NASHUA

SENIORS COUNT WORKSHOP

The next Seniors Count Workshop will be held at 1 p.m. July 13 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St. "Using Facebook to keep in touch with loved ones" will pro­vide information on ways to use this popular on-line tool to connect with family and friends. Advance registra­tion for the workshop is requested. Call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count- Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at 889-3440, ext 132. Information: snhs.org. Partici­pants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels). A $2 do­nation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Preregistration for lunch is required by calling Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m.

AARP SMART DRIVER PROGRAM

The AARP Smart Driver Program is the nation’s first and largest refresh­er course designed specifically for older drivers. It provides the latest research-based information to help you update your driving knowledge and skills. The class will be held 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 13-14 (two-day class) at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medi­cal Center, 2300 Southwood Drive, Conference Room AB. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers payable by check only (made out to AARP). Most insurance companies offer a discount for taking this class. Coffee will be provided. To enroll: Call Jane Constant, senior relations specialist with the Nashua Police Department and course instructor, at 594-3628.

‘STRESS VS. FORGETFULNESS VS. DEMENTIA’ WORKSHOP

Dementia does not have to be scary. Join us from 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 22 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center as Patsy Wolber, PT, M.Ed., chief operations officer for the Cen­ter for Physical Therapy, discusses completing a "My Way" form stating your preferences in all areas of self-care and other effective ways to promote functional independence, well-being and safety. Reserve a seat by signing up at the front desk of the Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St. This workshop and all materials are free for members and $10 for non­members. Information: 889-6155. Rotary West is funding this series of seminars on aging.

WORKSHOPS AT NASHUA SENIOR CENTER

These free workshops will be of­fered at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St. Information: nashuaseniorcenter.org. 11 a.m. July 21: AED Training: How to use an Au­tomated Defibrillator. 2 p.m. July 27: How to make Impressive Appetizers. Register by July 20. 10 a.m. July 29: Stroke Prevention.

BUILD A STRONGER YOU!

Learn how to successfully implement simple resistive exercises into your daily routine to build a stronger you for the future. This free workshop will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St. Please bring canned goods to use as your own free weights. If you wish, we can then have your canned goods donated to a local food pantry. Participation is encouraged, so wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a towel or yoga mat. Information/registration: 595-3168 or stjosephhospital.com.

WORKREADYNH CLASSES

WorkReadyNH day and evening classes are now forming. Earn two nationally recognized business cer­tificates at no cost. Business topics such as customer service, problem solving and critical thinking are dis­cussed. To enroll: Donna Marceau at 882-6923, ext. 1560, or dmarceau@ ccsnh.edu.

IMPROVE COMPUTER SKILLS AT ADULT LEARNING CENTER

Need to get better computer skills? Come in and meet with us to determine the best courses for you. Courses are self-paced with one-on-one instruction and give each person a comprehensive knowledge of the computer, keyboarding, MS Office, QuickBooks, accounting and medical courses. Drop by on Wednesdays from 12:20-2 p.m. to find out more, or drop by anytime and we’ll help you as we can. Information: 882- 9080, ext. 230, or email Nancy at nheinlein@adultlearningcenter.org or visit adultlearningcenter.org.

PROGRAMS AT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

The Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua offers these programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 1 Positive Place. Register: Lori Fowler at 883-0523, ext. 215, or frcnashuaprograms@ gmail.com. Information: sites.google. com/site/familyresourcectrnashua. Limited free child care is available. Call Lori to make arrangements for child care, club use and transporta­tion (if available). Ultimate Play Date, a drop-in program for birth-age 5 and their parents, is offered 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call for dates of next session. Free. Registration strongly suggested. Call 883-0523, ext. 225, or visit eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-free-play-date-tickets-12595011017 by Monday prior to program date. The program does not meet when Nashua schools are closed.

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN GALLERY CLASSES

The League of N.H. Craftsmen will offer these classes in its gallery at 98 Main St. Information/registration/ brochure of classes: 595-8233 or nh­crafts.org. See website for expanded holiday hours. Ongoing classes: Basket Weaving, Beginning Stained Glass and Fundamentals of Making Jewelry. See website for details.

AMHERST

POOL SCHOOL

Seasonal Specialty Stores, 120 Route 101A, is offering free classes on swimming pool care to make your pool care safe, easy and fun. Each class is held on a Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. Pool Care Lite (Pool School 103): July 15. Selected highlights from the Introduction to Pool Maintenance class and the Introduction to Pool Chemistry class. Advance registration requested for all classes: Call 880-8471 or register at the store. Information: seasonal stores.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

C1M Photography, 98 Route 101A, will offer a free class. Registration/information: 673-8200 or nh-photography-classes.com. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 20: Posing for Portraits.

BROOKLINE

ANDRES INSTITUTE OF ART

On Aug. 15 and 22, the institute will hold a 3-D printing workshop. Representatives from CAPINC, New England dealer for Stratasys 3-D printers, will facilitate this two-part event. Preregistration is required. Participants will receive information­al packets at the time of registration. Information: andresinstitute.org.

MILFORD

LYCEUM SERIES 2015

The First Congregational Church will hold its Lyceum series of lec­tures at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the church’s Parish House at 10 Union St. Free. Information: 673-3713. Upcoming speakers and their topics are: July 14: Polly Cote, "American Indians in Milford"; Aug. 11: Andrea Guidoboni, "Apro’Poe’s: Highlights from the Life of Edgar Allan Poe"; Sept. 8: Joel Mitchell, "Pilgrims and Puritans"; Oct. 13: Brian Whittier, "Gaudi and La Sagrada Familia"; Nov. 10: Karl Dahlen, "Shanghaied: Impressions of a 21st Century Traveler."