(207) 626.7777 or [TTY] 1.800.464.8703

22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Spectrum Generations is the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging. Our mission is to promote the life-long learning, health,

wellness, nutrition, community engagement, and social well-being of all older and disabled adults. We actively engage the people

of central Maine, across the entire generational spectrum, in redefining how older and disabled adults live healthy, socially

enjoyable and independent lives. We invite you to connect with us in various ways:

@SpectrumGen spectrumgenerations www.SpectrumGenerations.org (207) 622-9212

Upcoming Events

COHEN N E W S L E T T E R January 2020

Spectrum Generations is an Equal

Opportunity Provider. Please let us know if

you require special accommodations at

least two weeks prior to the event.

provided!

All Spectrum Generations’ locations will be closed on

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 and Monday, January 20, 2020.

Discussion Series: Advanced Care Planning Matters Advanced Care Planning is about communicating and documenting your health care wishes ahead of time and figuring out the medical interventions you prefer in the event you become too sick to speak for yourself. This educational session also discusses the process of naming the person you would want to be your voice as medical power of attorney to speak your wishes for you at that time.

Join Kathy Amsden, LCSW, ACHP-SW of Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice for this educational session at the Cohen Community Center on January 23 at 9:30 a.m. Please visit the front desk receptionist or call (207) 626-7777 to register.

Spectrum Generations’ Cohen Community Center 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell

Santa came to the Cohen Community Center and blessed some of our Meals on Wheels consumers and Congregate diners with an early Christmas present. He gave them a card with a monetary donation in it to be spent on whatever they needed. Everyone at the Cohen Community Center would like to thank our Secret Santa for being so generous.

Free Income Tax Services The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free Federal and State tax return services. Tax-aide volunteers are trained, tested, and certified by the IRS to prepare returns for low to moderate income taxpayers, with particular focus on those over 60, but all are welcome! The free tax services are provided by appointment only. Please call the following sites after January 1:

Dr. Shaw Memorial Library Mt. Vernon

(207) 293-2565—call when the library is open on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Tax dates are February 22,

March 7, and March 21.

Cohen Community Center Hallowell

(207) 626-7777—call Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Tax dates are Mondays and Thursdays, January 30—April 13.

Buker Community Center Augusta

(207) 582-3053—call after 5:00 p.m. Tax dates are Mondays and Fridays, January 31—April 13.

Spectrum Generations’ 22nd Annual Gene and Lucille Letourneau

Ice Fishing Derby

Spectrum Generations’ 22nd Annual Gene and Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, (weigh-in between 2:00-5:00 p.m.) at the Muskie Community Center located at 38 Gold Street in Waterville.

The derby promotes outdoor sports and helps raise funds for the Muskie Community Center - a place where older and disabled adults can gather for socialization with friends, fun activities to keep them engaged, and health and wellness classes to maintain vitality of mind and body!

Tickets are on sale now at the Muskie Community Center.

Ticket prices: 1 for $3.00, 2 for $5.00, 5 for $10.00.

Each Ice Fishing Derby ticket purchase allows you a fish entry and an entry into the drawing for

the door prize—a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler package valued at $500.00,

sponsored by Nale Law Offices.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Spectrum Generations is an Equal Opportunity Provider—call our Helpline at 1-800-639-1553 Please let us know if you require special accommodations at least two weeks prior to an event.

AniMeals provides food to pets of homebound older adults who receive Meals on Wheels. Without your generosity many of our most vulnerable neighbors would not be able to take care of their beloved pets!

Book Discussion Group January 3 and 17, 12:30 p.m.

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom

Blood Pressure Screening Monday, January 6, 12:00 p.m.

This free screening is offered monthly by experts from Walgreens Pharmacy. Walk-ins welcome!

Friends of Cohen January 7, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

Ask the Lawyer January 8 and 22, 9:00—11:00 a.m.

FREE 20-minute consultation on estates, wills, trusts, elder law, and power

of attorney. Appointments required.

Cell Phone Class January 9, 10:00—11:00 a.m.

Medicare 101 Sessions Thursday, January 9, 1:00—3:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 8:30—10:30 a.m.

Registration is required.

“Remember Me” Spirit Readings Friday, January 10, 17, and 24, 1:00—4:00 p.m.

Medium Francine McEwen. Appointments required. No walk-ins. $25 for a 30-minute session.

Ask the Financial Planner Tuesday, January 14, 10:00—11:00 a.m.

FREE 15 minute consultation on financial planning. Appointments required.

Family Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, January 14, 12:00 p.m.

This support group is specifically designed to be both an educational and supportive tool for navigating your way

through the journey of being a caregiver.

Tarot Readings Friday, January 17, 1:00—4:00 p.m.

Sit down with Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies for an intuitive reading. $35 for a 20-minute session.

Mystic Soul—Foot Reflexology Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Catherine Lacombe will help with your circulation and keeping your body systems in sync. Appointments

suggested. $11 for a 15-minute session, $22 for a 30-minute session.

Cohen Community Center 22 Town Farm Rd, Hallowell

Call 626-7777 to make appointments when required.

FREE DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES Introduction to Computers: A 4-part Series

January 21, 22, 28, and 29, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Join us for a FREE class—Introduction to Computers. If you are new to computers, or just want to update your skills, this is the course for you! This class is held in four sessions. You may bring your own device, or a Windows PC laptop

will be provided for your use during class.

For a statewide calendar of upcoming events, visit healthylivingforme.org or call 1-800-620-6036 to speak with a team member.

January Events & Activities at Cohen Community Center

Weather Cancellations & Delays In the event of inclement weather, please call (207) 626-7777 before heading to the Cohen Community Center. If no answer, please call (800) 639-1553 for a recorded message for any agency closings. You can also watch or listen to:

TV Channels 2, 5, 6, 8, 13 FM Radio stations 92.3, 93.5, 96.7, 97.1, 97.5, 98.5, 101.3, 102.5, 103.3, 104.3, 105.1, 107.9 AM Radio 1160

To register for this class, please visit the front desk receptionist at the Cohen Community Center or call (207) 626-7777. You must register and space is limited!

These classes are sponsored by the National Digital Equity Center

This program was designed for people with an ongoing pain condition, or their caregiver, and offers techniques and strategies for dealing with symptoms. Class topics

include techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep. As well as, 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.

Alfond Center for Health 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta

Mondays, 1:00—3:00 p.m. February 17—March 23

Cost: FREE!

Explore A Healthier Lifestyle Living Well with Chronic Pain

We need dry cat food!

We currently provide pet food to more than 60 pets, which correlates to over 700 pounds of cat and dog food each month!

We are in need of dry cat food. Please consider donating dry cat food, or making a monetary donation. Please contact Sue Lasselle, Nutrition Coordinator at the Cohen Community Center, (207) 620-1188.