Join us for a relaxed lunch to enjoy the spring weather, great company, and awesome food! Please bring a dish of your choice to share. (If you can’t, no problem.) Take a few minutes to unwind and notice that spring is finally here. Chat with friends and maybe make new ones. All are welcome!! Please pre-register if possible for space and planning purposes.

Tai Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please note: This is for one day a week. You can do Tuesday or Thursday in any given week as your schedule permits.

Explore the art of weaving, an ancient form of art that promotes wholeness and bridges broken connections. Create a small project for your enjoyment while promoting overall wellness. So let’s relax, breathe, and get started! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

It’s not just a matter of teaching old, young, or other “dogs” new tricks. You can do it! Technology is more user-friendly than you may realize. Learn the basics of informational and transferable skills focusing on what you want to do and how to simplify life using your computer, laptop, or tablet as well as the Internet and Gmail. Bring your laptop or tablet. If you need one to use, just let us know. Please pre-register as space is limited.

Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse. This course is held at the Adult Learning Center at 172 Maine Street, Suite #3 in Cornish, however, we will have an online instructor from the National Digital Equity Center delivering the material. No devices are needed. Please pre-register as space is limited.

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.

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.