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A Matter of Balance

Free

with Emily Michaud & Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 28, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

A fear of falling can keep you from living your life to the fullest. The good news is that falls can be predictable and preventable. Our eight session class will teach you strategies to reduce falling risks, increase activity and live your life again. You’ll also learn home modifications to make falls less likely and practice exercises to increase strength and balance.

Greek Cooking

$25

with Anna Froman, ND

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 5 pm
1 additional session on Dec 5, 2026

Discover the flavors of Greece in this hands-on cooking class. You’ll prepare and enjoy a selection of classic Greek dishes while learning key ingredients and flavors of this Mediterranean country.

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Colby Walking Program
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Colby Walking Program

Free
Calendar Next session starts Nov 2, 2026 at 9 am

Are you age 55 or older? Join the Colby Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center on the Colby College campus.

Community members may walk the indoor track during the winter months for easier and safer exercise. 

Pre-registration is not needed. On your first visit, please see a program volunteer to complete the necessary paperwork. Minors and pets are not allowed. Soft-soled shoes are required; no outside shoes, please! The walking program is closed during Colby breaks (11/23 – 11/26, 12/21 – 12/31, 3/22 – 3/25).

Steps to Better Pain Management

Free

with Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 2, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Living with chronic pain can affect every part of your life. In this series of one hour sessions, learn how healthy eating, balancing activity and rest, mindfulness and gentle movement can help you better manage your pain and make it easier to enjoy everyday life. Connect with others living with chronic pain, learn new skills and gain accountability to reach weekly goals.

This program offers many of the same self-management topics as the Living Well with Chronic Pain program but in shorter sessions with more independent practice between sessions. This class is open to adults who have chronic pain and their caregivers.

The group participates by Zoom and class materials are sent to your home.

Move with Ease Workshop

$15

with Julia Galbraith

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2026 at 10 am

Take time to slow down, release tension and reconnect with your body. This workshop combines mindful movement, breathing and gentle mobility exercises that support joint health and can help you move more comfortably and with greater ease. Using foam rollers and tennis balls, you’ll learn myofascial release techniques to relieve tight muscles and the tissue around them.

Whether you’re looking to improve your mobility, reduce everyday tension or simply feel better in your body, this session offers space to help you move with ease.

Diabetes Awareness Month: Stress Less, Sleep Better

Free

with Julie Kaupin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2026 at 1 pm

Stress and sleep play a larger role in blood sugar control than many people realize. Join us to learn how improving sleep quality and managing stress can support metabolic health and help reduce the risk and progression of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn practical tools for better sleep and stress resilience to support your everyday well-being.

Hannaford Store Tour

Free

with Alexandra James, RD

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 6, 2026 at 9:30 am

Learn how to shop smart! A Hannaford dietitian will lead a tour through the store and help you learn how to stretch your dollar the healthy way.

Creative Writing Series

$30

with Christine Little

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 6, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

Explore the creative power of words in this welcoming series designed to spark curiosity and self-expression. Through a blend of storytelling, pantoum poetry and blackout poetry, you’ll experiment with different ways to shape meaning and share your unique perspective. Reflect on moments of connection, play with rhythm and repetition and transform existing text into original works of art. Along the way, you’ll collaborate, create and discover new approaches to writing.





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