Join Maine Guide Gary Roberts for three evening programs on birding in Maine followed by a field trip to a local birding hot spot. Gary will share some of his experiences traveling around the state in pursuit of both the common and rare birds of Maine in 2022. Evening discussions will begin with an overview of Maine birds and how to identify them, then the diversity of bird habitats, and finally how to find birds and report your sightings. This second class is That Bird Lives Where???

Come try your hand at one of the fastest growing sports in the country - Pickleball. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. This weekly clinic will be held on the tennis courts at MRC and will consist of general instruction and open play. This class must be paid by check or cash.

Not sure where you are or where you are going when boating on Maine's coastal waters? Learn the basics of coastal navigation including where you are on a chart/map, creating bearings that will get you somewhere and back using a divider and a parallel ruler. Excellent for boaters, paddlers, outdoor leaders and future Registered Maine Guides. Students need access to the internet, computer/tablet with audio and video capabilities and a printer. You will also need to get a "divider" and "parallel ruler", and have access to a nautical chart. Deadline to register for class is 3/30/23 due to need for materials before class.

Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing, you will cultivate, store & circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 20th continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!

These ancient Qigong practices have improved the health of millions of people over millennia. The air that we breathe is our most important source of nourishment. There is a mountain of research in western medicine confirming the value of a regular practice of improved breathing for many health conditions, and even more benefits in combination with these movements. Ba Duan Jin, Swimming Dragon & Wu Ming Qigongs will be introduced.

Learn the basics of fly casting in this hands-on workshop. We will cover rods, reels , lines and what you will need to get started. In addition to the casting lesson, we will cover the basic knots used, fly selections and how to fish with them. We will also learn to read the stream or river you are fishing to find the most likely places to catch fish. The lesson will continue with a stream-side lesson on the St. George River on Saturday, May 20 at 9:00-10:30 AM. This lesson will be optional to participants and weather dependent.

Learn the basics of fly casting in this comfortable, hands-on workshop. In the company of other women we will cover rods, reels, lines and what you will need to get started. In addition to the casting lesson, we will cover the basic knots used, fly selections and how to fish with them. We will also learn to read the stream or river you are fishing to find the most likely places to catch fish. The lesson will continue with a stream-side lesson on the St. George River on Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. This lesson will be optional to participants and weather dependent.

Join Maine Guide Gary Roberts for three evening programs on birding in Maine followed by a field trip to a local birding hot spot. Gary will share some of his experiences traveling around the state in pursuit of both the common and rare birds of Maine in 2022. Evening discussions will begin with an overview of Maine birds and how to identify them, then the diversity of bird habitats, and finally how to find birds and report your sightings. This third class is Chasing Rare Bird Visitors.