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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center
521 Main St
Damariscotta
03/22/2017 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Tai Chi is an effective way to improve health and wellbeing. This program is specially designed for those with arthritis. Tai Chi exercises the entire body. At the same time, Tai Chi strengthens the mind. During the course of this evidence based program, participants will focus on Improving strength, balance, mental health and relieving stress. Take the first step in your journey to better health through Tai Chi for Arthritis by registering for Robin’s first 8-week session. To register call 563-1363. Fee: $80 for this progressive 8-week session. Wednesday and Friday 1 PM—2 PM starting Wednesday, March 22.

Medicare 101: Cutting through the Red Tape

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Medicare 101: Cutting through the Red Tape

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center
521 Main St
Damariscotta
03/22/2017 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Are you new to Medicare or do you want to learn more about the Medicare coverage you have? The CCC offers a monthly clinic to discuss Medicare options for plan coverages, benefits, how to avoid penalties and ways to help pay for your Medicare plans. Aging and Disability Resource Counselor and certified State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) specialist Brooke Jansen will provide answers to your questions. Registration is required (563-1363). Significant others are welcomed. Suggested donation $15.

Therapy Dog Team Training

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Therapy Dog Team Training

The Lincoln Home
22 River Road
Newcastle
03/23/2017 | 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursdays, March 23—April 27, 5 PM
There are basic guidelines to follow as you and your canine friend get ready to become a therapy dog team. Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte at the Lincoln Home to practice the 15 exercises one needs to perform in order to obtain one’s TDI pet therapy certification. Fee $80. To register call 563-1363

LincolnHealth Diabetes Support Group

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LincolnHealth Diabetes Support Group

LincolnHealth – Miles Campus
35 Miles Street
Damariscotta
03/23/2017 | 1:15 am – 2:45 am

Pastor Tom Wagers will speak on the spiritual side of chronic diseases such as diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 23 at 1:15. The group will meet in the Diabetes Education Room on the third floor of the LincolnHealth – Miles campus.

Participants will examine the “faith factor” in living with diabetes. Wagers will address the common questions “Why me? Why now? What now?” during the support group meeting.

Wagers serves as a Hospital Chaplain at LincolnHealth, a Chaplain for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and is the Pastor of the Lincoln County Assembly of God. Wagers studied at University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

The LincolnHealth Diabetes Support Group meets every other month on the fourth Thursday to allow participants to share experiences and to know that they do not have to deal with diabetes alone.

The LincolnHealth Diabetes and Nutrition Program provides a range of services to diabetes patients and their families. The program has been accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators for the provision of quality services. For more information, please call Marilyn Finch, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, at (207) 563-4442.

Spring in a Wrap – Sea Glass Style

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Spring in a Wrap – Sea Glass Style

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center
521 Main St
Damariscotta
03/23/2017 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Beautiful pieces of natural sea glass are turned into wearable art. Under the guidance of the Sea Glass Lass Lynne Thompson, explore the basics of jewelry design by wrapping sea glass with wire as you create one of a kind earrings and pendants. Sea glass and wire provided by the instructor. Please bring a pair of small needle nose pliers. Participant fee of $30 includes materials. Advanced registration required. To register call 563-1363 by March 22.

Canine Good Citizen Training

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Canine Good Citizen Training

The Lincoln Home
22 River Road
Newcastle
03/23/2017 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program helps pet owners feel confident that their dog is trained well enough to accompany them out in public. A 6-week class at the Lincoln Home focuses on the 10 requirements for passing the AKC CGC test. Fee $80. To register call 564-1363.


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