“Spring is in the Air” and there is no better place to see and smell the coming of spring than at the 2020 Boston Flower Show, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA. The theme of this year's show, “Garden Party: Celebrating Friends & Family” will be beautifully illustrated as we celebrate outdoor living and interior plantscapes that inspire us to spend time with the ones we love, as well as showing ways of connecting with each other through our love of nature and gardening. Time is allowed to view the show and if you wish, to also visit restaurants and shops in the area. The cost of this trip includes Charter Coach, Ticket to the Boston Flower Show, and driver gratuity. 8:00 AM Departure from Camden Hills Regional High School with additional stops at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta and the Park and Ride at Exit 15 in Yarmouth. Rest stops to/from Boston at Kennebunk rest area. No refunds after 3/1. Please note, no credit card registrations for this class, cash or check only.  For a form to fill out and mail in click here. For more info on the flower show click here

Have a spare room or two? Do you enjoy hosting inyour home? Want to meet wonderful people fromaround the world and earn money at the same time? If so, come join Jen Johnson and Lynne Witham and learn about the ins and outs of Airbnb. They jumped into the world of Airbnb in early summer 2018, earned their SuperHost status by the end of the summer and would love to share their positive experiences and help you navigate successfully in creating your online Airbnb site. With two seasons under their belts, they have lots of helpful tips to share!

Instructors: Jen Johnson & Lynne Witham

Visit https://msad11.maineadulted.org/ to register for these trips!

Springtime in Quebec City (Gardiner/MSAD 11)

Treat yourself to a special trip this spring with three fun-filled days in Quebec City. North America’s only walled city, with its old-world architecture and cobblestone streets, will remind you of a typical European village. This World Heritage site offers a host of activities and attractions! For more details visit: www.msad11.maineadulted.org. Our accommodations for the weekend are in the heart of downtown Quebec City, just a short distance from the city’s historic district and fortifications. Rated 4-stars, Hotel Palace Royal welcomes guests in an environment where coziness meets high standards. The hotel provides many on-site amenities including an indoor garden with swimming pool and palm trees, elegant guest rooms with city views and a renowned steak house. Registration fee includes motorcoach transportation, hotel accommodations (two nights), two breakfast buffets, two dinners, afternoon tea, city tour, all museum/activity tickets. Deadline to register is March 12th. No refunds will be issued after this date. U.S. Customs requires that all citizens have a passport when crossing the border. You must bring a passport for this trip.

Friday/Saturday/Sunday May 1, 2, 3, 2020 Depart 9:00 am from Hannafords Gardiner; 10:15 pm Return / Depart 9:45 am from Waterville Sr. High; 9:30 pm Return $649.00 per person based on double occupancy

New Hampshire Winery Adventure (Gardiner/MSAD 11)

Many of you enjoy our annual winery tour. This spring, let us take you a little farther afield as we sample some of the finest wines along the southern New Hampshire Wine Trail. Experience the hospitality of some of the granite state’s best known wine venues during this day of touring, tasting, and shopping. We can’t leave Maine without stopping at the CellarDoor’s Thompson Point location. The urban sister to Lincolville’s popular winery is designed to spoil guests with elegance and city flair. We’ll sample a variety of wines that are both distinctly Maine-made and uniquely American. A charcuterie and cheese board, souvenir glasses and time for the gift shop round out our visit. In New Hampshire, we’ll first visit the Labelle Winery in Amherst where winemaker Amy LaBelle began making small batches of wine in 2005. Production has dramatically increased, now offering over 30 styles of award winning, world class wines all produced in their state of the art facility surrounded by lush vineyards. We’ll sample some of the favorites followed by plenty of time to visit the gift shop featuring all 34 varieties for sale along with the Winemakers’s Kitchen culinary line. In Brookline, we’ll visit Averill Farm Winery where the Waite family prides itself in keeping an unassuming, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere at the winery that lends itself to personal exploration and an intimate tasting. The goal is to create the best wines and provide a rich and friendly atmosphere for family, friends, and wine-lovers alike. We’ll try four varieties, enjoy snacks, and go home with a souvenir glass and wine shop purchases! Our tour lunch will be served at the Holy Grail Restaurant in Epping where the old St. Joseph’s Church has been reborn into one of the Seacoast’s premier restaurants. The owner’s Irish roots are reflected in the food and ambience of this very unique pub. Registration fee includes motorcoach transportation, three winery tours, tastings and souvenir glasses, and Holy Grail lunch. No one under 21 may participate -must have valid ID. For liability reasons, alcohol consumption on the bus is not permitted.

