Create a garden full of beauty and life that fosters health, connection, and supports a flourishing landscape and diverse natural communities. Planting an insectary garden helps us to balance our domesticated gardens with the wild spaces that surround them, working with, rather than against nature. By attracting and welcoming a variety of insects and other […]
April 13 - June 8 (cancelled 5/25, Memorial Day)r Join 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. […]
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanLeader: Lizzie CunninghamEvenings: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 - (4/15, 4/22, 4/29)Afternoons: Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 - (4/16, 4/23, 4/30) Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated […]
This is the first in our End-of-Life Planning series. Other events in this series include: May 21–You're Going to Die. Why Not Die Well? October 1–Caregiver Self-Care October 8–Estate Planning with Rebecca Sargent Many individuals recognize the importance of discussing their end-of-life care wishes, yet few have had these conversations. Have you had that talk? […]
When: Wednesdays, beginning May 6 (5 sessions)Time: 4:00-5:00 pmCost: $10 per session ($50 paid in advance) Chair yoga allows us to enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting securely in a firm chair. We still have to do the work, but we are seated in a chair or standing next to it, using our hand […]
When: Fridays, beginning May 8 (5 sessions)Time: 9:00-10:00 amCost: $10 per session ($50 paid in advance) Chair yoga allows us to enjoy yoga benefits while sitting securely in a firm chair. We still have to do the work, but we are seated in a chair or standing next to it, using our hand for support. […]
Open not just for women Join Leona Oceania of Die Well Death Education for a program exploring the importance of discussing and preparing for death and the benefits preparation offers. In this program, we will review the creation of an End-of-Life Plan, which includes: Legacy work Obituary writing Hospice Palliative care End-of-Life Doulas, MAID (medical […]
Need more lupines in your life? Create your own through the art of quilling! Quilling—also known as paper filigree—is a decorative art form dating back to the Renaissance. It involves rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper to create beautiful designs and patterns. Spring Quilling with Kelly, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd, from […]
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann ShafferLeader: Pat OlsenWednesdays, 6-7:30 - (9/2, 9/9, 9/16)Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 - (9/1, 9/8, 9/15) “I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers.” January 1946: […]
"What was on my list?" Do you have trouble remembering things? Try this session for ideas on how to kick your memory into gear! Learn about *pegging, *chaining, and *word association, and more. Remember: Your memory is like a muscle, you have to exercise it!" Space is limited for this free program, and registration is […]