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Eastern Townships & Quebec City Midsummer Garden Tour
with Nancy Dorrans, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

From Portland, ME (and points north) to Eastern Townships & Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
3 Night Deluxe Motorcoach Tour
Rates from $955.00 per person, subject to change/availability.
Discover the vibrant blossoms of the Eastern Township gardens and the Old-World charm of Québec City. Both regions are filled with picturesque villages, local delicacies, breathtaking landscapes, and historical landmarks. We’ll spend four summer days and three nights, stepping into the past, wandering through the gardens and cobbled streets of the Eastern Townships and Old Québec. Why don’t you join us and immerse yourself in the area’s rich history and striking natural beauty?
Passport/passport card IDs required.
ORIGINAL May 2025 dates have changed due to unforeseen construction in Quebec, so please contact Nancy for updates!
Additional tour dates available for September 2025. Contact Nancy!
For more details on inclusions and rates please visit https://adventure-marketplace.com/adventures or contact Nancy Dorrans / Adventure Marketplace, nancy@adventure-marketplace/207-712-5699
Nancy Dorrans has been an independent travel advisor and inspiring explorer for close to 40 years and has the experience needed to give you the personalized attention required during the design of your next adventure. She will help you reduce risk and stress, add value and convenience, and make sure you have the best travel experience possible.
Foraging Walk
with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.
Will run
Woodworking Project: Sliding Lid Box
with Chuck Devine or Eric Dunder, Portland Adult Education

World of Coffee Tasting: The Flavors of South America
with Tom Griffin, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

This fun and informative workshop will elevate your understanding of the many characteristics of coffee. You will be instructed in how to use a cupping sheet to record what you are experiencing in each taste of the coffee. You will begin to acquire the skills to identify different flavor profiles in the coffee. Finally you will score the coffee in terms of flavor, profile, body, and other characteristics related to each bean and its roast. This workshop will open a new understanding into the world of coffee.
Oyster Farm Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Join Master Maine Guide Alice starting early morning to avoid the winds on Mere Point Bay. While we’re paddling in solo and tandem sea kayaks, you’ll learn about aquaculture in Maine – fishing, clamming, scallop and oyster farming. You’ll learn about the area’s natural and human history. We’ll be visiting an oyster farm and then land on an island where you’ll learn to shuck oysters and then taste your success. This tour is beginner and family friendly. Sea kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You provide water and snacks.
Will run
Sewing Camp For Children 07.14.25
with Sandy Clement, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Learn to sew! In this class you will learn both machine sewing and hand sewing techniques. In machine sewing you will learn how to make a small envelope pillow with pillow insert, a zippered pouch, a key fob, and small tote among other things. Along the way you will also learn sewing machine safety and sewing basics such as how to use and care for the machine, measuring and cutting fabric, and use of sewing tools. In hand sewing you will learn the whipstitch, ladder stitch, and how to sew on a button. Sewing machines will be supplied but feel free to bring your own working machine if you'd like. Tools will be supplied. Class is suitable for ages 10-13.
Kids Theater Camp
with Maria Reinstein, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Students entering Grades 3-7 are invited to participate in a theatrical experience through learning and rehearsing, audition techniques, character development, improv and storytelling.
Theater games and warmups will help everyone learn to work as a group as we prepare for an end of the week performance! Campers need to bring a snack, water and their lunch.
JULY 14-JULY 18 9:30am- 2:30pm $175
Introduction to the Benefits of Reiki Energies and Your Chakras
with Camilla Norsworthy, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Introduction to the Benefits of Reiki Energies and Your Chakras
Discover how reiki energies are within all living things and how these energies effect us. Receive the beneifts from Reiki and how chakras play a huge role in our lives! Students need a notebook and a pen/pencil for notes. The instructor will provide an online booklet that will contain all of the information covered.
ONLINE MON & WED classes/3-5pm JULY 14 - AUGUST 27 $100