long-standing county services, Lincoln County Economic Development Office, and County Planning were combined into one organization. The LCRPC has two major goals: • Increase employment and income • Promote sustainable land use, transportation, and housing development The LCRPC is funded through a combination of county funds and grants received from state agencies such as the Maine Department of Transportation, Department of Conservation, Agriculture and Forestry, and the Department of Economic and Community Development. Mary Ellen has lived on Westport Island since 2003 (and Maine since 1995). She brings economic and community development experience from northern New Hampshire and enjoys working with public groups and one-on-one with Lincoln County businesses. Her primary focus is: public planning, project development, and grant writing for community facilities and services, economic development, public infrastructure, business financing, non-profit management, and business retention and attraction. Luncheon Reservations are required. Please call 563-1363 by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31 to make your luncheon reservation (baked chicken). For those over 60 years of age the suggested donation is $5.00 per person. For all other community members Coastal’s lunch and learn program is an affordable dining choice at $6.00 per person. Can’t make it to lunch? Community members are always welcome to attend the Center’s Wednesday Learn portion of the day’s Lunch and Learn program, which will begin at noon. Come to Mary Ellen’s presentation and learn how your local regional planning commission is helping, through partnerships and collaborations with local organizations and businesses, to create Active Community Environments where people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to live, work and play in a safe and inviting environment which enables physically active recreation and transportation, particularly walking and biking. Before, during and after lunch Center visitors can also participate in and enjoy the following Wednesday programs: TNT Whole Body Fitness: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. A new fitness class taught by senior fitness professional Robin Maginn that offers a total body workout. Drop in fee $5 Morning Yoga with Carol Krajnik: Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. For your whole being, gentle movements calm the mind & relax the body. Fee: $15/class. On Balance: Getting Stronger-Living Longer, Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Gentle exercises for strength, flexibility and balance with Robin Maginn for those who are a little bit timid or who haven’t exercised in a while. $4 per class. Sign-up and pay for lunch and the class is only $2. SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) Drop In/. Become a part of SAGE’s bi-monthly gatherings aimed at bringing together older adults living in the midcoast area. There will be light refreshments and the chance to help create a space and opportunity for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and their allies to come together at a time. Both rich and full of change. FMI or if interested and unable to attend the June 1 noontime gathering at Deb’s Diner in Waldoboro gathering but want to be on an e-mail contact list or join a Facebook group, please contact SAGE board member Mitzi Lichtman at mitzijoy23@gmail.com or by phone at 207-338-5889. Donation $1. Unless otherwise noted SAGE meets at the Coastal Community Center on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m. —3:00 p,m. SAGE gatherings are intergenerational discussions which are open to all community members. RESTORE & RENEW YOUR HEALTH AND FEEL VITAL AGAIN Private acupuncture sessions with Sharon Gordon, M.Ac. FMI: Sharon at (207) 482-0725. Special SG CCC private rate for seniors: $45 for a one hour appointment, Wednesdays in June beginning at 1:30 PM. To schedule your appointment call 563-1363. If you’d like to like more information about these topics or Spectrum Generations or would like to schedule an interview with Mary Ellen Barnes please contact Marianne Pinkham at (207) 563-1363 or e-mail Marianne at mpinkham@spectrumgenerations.org. The public is invited to call the Agency’s Consumer Helpline at 1-800-639-1553 for more details; or to join the Spectrum Generations Volunteer Corps. The agency’s website is located at: www.spectrumgenerations.org.