Health, Wellness, and Fitness

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AUTISM AWARENESS

with Deborary Lipsky B.S., M. ED

Apr

April 12th, 2025

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Join us to observe Autism Awareness Month and meet the author of three books on autism including the world wide best seller, Managing Meltdowns, by Deborah Lipsky. Diagnosed with autism, she provides insight not just from a clinial standpoint but from personal daily experiences of living with autism in a non-autistic world. Don’t miss this great opportunity to ask “anything autism” from a real world expert. Her sense of humor in conveying her personal experiences will leave you laughing and viewing autism from a positive point of view. Dubbed the “autistic comedian”, she makes this presentation both inspiring and informative. Please pre-register as a minimum of 3 people is required to run the course.

GET HOME SAFE- ADDRESSING POTENTIAL BIKE PROBLEMS, SESSION 2

with Local Gear Staff

Jul

July 17th, 2025

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What happens if you get a flat? How do you take off your wheel? What if your chain falls off when you’re out on a ride? What should you do if your brakes are rubbing? Don’t be caught walking your bike home! The Local Gear is offering a class to teach you the skills needed to get home safely from common mishaps on a ride and how to address problems with your bike before they happen. Please pre-register as space is limited to 10 participants per session. To register email Dave at dave@thelocalgear.com or call 207-625-9400.

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MONDAY COFFEE, GAMES, AND MORE!

with Senior Central

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SENIOR CENTRAL invites our local senior citizens to coffee, cornhole, cards, cribbage, and, of course, socializing! FMI: Leave a message at (207) 650-6665.

Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., Ongoing

DEATH WITH DIGNITY

with Valerie Lovelace

May

May 22nd, 2025

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There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Join this class to get fact-based information and the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Valerie Lovelace was the grassroots leader and organizer from 2014 through passage of the law she co-authored in 2019. She is the founder and executive director of Maine Death with Dignity. Val believes people need good information to make good decisions. She has been teaching adults in a variety of military and non-military organizations since 1981.

PERSONALIZED MEDICARE GUIDANCE

with Southern Maine Agency on Aging

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In-person appointments for one-on-one counseling are now available at the Cornish Town Hall with certified counselors who provide free, expert advice on selecting the right plans, understanding benefits, and maximizing your coverage. Clients receive unbiased assistance with enrolling in Medicare, comparing plan options, and resolving issues related to claims and coverage. Please call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) at (207) 396-6524 or visit their website at smaaa.org to make an appointment.

OLD TIME NEW ENGLAND BARN DANCE, May 17

May

May 17th, 2025

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The Sacopee Valley Rec Council and Senior Central is again sponsoring this FREE and FUN event this fall at Pike Hall in Cornish from 7-9 p.m. What a fun and festive way to get out, meet friends, and get moving! All ages are welcome...You can't be too old or too young! This event is free, but donations are always welcome.