Join us this Saturday, May 18 from 2pm to 4pm for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at Spectrum Generations Active Agers Talent Show being held at the University of Augusta Jewett Hall. 

The program is made up of performers 55 years and older from all over central Maine.  These include French vocalist Ray Gagnaird, acoustic guitarist Rob Carlton and Dave Bender, Paul Perry crooning some of your favorite Elvis songs, Grace Durgin and her “Panty Hose” skit, and the Litchfield Senior Center Line Dancers shaking it up on stage, just to name a few.  The Swing Time Band will be the featured band, and Don Brown from 93.5 FM True Oldies will “ham it up” as the Master of Ceremonies for this afternoon of fun, humor and music performed by local talent. 

Spectrum Generations is taking part in a Tai Chi for Better Balance 6-month pilot program led by the Innovation Labs at Aetna, a national health insurer helping its members live vibrant, connected lived in their communities.  

If you love seeing people become healthier, more energized and engaged, then consider becoming a Tai chi for Better Balance volunteer group class instructor.  If you’ve taught Tai Chi or other evidence-based programs, fitness or wellness classes in the past – consider volunteering with this pilot program aimed at improving balance and preventing falls.  Sharing this program with older members of your community is also a great way to enrich your personal wellness routine.

Spectrum Generations is pleased to host a free Stroke Awareness presentation by Dr. Xabier Beristain of MaineGeneral Neurology on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the Cohen Community Center located at 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Maine and over 3,000 Maine residents are hospitalized each year due to stroke. The sooner a stroke patient receives treatment, the more likely that disability and long-term brain damage may be avoided. Spectrum Generations and MaineGeneral Health encourages those interested to attend Dr. Beristain’s presentation to learn the signs of a stroke, find out what causes stroke and what to do if you or a loved one have symptoms of a stroke.