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Wellness & Exercise
Program |
Vocational, Academic, Arts, Life Skills & Fitness Classes |
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Agency |
Portland Adult Education |
Description |
Offers academic and vocational programming, arts, life skills, and fitness classes for adults. |
Address |
West School 57 Douglas St. Portland, ME 04102 PATHS 196 Allen Ave. 3rd floor, Portland, ME 04102 |
Phone |
West School: 207-874-8155 PATHS: 207-874-8160 TTY 207-874-8162 |
Hours |
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Website |
Portland Adult Education |
Payment Information |
Set Fee |
Age Requirements |
17 years and out of high school |
Program |
Older Adult Programs |
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Agency |
Recreation and Facilities Management, City of Portland |
Description |
Senior trips, luncheons, exercise programs, educational programs, and other social activities. Transportation is available, please call to find out more information. |
Address |
17 Arbor S. and 134 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 |
Phone |
207-874-8870 |
Hours |
See program guide online |
Email |
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Website |
Senior Activities |
Payment Information |
Program Specific |
Income Eligibility Guidelines |
Program Specific |
Age Requirements |
Variable |
Program |
Senior Center |
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Agency |
Salvation Army Senior Center |
Description |
Social and recreational programs for seniors include Beano, Bible study, computer, arts and crafts, nutrition classes, walking club, flu shot clinics, entertainment, trips, Senior Chorus, and noon meals served Monday through Friday. |
Address |
297 Cumberland Ave. P.O. Box 3647 Portland, ME 04101 |
Phone |
207-774-6304, ext. 254 or ext. 255 |
Hours |
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Website |
Salvation Army |
Payment Information |
$5 per year |
Age Requirements |
60+ |
Program |
Maine Senior Games |
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Agency |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
Description |
A nonprofit volunteer organization that offers the opportunity for older people to participate in activities which contribute to their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The Maine Senior Games offers the numerous sports and recreation events. |
Address |
136 US Route One Scarborough, ME 04074 |
Phone |
207-396-6500 1-800-427-7411 TTY 207-883-0532 |
Email |
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Website |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
Program |
Lifeline - Wellness & Exercise |
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Agency |
USM |
Description |
Senior fitness programs including walk or jog, aerobics, tai chi, and yoga. Community wellness programs, rehabilitation programs for cardiac, and pulmonary disease, as well as therapeutic massage. |
Address |
P.O. Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104 |
Phone |
207-780-4170 |
Hours |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Email |
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Website |
University of Southern Maine |
Payment Information |
Private Pay |
Program |
Active Adults - Fitness Programs |
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Agency |
YMCA |
Description |
Members of the YMCA Active Adults group participate in regular wellness programs such as aquasize, yoga, and seated t’ai chi. Members plan luncheons, picnics and volunteer opportunities, and hold a social meeting once per month. A Coffee House is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. |
Address |
70 Forest Ave. Portland, ME 04101 |
Phone |
207-874-1111, ext. 217, Ann Hoyt |
Website |
YMCA of Southern Maine |
Program |
Senior Recreation Programs |
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Agency |
YWCA |
Description |
The YWCA provides a variety of social and recreational opportunities for older women and men, who wish to remain active, healthy, and engaged in the community. Adult activities include: Venture Club trips, Bridge class, Reader's Roundtable, craft-making and volunteer opportunities, and Arthriticize (water exercises) in the pool. |
Address |
87 Spring St. Portland, ME 04101 |
Phone |
207-874-1130, ext. 3005 |
Hours |
24 hours |
Website |
YMCA of Southern Maine |
Payment Information |
Private Pay and Medicaid / MaineCare |
Age Requirements |
Over 50 |