Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center’s June Lunch and Learn Series are held at the Center on 521 Main Street, Damariscotta, on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The programs begin at noon.

Advanced reservations are required. Call 207-563-1363 by Monday at noon. Costs is a donation unless otherwise noted; over 60: $5; under 60: $6.

June 3: Lunch and Politics: Rank Choice Voting with John Nutting. Entree: Baked haddock

June 10: Lunch and Travel: Wild Animals Inside with Photographer Kelly Brook-Patton plus Lincoln County Animal Shelter Insights during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. Entree: Chicken Cordon bleu

June 17: Lunch and Aging: Improving quality of life for older GLBT adults with Doug Kimmel, PhD, SageMaine. Entree: Chicken Parmesan

June 24: Lunch and Elder Abuse Awareness; Why Should I Care About Elder Abuse? with Attorney General Janet Mills. Entree: Ground Beef Stroganoff

Volunteers wanted

Put your customer skills to work by volunteering as a luncheon cashier, host or hostess. For more information, contact Kellie at 207-563-1363.

Get outside. Get your exercise. Spend an hour or two a week weeding the Center’s garden patches. Our plants need a bit of your tender loving care. New sun loving perennials and annuals seeking new homes are always welcome. For more information, call Marianne at 207-563-1363.

Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older Americans for their contributions to the nation. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act, the focus is on how older adults are  taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. Start by coming to the Coastal Center for morning coffee on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the achievements of older adults in our area. Share your story or that of an  extraordinary elder in your life one who has enriched the lives of others through their involvement in the community.