Welcome to the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page!
We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter.
Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.
If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote,Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program Coordinator(207) 513-3059 or email: scote@lewistonmaine.gov
Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly Games
Games at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply.
Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool.
Roger Labbe, Program Manager
Bridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable.
Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)
Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free
Rae Hawk, Program Manager
Pinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free
Ray Mathieu, Program Manager
Pitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from June until 9/5/25)
Ray Poulin, Program Manager
Arts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager
Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.
Membership Luncheons
Lewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events.
Senior Fun Day
Monday, August 18th
Location: Left Hand Club, Old County Road to Wagg Road, Lisbon ,ME
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bingo starts at 10 a.m.
Fee:$10 per person-Cash Bar Available
Food: Hamburgers, hot dogs, side salads, desserts , beverage
Games: Horseshoes, corn hole, balloon toss, drawings, 50/50, and Pass the Buck
Tickets available in the Senior Office only.
Last date to purchase tickets is Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Day Trips
Trip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors.
FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (FULL)
We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake. Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster. Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included. There also is a cash bar. You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York. We will be stopping to the Kittery Museum after. We expect to be home around 5 p.m. The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (Registration Closed)
We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11. After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own. We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 7th.
CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025 (FULL)
Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025. We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch. You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal. After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River. We should be home around 5:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver. Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.
TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025
Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway. We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store. After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own. We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks. You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit. We should be home around 4:30 p.m. The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver. This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (FULL)
We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own. Should be home around 7 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip. Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25
Link to register is below.
Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.
Online Registration Information:
-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.
-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options.
Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.
Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice.
Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration
Extended Trips/Tours
Announcements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling:
Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302
Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569
Extended trips are not available for online for registration.