Scarborough Senior Without Walls (WOW) programs get into high gear with the start of a new series of senior wellness walks, Saturdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 13, (no walk Oct. 6) from 8 a.m. until approximately 10 a.m.
Walkers should meet in the lower town hall parking lot. Transportation from Scarborough Town Hall will be provided weekly. Walks will take place on local trails and will be guided by Scarborough Wellness volunteers. Bus space is limited. In case of inclement weather, walkers will be provided transportation to the Maine Mall for before-hours use of the mall corridors. There is a $5 registration/bus fee. Register with Scarborough Community Services, 730-4150.
Sept. 11 marks the start of the weekly walks in Memorial Park. Those attending should meet at 9:30 a.m. the concession stand in Memorial Park for a walk with friends and neighbors. Afterward, participants can head over to the Freaky Bean coffee shop on Route 1 for coffee. On Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., seniors will receive a 10 percent discount on all drinks and food.
The annual senior barbecue kickoff is Wednesday, Sept. 19,
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Memorial Park. Jose Duddy will be performing. Call Community Services at 730-4150 to reserve a spot.
Bingo is held every Friday at Hillcrest Community Center,
108 Hillcrest Ave ., starting at 11:30 a.m. Senior Series activities at Hillcrest on Wednesdays resume Sept. 26.
Registration has begun for the fall trips. On Thursday, Sept. 13, a bus departs at 8 a.m. for the Owl’s Head Transportation Museum. A bus will depart at 8 a.m. to the Fryeburg Fair Senior Day, Tuesday, Oct. 2. Buses leave from the lower high school parking lot.
Reserve a spot by registering at 730-4150.
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