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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention–Summer Session Begins
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, June 15 – August 3Time: 9-10 amMaximum registrants: 8 \nJoin our community partner\, Healthy Acadia\, for a tai chi series designed to empower people to improve their health and well-being through slow\, smooth\, continuous mind-body exercises. This program is recognized by the CDC as a high-tier\, evidence-based program for improving balance\, strength\, flexibility\, and confidence. While especially effective for arthritis\, this program is appropriate for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellness. Tai Chi practice can help: \n\nAlleviate Pain\nReduce stress\nIncrease strength\, flexibility\, and balance\nImprove cognitive function and coordination\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lisa Schaefer\, course instructor\, is a retired Pharmacist who lives in Jonesboro with her family.  She enjoys practicing tai chi\, yoga\, knitting\, quilting\, and exploring Downeast Maine. Lisa appreciates how the practice of Tai Chi improves balance\, mindfulness\, and self-confidence.  She is committed to life-long learning and to improving health through mindful movement. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-registration is required. Once your registration is complete\, you will receive the confirmation via the email address you provided. While all classes are free\, donations are suggested. Contact Nina Zeldin at (207) 664-1630 for more information. \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-summer-session-begins/
LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tai Chi
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SUMMARY:Long Pond Paddle
DESCRIPTION:This mellow paddling outing\, departing from the Black Woods Road just west of Cherryfield\, offers the opportunity to develop canoeing skills and observe the unique insects and plants that call this spring-fed pond home in late spring. This is a flatwater paddling experience where we can choose how far we want to paddle and tack on an optional short walk from a beach to another pond if we choose. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group\, with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. \nCanoes\, paddles\, and life jackets available to the first 6 people who need them; otherwise\, BYO boat! In addition to canoes and kayaks\, we welcome paddleboards on this outing\, though note that they tend to go much slower than canoes and kayaks. Helpers are available to assist with unloading/loading your gear at the boat launch; you will not have to unload by yourself. \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on May 18. \n			\n				Click here to Register
URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/long-pond-paddle/
CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club
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SUMMARY:Saturday Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning craft group\, open to everyone and all skill levels! Whether you’re into knitting\, crocheting\, needlework\, or paper crafts\, bring your craft and come along to enjoy some creative time. It’s a fun\, casual space to learn\, share ideas\, and make new friends. We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hope to see you there! \nReach out to Kelly if you have questions!
URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/saturday-craft-and-chat/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Women for Healthy Rural Living
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Bloom for Butterflies Milkweed Sale
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Bloom for Butterflies Milkweed Plant Fundraiser Sale. This initiative aims to promote the planting of milkweed\, a vital host plant for monarch butterflies\, and to raise funds to support the maintenance of the Ed Flanagan Pollinator Garden at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. \nMilkweed is essential to monarch survival\, whose populations have declined dramatically in recent years. By planting milkweed\, we not only provide a safe habitat for these beautiful butterflies but also support the overall health of our local ecosystems. \nThe Bloom for Butterflies Milkweed Plant Fundraiser Sale features swamp milkweed\, a plant that forms 3-5 foot tall clumps\, and doesn’t spread aggressively like other milkweed species. It’s a perennial that thrives in wet environments but can also grow in regular gardens. \nOur 3-quart pots will contain two Milkweed seedlings ready for planting. \nSupplies are limited (and we sold out last year)! Order now for pickup beginning June 18. Plants are a $12 donation. \nJoin us in making a difference for our environment! Together\, we can create a brighter future for monarch butterflies and our local ecosystems. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n\n                \n\n                        \n                            Bloom for Butterflies: Milkweed Plant Fundraiser\n                        \n                        Swamp Milkweed Plant Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$12.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Mailing Address    \n                    \n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n                                        State\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP Code\n                                \n                    \n                Total\n							\n						Credit Card\n					\n						Cardholder Name\n					\n					\n						Card Details\n					\n				\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\n\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Milkweed is the only plant on which Monarch butterflies will lay their eggs\, and it is the only food their caterpillars eat. 
URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/bloom-for-butterflies-milkweed/
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