TRUST IN ART. Where can you find fresh-off-the-easel paintings of glorious autumn scenes by well known painters like Frank Handlen, DeWitt Hardy, Anne Gable Allaire and Suzanne Payne? Come to "Trust in Art" at Atlantic Hall in Cape Porpoise on Oct. 12 and find out! On that day, Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk and the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust join forces once again to present "Trust in Art," a fresh paint event and live art auction featuring the work of forty well-known New England artists. Proceeds from the auction benefit Heartwood College of Art and the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Tickets to the event are $15 and include the catered reception and a bidding number. For more, call 985-0985 to reach Heartwood College or 967-3465 for Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.
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EVENTS
American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Meeting will take place Oct. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Candleshop Inn at 44 Freeman St. in York Beach. Be prepared to laugh as Sandy Sudol, a joyologist/LMT (Laughter Motivation Teacher), will talk about laughter being an excellent stress reliever. Sandy is a LMT, RM/T at Caring Hands Center for Massage and Wellbeing located in Haverhill, Mass. Her passion in life is finding the humor in everything and she has adjusted her credentials to reflect that thought. She now calls herself a Joyologist/Laughter Motivation Teacher and she has held a number of workshops at the center called "Wonders of Wellbeing." Recently she spoke at a luncheon for the Chamber of Commerce Winning Opportunities for Women's group in Haverhill. In the past she has been a motivational speaker at weekly meetings and loves sharing stories that bring smiles to those present. Sandy explains that there is a choice to make about many of life's situations and why not chose something that makes you feel good. AHNA meetings are not limited to nurses, but are open to all those who share a similar interest. FMI: contact Barbara Sheff 363-4087 or bsheffrn@aol.com.
The Annual Union Congregational Church Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Oct. 18, commencing at 8:30 a.m. This York Beach extension of Harvestfest activities offers an impressive selection of quality handmade items, as well as food and white elephant tables. Coffee and donuts will also be available, as will a midday luncheon. So, drop by for that special occasion gift, or to get a jump on your holiday shopping. At the prices offered, you can't go wrong!
AWS Story Time for Children is held on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Animal Welfare Society shelter on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. Each week, the AWS Humane Educator will read the children an animal related book and lead a craft project. Story Time is offered for children ages 3 to 6 years and adult supervision is required. The event is free, but donations are appreciated to assist the AWS in its effort to help animals in need. FMI: call Humane Educator Barbara Wilkinson at 985-3244, Ext. 109, or email awshe@animalwelfaresociety.org.
Events at the Wells Reserve include Fall Foliage Tour on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.; Butterflies: A Window on the Natural World on Oct. 22 at noon; Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., and Wabanaki Nature Legends Walk on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. FMI on programs, registration and costs, call 646-1555 or visit www.wellsreserve.org.
Friday Night Gamers Night, sponsored by Gamers Rock and hosted by the York Public Library, will be held Oct. 17 at the library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of video gaming at its best! We'll have three stations set up with consoles to play: PS2, Wii, X-box 360 & games for each console: Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, Call of Duty Series, Lego Star Wars, Need for Speed HP2, Carbon & more. We have access to more stations if you'd like to bring your own consoles & favorite games to share with the group. You must be at least 12 years old and will need to have your parents sign a permission slip, just once. Also, games rated "T" or less will be allowed, no "M" rated games, no exceptions. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. There will be pizza slices, drinks and snacks for sale, with all money raised going toward the purchase of video games for the YPL to offer in its teen een area for everyone to enjoy. Register by emailing Janalee at janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com.
Holiday Shopping Night Out will be hosted at the beautiful Red Barn at The Links at Outlook Golf Course in South Berwick on Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to benefit Children of the Nations. A $12 donation at the door includes raffle tickets, appetizers, music and a warm heart. Enjoy shopping while listening to music from "Something Cool," a jazz trio with pianist, Ferdinando Argenti from Pisa, Italy. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra songs with some blues and Dixie will keep the night upbeat! Children of Nations (COTNI) ministers to orphaned and destitute children in Malawi, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and the Dominican Republic. Nancy Kilpatrick, a maternal-child health nurse at York Hospital and York resident is the organization's newly appointed medical coordinator. She assists to raise funds for this program which provides medical teams from the U.S. to care for children with little or no access to medical care in these regions. COTNI also operates a feeding station in a squatter's village of 8,000 people and, has a ministry to children in Uganda who have been severely traumatized by terrorists. Nancy will share the vision of the organization at the Holiday Shopping Night Out. More information about COTNI can be found at www.cotni.org. FMI about the Oct. 25 event, 451-0020 or flynngolf@verizon.net.
