Western Mountains Senior College

12/03/2020

The Bethel Library, in partnership with the Margaret Chase Smith Library and the Maine Humanities Council, is hosting this event, next Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The direct link to join the program is
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84287880518

Please join us for this virtual event, sponsored by the Bethel Library in partnership with the Margaret Chase Smith Library and the Maine Humanities Council. The direct link to join the program is
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84287880518

05/08/2019

Bring your lunch and join members of the Western Mountains Senior College at the Mason House exhibit hall on Tuesday, May 14, starting at 12:15 pm for a free program in their Brown Bag Lunch Series. Donna Sheerin Gillis will tell the remarkable story of her "Honor of the Brave Flag" quilt. The overall design is based on the American flag, but this enormous version has 167 pockets of all sizes to hold cards, dog tags, medals, and photos.

The Honor of the Brave Flag quilt is a vehicle to heal and educate; to express love and acknowledgement. The quilt is a powerful tribute, and Donna hopes it adds healing to a world devastated by too much sorrow. FMI: Liz Wooley ([email protected])

03/22/2019

Aging and AGEISM – PRESENTATION RESCHEDULED
Next Monday the 25th!

Ageism - prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age. Is it a real thing? What is the truth about how older people are viewed? Are they/we “Seniors”? “Senior Citizens”? “Elders”? “Older adults”?

An upcoming presentation will address these and other concerns related to growing older in our society - Monday, March 25, 1:00-3:00 in the West Parish Congregational Church dining room. The presenter is Emily Berrill, an MSW Student at the University of Maine and an intern with the Maine Council on Aging and the Tri-State Learning Collaborative. A significant part of her research has been through interviews with older adults. Bethel’s Al Cressy was one interviewee; he spoke with Emily about how older adults felt they were represented in the health and human service professions and how aging is addressed in society.

After Emily’s presentation there will be an interactive portion of the program, with perspectives shared by audience members. Emily looks forward to hearing what reactions older people might have to the societal issues she has studied. Join us Monday, March 25 at 1:00. Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Age-Friendly Community Initiative (AFCI); www.agefriendlybethel.org. If you are over 60 and a resident of an AFCI town, you may request a ride to this event (at least 3 days in advance): Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Driver Program, 824-4444.
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You may keep up with us through FaceBook (), through email ([email protected]), or contact us by mail (PO Box 833, Bethel, ME 04217). Visit our website: www.agefriendlybethel.org, and look especially for our Resource Directory of Services (http://www.agefriendlybethel.org/directory-of-local-services.html).

03/12/2019

Walking at the Bingham Gym resumes today, 1:30-2:30pm. Stretch those legs!

03/04/2019

Due to today’s heavy snow in the Bangor area, our featured speaker Emily Berrill for themeeting on aging and ageism will not traveling to Bethel. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 25, at 1:00 pm in the dining room of the West Parish Congregational Church on Church St in Bethel. Hope to see you then!

01/22/2019

It is bitter cold out there, but you can still get some exercise in a warm, well-lit space! Come over to the Bingham Gym from 1:30 to 2:30pm TODAY and every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. 20 times around the Gym and you have walked about a mile. It is alot easier than trudging through snowdrifts!

01/15/2019

Greetings!

We hope to see you today at 1:30pm for “Walk the Gym” at the Bingham Gym on Church St. At 2:30 pm, we will have an informal Tai Chi practice.

Time to move our bodies!

01/08/2019

NO EXERCISE AT BINGHAM GYM TODAY!
Looks like Mother Nature has foiled us again! SAD #44 is closed today, so exercise classes at the Bingham Gym will not take place.

Thursday looks good for walking and Bob Oickle will be there to cheer you on.

If you are interested, don’t forget about signing up for the formal “Tai Chi for Health: Arthritis and Falls Prevention” class through SAD #44 Adult Education. That FREE class begins on 22 January and runs for eight weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm.

Happy New Year! I hope to see you next week.

12/17/2018

Greetings, All You Walkers and Tai Chi Practitioners!

Holiday schedules are catching up with both your “instructors” and Gould Academy! Therefore, there will be no walking or Tai Chi practice this week after all. (12/18 &12/20)

The exercise programs at the Bingham Gym will resume on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. Karen, Bob and I wish you a healthy, happy holiday filled with joy and laughter as you visit with family and friends.

We thank you for your participation since we started the program this fall, and look forward to seeing you in 2019!

Jackie

12/10/2018

Bingham Gym exercise schedule this week:

Tuesday - walking at the Bingham Gym from 1:30-2:30pm followed by Tai Chi practice with Jackie from 2:30-3:30pm.

Thursday - walking from 1:30-2:30pm with Bob Oickle.

Advance notice: there will not be walking on December 20th as Gould needs the space for a program.

Please join us for these opportunities to exercise at your own pace in a warm, well-lit space.

12/04/2018

Walking at Bingham Gym today 1:30-2:30pm, followed by Tai Chi practice 2:30-3:30pm. The Tuesday jinx seems to be over!

11/27/2018

Rats! Our "Age-Friendly" exercise programs at Gould Academy’s Bingham Gym are cancelled yet again because of bad weather and the subsequent closing of SAD #44 schools for today.

Because we have not yet been able to have a tai chi practice on the scheduled Tuesdays, Karen and I are willing to be at the gym this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30pm for anyone who wants to practice with us or begin learning what "Tai Chi for Health" is all about. That will be following our usual "Walk the Gym" from 1:30-2:30pm.

Meanwhile, try to enjoy this beautiful white stuff and perhaps think of today as a “found” day!