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!

Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers a solution. At this free, online and by phone information session you will hear more about FA and from people who have found a solution through the FA program. For more information and meeting ID and Passcode call the coordinator (Sharon) at 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com.

Discover the fascinating physiological and behavioral adaptations birds use to survive the unique habitats of Maine and elsewhere. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts will discuss traits specific to birds of the salt, brackish, and freshwater marshes. This class includes a field trip, 8 AM - !0 AM, Saturday, October 26 to Weskeag Marsh in South Thomaston.

Take your bird identification skills to the next level. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts teaches the nomenclature of bird anatomy and how to use field markings to see the nuanced differences in seemingly identical species. This class includes a field trip, 8 AM - 10 AM, Saturday, November 9 at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport.

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.

The early days and months of infancy are crucial for motor development - infant motor skills set the foundation for all other developmental milestones! With a world of gadgets and technology available it can be overwhelming to know how to help your baby learn to move. Come join Physical Therapist Annah Sullivan and learn hands-on with your baby how to optimize these essential skills. This course is open to parents and infants 0-6 months at the time of the course. It is also open to expecting parents and a doll will be provided to them for hands-on practice.Consult your pediatrician for medically-related questions or developemtnal concerns.

Not an artist? Not a problem. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts will teach you the skill of rough sketching birds in the field as a personal memory tool to aid in identification once you're home. All you'll need is a pencil, a pad of paper, and a love of birds.