February 2017 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: [email protected]The Central Maine Area Agency on Aging & Aging and Disability Resource Center - Cohen Center Happenings - THE COHEN CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS DAY Healthy Food for Every Age Thanks to the Harvard Pilgrim Care Foundation, We’re back again for another 6-week session, Thursdays, February 2 & 9, from 2-3! Cost is $3/class. This unique class will feature healthy tips and themed meals for those looking to maintain a healthier and balanced diet. Live cooking demonstrations and prices. Grand prize offered at the end of series! Please pre-register by calling 626.7777 Artist of the Month February’s artist of the month is Adria Keneagy of Augusta. Adria started painting 20 years ago specializing in oils, watercolor, oil pastels and most recently acrylics. If you’re a local artist who would like your paintings displayed, contact us! Spa Day! Experience the secrets of relaxation Tax Preparation Services The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free Federal & State tax return preparation services at the Cohen Center. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained, tested and certified to prepare returns for low and moderate income taxpayers, with special focus on those over 60. Services are provided by appointment only. Call the Cohen Center at 626.7777.Tax dates for 2017 are Tuesdays and Fridays, January 31 to April 14. Our Center offers many programs and activities free to the public even though there is a cost to our center. If you are stopping by for your free tax services. Please consider making a donation to support the Cohen Center. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 11:00 - 3:00 COHEN COMMUNITY CENTER Are you looking for a little R&R after the busy holiday season? Look no further! Join us at Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center for a Spa Day – Complete with facial treatments, massages, relaxation and pampering. Your Ticket Includes: Complimentary mimosa (21+) & hors’ d’ouevres, goodie bag upon entrance and access to over 15 different vendors for special mini treatments, clothing options, exercise classes, accessories, make-up and more! $40/ticket Spectrumgenerations.org (207) 626.7777 Facebook.com/spectrumgenerations Parking Notice Please make sure when visiting the center that you’re parking in designated parking spots. If visitors continue to violate parking rules we may be forced to tow your vehicle at owners expense. Winters can be messy and we want to maintain a safe & functional parking lot as much as possible. Thank you! Valentines Day Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, February 14 from 11-12:30 for a special Valentines Day Luncheon! A special dining experience for you to enjoy with friends and loved ones at the Cohen Center. Tickets are $10 for one or $17 for two. Pre-registration is required. Dinner rolls served prior to lunch with your choice of either Shrimp Scampi or Pan Roasted Beef & a Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Please pre-purchase your tickets at the front desk or by calling 626.7777.
Bring your laptop. Private one-on-one computer lessons customized
to your needs. Each lesson is 1 hour. Call to book your appointment.
Cost is $10.
Game Day Wednesdays 1 - 4. Bridge,
Cribbage, 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 a session.
Bridge Club Thursdays 1-4. $3.
Call Fran at 495-3490
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Every Friday from 9-10. Weekly fees are $3. Yearly dues to TOPS is $32.
First TOPS visit is free.
Local Advisory Council (LAC): 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. Next meeting is Wednesday,
February 8 from 9:30-11 in the Lower
Deck. Led by Dave Fuller.
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. Spirit. Readings will be offered on the second and fourth Friday of the month 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. All
genres and writing styles covered.
Many satisfied writers have
attended! Call to make your
appointment. $30 for 8 sessions.
Tai Chi Join Tai Chi instructor Robert
Murphy for Tai Chi on Mondays
9-10:30. Cost is $5 a person. All skill
levels welcome. Sessions
customized to fit your needs.
626.7777 to sign up.
New Activities? Don’t see something that you’re
interested in? Let us know what you
would like to participate in and
we’ll see if we can get it started.
We’re always looking for new ideas
& activities to start here at Cohen!
Theater Group Are you interested in the
performing arts? Would you like to
read plays and stories of
Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet,
Hamlet, The Tempest and others?
We’re partnering up with the
Theater at Monmouth to offer
these classes and/or workshops to
you! Call 626.7777 to register.
*PLEASE CALL US AT 626-7777 FOR QUESTIONS & TO PRE-REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS*
Please register for activities/events in advance.
Open Gym Lessons Join Spectrum Generations Fitness
Coordinator Robin Maginn, as she
demonstrates how to use the
equipment in the Rec Room. Drop
in anytime between 12 - 1:30 on
Thursdays. Call 626.7777 FMI & let us
know if you’ll be dropping in!
$2/session.
Start Living Again Series This Program provides tools to help
you capitalize on your natural
talents, put their skills to good use,
find the gold nuggets within your
unique, authentic self, get paid to
do what interests you, live a life of
passion and meaning, empower
your beliefs about yourself and
your future, and see how it all
points to a greater purpose for
your life. It also provides
professional coaching for more
positivity, joy, prosperity, freedom
and peace. $15/class lasting
Thursdays February 2 & 9. Learn
more by calling 626.7777. Pre-
registration required.
It’s All About Balance! Balance exercises can help you
stay independent by helping you
avoid a disability that may result
from falling. By doing strength and
balance exercises regularly you can
reduce the risk of suffering from a
fall. Feel better, look better! With
instructor Robin Maginn, Advanced
Senior Personal Trainer. Thursday
February, 9 from 2-3. $10/class.
Ask the Lawyer Estate Planning and Elder Law
Attorney Craig Stevens will be here
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.
Second Wednesday of every
month from 9-11. Appointments
required.
PLEASE NOTIFY US TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO AN EVENT IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
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. Registration is required. Significant others are welcome, but must be
registered for the Medicare Clinic, too.
A $15 donation is suggested per person.
Caregiver Support Group Caregiving 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 second Tuesday of each month, from Noon to 1:00. All are welcome. For more information,
call our consumer helpline at 1-800-639-1553.
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: Katie Carlson at 622.9212
FMI: Please call us at 626.7777
Food Commodities Program
The Cohen Center, in collaboration with the Good Shepherd Food Bank
and the State of Maine, has implemented a program that provides low
income residents age 60 years and older with approx. 30 lbs. of FREE food
each month. Contact Lynda Johnson or Kelsey Saucier at 626-7777
for more information on eligibility requirements.
Storm Closure Notice In the event of a storm or bad weather, please call our helpline at
1.800.639.1553 for a recorded message announcing agency closings. Watch
or listen to TV channel 6 or 8 or FM radio stations 93.5, 104.3, 92.3 or 98.5.
Living Well w/ Diabetes
A 6-week series held Tuesdays until
February 7 from 9-11:30.
Participants will learn a variety of
necessary day-to-day
management skills needed to
actively manage diabetes and
manage and/or life’s activities in
order to lead active and fulfilling
lives. Sign up today! Contact Lyn
Neiz at 622.9212.
Why Go Red? Life is Why. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To
prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Spectrum Generations is proudly participating in American Heart Month during
February, and Go Red for Women Day on February 3.
You can make a big difference in your heart health by taking these small steps during the month of February and beyond:
Schedule a visit with your doctor to talk about heart health
Add exercise to your daily routine
Increase healthy eating
Take medication as prescribed
Take steps to quit smoking
Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be
prevented with education and action. That’s why this year we are asking that you wear red on National Wear Red Day® this February 3. By doing so
you show your support of educational programs and critical research being done to increase knowledge about cardiovascular health.
Thank you to our supporting sponsors! SPECTRUM GENERATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
Community Dining
February 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 30
31
1 Roast Pork
♫ Bert Ayotte
2
Chicken Fricassee
♫ Country Gentleman
3 Pasta & Meat Sauce
♫ Dave McInnis
6 $6.50
Lemon-Herb Haddock
♫ Tuckie Marvin
7 Baked Chicken
♫ Bonnie Hendsbee
8 Meatloaf w/Gravy
♫ Deb Sandler
9
Chicken Pot Pie
♫ Swingtime Band
10 Veggie Chile
♫ Bonnie Hendsbee
13 $6.50
Pot Roast
♫
Valentines Day
Luncheon
♫ Deb Sandler
15 Veggie Lasagna
♫ Bert Ayotte
16
Shepherds Pie
♫ Country Gentleman
17 Chicken Stir Fry
♫ Dave Fisher
20
CENTER CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF
PRESIDENTS DAY
21 Roast Turkey
♫ Joyce Fessenden $1 Donation for
Meals on Wheels
22 Sweet & Sour Pork
♫ Dave McInnis
23 Beef Tips
♫ Deb Sandler
24 Chicken Parm Pasta
♫ Swingtime Band
27 $6.50
Baked Ham
♫ Tuckie Marvin
28
Baked Haddock
♫ Joyce Fessenden
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*Please note the menu is
subject to change.
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**Monday’s are catered by Cohen on the Meadows Catering and $6.50 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 $6.50 is required. (Unless noted otherwise)
Lunch is offered to the public from 11 - 12:30, Mon-Fri
Cohen on the Meadows Catering Cohen on the Meadows Catering is a division of Spectrum Generations, providing full-service catering and event
planning services to the Central Maine area. Our catering team offers fully customizable menus, can
accommodate large gatherings or small parties, multiple room rental spaces, flexibility and two central
locations in Hallowell and Waterville.
All proceeds from Cohen on the Meadows catering are reinvested into Spectrum Generations programs.
For more information please call (207) 620. 1189 (Hallowell) or (207) 660.9267 (Waterville)
The United Way
generously supports
Spectrum Generations
Nutrition Program.
Community Dining Update Spectrum Generations community dining goals include serving as many people as possible, to continue to reach
more people, we need to cover more of our food/meal costs. Currently, a meal costs $6.65 for Spectrum
Generations to produce. As of December 1, 2016, the cost for those 60 and under will be $6.50. Those over 60 will
remain at a $5 suggested donation. On Mondays, $6.50 will be required by all. Thank you for your understanding.
