LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine agency on aging, announces the launch of their Long Distance Learning program, connecting community members in the Farmington area with live educational seminars being held at the Lewiston Education Center of SeniorsPlus.
The first class, Some Easy to Swallow Truths, will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. in the Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Chisholm Room. The class will discuss the facts about the health of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. The presenter is Dr. Alan Verrill, an internist affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center and Bridgeton Hospital.
“We have heard loud and clear from Franklin County older adults that they, too, would like to have educational opportunities, like the great programs being held at the Lewiston Education Center. We knew we didn’t have the funds to present a separate series of classes,” said Connie Jones, Director of Community Services at SeniorsPlus. “However, with funding from the Maine Community Foundation for equipment, and with great partners like Franklin Memorial Hospital to provide space, in this world where technology creates new possibilities, we are able to launch a Long Distance Learning opportunity.” Residents of the Farmington area will be able to gather at the Franklin Memorial Hospital and be connected in real time to the group that is meeting in Lewiston.
“We are launching our series with the most popular speaker at the Education Center, Dr. Alan Verrill, of Central Maine Medical Center,” added Jones. “Dr. Verrill’s Healthy Aging series has a full class each time he speaks, with his relevant topics and obvious connection to his audience.” Dr. Verrill recently was awarded the Ikaria Award from SeniorsPlus, given to someone for the singular and outstanding contribution to improving the lives of older adults.”
Community members who wish to join the classroom at the Franklin Memorial Hospital, need to register with SeniorsPlus. The class is free and all are welcome. For more information and to register, call 1-800-427-1241.
