Healthy Living for ME has announced its July workshop schedule. Through its network partners, Healthy Living for ME is able to offer in-person and online workshops statewide. The workshops include programs that help people improve their fitness, help people manage chronic conditions, and provide support and resources for caregivers.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer a variety of both online and in-person workshops with our network partners in northern, mid-coast and central Maine this summer,” said Jennifer Fortin, fidelity & training manager of Healthy Living for ME, according to a news release from the statewide network. “Whether you’re looking for support in your role as a caregiver, or would like to take steps to improve your own health and wellness, Healthy Living for ME’s evidence-based workshops can help.”
• Tai Chi for Health and Balance workshop is being offered by Healthy Living for ME network partner, Spectrum Generations at the Richmond Area Senior Center at 314 Front St., beginning Monday, July 11. The workshops will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Sept. 19. The cost for participants is $45.
• An online Tai Chi for Health and Balance workshop is being offered by Healthy Living for ME network partner, Aroostook Agency on Aging beginning Tuesday, July 12. The workshop will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 15. The cost for participants is $20.
• Living Well for Better Health workshop helps participants deal with ongoing conditions such as diabetes, COPD, arthritis, and high blood pressure. This workshop is being offered online by Healthy Living for ME network partner, SeniorsPlus. The workshop begins Tuesday, July 12. It will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 16. There is no cost for participants.
• Bingocize workshop combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education is being offered online by Healthy Living for ME network partner, Aroostook Agency on Aging beginning Wednesday, July 13. The workshop will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 16. There is no cost for participants.
• The Savvy Caregiver Program workshops are being offered by Healthy Living for ME network partner, Spectrum Generations. The first will be held online from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning July 19. It will end Aug. 23. The second session will be held in-person from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays July 21 through Aug. 25 at Center Point Church in Waterville.
For virtual workshops, participants who do not have the necessary technology may be eligible to borrow an iPad from Healthy Living for ME in order to participate.
Registration is required, for more information and to register, contact Healthy Living for ME at 800-620-6036 or [email protected], or visit healthylivingforme.org.
To learn more about these and other workshops offered by Healthy Living for ME, visit its website.
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