Activities, trips, financial advise and advocacy services are among the Center’s many offerings.
Lunch
Lunch is open to the public on Mon, through Fri 11:00AM to 12:30PM. The suggested donation for age 60+ and people with disabilities is $4.00 (Please note the $0.50 increase) and larger donations are greatly appreciated; under 60: $5.00 unless otherwise stated. Entertainment provided on Wed. & Fri. Please note that the menu is subject to change.
Consumer Information Specialist
Consumer Information Specialist, Brooke Jansen is available to help you obtain information on health insurance, prescription drugs, energy assistance, Medicare and other state, local and federal programs. Brooke will be available at the Cohen Center each Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Adult Daybreak Services
Do you need a little break from caring for a Loved One; someone such as your grandmother, your dad or perhaps a disabled family member? Spectrum Generations’ Cohen Center offers a compassionate Adult Daybreak Program weekdays from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Your loved one will enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch, activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, exercise class and an opportunity to meet and develop new friendships. Meanwhile, you have some time for your errands or even time for yourself. Please call 626-7777 for more information and rates.
Veteran’s Advocate Services
If you have questions pertaining to VA Pensions, Service Connected Disabilities and Claims, Widow’s Pension, VA Home Loans, Property Tax Exemptions, VA Health Care, VA Small Business Loans or other veteran’s services, call 626-777 to schedule your appointment with Conrad Edwards, Veteran’s Advocate on 2ndMonday of each month from 10:00AM-2:00PM. Please bring your DD-214 form or other military paperwork with you. FREE
Wood Carving Classes
Rene Pomerleau, expert wood carver, will teach this fine art at the Cohen Center starting on each Mon., from 12:45 to 2:45. Learn how to carve everything from whittling a stick with a pocket knife to carving a flower or animal sculpture with specialty hand tools. Classes are $2.00 each. A tools and materials list will be provided at the first class. Please register.
Caregiver Support Group
The Family Caregiver Support Group the 2nd Tuesday of every month, from 12:00 to 1:30PM. All are welcome. Call Becca at 1-800-282-0764 Ext 127 for more information and to register. Bring your lunch; we provide beverage and dessert.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS meetings are held each Mon., from 8:00-9:00AM. Weekly fees are $2.00 per person and yearly TOPS dues are $26.00.
Cribbage Games
Play Partner Cribbage each Mon., 1:00 to 3:45. Cost: $2.00
Reminiscing Group
Join Pete for some reminiscing on the 2nd Mon. of each month at 1:00.
Knitting/Crocheting Group
Needlecraft each Tues., 1:00 to 3:00. Cost: $2.00.
Exercise Class
Exercise each Wed., 10:00 to 10:45 with Brooke Jansen. Cost: $2.00
Foot Clinic
1st and 3rd Wed. of each month from 8:00 to 11:30 by appointment with Linda Thompson, RN. $20 per person or $35 per couple.
FREE Blood Pressure Clinic
1st and 3rd Wed., 12:15 to 1:00 with Linda Thompson, RN .
Game Day
Game Day each Wed., 1:00 to 4:00. Cost: $2.00
Bridge Club
Each Thurs., 1:00 to 4:00. Cost: $2.00; Call Fran at 495-3490 FMI.
Book Discussion Group
2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 12:30 hosted by Wayne Curtis. March’s books of the month to be discuss are “With No One as Witness” by Elizabeth George and “The Pilgrims Progress” by John Bunyan.
MARCH EVENTS AT THE COHEN CENTER
Functional Fitness Classes
Functional Fitness for Older Adults is a 45 minute class that will help you build strength, maintain bone density, improve balance, coordination, mobility, reduce the risk of falling and help you maintain independence in performing activities of daily life. This 6-week program is designed by Tufts University and will be taught by Certified Personal Trainer, Mary Tippett. Classes start March 8, at 9:00AM and run each Mon. & Wed. Cost is $48 per person for 6 weeks. Preregistration is required.Please call 626-7777 or stop by.
Gentle & Easy Snowshoe Walk
Take an easy snowshoe walk on Fri., Mar. 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 with Maine Guide, Daniel Albert. Dan will guide you at the State Arboretum. Cost is $39.00 p/pwith snowshoes and lesson included. Storm date Mar. 8. Please pre-register.
Challenging Snowshoe Walk
If you are the adventurous type and looking for a more challenging snowshoe trip then join Maine Guide, Dan Albert at the waterfalls and through wooded areas of South Gardiner. Fri., March 12, 1:00 to 4:00PM. $39.00 p/p with shoes included. Snow date March 15.
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Enjoy a traditional Irish meal while listening to the sounds of old Celtic music on Wed., Mar. 17, from 11:00AM to 1:00. Chef Brooke of Cohen on the Meadows will prepare Potato Leek Soup, Caramelized Beet and Macaroni Salad, Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Soda Bread, Irish Apple Cake and beverages. Cost is $10 for advance tickets and $12 at the door. Call 626-7777 today for your tickets.