The Maine Wood Carvers Association Annual Wood Carvers and Wildlife Artists Show and Competition is coming to the Augusta Armory on Oct. 18 and 19. There are usually about 200 carvings and about 30 wildlife art pieces entered into competition. Carvers from all of New England and Quebec and New Brunswick Canada enter their carvings into competition. Admission is $4 per person, each day, and free for those under the age of 18. FMI: www.mainewoodcarvers.org.
New Hampshire Parade of Homes continues Oct. 18 and 19. Dozens of new homes and beautiful models throughout the state open their doors, allowing you to explore the exciting opportunities in today's new home market. Premiere homes, designed and built specifically for the Parade, will be featured. Brought to you by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, the Parade of Homes supports Granite State Independent Living. Admission is free. FMI: www.nhparadeofhomes.com.
EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE, BOOKS AND MORE
The All-Age Engaging Visual Art Show is on view through Oct. 26 at 100 Market in downtown Portsmouth, N.H. The collection offers a wide variety of styles and medium, commercial and fine art, selected for their broad age appeal and includes nationally renowned children's book illustrator father and daughter Ed and Rebecca Emberley, from Newburyport, Mass., and Kittery, respectively. The show features numerous renowned illustrators, sculptors, painters, photographers and more. The building is open seven days a week.
Andy Warhol: Pop Politics is on view at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, N.H. Warhol did for art in the 20th century what Michelangelo did in the 16th century - he brought it to the people. As the pioneer of the Pop art movement he remains one of the most respected and controversial American artists. Andy Warhol: Pop Politics will be on display through Jan. 4, 2009, a mere week and a half before the presidential inauguration. The exhibit offers a probing and entertaining look at the leaders who shaped the 20th century through Warhol's eyes. Here, together for the first-time, are Warhol's paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs of political figures. His portraits of American presidents and presidential candidates, foreign queens, Communist dictators and other political figures reveal intriguing, yet until now unexplored insights into Warhol's own celebrity status and political leanings. Warhol's images of these powerful personalities comment on the interrelationships between politics and celebrity culture in the late 20th century - connections that remain ever present today. FMI: www.currier.org.
Classes at the Coolidge Center for the Arts range from one-day workshops to six-week courses. Hone your portrait painting skills or experience the techniques of Chinese brush painting. Learn the timeless craft of gilding or create your first floor cloth. Watercolors, figure drawing, oil - expert instructors are offering a wide variety of classes for a range of experience and beginners are absolutely welcome. Youth classes including advanced placement studio drawing, the gifted child and drawing and painting are filling up fast! FMI or to register, call (603) 436-6607. The Coolidge Center for the Arts is located on the grounds of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion at 375 Little Harbor Road in Portsmouth. Visit www.wentworthcoolidge.org to download the full course listing.
Clay Hill Farm's Green Wedding Giveaway is a contest of commitment. Couples are encouraged to explore the parallel of a commitment to each other and a commitment to the earth. Couples are asked to submit a play, a poem, a painting, or a song, along with a two-minute video or a photograph and essay that creatively answers the contest question and demonstrates an understanding of the contest message. Engaged couples must complete their online applications and mail their entries on a CD or DVD to the contest address by Dec. 31. FMI: www.greenweddinggiveaway.com.
Kittery Art Association's Essence of the Season is on view through Nov. 2. This all-member show includes many images of this bright, colorful season, done in a variety of media. The gallery is located at 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery, off of Route 103. Gallery hours are Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. FMI: 451-8384 or www.kitteryartassociation.org.
Let it be...Mary's Story, which is a portrayal of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from a perspective of a busy Mom in today's world, comes to St. Christopher Church in York on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Musically, it weaves traditional hymns, Gregorian chant, contemporary songs and Tajci's originals. FMI: 363-4177.
Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) Annual Photographic Exhibit will run from Oct. 19 through Dec. 8. "Destination Portsmouth" will feature original images by members of the Seacoast Camera Club. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, at SAACC, located on the second floor of the Connie Bean Center at 135 Daniel St. in Portsmouth. Refreshments will be served and the event is free open to the public. The exhibit will remain on view through Dec. 8, and may be seen during SAACC's regular hours of operation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) was established in 2000 to celebrate the lives and achievements of black people, with emphasis on the unique story of African Americans in the Seacoast. Throughout the year, SAACC hosts educational programs, exhibits, and concerts and collaborates with local school districts, the University of New Hampshire, individual artists, and such organizations as The Portsmouth Music Hall and the Currier Museum. FMI: call (603) 430-6027 or (603) 431-8290.
York Harbor Inn Ship Cellar Pub Entertainment includes Peter Black on Oct. 15, 22 and 29; Dan Walker on Oct. 17; Tom Dean on Oct. 18; Lex and Joe on Oct. 19 and 26; Don Severance on Oct. 24 and 31; Harvey Reid/Joyce Anderson on Oct. 25, and - Dave Gerard on Oct. 30.
HEATLH AND WELLNESS
The Cancer Community Center offers a variety of free classes and events this month. On Saturdays through September, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. drop in for Instructional Knitting, a therapeutic way to stay busy during cancer chemo treatments or while recovering from surgery. Come learn to knit or bring your current project with questions. A seasoned instructor will teach beginners, introduce new patterns and answer questions. Yarn and needles are available to start. Sign up for the free Secrets to Stress Management workshop on Sept. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It has been documented that chronic stress affects our immune systems ability to fight illness. Learn the simple and powerful truth regarding what it takes to not just survive but to thrive in our stress-filled lives. The Cancer Community Center is located at 778 Main St., Route 1, in South Portland. FMI: www.cancercommunitycenter.org or 774-2200.
Divorce Support Group will be offered by Catholic Charities Maine Family Life Institute for those who are divorced or in the process of divorcing. The eight-week group will be offered at Our Lady of Peace in Berwick, starting Oct. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This program brings hope and healing from the pain of divorce. Group members have the opportunity to share feelings, experiences and insights based on the topic being discussed each week. Topics include self-image, stress, anger, blame & guilt, loneliness, forgiveness and hope. The group is open to the public and all faiths, but it is necessary to register for the program. The cost for the program is $25. FMI and to register, please contact Catholic Charities Maine Family Life Institute at 1-800-CARE-002, ext. 2670, or e-mail familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org.
Free Health Screenings for Women will be offered in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eligible women will receive a clinical exam by a nurse practitioner, as well as a mammogram and pap test - all at no charge and all on the same day. Southern Maine Medical Center (SMMC) and Leavitt's Mill Health Center want to ensure that women are not prevented from getting these life saving tests because they do not have health insurance or they have insurance that has a high deductible. The Women's Health Screening Events will be held on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Leavitt's Mill Health Center in Buxton or SMMC Diagnostic and Therapy Center in Saco and on Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at SMMC Women's Center, One Medical Center Drive in Biddeford. Women attending the Screening Event at SMMC's Women's Center will receive the exam and all of the tests during the same appointment. Women attending the Screening Event in Buxton/Saco will receive a $15 gas card to cover the cost of travel between Leavitt's Mill Health Center and the SMMC facility in Saco. The clinical exam and pap test will be performed at Leavitt's Mill Health Center; the mammograms will be scheduled directly after that in Saco at SMMC Diagnostic and Therapy Center. All women pre-registering for the Screening Day will be enrolled in the Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program (MBCHP). Once enrolled, the women can have a clinical exam and mammogram each year, as long as they continue to meet the income and insurance criteria. Eligible women are between the ages of 40 and 64; have no insurance, or have insurance with a high deductible; meet certain income guidelines, and do not have MaineCare or Medicare Parts A &B. Preregistration is required. FMI or to schedule an appointment, call 985-1028. Screening services are made possible with funding from the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, and Southern Maine Medical Center, and the Program is administered by SMMC Visiting Nurses.
