Do you have a child interested in Nordic skiing?

Join the Leavitt Nordic community for some outdoor ski fun! Designed for all elementary ages and ski levels! Parents are welcome! 

Get ready for Nordic skills, ski games, and lots of ski fun.  Some ski equipment can be provided.  To be held in person at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center in Turner.

Sundays, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb 23, March 2, March 9th.  1-3pm at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center in Turner 

Tai Chi for Health and Balance – Part 1

Tai Chi is an enjoyable, low-impact exercise that can help you improve balance, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent falls. It is an effective exercise that is easy on the joints and good for those with arthritis and balance issues. Take this 16-session class to improve the health of your mind and body.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at (207) 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

When: Mondays and Thursdays, 1/27 – 3/31  5:30 – 6:30 p.m

(no sessions during school vacation week, 2/17, 2/20 or 3/20), with room hold 4/3 in case we need to hold a make-up session

Instructor: Akiba Mermey

Location: Maranacook Community High School, Readfield 

Media Room

Cost: $65 

(20% discount for Seniors 65 & up, & Veterans) e-mail us for the discount code at: adulted@maranacook.com 

Link to Register through Maine General:

 https://www.mainegeneral.org/classes-events/detail/?eventId=8fa79be3-3bac-ef11-a86f-000d3a611ea2

Maranacook Adult and Community Education is excited to announce a series of classes in association with MaineGeneral Health and the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center. RSU 38 is committed to providing fitness and wellness classes and activities to our local community members, as well as all others who want to walk a pathway to better health. Join us in taking the first steps leading to a better you!

NACE is excited to welcome back instructor Maribel Despres and her zumba classes! 

Join Maribel at Noble High School in North Berwick, where you can take the “work” out of workout! She mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. There will be class sessions offered Monday evenings.

Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints. 

No class February 17, April 21, May 26

Participate in a fun and exciting low-impact aerobics class where you work out at your own pace. Relieve stress, improve cardio, tone, and make new friends.

The class that started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a “workout” forever. It’s fun, effective and best of all? Made for everyone! It is a dance fitness cardio class with roots in latin rhythms. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes, bring water and a towel. Erin has been teaching Zumba since 2014, with hundreds of students across Maine and beyond! You can learn more about her and her classes at: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/ profile/erin-hamlin/1091680. 6-week session.  REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE THE CLASS WILL RUN!                                                 

(Photo Credit:  Jeff Kloft)

Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class for all levels! We aim to provide a full-body workout through cardio, muscle conditioning, and improved balance and flexibility.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no class during school vacation.

A slow, safe, guided practice using various props to support all students.  This class is perfect for anyone new to yoga, individuals with mobility or physical limitations, seniors, or anyone looking for a slower-paced practice. This class will focus on breath work, short meditation, light movement, and relaxation.

For the best experience please bring the following props: yoga mat, blanket, two yoga blocks, yoga strap (or dog leash, belt or tie), and a yoga bolster (or large pillow).

Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.