June 2016

Spectrum Generations

W. S. Cohen Community Center

22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347

Phone: (207) 626-7777 Consumer Helpline: 1-800-639-1553 (TTY)1-800-464-8703

Web: www.spectrumgenerations.org/cohen-center

Email: cohen@spectrumgenerations.org

The Central Maine Area Agency on Aging & Aging and Disability Resource Center

- Cohen Center Happenings -

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Coastal Botanical Gardens

We’ll be taking a trip to the

Botanical Gardens on Thursday,

June 23rd. The Coastal Maine

Botanical Gardens comprises 270

acres of tidal shore land with many

different exhibits and beautiful

landscapes. Cost is $20 per person.

$25 including a bag lunch (or you

can eat there at own cost) 10

person minimum. Please sign up at

the front desk or call 626.7777. First

come, first serve. Van leaves at 8:00

and will return at 2:00.

A community event promoting

active and healthy aging.

Bringing awareness to issues,

resources and preventative

approaches that are provided

by businesses and organizations

right here in our own back-

yard. Join us for a fun-filled,

educational and informative

day as we work towards

achieving a healthier life

for all ages!

The 8th Annual Healthy Aging Expo

will be held on Friday, June 3rd,

2016 from 9:00am to 2 :00pm.

Contact Nick Cloutier for more

information on sponsorships or

event questions.

More than 35 vendors

Catered lunch (additional $)

Live presentations

New product information

Door prizes & give-a-ways

Hundreds of attendees

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Healthy Aging Expo 8th Annual

Presented by

Survivor Gabon winner at the Cohen Center!

Bob Crowley, winner of Survivor

Gabon will be doing a special

presentation, along with his

daughter Page, about their camp:

Maine Forest Yurts and their non-

profit fundraiser: Durham Warriors

Challenge that helps raise money

for Veterans.

In 2008 Bob was selected to

compete on the hit CBS reality TV

Show: Survivor: Gabon and 39 days

later he was voted the oldest win-

ner in the show’s history as well as

Sprint’s fan favorite of the season.

After Bob retired from teaching

high-school physics for 25 years,

him and his family started Maine

Forest Yurts, which offers individuals,

couples, families and group an eco

-friendly, camping experience

where guests can connect with the

Maine Outdoors.

Join us Wednesday, July 13th at

10:00AM for a special presentation.

$5 per person! Call ahead to

pre-register. 626.7777.

Local Artist?

Do you have professionally made

paintings that you would like to

display? The Cohen Center is

looking for local artist who would

like to have their paintings

displayed throughout the center.

If you or someone you know is

interested, please contact April

Taylor at 626.7777.

Have an Amazon account?

Register with AmazonSmile and .5%

of your purchase order will be

donated to Spectrum Generations!

Visit smile.amazon.com

Wood Carving Learn with Master Carver, Rene

Pomerleau. Mondays 12:45 - 2:45. Cost is $3. From the novice to the

expert, all are welcome.

Partner Cribbage Games Mondays 1 - 4:00. Cost is $3.

Mahjong Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:30 -

3:00; or watch and learn how to play. Cost is $3.

Rug Hooking Tuesdays 9:00 - 3:00; Bring you own

supplies. Cost is $3.

Knitting/Crocheting Needlework Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:30. Cost is $3.

Customized Computer Lessons Wednesdays, 9:30, 10:45, 12:30 & 1:45. Bring your laptop. Private one-on-one computer lessons customized to your needs. Each lesson is 1 hour. Call 626-7777 for your appointment and come

learn with Les. Cost is $10.

Game Day Wednesdays 1 - 4. Bridge, Mahjong,

Cribbage, Yahtzee, Dice, or organize your own team for other card or board

games. Cost is $3.

Book Discussion Group: First and third Friday of each month

at 12:30. $1 donation suggested.

Table Tennis Wednesdays at 10. $2.00 a class.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Every Friday from 8-9. Weekly fees are $3. Yearly dues to TOPS is $32.

First TOPS visit is free.

Bridge Club Thursdays 1-3. Cost: $3.

Call Fran at 495-3490

Bridge Refresher Course Final Class, Thursday, June 2

9:30– 11:30. Cost is $3

Local Advisory Council (LAC): Second Thursday of the month at 9:30. Recruiting new members! LAC members assist in planning

events and activities, help identify unmet needs in the community,

connect people with the agency programs and assist with advocacy efforts. Led by Vicki Saint Amand.

Genealogy Tuesday, June 21st , 2-3:30. Join Emily of the Maine State Public

Library as she takes us on a virtual tour to the past! Classes are

$5 per person. Call to register.

Creative Designs with Pat Wednesday, June 22nd 9-11.

Birthday Card Making! Make 2 for $5. $3/card after first two.

New Activities? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are looking to start some new, fun and exciting activities here at

the Cohen Center. If there is something you would like to see happening here, contact April

Taylor at 626.7777.

Spirit Readings Would you like to connect with

your loved ones who have passed on or do you just want to

experience a Spirit Reading? Medium Francine McEwen uses

her clairvoyant abilities to connect with loved ones who have passed to Spirit. Francine’s Readings have brought comfort and healing to

those who are grieving. The Messages received from Spirit help us understand that our loved ones

never really left us, but have passed on to the Spirit world and are waiting to connect with us.

