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Living Well for Better Health

Free

with Shayna Lester

Calendar Feb 25, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Being healthy doesn't mean living without health issues or concerns. Are you managing a chronic condition or looking to live healthier? If so, our six-week program will help you manage your health while getting physically active and eating better. This group meets by phone conference call. Class materials will be sent to your home.

Full Course

American Heart Month: Every Step Counts

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Feb 26, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Your heart is a muscle that gets stronger with movement. This interactive workshop explores how physical activity supports heart health, including blood pressure management. Learn recommended activity levels, how to start safely and ways to stay motivated. The session includes a short, guided exercise routine you can easily implement at home. Please dress comfortably and come ready to take a step toward better heart health. Every step counts!

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Creative Writing: Poetry & Wintering

Free

with Christine Little

Calendar Feb 27, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Explore the theme of “wintering” — a metaphor for rest, reflection and renewal — as inspiration for a collaborative poetic journey. In this creative writing session, you’ll be guided through the process of creating a pantoum, a poetic form known for its interwoven, repeating lines that evoke a sense of rhythm, cycle and meditation. Together, you’ll craft a collective poem that weaves individual voices into a shared piece of art.

Full Course

Exploring Beans & Legumes

$25

with Brenna Nelson, RD

Calendar Feb 27, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Break free of traditional ideas as you take beans and legumes to the next level and prepare recipes using these undervalued fiber-filled plant proteins in new and delicious ways.

Hannaford Store Tours

Free

with Alexandra James, RD

Calendar Mar 6, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

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.

Gut Health

$25

with Brenna Nelson, RD

Calendar Mar 6, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the bacterial cells in your gut outnumber the cells that make up your body? Gut health is tied to a wide array of processes within the body, impacting inflammation, mood, sleep, energy levels and more. Learn how to keep your gut happy through cooking and eating the ingredients that your gut loves!

Full Course

Cajun Cooking

$25

with Anna Froman, ND

Calendar Mar 7, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Spice things up in the kitchen with our Cajun Cooking class! Learn how to make bold, flavorful Cajun-inspired dishes like gumbo and jambalaya from the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana.

Full Course

Joint Health Fundamentals

Free

with Paul Rucci

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

This free MaineGeneral Sports Medicine class introduces you to factors that affect joint health as you age and how you can help nurture your joint health through physical activity, early intervention and nutrition. You will discuss activities and programs that promote joint health and offer resources to help you stay physically active.

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