Students will learn about USDA's MyPlate and some easy steps to follow the latest Dietary Guideline for Americans. Classes will provide participants with the knowledge they need to choose and prepare healthy foods and beverages on a limited budget. Food demonstrations and tastings will be provided at each session. Topics will include "Focus on Fruits", "Vary Your Veggies", Make 1/2 Your Grains Whole Grains", and "Vary Your Protein Routine". 

Move, groove and sing along to the hits of the 80’s and 90’s. Join us for a 45 minute fun workout that packs a punch! Dance Aerobics can improve symptoms of depression, strengthen your heart and lungs, help lower your cholesterol, improve your immune function, and lower your blood pressure. You will leave feeling the effects of a great training session with a skilled instructor.

Please join us for this event to learn facts about the Affordable Health Care Act, check out your options, and get help signing up! 

This class is sponsored by WMCA 

Aromatic Yoga Nidra is yogic deep relaxation combined with the sensory experience of essential oils, which transport us to deeper states of consciousness. Yoga Nidra is a luminous state of mind hovering between wakefulness and dream, which is profoundly healing. An hour of Yoga Nidra rejuvenates like 4 hours of deep sleep! The guided relaxation takes you into the subtle centers - the chakras- and the oils have been specifically blended for each one. You will receive the oil in your palm, healing touch, at head and feet and hear the pure tones of crystal bowls. Come relax and rejuvenate! Please note: the oils are not suitable for pregnant women, who can enjoy the experience without them. Facilitated by Susan Coady, oils by Kathy Leone, healing hands of Marion Messenger and Erin Drapeau.

Session 2: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 6 - 7:30 pm (Originally scheduled for May 4th)

Registration: $20

Instructor Susan Coady is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic bodyworker. Susan has taught yoga for 35 years and has been a student of Ayurveda for many years and is just back from a month’s study in India!

New! Where do your trash and recyclables go, once you’ve set them out to curb? Watch this fascinating virtual tour of ecomaine’s recycling, and trash-to-energy plants. You’ll be surprised at the journey your soup can, yogurt container and paper products take: Tide containers shipped to China, that become your polar fleece jacket; recyclables sorted on a conveyor belt using laser beam technology; non-recyclable waste incinerated and turned into electricity; plus how all this helps take a bite out of climate change. Learn convenient ways to sort waste, make a positive impact on the environment, and lower trash outputs and costs. Bring your questions: Do I rinse out cans and bottles first? What about pizza boxes and liners covered in cheese? What if a bag’s marked recyclable, but there’s no triangle? Can I recycle Styrofoam? ecomaine is your community-owned nonprofit waste management company, providing comprehensive long-term solid waste solutions in a safe, environmentally-responsible, economically-sound manner; they’re leaders in raising public awareness of sustainable waste management strategies and offer this as a free community service.

 Wednesday, 04/12/2017, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

$5 adult ed administrative fee

Instructor: Katrina Venhuizen, ecomaine Environmental Educator

Boys & Girls Soccer Camp - Grades 3 thru 8

July 10 thru 14, 2017     9am - 11:30am

Previous soccer experience is not required. For players with experience, advanced training on tactics and game situations will be provided. Each camper should have their own soccer ball, soccer cleats, sneakers, shin guards (required), water bottle, snacks and sunscreen. It is also strongly suggested that campers bring extra socks. 

Instructors: Don Beckwith (MCS Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach)

and Ryan Hurley (Camden Hills Varsity Soccer Coach)

Registration: $85 (includes T-shirt) 

Boys Black Bear Basketball Camp Grades 4-8

June 26-29, 2017

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM  

Campers learn the fundamental of defense including stance and positioning and develop individual offensive skills.  Daily activities include individual help stations, lectures, games, and competitions.  Each camper should bring a snack and labeled water bottle.  Dress in athletic shorts, t-shirt or tank, and socks as well as basketball sneakers.  

Instructors: Coach Rob Schmidt, various assistant coaches, and current Maranacook players. 

Coach Schmidt has been the boy’s varsity basketball coach at Maranacook HS for 16 years leading teams to three KVAC and two state championships.  

Registration: $70 (Includes t-shirt)

Yoga is now accessible to everyone! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that incorporates many classic yoga poses or asanas as well as gentle stretches. The classic yoga poses are adapted so students don't have to get up and down off the floor or be able to balance on one foot. Poses are done sitting on a chair or standing behind the chair for support. Class begins with a few moments of breath awareness and ends with a period of relaxation. Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a small towel or blanket to sit on and a belt or scarf for stretches. No yoga mat required. No experience required. No flexibility required!