Introduction to Fly Fishing

This course is designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing. Topics covered include tackle selection and assembly, knots, fly casting, fish foods, artificial flies, fly fishing strategies, entomology, and wading safety.  After completing this course, you should have all the understanding and skills necessary to catch fish with a fly rod on your own.  This course will be taught in Orono by Kevin Tracewski, a registered Maine guide and author of the best selling book, A Fisherman’s Guide to Maine.

Instructor: Kevin Tracewski  Date: Saturday April 5  Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: $85 for 7 hour session   Location: TBA

Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks 

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session."Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports  muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion.  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you  safely and effectively.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Mondays: 8:30-9:30 am

Starts: Session 3  April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)

 Cost $35        

Gentle Fitness for Health:  Virtual - 6 weeks

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Mondays: 10-11 am

Starts: Session 3  April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)

Cost: $35 for each 6 week  session

Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks

This morning class, practiced in a chair, offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes. Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Thursdays: 9:00-10:00 am

Starts: Session 3  May 1 - June 5 (no class May 26)

Cost: $62 for 6 week session

Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body! 

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Tuesdays: 9-10 am

Starts: Session 3 - Tuesday, May 6 - June 17 (No clases May 26)

Cost: $62 for each 6 week session

Stress Reduction and Relaxation with Theraputic Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3

This 60-minute Yoga class will provide sequences that calms the nervous system along with stretching/warming the muscles and preparing the mind to rest. Breathing techniques, short meditation and positive affirmations will end the practice.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Tuesdays:  5:30-6:30 pm

Starts: Session 3 - May 6 - June 17 (No class May 26)

Cost: $62 for each 6 week session

Led by Kate Peppard, this class focuses on improving bone density and muscle strength using small hand and ankle weights in both seated and standing positions. The exercises are slow and controlled, for optimal benefit and safety. Strong Bones is open to all ages and abilities, and is perfect for anyone with osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis, weakness and/or balance issues.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practiced in many styles. The “sun” style, which is the form Andy Stewart will be offering, has been the subject of rigorous scientific studies that reveal its health benefits, including cardiovascular support, improved muscle strength and flexibility, and increased balance for fall prevention. The practice entails a fluid movement and flow produced through the integration of mind and body. It has in fact been called “meditation in motion” and that phrase probably captures the essence of the practice better than any other. It is about balance, both physical and mental.

Time: 12:00-12:45pm

Session 2: Tuesdays, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17

6 Weeks