Bringing Community Together, One Step At A Time

Since 2001, we have opened our doors to welcome community members to walk our multiple indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the Noble High School property. Indoor routes range from 1/3 to 1/2 mile. If you’re up for a challenge, you have the option of including stairs in your workout. The outdoor routes are about a mile in distance. This is a great way to get in some exercise, especially during the cold New England months. Bring a friend or come as a family. All are welcome! Not to mention, joining is FREE!

To join, just drop by the main office to sign in and pick up a name tag. When you're done, you just sign out and drop off your name tag. Join the fun and become a Noble Strider!

All are welcome to this six week class of chess! No prior knowledge of chess is needed, but even experienced players will have fun.

For beginners starting their chess journey, the class will focus on the basic rules of chess, developing playing skills, and introducing strategic concepts that will build to playing full games of chess. For experienced chess players already on the journey, the classes will help refine playing skills. Learn and play the game of Kings!

If you would like your own Chess Sets cost $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the class (if you are signing up to take the class with a partner, you only need to pay for one.) 

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 12 

Embark on a unique travel adventure as you learn what it’s like to explore the world aboard a classic clipper ship. This class covers what to expect on a clipper cruise, how these tall ships differ from traditional cruise lines, itinerary options, onboard life, and tips for planning your own voyage. Perfect for anyone dreaming of a more intimate, wind-powered way to see the world. 

Minimum: 3 | Maximum: 10+ 

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent!

Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

You can take this class on ZOOM from home or come to the high school where we’ll take care of the tech. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or from home upon registration.

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: - 

Get ready to plan the trip of a lifetime! In this workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of visiting the Azores Islands of Portugal, including how to choose which islands to explore, the best times to travel, flight and lodging tips, transportation options, and must-see sights. Perfect for first-time travelers or anyone curious about this stunning European destination.

Minimum: 5 | Maximum: 10+ 

Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare

• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement

Whooo’s out there??? What is that plant? How to use E-bird, Merlin, and iNaturalist. Great Works Regional Land Trust is off ering a one-night class designed to help you use technology to identify birds, plants, and wildlife in your own backyard. Th is class will be followed up with a weekend hike on one of GWRLT’s public preserves in the school district region. Learn how to navigate and store your data on E-Bird and iNaturalist. Use Merlin in real time to identify birdsong and connect what you hear to what you see. Whether in your backyard or deep in the woods, you can track your wildlife adventures by place and by date. Participants should bring their smartphones to download apps they choose to use. Th is workshop will be followed by a walk on a GWRLT property the following Saturday (Sunday rain date). INSTRUCTOR: Zoe Foster

Every girl deserves at least one dress. Since October 2009, "Dress A Girl Around The World" has reached over 81 countries with a recorded number of over one million dresses delivered to girls in need around the world. Recently, we spoke with the Maine DAG Ambassador, Jane, who is in need of help with sewing menstral pads and dresses for girls in need.

We will be holding 9 sewing dates for those who are interested in volunteering their time to sew. You can stay the whole time or for a few hours; any help is appreciated. If there are more requests for sewing days, we will update that information on our website and social media. Feel free to bring a lunch with you; the sewing room at NACE has a refrigerator you can keep your food/drinks in.

We do ask volunteers to please register for the days they wish to come in and sew to be sure the sewing room and supplies are all ready.