Education
| Program |
Health Enhancement Program |
|---|---|
| Agency |
Partnership for Healthy Aging |
| Description |
A unique health improvement program that lets you create your own personalized plan for reducing health risks. Supports clients in reaching their health goals. |
| Address |
465 Congress St. Suite 301 Portland ME 04101 |
| Phone |
207-775-1095 Fax: 207-541-7540 |
| Email |
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| Payment Information |
Donation on sliding fee scale |
| Program |
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls |
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| Agency |
Partnership for Healthy Aging |
| Description |
Many seniors experience fear of falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance teaches practical strategies to reduce this fear and increase activity levels. Classes are held twice a week, in sessions of four weeks. |
| Address |
465 Congress St. Suite 301 Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone |
207-775-1095 Fax: 207-541-7540 |
| Email |
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| Payment Information |
$10 program fee, scholarships available |
| 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 |
14 Locust Street, Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone |
874-8155, Fax 773-0151 |
| Hours |
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Website |
Portland Adult Education |
| Payment Information |
Set Fee |
| Age Requirements |
17 years and out of high school |
| Program |
Education Resources for Seniors |
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| Agency |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description |
Community Education Program which includes: Senior News, Elders Days at the Maine Mall, the Senior Health Symposium, the Living Legacy Awards, and the Senior Resource Center. Also, a Medicare and Medicaid education program. |
| 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 |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
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| Agency |
USM Center for Continuing Education |
| Description |
Provides a curriculum of intellectually stimulating learning opportunities and social activities for persons age 55+ |
| Address |
P.O. Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104 |
| Phone |
207-780-4406 |
| Hours |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Website | University of Southern Maine |
| Payment Information |
Private Pay, Scholarships available |
| Age Requirements |
55+ |