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Free Financial Seminars:
Are you on a fixed income? Do you want to learn how to manage your finances? If you answered “Yes”, we are planning a collaborative program with Community Credit Union to help those on fixed incomes with those challenges in seminars with each month being a different  topic.

Location: The Armory 65 Central Ave. Lewiston-Senior Room
Time: 10 to 11:00
Dates & Subject: Fridays 6/28-Money Beliefs/Money Attitudes, 5/31-Health Savings Accounts. 

3 Participants attending the full 1 hour seminar, will have a chance to win a  $25 gift certificate to a local grocery store. 
 
June 3rd Cooking Classes
Join Nutrition Educator Becca Schoen for this 4-session summer series, exploring MyPlate and healthy options for all! Each class will take a deep-dive into one or two of the food groups, and then together we will cook and enjoy a meal using seasonal ingredients from our local farmers. Come read to share tips, learn and cook together, and enjoy some tasty recipes! 
 
Sign up for the whole series, or just as many sessions as you can. A short re-introduction and kitchen grounding will take place at the beginning of each class as needed. 
**Topics in-order will include: 
1) MyPlate overview and identifying low fat, added sugar and added sodium options, 2) Everything fruits and vegetables; 3) Everything grains; 4) Everything protein and dairy. 
**Recipes will be selected based on growing season - it's an adventure!
 
Classes will take place from 12:00-2:00pm.
June 3rd, July 22nd , August 5th, and September 9th.

Stoneware -Kiln to Table
 
October 28th -10:00-12:00-Moonstone Pottery is offering a class here at the Senior Center. Several different ideas for designs will be presented or you can use your creativity and imagination. You will get to choose one of the following stone ware cups:
  1. 24 oz Beer Mug for $37
  2. 28 oz Beer Stein for $42  
  3. 10-12 oz full size wine goblet for $38
  4. 12 oz stemless wine cups for $25
Michelle Gibbert will guide us through painting your chosen stoneware. After your item is  painted it will be brought to be “fired” in their kiln. This ensures your stoneware  is dishwasher and microwave safe. Each item will be returned to the senior room for you to pick up. Date to be determined.
Registration Required. Seating Limited.
 



 
Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote,
Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.

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5 Informational Seminars with Community Credit Union 
50y and up N/A F  01/26/2024 - 06/28/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lewiston Memorial Armory - Room 102: Senior Citizen's Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Cooking Matters-Once a month- 4 sessions 
50y and up N/A M  06/03/2024
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lewiston Memorial Armory - Room 102: Senior Citizen's Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
June 3rd, July 22nd , August 5th, and September 9th.
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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