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Wednesday May 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP WITH JAE WEDNESDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    STROKE AWARENESS & BP CHECKS - STROKE AWARENESS & BP CHECKS
Join Erin Lovell, PT, DPT, C/NDT and Nicole Milad, PT, DPT NCS for a presentation about Stroke Awareness in recognition of Stroke Awareness Month. Participants will learn how to identify their individual stroke risk factors, strategies for making steps to reduce their stroke risk, and participate in a blood pressure screening. Participants will leave with resources to help discuss stroke risk with their primary care doctors. You must register. Do not just show up.
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    WORD GAMES - WORD GAMES
Drop in to the senior drop in center to play word games with friends. Word games are games such as Scrabble, Quiddler, Banagrams etc.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
Thursday May 9, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet or create masterpieces? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/sewers/crocheters/beaders (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other.  Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring water & a cushion!! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Friday May 10, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    NATURE THEMED PRESENTATIONS - NATURE THEMED PRESENTATION - BOTANICAL FOLKTALES
Join one of our seasonal Park Rangers or Sydney Raftery for these themed presentations and dive deeper into these interesting nature topics.  Snacks provided.  Please show up if you register, as there is a lot of work put into these presentations.  Please do not just show up for these presentations - you must register, as there is limited availability! May - Botanical FolktalesJune - Harvesting NatureJuly -  MigrationsAug. - TBA  
 
Monday May 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE MONDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Calling all bridge players who already know how to play bridge to come to the drop in center and play bridge.  There is not anyone here that can help or knows how to play so you must know how to play to drop in.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Tuesday May 14, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES
Drop-in to the senior center and play board games.We have a some board games available or bring your own!
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Monthly birthday celebrations with cakes, cupcakes or treats and birthday bags for you if it is your birthday month! Come celebrate with others when it is their birthday month and invite others to come celebrate with you when it is your month! Please register for food and birthday bag purposes. Thank you!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    TEAM TRIVIA GAME - TEAM TRIVIA GAME
Teams will discuss and answer questions about pop culture from the 1950’s – 1980’s, and general knowledge questions regarding Maine, the U.S. and more. There will be time for team discussion prior to submitting a multiple-choice answer. Team members will rotate each week. Team Prizes & snacks provided. You must register so we can get a headcount and form teams. Please try to commit to all 4 sessions.Game Host: Doug RaderHe was not born in Maine, but he got here as soon as he could, and he wants everyone to enjoy participating in this game.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES - ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES
Join us for "All About Balance", a free class series hosted by the balance experts from the Maine Strong Balance Center. Week 1 is a lecture style workshop where participants will learn about the anatomy and physiology of their balance systems, how these systems change with aging and evidenced based interventions to improve the function of these balance systems. Weeks 2-4 are exercise classes focused on improving the functioning of the major balance systems in the body. All levels and balance abilities are welcome.  YOU MUST REGISTER!  Instructor: Jason Adour, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, President, Owner Maine Strong Balance CenterBio:Jason Adour is a Physical Therapist and founder of the Maine Strong Balance Centers located in South Portland, Scarborough and Saco Maine. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston in 2010. His professional experience has included geriatric medicine, sports medicine and neurological rehabilitation, which have all included a focus on balance. He is a guest lecturer at the University of New England and a Steering Group Member for the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition.
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Drop in to the senior center for a cup of tea on Tuesdays, a treat or two and sit and chat with friends. 
 
