Have fun and get fit for FREE! This simple, adaptable dance fitness class is focused on body awareness, acceptance, and appreciation. All are welcome! Join us from the comfort of your home and dance along. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

     No class on April 22

Amanda Carter’s lifelong love of dance led her to become a Zumba instructor in 2022. She has been teaching and developing dance fitnessclasses ever since!

Join us for dinner, stories, and fun family activities! In addition, each child will be able to take home a book each week! This free Parent and Child Together (PACT) activity meets at the Riverside United Methodist Church on Thursday evenings as designated. If you have questions regarding this FREE program or want to register, please call Renee at (207) 625-3092 or email rpayeur@sad55.org. Bring the family and join us! Please note that this is a continuation of the winter session through the spring session as well. Pre-registration is required due to space issues and to keep everyone updated on any changes.

     No Meeting Apr. 24

Join us for a relaxed lunch to enjoy the spring weather, great company, and awesome food! Please bring a dish of your choice to share. (If you can’t, no problem.) Take a few minutes to unwind and notice that spring is finally here. Chat with friends and maybe make new ones. All are welcome!! Please pre-register if possible for space and planning purposes.

Where does it go? Take a virtual tour through ecomaine’s Single Sort Recycling Facility to discover how we sort your soup cans and laundry bottles and why wish-cycling costs you money. Bring your questions and examples of any questionable recyclable items. Registration closes on April 9. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Annie Hayes, BA in Environmental Planning and Policy with a minor in Ecology from USM, joined ecomaine in 2022 as an education and outreach intern, transitioning to the role of Environmental Educator following her graduation in 2024. Her commitment to education and advocacy drives her efforts to make a positive impact in the Maine community.

It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.

Join us to observe Autism Awareness Month and meet the author of three books on autism including the world wide best seller, Managing Meltdowns, by Deborah Lipsky. Diagnosed with autism, she provides insight not just from a clinial standpoint but from personal daily experiences of living with autism in a non-autistic world. Don’t miss this great opportunity to ask “anything autism” from a real world expert. Her sense of humor in conveying her personal experiences will leave you laughing and viewing autism from a positive point of view. Dubbed the “autistic comedian”, she makes this presentation both inspiring and informative.  Please pre-register as a minimum of 3 people is required to run the course.

For many people, your home is the biggest investment you’ll make over the course of your life. What steps can you take to make this investment more profitable? If you’re considering selling your home, this class will teach you specific strategies that can help you walk away with more money. From easy changes to an in-depth look at the return on investment with larger projects, you’ll leave this class with a plethora of ideas that can help you net more money in the sale of your home. Pre-registration is not required but is very helpful due to space.

Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will answer your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn about the licensing process and explore the various ways to support youth and provide care, including respite care. Discover ways to support foster families. Register directly:  

FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION Q & A - LIVE ONLINE

Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will answer your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn about the licensing process and explore the various ways to support youth and provide care, including respite care. Discover ways to support foster families. Register directly: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/

     Second Monday of the Month

     12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.