Diabetes Alert Day
Pre-diabetes and diabetes can be serious. Join Janet Sawyer from MaineGeneral’s Prevention
Center on Mar. 23 at 12:30 and learn what you can do to prevent diabetes and complications by making small changes you can live with. Janet will share a DVD and resources that will help you learn more about diabetes.
Nutrition for Healthier 2010
March is National Nutrition Month, time to make plans for a healthier you. In partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets, please join Mary Lavanway at the Whitten Road Hannaford on Wed., Mar. 10 at 1:00 to learn about heart healthy eating with Omega 3 fish oils, low salt foods and high fiber diets. Free food samples will be offered. Sign up today at the Cohen Center.
Limited 20 people.
“Live & Let Live” Comedy Show
Live & Let Live is an hour-long comedy about old age, performed by older people as a staged reading with occasional songs. The local cast of Katy Perry, Carol-Lynn Rossel, Scott Cowger, Dale Smith, Roger Pomerleau, Tom Lyford, Joyce Grondin and Frank Ober, who acts as the narrator. Musical accompaniment provided by Elaine Bender. Written by Sybil Baker, the play is in two acts. Members of the audience will be invited to read several small parts, should they wish to. One of the purposes of this troupe of actors, who dub themselves “The Ems” (for Mature & Merry) is not only to explore some of the drawbacks and advantages of being elderly, but to demonstrate what fun it is to act and how refreshing it can be to slip into another person’s persona for a while. The show will take place at the Cohen Center on Saturday, March 20, at 2:00 and the doors will open at 1:30. The cost is $5.00 per person and refreshments will be available.
APRIL SNEAK PEAK
Easter Brunch
Join Cohen on the Meadows for a special Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 4, from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sautéed potatoes, stuffed French toast, baked ham, fresh fruit, and specialty fruit smoothies. Please call 626-7777 to reserve your seats. Adults $10.00 and children age 12 and under $6.00. Sign up today!
Write Your Own Memoirs
Hallowell resident and author Katy Perry can teach you how to put your life and feelings on paper in this 2-week course. Classes will be each Tues. and Thurs. morning from 9:30 to 11:00 starting April 13. Cost is $10.00 for the course.
Prior registration required by calling 626-7777 or stop by our Center.
UPCOMING TRIPS OFFERED BY SSPECTRUM GENERATIONS
All trips require reservations. Stop by or call 626-7777 for full details.
Hollywood Slots
Hollywood Slots trip departs the Cohen Center on Tues., March 9, at 8:30AM with Randy’s Tours. Cost is $25 and includes $10.00 in slot coins and a lunch buffet voucher.
“Sham Rocked” in Olde Mystic
Head to Olde Mystic Village in CT on Sat., Mar. 13 and return home on Mar. 14 with Randy’s Tours. Trip includes lunch at the historic Daniel Packer Inne, shopping in Olde Mystic, the musical comedy, “Sham Rocked” , lodging at Mystic Comfort Inn, tour the Submarine Force Museum, gaming and dining at Mohegan Sun Casino and more. Pricing starting at $239.
Hartstone Inn, Luxurious B & B
Treat yourself on Sat., April 3 and 4. at a Camden bed and breakfast. Elegant and romantic guestrooms come with a fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, feather beds, and more. Your visit includes a 2-hour gourmet Caribbean cooking class with Chef Michael; a gourmet dinner and a sumptuous breakfast. $226 for single; $330 per couple. Stop by the Cohen Center or call 626-7777 for full details.
Tropicana Casino in New Jersey
Spend 2 nights at the Tropicana Casino & Hotel Apr. 7 to 9. Price starting at $269 and includes travel with Randy’s Tours, lodging, casino money, some meals and more.
Disney Food & Wine Festival
Head to Florida for the Disney Food and Wine Festival Oct. 14 through 19, 2010. Pricing starting at $1,128 includes lodging, 6-day park hopper pass and admission to the festival at Epcot. Does not include airfare.
Enchanting Danube River: Budapest to Passau – 9 Days
7-nights on the “River Beatrice” discovering the best of Old World Europe! Departs Oct. 30. Rates start at $1,849. Stop by for a flyer or call Cruise Planners at 877-473-2386.
Shades of Ireland
Travel with Collette Vacations on Oct. 26 to Nov. 4. Experience Dublin, Kilkenny, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Castle and more. Pricing starting at $2,499.
10-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Experience the Panama Canal aboard the “Coral Princess.” Trip departs from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Nov. 5. Visit Aruba, Cartagena, Panama, Costa Rica and Ocho Rios. Pricing starts at $1,293 without airfare. Call Cruise Planners at
1-877-473-2386.
Southern Charm, Canyon Country or The Passion Play in Bavaria
Southern Charm features 7 days with 10 meals, starting at $1,199. Canyon Country features 9 days with 12 meals, starting at $1,799. The Oberammergau’s Passion Play offers several options including 8 to10 days, meals and visit Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria.
W.S Cohen Community Center
PO Box 272, 22 Town Farm Road
Hallowell, Maine 04347
(207) 626-7777, Fax (207) 623-9498
kparks@spectrumgenerations.org
www.spectrumgenerations.org