Girls' Night Out in the Office will be Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at York Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center. This fun and festive event is free. Attendees can enter to win a free Obagi Condition & Enhance skin care travel kit - the number one physician-only corrective skin care line in the U.S.; watch a live demonstration of a Botox treatment, see before and after results, and get $25 off the first treatment for new patients if an appointment is made that evening; watch a live demonstration of laser to eliminate broken facial vessels and schedule a treatment that evening and get $25 off this one-time treatment; get 25 percent off all IPL hair removal packages when an appointment is booked that evening, and meet board-certified plastic surgeon Sarah W. Holland, MD, and staff while enjoying elegant appetizers and beverages! There is no charge for this event; however, registration is required. FMI: 351-3001.
Lunch & Learn on Taking Control of Arthritis will be held Oct. 30 in the conference room of SMMC Visiting Nurses at 72 Main St, Kennebunk. Preregistration is required by Oct. 23. FMI: 985-1028.
Second Annual Mom and Baby Wellness Sampler at ChildLight Yoga will be held Oct. 23 from 1 to 3p.m. This fun and interactive event will be hosted at Dover Yoga Studio and is free of charge for mothers, mothers-to-be and anyone else seeking to learn about the many resources and services available to Seacoast mothers, babies and toddlers. Attendees will enjoy learning about natural health services and products for expectant and new mothers and their babies. Represented at the Sampler will be information about doula services, breastfeeding support, infant first aid and CPR, mommy fitness, environmentally friendly diapering, child identification, nanny and babysitter resources, nutrition advice, maternity and baby wear, music programs, parent support, activities with baby, family friendly restaurants and more. Mini-massages, mineral make-up application, skin cancer screenings, back health screenings, a demo Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga class, and refreshments will also be available. All attendees will receive a free gift from ChildLight Yoga, and will be given free raffle tickets to enter to win their choice of many fabulous prizes provided by the participating vendors. Mothers are encouraged to attend by themselves or with their baby. FMI: contact Amy Bevan at amy@childlightyoga.com or call (207) 752-6343.
York Hospital's Yoga Center, located at the Heart Health Institute, offers yoga classes for persons of all abilities. Seated yoga for those with limited mobility is offered as well. For new participants, the first yoga class is free. Upcoming classes include Introductory Yoga on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Level 1 on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Intermediate on Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and Seated Yoga on Tuesdays from 3 to 3:30 p.m. The Yoga Center at the Heart Health Institute is located at 127 Long Sands Road in York. FMI: 351-3700.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Bakery at Notre Dame at the York County Shelter Programs is looking for the donation of colored sprinkles for cookies, regular coffee, timers, new and old bale canning jars, and cloth ribbon to tie the cello bags for the cookies. FMI or to donate, call Martha at 324-8811.
The International Women's Club of New England Annual Holiday Fair is accepting applications from crafters, antique dealers and importers of holiday specialty gift items. Come join a group of unique crafters at the Fourth Annual International Woman's Club of New England Holiday Fair on Nov. 8 at York Middle School. The IWCNE is a nonprofit organization that has as its aim to foster friendship and understanding among people of different nations and support charities serving women and children. To apply to exhibit at the Holiday Fair, e-mail GowenRR4719@aol.com.
Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Relay For Life of York County. Those interested in helping are invited to attend the event kick-off for the planning committee, scheduled for Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Wells Junior High School. Relay for Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life - including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic and other organizations, and community volunteers - to celebrate, remember and join together in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is a team event where participants walk around a track relay-style overnight, and teams of cancer-fighting enthusiasts gather to show their support and dedication. More than 51 teams of York County residents participated in last year's relay. Together they raised over $70,000 and supported the 73 survivors that were in attendance. Volunteers from the area are needed to begin planning now for this event, scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2009. Committee members plan all aspects of the event, from logistics to entertainment. To volunteer for the planning committee or to learn more, call Dawn Emery at the American Cancer Society at 373-3727.
The York County Shelter Programs is looking for the donation of gift certificates to local department stores so some of the children at the shelter can purchase new clothing for school. They are also looking for Halloween costumes for some of the children. FMI or to donate, please call Mary Doyle at 324-1137.
