Learning that you have elevated blood sugar or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. The good news is that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in reducing your risk. In this single-session class, you’ll learn strategies for eating healthier, increasing physical activity, reading nutrition labels and tracking your progress. You’ll also learn about the year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program and how it can provide ongoing support and accountability.

Discover a fresh way to journal using image-based cards that spark insight and creativity. In this session, you’ll draw a card from a nature-themed deck, explore its imagery and meaning and use it as a prompt for personal reflection.

Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to quiet mental clutter, relate more deeply to nature and connect with your personal intuition within a supportive group environment.

Four pans on the stove and three in the oven? What if you could cook an entire meal and only have one or two sheet pans to clean up? Learn how to put together simple, delicious meals that you and your family will love!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.