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Through Nature's Lens: A Guided Journaling Experience

$40

with Sarah Kilch Gaffney

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 27, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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.

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.

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).

Chair Yoga

$40

with Julie Kaupin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Chair Yoga offers the benefits of a traditional yoga practice without getting on the floor. This class includes both seated and standing movements, using a chair for balance and support as needed. Benefits include improved posture and balance, increased strength and flexibility, reduced stress and an enhanced sense of well-being. No experience necessary.

Seasonal Produce

$25

with Anna Froman, ND

Calendar Next session starts Nov 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Maine’s four seasons provide a diverse and delicious array of ingredients to inspire your cooking year-round. You will learn how to save money at the grocery store by shopping seasonally, incorporating seasonal produce into your cooking and staying connected to local agriculture.

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Yoga for Pelvic Health Workshop

$30

with Julia Galbraith

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 2, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Pelvic health refers to the strength and coordination of the muscles and tissues that support bladder and bowel control, sexual function and core stability. This workshop-style series will include education, demonstrations and the opportunity to practice gentle movement, breathwork and alignment within your comfort level.

The exercises introduced support both strengthening and relaxation of the pelvic muscles to promote healthy pelvic function and posture. Anyone can benefit, especially if you’re postpartum (whether weeks or decades), or experiencing concerns such as incontinence or general pelvic discomfort.

Light in the Darkness: A Solstice Retreat

$20

with Julie Kaupin & Sarah Kilch Gaffney

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 17, 2026 at 4 pm

Winter solstice represents the turning point in which long, dark nights begin to make way for more light each coming day. Celebrate this seasonal transition by joining us for an evening retreat of guided journaling and restorative yoga. This style of yoga involves laying down on the ground in supported postures.

You will need to be able to get up and down from the floor comfortably.

National Diabetes Prevention Program

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 26, 2027 at 10 am, runs for 33 weeks

Being at risk for type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program to learn how to eat healthier, increase activity, lower your blood sugar and improve your overall health. You gain a year of support within a group setting along with a dedicated lifestyle coach. Don’t miss your chance for encouragement and to meet others trying to live healthier, just like you.

This class meets weekly for 16 weeks, then twice a month for the rest of the year.





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