Pickleball: Learn to Play!

Come try your hand at one of the fastest growing sports in the country! 

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. This weekly clinic will be held in the Manchester Elementary school gym, and will consist of general instruction and open play.

Instructor: Monty Hoskins

8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm

Begins: February 26, 2025

2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16

(Snow Makeup days: 4/30 & 5/7)

Location: Manchester Elementary Gym

Registration: $49

*Due to the popularity and positive feedback from our last class, we have increased this from a 6-week to an 8-week class!  This adds a slight increase to the registration fee as well. 

Come join our Toddler Time, a time for caregivers and their tots aged 18 months to 4 years!  Led by a certified teacher/mom.  This group is a casual time for toddlers to socialize with other toddlers and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers.  Our classroom is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and hands-on activities.  We will meet every Friday morning from 9:00 am - 1100 am.  Caregivers must attend with their tot.

AACE Community Gardening includes participants, 16 years and older, with the tools and understanding needed to embrace the joys of gardening. Small plots with a variety of annuals, perennials, and pollinators. Community Partner, UMaine 4H Cooperative Extension will come share with us a series of soil and seedling workshops in preparation for a fruitful season of Gardening. Our Community Garden's goal is to promote spring wellness, and outdoor education and develop a love for lifelong learning. No class Mar. 14. Soil, Seeds, and Springtime Fridays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Feb. 28 - Apr. 11 Planting and Maintenance Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Apr. 29 - June 17

It's great fun, easy to learn, and it's a little bit of exercise. Square Dancing!!! This series of classes is for the beginner and anyone else who might want to get back into the fun. We're running 8 classes of the basic calls to show you the fun you can have. Bring your partner (spouse, significant other, or friend) for a great learning experience.

At Citizens of Maine, 177 Cold Brook Rd, Hampden. 

For more information, call Bob at (207) 447-0094

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