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"It's the best
thing that ever happened to - Lillian Crowell
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“Where the
region’s seniors come to learn, create, play, keep fit, make friends
and stay young” Our Our mission is to serve the
social, intellectual, and physical well-being of individuals age 60 and
older* who live in the Greater Bangor Region. We are proud to be both a resource and an advocate for healthy
aging by providing access to engaging programs, exciting activities and
meaningful involvement within this organization and across our broader
communities. *Individuals age 55-59 are welcomed as members if their spouse or significant
other is at least 60 years old and a member. ·
Free Membership to Social
Space ·
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Free Membership to Social
Space Includes: Consistent and satisfying social
engagement is a critical counterbalance to the isolation and depression that
too often comes with out-living one’s peers. Making new friends can be
intimidating at any age, but it can seem especially intimidating for older
individuals with limited interaction outside of their own family or in the
community. ·
Daily “drop in” card playing and weekly
Bingo, Spades, Canasta, Bridge, Poker and Cribbage; and a game room with ping
pong and a pool table · Special interest groups for history buffs, crafters, gardeners, quilters, knitters and book lovers ·
Guest
speakers, informative presentations, live performances and holiday activities
& events ·
Monthly
social teas and art galleries featuring members, an annual dance and events
to get involved volunteering with or just enjoy ·
A
computer lab with free high-speed Internet and beginner courses in Web
surfing, email, word processing and digital photography ·
Reasonably
priced members-only day trips around Research
shows that regular intellectual stimulation, such as the challenge that engaging
in life long learning classes can provide, keeps our brains active, growing
and protected against some of the diminished cognitive capacity associated
with aging. Through
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A
professionally staffed, modern fitness center fully equipped with cardio and
strength training machines, free weights, balls, exercise bands, Bosu and
more ·
Strength
and Balance classes to help build bone, retain and regain muscle, learn
adaptive and applied physical skills, and increase confidence and competence
for healthy, active and mobile lifestyles ·
Certified
fitness trainers, who are knowledgeable in gerontology issues, can also help
members set and meet individual fitness goals or follow physical therapy
plans The Best Little-Known
Club Open Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 p.m., HSSC boasts diverse offerings all housed on three fully
handicapped-accessible floors in the beautifully restored former Merrill
Trust Bank in the heart of Downtown Bangor. Now that you know about us and where to find us, come see what you’ve been missing! Home
| About Us | Take
A Tour | Classes | Activities TEL: (207) 262-5532 FAX: (207) 262-2475 |
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