Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St., in Damariscotta, will host its weekly lunch and learn program at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Following the luncheon, Heather Leslie, director of the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center, will discuss the impact that having a state of the art marine research center on the Damariscotta River in Walpole has on its community and the marine life.

Luncheon reservations are required. Call 563-1363 by noon Monday, Sept. 19, to make luncheon reservation for spaghetti and meat balls. For those 60 and older the suggested donation is $5 per person. For all other community members the cost is $6 per person.