A group-based, participatory class led by two trained peer leaders over 6 weekly sessions. Living Well with Diabetes was developed at Stanford in partnership with diabetes patients, diabetes nurse educators, nutritionists, and a diabetes specialist. Topics include: an overview of self-management of diabetes, nutrition/healthy eating, preventing low blood glucose, preventing complications, exercise, stress management, relaxation techniques, monitoring blood glucose, depression, positive thinking, communication, medications, working with healthcare professionals, sick days, skin and foot care, and future plans. Areas not covered during this program are the physical process of glucose monitoring, discussion of patient-specific medications, and insulin injection. Known in literature as the “Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).” Participants use action planning, brainstorming, and problem-solving to identify and pursue goals for health. Limit 12 Students.

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Areyou curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix break downs when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16years. Please make a donation by cash or check if you are able to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at the beginning of class cash or check or via their website www.bikemaine.org/donate. Rain date will be Thursday, May 16. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 8. Limit 18 students.

Have you tried Pickle Ball yet? It is fun, social, and an exercise sport that you can do for a lifetime. You will learn the forehand, back-hand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s fun for friends to join together, or join and make new friends! Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. There will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear-- the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or the court is wet. Rain makeup classes will be held the following Sunday 2:30PM - 4:00PM. There will be no class on Monday, May 27, but wewill hold class on Wednesday, May 29, as a make-up. Invite a friend to join you! Limit 8 students.