Deadline to register is April 15th. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Depart 8:15 a.m., Waterville Sr. High School; 9:45 p.m. Return / Depart 9:00 a.m., Gardiner (Park and Ride, I-95 Exit 102); 9:00 p.m. Return / Depart 9:30 am Topsham Park & Ride; 8:30 pm Return

Registration fee: $199.00 per person

Thoroughly Modern Millie (Gardiner/MSAD 11)

We’re off to the theater - the North Shore Music Theater in Beverly Massachusetts, that is! This award winning theater in the round is kicking off the 2020 season with Thoroughly Modern Millie - and we have some of the best seats in the house for a matinee performance. “Filled with flappers, tappers, and a roaring good time, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is set in 1922 New York, when all the modern girls are sporting bobbed hair, heightened hemlines and entering the work force. Small-town newcomer Millie jumps headlong into a makeover and a dizzy plan to marry rich - until she falls for a penniless charmer. Her adventures are crowded with a flurry of jazz-age ladies, a runaway heiress, a nefarious landlady, and more. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is a mix of madcap mistaken identity, high-spirited show tunes, and tap-happy dance numbers that will have more kick than bootleg gin. (nsmt.org). We’ll plan a stop for lunch (on your own) in Portsmouth’s busy Market Square where there are a variety of choices. Registration fee includes transportation and show ticket.

Deadline to register is May 1st. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Saturday, June 6, 2020 Depart 8:00 a.m., Waterville Sr. High School; 8:15 p.m. Return / Depart 8:45 a.m., Gardiner (Park and Ride, I-95 Exit 102); 7:30 p.m. Return / Depart 9:15 am Topsham Park & Ride; 7:00 pm Return Registration fee: $159.00 per person

March Mystery Tour (Gardiner/MSAD 11)

Destination unknown tours are the new travel trend. Ready to join in and see what the buzz is all about? Willing to take a chance on a surprise itinerary? It’s March – so let’s throw caution to the wind and strike out for a day’s worth of interesting activities, good eats and friendly fun. What does a barn, a sawmill, a re-purposed church and hot cocoa have in common? Come along (with a warm coat, an appetite and a sense of adventure) and find out! Registration includes motorcoach transportation, meals and activities.

Deadline to register is February 15th. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Thursday March 19, 2020 Depart 6:15 a.m., Waterville Sr. High School; 8:45 p.m. Return Depart 7:00 a.m., Gardiner (Park and Ride, I-95 Exit 102); 8:00 p.m. Return Depart 7:30 am Topsham Park & Ride; 7:30 pm Return Registration fee: $189.00 per person

Destination unknown tours are the new travel trend. Ready to join in and see what the buzz is all about? Willing to take a chance on a surprise itinerary? It’s March – so let’s throw caution to the wind and strike out for a day’s worth of interesting activities, good eats and friendly fun. What does a barn, a sawmill, a re-purposed church and hot cocoa have in common? Come along (with a warm coat, an appetite and a sense of adventure) and find out! Registration includes motorcoach transportation, meals and activities. Deadline to register is February 15th. No refunds will be issued after this date. 

Thursday March 19, 2020

Depart 6:15 a.m., Waterville Sr. High School; 8:45 p.m. Return

Depart 7:00 a.m., Gardiner (Park and Ride, I-95 Exit 102); 8:00 p.m. Return

Depart 7:30 am Topsham Park & Ride; 7:30 pm Return

Registration fee: $189.00 per person

In a fun relaxed atmosphere come learn Italian. This class is for those looking to travel or learn about Italian culture. We will also work on grammar.

8 Thursday sessions

March 19-May14, 6:30-8 p.m.

Course Fee: $115

Come to this special one night class to meet Kelly Monroe from In the Magic Travel!  Kelly is a travel agent that specializes in all things Disney! Get great, inside information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks and dining plans.  Kelly is an experienced travel agen with six years of specializing in Disney destinations and can provide you with everything you need to know!

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Have a spare room or two? Do you enjoy hosting inyour home? Want to meet wonderful people from around the world and earn money at the same time? If so, come join Jen Johnson and Lynne Witham and learn about the ins and outs of Airbnb. They jumped into the world of Airbnb in early summer 2018, earned their SuperHost status by the end of the summer and would love to share their positive experiences and help you navigate successfully in creating your online Airbnb site. With two seasons under their belts, they have lots of helpful tips to share!Instructor: Jen Johnson & Lynne Witham

Give watercolor a try and see how fun and easy it is. Techniques include a lesson in composition, mixing colors, making washes, using the paper wet or dry, and how to mat your art work. Practice using different brushes. Make beautiful skies, sunsets and reflections. Watch a demo. Work at your own pace. You can bring a photo to work from. Those interested in acrylic painting may also attend this class.Materials needed: 140lbs, watercolor paper, 2 watercolor brushes, 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, watercolor set, and palette. Class is beginner to semi-pros. Hathaway has taught art at several adult education programs and is currently the Maine Federation of Women’s Club Art Dept. Chairman and member of Upcountry Artists. FMI and list of materials, call the instructor at 645-3449. Location: 32 Maple St., Wilton Fee: $68- payable to the instructor.