Prerequisite for this class: You must have taken Jim’s Pickle Ball for Intermediate class previously or have permission from the instructor. Please call 465-9134 or email janderson@rsu18.org to be in touch with the instructor. In this class you will practice Skills and Drills with the idea of improving your game. Please wear appropriate footwear—the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or has rained making the court wet. Rain makeup will be Saturdays at the normal class time and depending on the forecast for Sunday we may meet a day early on Saturday. There will be no Pickle Ball on May 25. Limit 8 students & must have a minimum of 8 students.

This is a beautiful three-hour educational, and ecological tour to the farthest reaches of Messalonskee Lake aboard the Snowdrifter II--a 25’ Godfrey Sanpan Limited Edition Luxury Cruiser. You will see firsthand invasive milfoil as it passes alongside the boat just inches below the lake surface; learn about statewide eradication efforts all while enjoying the natural beauty of Messalonskee Lake. Search for Sandhill Cranes and endangered Least Bittern and Black Tern as we travel through the 1300-acre emergent wetland known as the Messalonskee Lake Marsh. The North American Bald Eagles may make their presence known, and you will learn about the history of the area and the lake. Captain Gary is a Registered Maine Guide and licensed commercial boat operator. Rain date will be announced later if needed. This is a handicap accessible boat for normal-size wheelchairs. Students must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian if between ages 10 and 17. Bathrooms available on shore, if necessary. We must have 8 students and the tour is limited to 8 students. Meet Captain Bennett at 97 Rocky Shore Lane, Oakland

Messalonskee Lake and Stream are wonderful natural resources of the mid-Maine region, offering numerous recreational and conservation activities.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to kayak and explore the lake’s ecology, this class will provide a free kayak lesson, with all necessary equipment supplied. You will also learn about the flora and fauna of the lake and stream, followed by a kayak paddle near shore to observe various specimens.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic swimming skills (we will stay close to shore).

What to Bring:

Be prepared with extra clothes in case you get wet.

Age Requirement: Must be 17 or older to register.

If needed, a rain date will be announced.