(running for 8+ years)-This course is a low-impact, full-body workout to help tone muscles, increase range of motion, mobility and flexibility and help reduce stress.  You will move through a series of stretching and toning exercises that will elongate and strengthen muscles.  No experience is necessary.  Bring a mat for floorwork and light hand-held weights or 2 filled up water bottles to use during the toning section.  

DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED SINCE OUR BROCHURE PRINTED - CLASS WILL START 2 WEEKS LATER THAN WHAT IS PRINTED IN BROCHURE.

Garden we must! If you're going to garden, the effort should pay off. This 4-week course will cover various styles and methods of gardening, the importance of soil, methods for seed starting/ transplanting, and several ways to extend the growing season. Paul has been a gardener since forever, ans has raised crops on an Old Port rooftop in Portland, helped kitchen garden for a restaurant in Blue Hill, and will never attempt a 1/4 acre garden by hand on his own again.  Registration:  $50

Begin your Tai Chi journey with this 4-week introductory class on Thursdays, crafted to improve balance, flexibility and mental clarity. In this session, you’ll learn the first few movements of the form, giving you a feel for Tai Chi’s gentle flow and pace. Led by Nick Pagon, a Tai Chi practitioner with over 20 years of experience, this class is ideal for beginners. Experience the benefits of slow, flowing movements that enhance body awareness, reduce stress and support overall health.

You are invited to attend this 3-week beekeeping course offered by Al Borzelli of Happy Hive Farm.This class is for any beekeepers who want to learn how to successfully raise honeybees. Al has 14 years of experience to share and will present useful information to help you keep and maintain your hives.

Adventure Marketplace is excited to welcome you to join us on our annual winter adventure to Québec City's Winter Carnival (Carnival de Québec). Departing from Portland and points north, we will spend 3 nights at the iconic Chateau Frontenac. Wander through the winter wonderland of North America's beautiful, oldest and most European city. Enjoy live music, ice bars, fine restaurants, a parade and ice boat races during one of the world's largest winter carnivals! You'll have plenty of free time to explore on your own, with suggestions provided by your guide(s). Passports required.

Rates starting at $959 (4 person quad).

Additional tour details available by emailing Nancy Dorrans of Adventure-Marketplace, nancy@adventure-marketplace.com. Subject to availability.

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.

Join GWRLT for a socially and mildly paced morning hike at the Savage Wildlife Preserve in South Berwick.

All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Paid at hike location.

Thinking of planting a couple fruit trees or even a small orchard? Todd from Rise and Shine Nursery will give you tips on the best way to start your trees from choosing them to fertilizing, pollinating, and planting. Join him for an informative session and give your trees the best start possible. Bring your green thumb and meet at the greenhouses!

This Beekeeping for Beginner course will help get you started in BEES andBEEKEEPING. Topics of discussion will be Langstroth Bee Hives, assembling bee equipment, installing a nuc, feeding the bees, controlling swarming,and dealing with varroa mites. Other topics will be how and when to harvest HONEY, split hives, winterize the bees, and importantly how to minimizeing. There is a $55 materials fee, cash or check only, due to the instructor at the start of the first class. This fee covers the cost of the book, use of the Turner Poulin Union Hall, and membership for one year in the Somerset Beekeepers Club. Assignment of a mentor will b eavailable. Limit 25 students.