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October 2019
Hydrotherapy Class
Joints Hurt? Muscles Sore? Frequent Headaches? Tense? Can’t Sleep? Learn the Healing Secrets Your Great-Grandmother Knew If modern medicine has not been able to help you with the pain in your joints, your blocked sinuses, poor sleep or your sore muscles and tension, maybe it is time you tried some real old-fashioned treatments-perhaps, the very techniques that your great-grandmother used to effectively treat aches and pains at home. The Waterville Seventh-Day Adventist Church is offering a four-session course on the…
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Cardio Hike
Come raise your heart rate with the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP)! We’ll build a sweat tackling the Heselton Street Trails at a fast walking pace. You can make it even more challenging by leaving behind your snowshoes and building toward a slight jog! This program is perfect for people looking to improve their cardiovascular endurance in a group setting. The hike will be around two miles with quick changes in elevation. Parking is available at Margaret Chase Smith…
Find out more »Sunrise Snowshoe Hike
Greet the rising sun by taking a hike with the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP). Not only with this boost your energy level but also improve your mood and ability to focus throughout the rest of the day. The Yankee Woodlot Trail culminates at the expansive Taylor Field, which will offer an attractive scene with the morning glow. During this outing, SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will…
Find out more »Family Snowshoe Hike
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors! Come to Coburn Woods for a family adventure with the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP)! While meandering through the winter forest, you’ll be able to bond with your family or make new friends. During this outing, SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will be around three miles with slight changes in elevation. This trail is perfect…
Find out more »Family Headlamp Snowshoe Hike
Bring your family and friends for a refreshing snowshoe hike under the stars! Discover the contrasting beauty of snow and darkness as you meander along the Yankee Woodlot Trail, which culminates at Taylor Field. During this outing, Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. We especially encourage parents and their kids to come out since school’s out for the week! The hike will be a little over…
Find out more »Kids “N” Pups Hike
Don’t let you or your furry friend get cabin fever! Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) at Lake George Regional Park for a tail-wagging hike with your family and pets. You’ll encounter massive boulders, towering evergreens, and a frozen lake as you traverse the Warren Trail. Outdoor fun doesn’t stop when it’s cold outside! The hike will be a little over two miles with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels.…
Find out more »Skills Clinic: “The Sacred Waste” & Going #2 in the Backcountry
What concerns many novice backpackers or hikers even more than bears and blisters is, “How do I go to the bathroom in the woods?” Rest assured, it’s something humans have been doing for a long time. At this Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) clinic, you’ll learn about going to the bathroom in the woods, backcountry hygiene challenges, and outdoor ethics. Our SAORP coaches will talk about women-specific topics, minimizing waste, and their favorite outdoor hygiene products. This clinic targets…
Find out more »Sledding Races
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for an afternoon of sledding fun! Challenge your neighbor, or even a SAORP coach, to a race down the hill at Coburn Park. If you don’t like competition, you can freestyle until you’re too tired to climb anymore! Come make new friends as you sled away from the winter blues! Bring anything that’ll slide - a cardboard box, garbage can lid, or even a baking sheet!
Find out more »Senior Sunset Stroll
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) to see the Debe River Walk Trail in a new light! You’ll cross the walking bridge, pausing midway for breathtaking views of the Kennebec River Gorge in the glow of sunset. You’ll then meander along a wide, paved trail, which provides a more intimate perspective of the rushing river. Watch for wildlife or catch a sweat on the outdoor fitness stations--this underrated trail has so much to offer! It's a perfect opportunity…
Find out more »Headlamp Snowshoe Hike
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for a refreshing snowshoe hike under the stars! Discover the contrasting beauty of snow and darkness as you meander along the Pinnacle Trail, which culminates at The Pinnacle. During this outing, SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will be a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels; it’s even…
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