Wiscasset Senior Center

On a sad note the Senior Center learned of the death of Barbara Farrar. Barbara had been a member for many years and I think everyone would agree that she was a great character that enlivened the center. She enjoyed playing cribbage and bingo and after Jo Johnson had passed on Barbara took over the management of the bingo finances.

She helped with the bulletin board decorations and table decorations too. She was always willing to lend a hand. She will be missed.

It seems like a great number of Senior Center members have died in the last year. Perhaps it is no more then in any year. It is just that so many who have made an impression on me over the years have died recently. There was Barbara Farrar, Grace Wetherill, Allen Weeks, Jo Johnson, Jo Bryer, and others. They will all be missed. When a member dies their name is added to the plaque that hangs in the dining room to commemorate all those who have passed on. It is interesting to review that list of names and remember those people and the contributions they have made to the Senior Center and the community. Memories of names and faces will dim over time but their influence and deeds shape the present and the future. All are missed.

Donations in memory of someone are always accepted by the Wiscasset Senior Center Inc. and the Wiscasset Senior Center Scholarship Fund Inc. Both are incorporated non-profit organizations and donations are fully deductible within tax code limitations. Donations to the Wiscasset Senior Center Inc will go to support Center activities and to support capital improvements. Donations to the Wiscasset Senior Center Scholarship Fund Inc support scholarships for Wiscasset High School graduates who want additional training for hands-on type jobs.

On a lighter note, the cribbage tournament winners on Tuesday, April 15, were Linden Simmons first, Jane LaBreck second, Patty Bridgham got low score and Linden Simmons had the high hand. On Thursday, April 17, the winners were Keith Bridgham first, Lewis Vigneault second, Ann Merry got low score and Keith Bridgham had the high hand.

The Living Well, Chronic Condition Self-Management six-week seminar series will start Monday, April 28 and continue for six Mondays. If you are interested in taking this course, please register as soon as possible by calling Spectrum Generations at 563-1363.

The Living Well program will provide you with a tool box of skills to help you develop action plans and solve problems caused by a chronic condition. The program is open to all regardless of age or WCC/WSC membership. There is a materials fee of $15 for the workbook. An optional CD is available for an additional $10.

Remember that if you get to the Senior Center on the next six Mondays before 11 a.m., please enter the dining room from the patio side doors. Please do not interrupt the Living Well class by entering the dining room from the lobby side.

(Reservations please! Call 882-8230 at least two days in advance for meal reservations.)

Monday, April 28 - lunch, Salisbury Steak.

Tuesday, April 29 - 9:30 a.m. to noon, Cribbage.

Wednesday, April 30 - 4:30 p.m. Social Hour; 5:30 p.m. dinner, smothered beef and onions.

Thursday, May 1 - lunch, stuffed peppers; 6 p.m. Cribbage