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Joyful Art Fridays

Free

with Serena Sanborn

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

End your week with creativity and good company. Join Waterville Creates for a relaxed class designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. Each week you’ll explore different art mediums: watercolors, ink pens, simple collages and more. No pressure, no perfectionism, just a chance to unwind, try something new and enjoy the soothing benefits of making art in community.

Tai Chi for Health & Balance Part 1

$128

with Linda Poirier

Calendar Next session starts Oct 19, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

Tai Chi is an enjoyable, low-impact exercise that can help you improve balance, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent falls. It is an effective exercise that is easy on the joints and good for those with arthritis and balance issues. Take this 16-session class to improve the health of your mind and body.

Full Course

Gentle Yoga

$80

with Julia Galbraith

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 19, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

Stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress and relax with this gentle yoga class appropriate for beginners or those with experience.

Tai Chi for Health & Balance Part 2

$128

with Linda Poirier

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 19, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 8 weeks

Have you completed Tai Chi for Health & Balance - Part 1 and are ready for more? Join this class to build on the movements and skills you learned in Part 1 and continue deepening your Tai Chi practice.

Gentle Yoga Level 2

$80

with Julia Galbraith

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 19, 2026 at 11:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

If you’ve been enjoying Gentle Yoga, but are looking to move to the next level, or you have prior yoga experience, this class is for you.

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.

Full Course
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).





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