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.

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.

Quantum physics states that consciousness, not matter, is the ground of all being. When this is realized, the practice of medicine transitions to being truly holistic. This new approach to medicine requires an awareness of subtle energy that gives us life. Learn what this subtle energy is all about and how to harness it for optimal health. It's time to transition from suppressing symptoms to addressing the underlying causes and healing the mind, body & spirit.

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia? There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is holding a free information session online and by phone. For more information and meeting ID and Passcode call the coordinator (Sharon) at 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com.

Strengthen your body and mind through chair yoga. With the support of a chair, modified yoga poses become accessible to everyone. Don't let age, flexibility, previous injuries or mobility concerns get in the way of you becoming stronger in your body. These skills will carry over into the functional movement of everyday life. Let your heart lead the way and give yourself the gift of a mindful yoga practice.

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.

If you struggle to turn off anxiety and stress. You've probably noticed that life can be very stressful, depleting energy and motivation. It’s estimated that more than 90% of people who suffer with chronic anxiety or stress have breathing pattern disorders. This is known as Dysfunctional Breathing. The 3-week format allows the student time to assimulate the information, practice optimal breathing, understand their own stress response, personalize the information and techniques.

• Week 1 How to breathe Learn how our breathing pattern communicates with the brain, affecting our stress level and perception of the world. Learn techniques to calm ourselves, and others, in high stress situation. Why “Just take a few deep breaths” may not be the best advice.
• Week 2 How to manage your Stress Response Through homework assignments in awareness and journaling, student will have time to assimilate and personalize the training How to use ‘BrainSpeak’, the language of the brain, to communicate with your own autonomic nervous system.
• Week 3 How to build your Stress Resilience How to recover quickly from difficulties How to build inner toughness

If you struggle to turn off anxiety and stress. You've probably noticed that life can be very stressful, depleting energy and motivation. It’s estimated that more than 90% of people who suffer with chronic anxiety or stress have breathing pattern disorders. This is known as Dysfunctional Breathing. The 3-week format allows the student time to assimulate the information, practice optimal breathing, understand their own stress response, personalize the information and techniques.

• Week 1 How to breathe Learn how our breathing pattern communicates with the brain, affecting our stress level and perception of the world. Learn techniques to calm ourselves, and others, in high stress situation. Why “Just take a few deep breaths” may not be the best advice.
• Week 2 How to manage your Stress Response Through homework assignments in awareness and journaling, student will have time to assimilate and personalize the training How to use ‘BrainSpeak’, the language of the brain, to communicate with your own autonomic nervous system.
• Week 3 How to build your Stress Resilience How to recover quickly from difficulties How to build inner toughness