Wednesday May 15, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP WITH JAE WEDNESDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    WORD GAMES - WORD GAMES
Drop in to the senior drop in center to play word games with friends. Word games are games such as Scrabble, Quiddler, Banagrams etc.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
Thursday May 16, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet or create masterpieces? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/sewers/crocheters/beaders (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other.  Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring water & a cushion!! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Friday May 17, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
Monday May 20, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE MONDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Calling all bridge players who already know how to play bridge to come to the drop in center and play bridge.  There is not anyone here that can help or knows how to play so you must know how to play to drop in.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Tuesday May 21, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES
Drop-in to the senior center and play board games.We have a some board games available or bring your own!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    TEAM TRIVIA GAME - TEAM TRIVIA GAME
Teams will discuss and answer questions about pop culture from the 1950’s – 1980’s, and general knowledge questions regarding Maine, the U.S. and more. There will be time for team discussion prior to submitting a multiple-choice answer. Team members will rotate each week. Team Prizes & snacks provided. You must register so we can get a headcount and form teams. Please try to commit to all 4 sessions.Game Host: Doug RaderHe was not born in Maine, but he got here as soon as he could, and he wants everyone to enjoy participating in this game.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES - ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES
Join us for "All About Balance", a free class series hosted by the balance experts from the Maine Strong Balance Center. Week 1 is a lecture style workshop where participants will learn about the anatomy and physiology of their balance systems, how these systems change with aging and evidenced based interventions to improve the function of these balance systems. Weeks 2-4 are exercise classes focused on improving the functioning of the major balance systems in the body. All levels and balance abilities are welcome.  YOU MUST REGISTER!  Instructor: Jason Adour, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, President, Owner Maine Strong Balance CenterBio:Jason Adour is a Physical Therapist and founder of the Maine Strong Balance Centers located in South Portland, Scarborough and Saco Maine. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston in 2010. His professional experience has included geriatric medicine, sports medicine and neurological rehabilitation, which have all included a focus on balance. He is a guest lecturer at the University of New England and a Steering Group Member for the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition.
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Drop in to the senior center for a cup of tea on Tuesdays, a treat or two and sit and chat with friends. 
 
Wednesday May 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP WITH JAE WEDNESDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    WORD GAMES - WORD GAMES
Drop in to the senior drop in center to play word games with friends. Word games are games such as Scrabble, Quiddler, Banagrams etc.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM    BETTER PELVIC HEALTH FOR CONFIDENCE AND COMFORT - BETTER PELVIC HEALTH FOR CONFIDENCE AND COMFORT
Gain the confidence, comfort and control that comes from a healthy pelvic floor! Take a moment to learn about common issues related to pelvic floor muscles, what they are, and how they function best. Leave with a better idea of healthy habits for pelvic health and a better understanding of what can help when things are not going well. Instructor will be talking about pelvic floor basics and available for questions.Instructor: Jessica Clark PT and Pelvic Floor Specialist, Hurt&Co PT
 
Thursday May 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet or create masterpieces? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/sewers/crocheters/beaders (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other.  Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring water & a cushion!! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Friday May 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
Tuesday May 28, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES
Drop-in to the senior center and play board games.We have a some board games available or bring your own!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    TEAM TRIVIA GAME - TEAM TRIVIA GAME
Teams will discuss and answer questions about pop culture from the 1950’s – 1980’s, and general knowledge questions regarding Maine, the U.S. and more. There will be time for team discussion prior to submitting a multiple-choice answer. Team members will rotate each week. Team Prizes & snacks provided. You must register so we can get a headcount and form teams. Please try to commit to all 4 sessions.Game Host: Doug RaderHe was not born in Maine, but he got here as soon as he could, and he wants everyone to enjoy participating in this game.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES - ALL ABOUT BALANCE - EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXERCISE CLASS SERIES
Join us for "All About Balance", a free class series hosted by the balance experts from the Maine Strong Balance Center. Week 1 is a lecture style workshop where participants will learn about the anatomy and physiology of their balance systems, how these systems change with aging and evidenced based interventions to improve the function of these balance systems. Weeks 2-4 are exercise classes focused on improving the functioning of the major balance systems in the body. All levels and balance abilities are welcome.  YOU MUST REGISTER!  Instructor: Jason Adour, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, President, Owner Maine Strong Balance CenterBio:Jason Adour is a Physical Therapist and founder of the Maine Strong Balance Centers located in South Portland, Scarborough and Saco Maine. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston in 2010. His professional experience has included geriatric medicine, sports medicine and neurological rehabilitation, which have all included a focus on balance. He is a guest lecturer at the University of New England and a Steering Group Member for the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition.
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Drop in to the senior center for a cup of tea on Tuesdays, a treat or two and sit and chat with friends. 
 
