Buying your first house is truly a big deal! In this 8-hour, in person class we will cover everything you need to know about the buying process and owning a home afterwards. You will learn the steps involved in buying, how to set goals, and prepare for homeownership, explore loan products and credit, protect and grow your investment, and how to avoid being ripped off. A Homebuyers Education Certificate can help you access down payment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified homebuyers education—for most organizations it’s good for two years. Register here at midmaine.maineadulted.org and the computer program will take you to the KVCAP registration site to finish the registration process—that cost will be $30. Limit 24 students. Please register with KVCAP Housing Services Program/Kimberlee Petrey

This is an educational program for people who are nearing retirement age (55+) who have questions about how Social Security actually works. The 15-minute presentation will help you answer these questions. How does Social Security fit into your retirement income plan? When should you start taking benefits? What about taxes? There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation. A Zoom option is available by emailing janderson@rsu18.org after you have registered. Storm makeup will be April 29. Limit 15 students.

This ancient Chinese exercise uses the life force energy (qi), found all around us in the natural world, to help increase health and vitality. In ancient times illness and disease were thought to be caused by blockages in the energy pathways of the body called meridians. We will learn some Qigong forms and movements that increase our life force energy (qi) clear the meridians, improve our health, and connect us to nature. All levels of physical ability are welcome. Wear clothing that allows you to move freely. For this class you may choose to attend any 6 classes between April 16 and June 4. Limit 15 students.

Spring days bring wonderful surprises for bird watchers. Nearly every day, new birds arrive, often species that weren't here the day before. Some of the birds are showing to breed in central Maine, but many are only stopping off on their way north. The numbers and the brevity of their visits can make identifying spring migrant birds feel overwhelming. This beginner class will concentrate on identifying the most common migrants by sight and by sound. In addition to suggestions for places to look for migrants, there will be an option for an outing together. Limit 20 students.

This meditation practice will be done sitting in chairs and use visualization, breathing, movement and sound to cultivate a meditative state. We will start with a mantra (affirmation) to center ourselves. This will be followed by breathing activities to invite the etheric forces. Then, we will do mediations using chanting mantras from various traditions. We will be using mudras ( hand positions) and simple asanas (body positions). Sessions will be facilitated by Burc Oral, Ph.D, an earth scientist, technologist, yoga practitioner, avid kayaker and a constellator.

We all wish to have happy moments. We want to love and be loved. We want to build long lasting and trusting relationships. Yet, issues and challenges arise in our lives. Undesired happenings invade us. Unwanted thoughts and feelings start to dominate our being. Our mental and emotional fields become stressed, and even traumatized, and our physical being suffers. All this also impacts our family, work, business, and community. This class focuses on a phenomenological approach to healing based on teachings by Bert Hellinger and Ron Young. Each session will start with a short meditation using visualization, breathing and sound to center the participants. We will do multiple healing constellation sessions to allow the participants experience healing at the spiritual, mental, emotional and finally in the physical realms. Sessions will be facilitated by Burc Oral, Ph.D, an earth scientist, technologist, yoga practitioner, avid kayaker and a constellator.

Join us for an unforgettable experience on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, as we embark on a day trip to Boston to see the musical comedy Book of Mormon for the 2:00 pm showing. We've pre-booked the tickets so that we have a great view of this performance.

The adventure begins with a convenient Cyr motorcoach bus pickup, offering two options: Waterville HS Back Parking Lot or the Gardiner 295 Rest Stop. Relax and enjoy the scenic journey as we make our way to the vibrant city of Boston. Yes, there is a bathroom on board!

Before the show, we'll make a stop at Quincy Market, where you can explore the diverse range of food vendors and choose your own delicious lunch. Take in the lively (often music-filled) atmosphere and perhaps pick up some souvenirs before heading to the show.

We'll arrive to the Citizen's Opera House to enjoy the immersive and entertaining performance of Book of Mormon. Be prepared for a unique blend of music, comedy, and plotline that will leave you in stitches.

Following the show, we'll visit High Street Place food court for you to grab a bite to eat allowing you to unwind and share your favorite moments from the show with fellow travelers.

As the day comes to a close around 6:00 pm, we'll board the Cyr motorcoach for a comfortable journey back to Maine, arriving in West Gardiner Rest Stop at approx. 8:00 pm and Waterville at 8:30 pm.

The all-inclusive ticket price of $210 covers your admission to the Book of Mormon show, as well as round-trip bus fare for a hassle-free and enjoyable day.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories with friends and loved ones! Reserve your seat now for a day filled with entertainment, good food, and great company!

"...a fiendishly well-crafted, hilariously smart song-and-dance extravaganza!" - New York Post

Have you tried Pickleball yet? It is a fun, social, and a great exercise sport. You will learn the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s nice for friends to join together, or join and make new friends. Bring a pickle ball paddle if you have one, or there will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear—the instructor recommends either court or tennis shoes and preferably pickle ball shoes. Rain makeup will be Saturdays at the normal class time and depending on the forecast for Sunday we may meet a day early on Saturday. There will be no Pickle Ball on May 25. Limit 8 students.