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Wellness & Exercise

Program	Vocational, Academic, Arts, Life Skills & Fitness Classes
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
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	Email
Website	Senior Activities
Payment Information	Program Specific
Income Eligibility Guidelines	Program Specific
Age Requirements	Variable

Program	Senior Center
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
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	Email
Website	Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Program	Lifeline - Wellness & Exercise
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	Email
Website	University of Southern Maine
Payment Information	Private Pay

Program	Active Adults - Fitness Programs
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
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

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