Courses

O – Book Talk book Club

with Deb White

Oct

October 25th, 2021

$17 More Info

"BookTalks" Book Club - Zoom Class

Deb White

Join us for an evening of book talks. We will spend

our evenings chatting about our favorite books

based on a genre of the month.

~ October, we'll take a look at our favorite cozy

mysteries as well as share what our definition is of

a cozy mystery.

~ November will be the month of place; we will talk

about the books we love set in the place we love -

Maine. These can be fiction or nonfiction.

~ December, in our third and final BookTalks Book

Club we will focus on historical fiction.

Mon, Oct 25, Nov 15, & Dec 13 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Cost: $17

O – Acting for All – Zoom

with Irene Dennis

Oct

October 27th, 2021

$35 More Info

Acting for All (4 Weeks)

The craft of acting can benefit anyone. This class will open participants' eyes to a whole new world. Through theatre games and script study, the class will explore what happens behind the scenes - it is more than just learning lines! Theatre games are a great way to exercise the mind and improve concentration, and can result in a new sense of self-confidence. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Irene Dennis

Dates: Wednesday, October 27-November 17

Time: 6-8:30pm

Cost: $35

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O – Tap Dancing

with Raechelle Edmiston-Cyr

Oct

October 27th, 2021

$35 More Info

Tap Dancing: Tap dancing is a great way to build strength and flexibility. In this fun, 6-week class, you’ll start by finding the beat of a song and moving your feet rhythmically. You’ll get a great cardio workout while learning how to dance from an experienced instructor. Experienced or not it will be a blast!

Instructor: Raechelle Edmiston-Cyr

Date: Wednesdays, Starting October 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Cost: $35.00

Location: Orono

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H – Outdoor Hike Series

with Devon Kane

Oct

October 30th to November 13th, 2021

$50 More Info

Outdoor Hike Series

Attendance of at least 2 hikes would result in a Leave No Trace certificate for completion of an awareness course. Come hike in a safe group and have fun! This series is aimed at safety during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a goal of creating new environmental stewards in the local area. Directions to the locations will be forwarded to participants one week prior to the outing. CDC guidelines will be followed. Must sign a fitness waiver and release form.

Hike 1: Plan ahead and prepare

Your guide will bring her pack and show you what she brings on a simple hike. - How being prepared reduces impact on the environment. - Learning objective: Feel confident on what to bring relative to your planned adventure.

Saturday, October 30 10:30 - 12 pm

Location: Blueberry Hill, Winterport, ME

Hike 2: How to (you know what!) in the woods

Learning objective: Each hiker will learn how to effectively use the bathroom in the great outdoors in a manner that is globally accepted through the Leave No Trace organization.

Saturday, November 6 9 am - 12 pm

Location: Essex Woods, Bangor

Hike 3: Let the sounds of nature prevail Basic bird calls in Maine, bonus bird ID (bring your binoculars if you have them!) - Trail etiquette - Learning objective: Learn etiquette of enjoying the outdoors without affecting the experience of those around you. Maybe you will even learn a new bird call to boot!

Saturday, November 13 9:00 am – 12 pm

Location: Chick Hill, Clifton, ME

Instructor: Devon Kane, Registered Maine Guide, EMT, Wilderness First Aid Instructor

Instructor: Devon Kane, Registered Maine Guide

Course fee: $50 for the series

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O – Maine Driving Dynamics

with State of Maine

Nov

November 1st, 2021

$40 More Info

Maine Driving Dynamics: This course is a 5 1/2 hour defensive driving and driver improvement program developed by the Bureau of HighwaySafety. Those completing the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record and students may be able to receive an insurance discount from their insurer.

Instructor: State of Maine

Dates/Times: Monday, November 1 & Wednesday, November 3

6:00-9:00 pm Cost: $40.00; 65 and older $25.00 Location: Orono

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H – Walking Club

Nov

November 2nd to January 26th, 2021

$7 More Info

Walking Club - Hampden Academy

Too cold, dark and slippery outside to get a walk in? Join our indoor walking club. Please change out of your boots into a good pair of walking shoes. Stay on the ground level or challenge yourself by walking between the first and second floors. This is an independent program with no instruction provided.

Tues, Weds, and Thurs Nov. 2 - Jan. 26

(No walking club on Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11, 26, 27, & 28, Dec. 23 – 30.)

5:30-7 pm Fee for the season $7