Readings will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from

1:00 to 4:00 PM and are $25 for each 1/2 hour. Call us at 626-7777

for your private appointment. No walk-ins.

Writing Classes Every Monday at 1. Learn or

improve your ability to write your

own story with Jean Boudreau.

$30 for eight sessions beginning

June 6th.

*PLEASE CALL US AT 626-7777 TO PRE-REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS*

Spirit 101 Are you curious about how

mediums communicate with

Spirit and receive information from

people who have passed from this

life into the spirit world? Here’s

your chance! Medium Francine

McEwen will offer a new two-hour

workshop called “Spirit 101” for

beginners and anyone interested

in Spirit communication. The

workshop will focus on the stages,

signs and the sharing of the spirit

communication process. Two

sessions of Sprit 101 will be offered

on Thursday, June 30th from

1:00 - 3:00 and from 5:00 - 7:00.

Workshop cost is $25 and

pre-registration is required.

Call 626.7777 to sign up!

Center Activities

Legal Questions? Estate planning and elder law

attorney Craig Stevens will be here

on Wednesday, June 8th, 9:00 to

11:00 to answer questions about

powers of attorney, last wills &

testaments and how to protect

assets from nursing home costs.

Call to make your free 15 minute

appointment.

Financial/investment Questions?

Make your free 15 minute

appointment with an Investment

Advisor Representative of Maine

Center for Wealth Management,

LLC, for Wednesday, June 8th from

9:00 to 11:00.

Appointments are required

for both of the above

services. Please stop by or call

626-7777 to schedule your

appointment.

PLEASE NOTIFY US TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO AN EVENT IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Elder Abuse Awareness Month World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD) was launched on June, 15, 2006

by the international Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.

The purpose of WEADD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older

persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

Join us on Wednesday, June 15th and wear purple to show your support and

raise awareness for elder abuse. We will be raffling off prizes for those who can correctly answer some FAQ’s about Elder Abuse during lunch.

An extra dollar donation is suggested.

Medicare 101 Clinics Are you new to Medicare or do you want to learn more about the

Medicare coverage you have? We offer a monthly clinic to discuss

Medicare options for plan coverages, benefits, how to avoid penalties and

ways to help pay for your Medicare plans. Our certified State Health

Insurance assistance Program (SHIP) specialist will provide a 90 minute

session. We do not sell insurance, but provide education about Medicare.

Registration is required. Significant others are welcomed, but must be

registered for the Medicare Clinic, too. A $15 donation is suggested per

person. Clinic is being held on Tuesday, June 14th, 5:00.

Caregiver Support Group Caregiving can be a frustrating, lonely road. Stress, worries, guilt... These

can be some of the normal feelings when caring for someone else's health and personal needs. It can be a physical and emotional

challenge.

Our Family Caregiver Support Program is here to listen, to care, to help. The support group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from Noon to 1:00. All are welcome. For more information, call our consumer

helpline at 1-800-639-1553. Next meeting is being help on Tuesday, June 14th.

Legacy Corps Spectrum Generations Legacy

Corps program provides volunteer-based, companionship respite

support to physically disabled and or elderly disabled veterans and

their families in central Maine. This award winning program carefully

matches trained volunteers to veterans and military families. We

are currently seeking members (volunteers) and clients. If you or

someone you know may be interested, please contact:

Jennifer Fortin at 620.1657 or at jfortin@spectrumgenerations.org

Aging & Disability Resources

The United Way of Kennebec Valley proudly supports

Spectrum Generations Nutrition Program!

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Community Dining

June 2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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*Please note the menu is

subject to change.

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1

Baked Chicken

2

Deli Sandwich

♫ Country Gentleman

3

6

*Ham & Potato Casserole

$6.00

7 Spaghetti &

Meatballs

♫ Bonnie Hendsbee

8

Beef Stroganoff

♫ Dave McInnis

9

BBQ Chicken

10

Seafood Newburg

13

*Swedish Meatballs

$6.00

14

Chicken Stir Fry

15 National Elder Abuse

Awareness Day! Extra $1

Pork Fritter ♫ Dave Fisher

16

Am. Chop Suey

♫ Country Gentleman

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Breaded Fish Fillet

♫ Dave McInnis

20

*Beef Ravioli

$6.00

21 Chicken Salad

Sandwich

♫ Bonnie Hendsbee

22

Shepherds Pie

♫ Mike Theriault

23

Turkey & Gravy

♫ Carolee Withee

24 Ham & Cheese

Quiche

♫ Swingtime

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*Sausage Ratatouille

$6.00

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Baked Ham

29

Creamy Chicken

& Rice

♫ Deb Sandler

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Pot Roast

♫ Swingtime

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“CLINK” For COHEN

Drop off your returnable bottles and cans in the

CLYNK can in the entry. Better yet, pick up one of

the pre-labeled CLYNK bags for your home. They

are in the coat closet on the shelf. All funds raised

support the Cohen Center!

**Monday’s are catered by Cohen on the Meadows Catering and $6.00 is required by all.

**Tuesday - Friday a donation of $5.00/meal for individuals 60 and older is suggested. If under age 60, a fee of $6.00 is required. (Unless noted otherwise)

Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:00 - 12:30

Words on Wheels (WOW) WOW provides books and other materials to our

homebound seniors. Our lending library is

compromised of many books and we look forward to

sharing them with our Meals on Wheels consumers!

Healthy Aging Expo Presented by: