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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) 563-1363
COASTAL N E W S L E T T E R October 2017
Message from the Coastal Community Center
On Tuesday, October 10, join Carol Howell for Building Personal Resilience™. Learn scientifically validated HeartMath® techniques that allow you to reduce stress and break the habit of drama. Experience increased access to your heart’s intuitive ability, along with greater mental clarity, as you practice bringing heart & brain into coherence. HeartMath® is a registered trademark of Quantum Intech, Inc. The fee, which includes a workbook, is $50 for the 4-week course and is limited to 10 participants. The class is Tuesdays, October 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Call 563-1363 to register.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 and runs to December 7. Our Aging and Disability Resource Specialist, Hannah Tompkins, will go over your present plan and compare it to others so you can make an informed choice whether to stay with what you have or change to something else. This is by appointment only! Call 563-1363 to make your appointment.
Join us as we celebrate Halloween a little early with a Dessert Auction on Wednesday, October 25. Bring your favorite dessert and be prepared to outbid your table-companions for some homemade goodies by Coastal Center staff and fellow lunch attendees. Proceeds will go towards Meals on Wheels, AniMeals (meals for pets of MOW clients) and other programs. Don’t forget to dress for the occasion – Halloween costumes or fun, themed outfits. We’ll use our trusty applause meter to decide on the best one.
After 16 successful years, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lincoln County TRIAD is cancelling Senior Appreciation Day 2017. However, don’t forget that Fall Medication Take Back Collection is Saturday, October 28, with locations in
p.m.
We wish Kellie Bigos, Nutrition Coordinator for Coastal Community Center’s Meals on Wheels, USDA Commodity Surplus Food Program and our weekly congregate lunch, good luck in her new job.
Upcoming Events
Contact us
(207) 563.1363 or [TTY] 1.800.464.8703
521 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 9
Closed—Columbus Day
Thursday, October 12
Family Caregiver Support Group 1:00 — 2:30 p.m. in the conference room.
Saturday, October 14
AARP Smart Driver Course 1o:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room Please bring your AARP card, also a
lunch & drink. Fee: $15/AARP members,
$20/non-members. Register by calling 563-1363.
USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program helps supplement diets of those 60 and older by
providing 30 pounds of shelf-stable food items once a month for free. To be eligible, you must be age 60 or
older and have an income of $1,307 for a single household or $1,770 for a two-person one.
For those living in Knox County, pick up is third Tuesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. at The Methodist Conference Home, 39 Summer St,
Rockland. Pick up for Lincoln County is fourth Monday of every
month, 1:00—2:00 p.m. at the Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street, Damariscotta.
FMI and application or designate proxy if you are unable
to pick up your bags, call 563-1363 FMI.
The 5th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge was held on
September 19 in Bath, and raised over $21,000 to support
our Meals on Wheels and other programs.
Congratulations to Chef Chris Toole from The Highlands in
Topsham who nudged out Tim O’Brien from Enoteca
Athena in Brunswick to take the top honors. This year’s
event brought back these two returning champions from
previous challenges—Tim O’Brien won the very first year
we held this event (2013), and Chris Toole won in 2015, and
was a judge in the 2016 event.
Chef Toole’s winning dish incorporated a bistro fillet of
beef, haricot verts, tomatoes, corn, and carrots. That very
dish will now be replicated by Spectrum Generations’ staff
and incorporated into our Meals on Wheels program!
Thank you to our generous supporters— sponsors, chefs,
judges, volunteer servers, and attendees, who made this
event a huge success!
Health Literacy Month
Have you ever received medical literature and thought—
what does this even mean?
October is Health Literacy Month, a time to bring attention
to the need to write health information in an easy-to-read
format and using minimal jargon.
The theme for this year’s Health Literacy Month is “Be a
Health Literacy Hero.” It’s about taking action and finding
ways to improve health communication. Health Literacy
Heroes are individuals, teams, or organizations who not
only identify health literacy problems but also act to solve
them. You can help by recognizing and cheering on those
you consider as Health Literacy Heroes.
Did you know there is a website that has over 3,000
documents translated into 18 languages?
Check out: www.healthinfotranslations.org the next time
you get information that is confusing!
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) is another
resource and a long-time health literacy champion. Visit
their website at www.mhqp.org.
Activities
SPECTRUM GENERATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. *HELP LINE* 1-800-639-1553 SPECTRUM GENERATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. *HELP LINE* 1-800-639-1553
Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. $5 suggested donation for those over 60 years,
$6.50 for all others Reservations are required.
Call 563-1363 by noon on Mondays to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, October 4
Gloria Rhode, Maine Legal Services for the Elderly Gloria, who is also the statewide coordinator for the Maine Senior Medicaid Patrol will present on the importance of
checking your Medicare plans for the upcoming year, and warning signs of healthcare fraud/abuse.
Entrée: Chicken and Mushroom Stew with Barley
Wednesday, October 11
Dawn L. Brown, A Bear’s Second Chance Dawn is a bear rehabilitator, and will share information
about her research and release program, that she runs out of New Sharon.
Entrée: Tuna Wiggle
Wednesday, October 18 Brittany Gill, Community Housing Improvement
Project, Inc. (C.H.I.P., Inc.) and others TBA Brittany and other representatives from local organizations will
give information on applying for fuel assistance. Entrée: Meatloaf
Wednesday, October 25 Paula Jackson-Jones, Midcoast Lyme Disease Support
and Education Paula will inform us how we can protect ourselves and our loved
ones from ticks and the diseases/co-infections they carry and spread. (Rescheduled from August)
Entrée: Pasta with Butternut Squash Cream Sauce
*Please note menu is subject to change.
Lunch & Learn Schedule
Spectrum Generations is an Equal Opportunity Provider. Please let us know if you require special accommodations
at least two weeks prior to the event.
Morning Yoga Offered by Carol Krajnik, $15/class
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. $1 per meeting.
FMI: Doug Kimmel 207.809.7015 or [email protected]
Mahjong
Join Jane Tedrow as she leads our Mahjong group. 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. in the dining area. Please bring your
2017 Mahjong card. Fee is $1.
Tang Soo Do Join Derrick Hyatt for an introduction to this karate.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. $15/class.
Foot Clinic With Patsy Cunningham, by appointment on Fridays,
October 6 and 20. 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. $22/session which typically last 40 minutes or less.
Tai Chi: Cheng Man-Ch’ing Yang Style
A sequence of gentle and rhythmic movements which eases tension and improves balance, helping to prevent
falls as well as lower blood pressure and heart rate. Classes start September 21.
Thursdays 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. 12 week session, $120.
Tapping Feet
Tuesdays, starting October 17, 12:30 — 1:00 p.m. Beginner level, $5/class
1:00 — 2:00 p.m., Intermediate level, $10/class Call 563-1363 to register.
Planning an event? Cohen on the Meadows is available to serve all catering needs!
207-620-1189 or 207-660-9267
Health and Wellness Opportunities TNT Whole Body Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00 a.m.
A class that offers a total body workout using free weights, kettlebells, bands and balls combining all elements of fitness — cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility— with an emphasis on core, form and posture. Feel good, look good and have fun! Call for pricing.
FitMx for Active Agers Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.
A modified version of Tight & Toned that also offers a total body workout using free weights, kettlebells, bands and balls. For those who would like to sleep a little later but still get a great workout! Call for pricing.
EnhanceFitness Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.
Using wrist and ankle weights, this evidence-based class helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. A full hour of fun focusing on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility. Modified versions of exercises are demonstrated and chairs are available for balance and lower-body exercises. Physical Evaluation Required Call 563-1363 to schedule and pricing.
Special: EnhanceFitness 16 week Challenge: October 2, 2017 through January 31, 2018
Increase strength. People who regularly attend class grow stronger, improve their balance, and become more limber.
Boost activity levels. Even the unfit quickly find themselves able to do the things they want to do, safely and independently.
Elevate mood. Research shows that exercise can help prevent depression, and EnhanceFitness participants say they feel better physically and emotionally.
Every time you attend a class, your name will be entered into a drawing to win one of 2 $25 gift card. The person who attends the most classes will receive a $25 gift card!
It’s All About Walking Wednesday, October 11, 8:30 am Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Parking
Walking may be the simplest way to work out and to boost your outlook on life. You can do it almost anywhere, and it’s a snap to get started. There are many great reasons to walk — your heart will get stronger, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and your bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress, and can help you sleep better.
Walking is an ideal exercise when you're just getting started. You can go as fast or as slow as you need. Fall is the perfect time to join Robin for a lesson in walking for exercise and fun! Register to learn how you can turn walking in the great outdoors into a workout.
Living Well for Better Health This is a proven evidence-based self-management program originally developed by Stanford University and supported Spectrum Generations. Participants have less pain, more energy and fewer hospitalizations. Discussions and activities focus on dealing with frustration, exercising at your level of ability, working with your healthcare provider, setting goals, and much more. Participants are able to live the lives they want, and gain the ability and confidence to care for their condition.
Living Well for Better Health is a once a week program for six weeks, that is FREE!
Upcoming Living Well schedule:
Living Well for Better Health November 7 – December 12 (every Tuesday) 9:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street, Damariscotta
A Matter of Balance Coach Training We will be offering a FREE A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Coach training on Thursday, November 2, and Friday November 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cohen Community Center.
A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program designed to encourage physical activity and reduce the fear of falling. Workshops are typically conducted in eight sessions over four weeks, meeting twice a week for two hours each, and led by experienced volunteer coaches, who can now be trained for free by Spectrum Generations. For more information or to register for the training, contact Lyn Neiz at 930-8082 or [email protected]