Wednesday May 29, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    PSEUDO BOOK CLUB - PSEUDO BOOK CLUB
Join us for a less structured, more relaxed book club where we pick a genre for the month as well as our own books.  Look at the genre of the month, read a book – any book you want from that genre. On the last Wednesday of the month we will get together, compare, and discuss all the different books each of us has read, what we liked, did not like, and just share and enjoy. Light refreshments provided.May 29: FableJune 26: Reader's ChoiceJuly 31: FolkloreAug. 14: Short Story Collections
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP WITH JAE WEDNESDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    WORD GAMES - WORD GAMES
Drop in to the senior drop in center to play word games with friends. Word games are games such as Scrabble, Quiddler, Banagrams etc.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    AN AFTERNOON OF POETRY - AN AFTERNOON OF POETRY
The Senior Activity Center is excited to have an afternoon filled with some poets and lovers of poetry reading and writing alike. Join us to share your poems or just enjoy listening to them. Each Poet may read 1-3 selections of their choosing, with approximately 3 minutes time to read each. Following the readings, we will have social hour to meet and greet the poets and enjoy light refreshments.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
Thursday May 30, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet or create masterpieces? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/sewers/crocheters/beaders (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other.  Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring water & a cushion!! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Friday May 31, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    LAUGHTER YOGA - LAUGHTER YOGA
Laughter Yoga works with the breathe while bringing childlike playfulness into one’s life. We turn off the analytic part of the brain and let the fun begin! There are many benefits for everyone that chooses to practice Laughter Yoga no matter what age.  By practicing prolonged laughter, body chemistry changes, gets the feel good endorphins moving throughout the body, and can assist in lowering blood pressure as well as creating a positive state of mind. **PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER - Drop-ins welcome if space is available!**
 
Saturday June 1, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Jae Casella at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jcasella@southportland.org.
 
Monday June 3, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE MONDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Calling all bridge players who already know how to play bridge to come to the drop in center and play bridge.  There is not anyone here that can help or knows how to play so you must know how to play to drop in.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Tuesday June 4, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES
Drop-in to the senior center and play board games.We have a some board games available or bring your own!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Drop in to the senior center for a cup of tea on Tuesdays, a treat or two and sit and chat with friends. 
 
Wednesday June 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM    TECH HELP TIME WITH JAE - TECH HELP WITH JAE WEDNESDAYS
Seniors- are you feeling frustrated, intimidated or like you are not getting the full potential from your portable tech device such as cell phone, tablet or laptop? Did you know that you can get one-on-one tech assistance at the Senior Drop-In Center? Tech Time with Jae has new expanded hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings. If you can’t make it in during one of these times, simply drop in M-Th 9:00 a.m -2:30 p.m. and if time permits- Jae will give you a hand with your device.  If time does not permit - then complete a Tech Help intake form and Jae will call you to make an appointment. Get the most out of technology and remember that there are no dumb questions except those that don’t get asked! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    WORD GAMES - WORD GAMES
Drop in to the senior drop in center to play word games with friends. Word games are games such as Scrabble, Quiddler, Banagrams etc.
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM    UKULELE PRACTICE - UKULELE PRACTICE
This group is an already established Ukulele group but they don't mind if you drop in and join them! They meet the first Wednesday of each month in the Senior Drop in Center from 12:45-2:45p.m.
 
Thursday June 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet or create masterpieces? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/sewers/crocheters/beaders (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other.  Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring water & a cushion!! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    EVCU SMART MONEY SERIES - EVCU SMART MONEY SERIES
SMART MONEY - increasing awareness among senior citizens regarding financial matters, fraud prevention, and the impact of inflation. Join us for refreshments, presentations, interactive activities, and receive informative take-home materials to enhance your financial wellbeing! Week 1: Recognizing Financial Exploitation Deep dive into ongoing scams / Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU.  Week 2: Navigating inflation and the Rising Cost of Living. Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU / Activity TBA!  Week 3: Making Informed Financial Decisions, and Goal Setting. Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU / The Price is Right!  Week 4: Putting It All Together – Financial Wellness for Seniors Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU / Financial Literacy Game!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
Friday June 7, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    BOOK LENDING LIBRARY - BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
The South Portland Senior Drop- In Center invites Seniors to participate in our brand new lending library! You may  bring in no more than four books for others to enjoy. Borrow a book you would like to read and then bring it back to the lending library for someone else to read. The library is located in the first four or five cubbies on your right as you walk into the drop in center. Share in your love of books and reading!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.