Discover the beauty of Boston’s North End this holiday season! Let’s enjoy a guided tour of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, which was designed in the style of a 15-century Venetian palace and houses an extensive international art collection. After we tour the museum, we’ll explore the North End! Make the most of your afternoon in the city: follow the Freedom Trail and learn about historic sights, do some holiday shopping at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, or discover the flavors of Little Italy! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a day in the city (without the hassle of driving and parking)! Museum admission included. Lunch and other admissions are not included. Please wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking. 

This course is a continuation from last semester. Previous experience necessary or teacher approval.

Form a strong base in conversational German as all aspects of the language, its dialect and culture are explored through books, music and group discussions. Pronunciation and grammar will be emphasized and practiced with writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

Tuesday, Oct. 2-Nov. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., 8 sessions

Course Fee: $85

This class will provide resources and information for anyone who wants to find the best deals for hotels, cruises, RV travel, AirBNB, escorted tours, and more. We will answer questions about RV driving to Alaska and the western US, how to get the lowest prices for escorted tours to almost anywhere, and getting great deals on hotels while traveling at home and abroad. Information will be presented on river cruises for less, as well as airfare tips. In addition, you will go home with valuable online resources.

Learn how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrasess that will make your trip to a French-speaking region of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you will be surprised at how easy it can be to speak another language! Cost: $89 for 6 week online course - www.Online with Ed2Go.com/yace. Session Start Dates: February 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13

Welcome to Tom and Olive Plant's mountaintop estate, Lucknow, built in 1913-1914 high in the Ossipee Mountain Range. Known as Castle in the Clouds since its opening to the public in 1959, the house is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing that aesthetic movement's philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Designed by the architectural firm of J. Williams Beal & Sons of Boston, the house not only exhibits skilled hand craftsmanship in every aspect of its interior and exterior, but also features a number of technological innovations of the early 20th century. Groups will enjoy a self-guided tour of the Estate, visit the Gift Shop, Carriage House and Art Gallery. An Artisan Fair featuring local, handmade wares will take place in the Carriage House where guests can get a jump start on their holiday shopping. Lunch service is available as walk in from 11:00am to 3:00pm also in the Carriage House.

Welcome to Tom and Olive Plant’s mountaintop estate, Lucknow, built in 1913-1914 high in the Ossipee Mountain Range. Known as Castle in the Clouds since its opening to the public in 1959, the house is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing that aesthetic movement’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Designed by the architectural firm of J. Williams Beal & Sons of Boston, the house not only exhibits skilled hand craftsmanship in every aspect of its interior and exterior, but also features a number of technological innovations of the early 20th century.

Groups will enjoy a self-guided tour of the Estate, visit the Gift Shop, Carriage House and Art Gallery. An Artisan Fair featuring local, handmade wares will take place in the Carriage House where guests can get a jump start on their holiday shopping. Lunch service is available as walk in from 11:00am to 3:00pm also in the Carriage House.

• Biddeford Bus:
• leaves from Park & Ride at Exit 32 at 8:30am
• leaves the Castle at 3:00pm
• returns to Park & Ride at Exit 32 at approximately 4:30pm

Groups of 4 or more $52 per person use Promo Code "Castle".

Shopping Trip to Freeport!!

Join us for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. Dinner and snacks are available for purchase at the gardens. The Garden Café will be open with dinner and snack options throughout the grounds. Price includes entry to the garden and transportation.