Classes offered by SeniorsPlus

LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus has announced the following classes for November. The mission of SeniorsPlus is to promote independent living and healthy aging.

Guided Chair Yoga - Wednesdays, November 3, 10 and 17, 10-11 a.m. $10 per class. Instructor is Paul Jones, Certified Yoga Instructor.

This class is designed for those with hip and knee issues and who find it difficult to get up and down from a yoga mat. The yoga poses are modified to allow the student to gain the benefits of enhanced breathing, flexibility, and increased range of motion. The chair is used to relieve stress on the knees and hips.

Gentle Basic Yoga - Fridays, November 5, 12 and 19, 3-4 p.m. $10 per class. Instructor is Paul Jones, Certified Yoga Instructor.

This is a gentle and basic yoga class for people who have the mobility to get up and down from the floor with reasonable ease. The purpose of this type of yoga is to enhance breathing, balance, flexibility and stamina as well as freedom of movement.

AARP Safe Driving - Thursday, November 11, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $14, payable to AARP ($12 for AARP members). Instructor is Tom Harvey, AARP.

This program helps drivers adjust to age-related changes. Drivers 55 and older who complete this class are eligible for discounts on their auto insurance premiums for three years.

Resilience - Build Skills to Endure Hardship - Mondays, November 15, 22 and 29, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Instructor is Sue Holmes, Education Center Coordinator, SeniorsPlus.

Resilience: Being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience.

When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? When you have resilience, you harness inner strengths and rebound more quickly from a setback or challenge, whether it's growing older, an illness, a disaster or the death of a loved one.

In contrast, if you lack resilience, you tend to dwell on problems, may feel victimized, become overwhelmed and possibly turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Resilience won't make your problems go away. But resilience can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and handle stress better. If you aren't as resilient as you'd like to be, you can develop skills to become more resilient.

Living with Grief through the Holidays – Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Instructor is Dennis Sicotte, Androscoggin Hospice House.

Grief is a challenging, complicated emotion, especially during the holidays. You will learn ways to live with grief, cope with expectations, and learn to identify traditions that promote healing.

Beaded Jewelry - Would you like to make a piece of professionally designed jewelry? For you? As a gift? This Month: Necklace. Friday, November 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $10 for supplies. Instructor is Sandi Godin, owner, Beadaful Creations.

Learn how to bead a beautiful necklace with an experienced designer. Participants will have fun and leave with their own creation.

What’s Happening to My Body As It Ages? - This Month: Gastrointestinal System. Tuesday, November 30, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Instructor is Dr. Alan Verrill, MD, FHM, Central Maine Medical Center Hospitalist.

Why can’t we eat like we used to? Why are Tums, Prilosec and Beano our new drugs of necessity? Dr. Verrill discusses how our digestive system changes as we age and some tips that can help keep it healthy. The doctor shares his knowledge and time with us monthly. Come hear what he has to say and ask questions.

“I am still learning.” – Michelangelo at age 87

Advance registration is required for all workshops. To register, call 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. The SeniorsPlus Education Center is located at 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston, and is fully handicap accessible. Hard-of hearing assistive equipment is available. These services are free and open to anyone.