WORKSHOPS AND ENRICHMENT
York Adult Education Classes beginning Oct. 20 include general interest classes in Weekend Navigator, Introductory Italian, Free Yourself Through Forgiveness, Weightless Weight, Reiki I and Breaking into the Film Acting Business in New England; professional development classes in Going Back to Work: Inspiring Strategies for Comeback Moms; creative arts classes Advanced Knitting, Fall Centerpiece, Photo Walking Tour of York, and Chair Caning and More, and computers with Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Word in a Day. FMI or to register, call 363-7922 or visit www.yorkadulteducation.org.
ONGOING
ART, DANCE, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE
Children's Museum of Maine has a full calendar of special events. FMI: www.kitetails.com.
Dance Street Studio, York and Kittery's local dance and theater studio, offers an array of classes. FMI: 363-1222 or wdancest@yahoo.com.
Doodlebugz is a paint your own pottery and glass fusing studio now open in Rollinsford, N.H., across from the mills and right next to Mayo's Restaurant. Doodlebugz is only one mile from downtown South Berwick and is a local spot for fun for all ages. FMI: www.doodlebugzstudio.com or stop in and pick up a calendar of events and see all the wonderful selection of bisque.
Just Us Chickens Artist Co-op is located at 29 Government St. in downtown Kittery and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 439-4209.
Kripalu DansKinetics at Spinnaker Point Recreation Center, Spinnaker Way, Portsmouth, N.H. DansKinetics is a unique blend of yoga and dance. FMI: (603) 436-2313.
Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, N.H., offers an array of public events. FMI: (603) 436-6660 or e-mail info@pontine.org.
The Portland Museum of Art offers an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts dating from the 18th century to the present housed in three architecturally significant buildings. FMI: 775-6148 or www.portlandmuseum.org.
The Red Door Gallery Shop is open at 44 Government St. in Kittery, featuring pottery, handmade jewelry, weaving, used books, sports memorabilia and more on display Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of December. FMI: 439-5671.
RiverCurrent Studio/Art Gallery on the corner of Lindsay Road and Mill Dam in York Village features assemblage, collage and mixed-media sculpture and is open daily and by appointment. FMI contact Rosalind Fedeli at 351-3262 or visit www.rosalindfedeli.com.
Seacoast Undercurrent, a gallery devoted to contemporary art in downtown Portsmouth, N.H., showcases emerging artists working with all kinds of contemporary media and practices. FMI: www.ellogallery.com.
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
Catapult is the Seacoast's first networking group specifically dedicated to young professionals. Catapult is a nonprofit organization, and membership is free. FMI: www.catapultseacoast.org.
Club A La Carte is the place where home-schooling and un-schooling families can meet, socialize, have fun and take field trips together! FMI about our current activities contact Janalee at janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com.
The Diverse Business Advantage Chapter of BNI meets every Thursday at Sentry Hill at 2 Victoria Court, York Harbor. Meetings are held from 8 until 9:30 a.m. and all visitors are welcome. FMI or reservations: call Catherine Bosbach at 363-2418.
The International Women's Club of New England (IWCNE) meets for lunch on the fourth Saturday of every month with an international speaker. IWCNE is non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, and its mission is to foster goodwill, friendship and understanding amongst members from different countries and to support charities which assist women and children. FMI: 985-7433.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization chartered by Congress in 1939 to assist the United States Coast Guard with all of its missions, excluding law enforcement. Members teach boating safety classes, provide free vessel safety checks, provide safety literature at boat shows, perform on the water safety patrols, and harbor watch patrols. The Saco Bay Flotilla meets the second Thursday of every month at the Saco Yacht Club at 7:30 p.m.
York Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Grant House, Route 1, York, at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. FMI: 363-7382.
ENRICHMENT
The Family Resource Center on Route 1 offers many special programs, weekly and monthly events, classes and activities. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging facilitates a monthly support group for people assisting older adult loved ones. Unpaid family and friends who are helping spouses, parents, siblings and friends are invited to come and talk about the challenges and rewards of care-giving with other people in similar situations. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rice Public Library in Kittery. FMI: 439-6989 or (800) 427-7411.
York Parks and Recreation Department offers an array of classes, activities and special events for every season. FMI: 363-1040 or visit parksandrec.yorkmaine.org.
HEALTH
Aerobics, Yogalates and Weight Training classes are available at York Fitness Center, Route 1, in York. FMI: 363-4090.
Know Your Numbers is a cholesterol screening offered by SMMC Visiting Nurses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. An appointment is necessary and there is a $15 fee for this service. FMI: 985-1000.
The Heart Health Institute offers classes including weight management. FMI: call 351-3700.
SMMC Visiting Nurses Monthly Diabetes Support Groups are held at two locations and are open to all those who live with diabetes as well as family, friends and caregivers. These free sessions are to offer you support as well as to keep you updated on the latest treatment available in the management of diabetes. Groups are offered at the Richard Martin Community Center in Biddeford on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 or 8 p.m. and at SMMC Visiting Nurses in Kennebunk on the fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 or 8:30 p.m. FMI: 985-1000, 283-7680 or (800) 794-3546.
Yoga Classes at York Hospital's Yoga Center, located at the Heart Health Institute, are offered for persons of all abilities. Seated yoga for those with limited mobility is offered as well. Instructor Sundie Gentry is one of only eight yoga instructors in the State of Maine to be credentialed and certified by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS). FMI or to register, call 351-3700. For new participants, your first yoga class is free.
Yoga Core and Yogalates will once again be offered in the Kittery/York area. Please call Yogarising at (603) 205-4073 for times and location. Yoga Core is a multi-level class that is an energizing total mind & body workout. It combines movements from palates with a yoga flow.
Yoga on York offers a variety of styles and levels of mind-body fitness classes including yoga classes ranging from Gentle Yoga up to Power Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, NIA - a fabulous dance fitness class, and Pilates-Yoga Fusion. FMI: www.yogaonyork.com or call 363-YOGA.
PUBLIC MEALS
Coffee Shop at the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., serving regular or decaf coffee, pastries, Congdon's and Dunkin' Donuts, and their own blueberry muffins for $1.50. Thursday's Coffee Club occasionally has a guest speaker.
SUPPORT
A Safe Place, a nonprofit agency, has been providing support services and emergency shelter to victims of domestic abuse for over 28 years. A Safe Place has offices in Portsmouth, Rochester and Salem, N.H. FMI or to reach an advocate call 1-(800) 854-3552.
The Cancer Community Center is a non-profit community center located in South Portland that provides support, information and activities at no charge for adults living with cancer, their families and friends. There is no referral needed and no official intake process to take part in the activities and programs we offer. The center is open to all Mainers. FMI: www.cancercommunitycenter.org.
Hospice of York's Living with Loss is a bereavement support group offered free of charge, and you need not have had a loved one serviced by Hospice. Hospice of York encourages pre-registration; however, you may attend any or all of the classes as you see fit. FMI: call 363-7000.
Melanoma Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland. FMI: 774-2200 or www.cancercommunitycenter.org.
The Special Needs Parent Network (SNPN), a group of parents from the KEYS region dedicated to providing support, resources and information to families who are raising a child with Special Needs, meets the last Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Family Resource Center at Landmark Hill in Kittery. FMI: contact Marcia Flinkstrom at 384-5041 or mflinkstrom@comcast.net or Lisa Richard at 324-5501 or bugsnlola@msn.com.
The York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivor Group, which meets the third Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ellis Conference Room at York Hospital, welcomes new members. Those who attend survivor groups cope better, heal more quickly and live longer. New members, whether or not their treatment was at York Hospital, are invited to come to the meetings and be with women who share their story. Friends are welcome too. During these meetings the members share information, coping tips and strategies, explore complimentary therapies, hear guest speakers, support each other, experience sisterhood, plan the Annual Walk for Hope and celebrate living.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program is seeking volunteer drivers to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to treatment appointments. FMI: (800) ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.
Caring Unlimited, York County's domestic violence program, is looking for the help of supportive volunteers, specifically in the Biddeford and Kittery areas. FMI: 490-3227, Ext. 126, or e-mail jarena@caring-unlimited.org.
Center for Cultural Interchange offers area residents an opportunity to participate in cultural exchange. Both American students and potential host families are provided this chance through the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI), a nonprofit organization. FMI: (866) 495-0342 or sluce@cci-exchange.com.
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women, a nationally known non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers to assist victims of intimate partner violence. FMI: www.dahmw.org, call (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.
The Melanoma Education Foundation is seeking volunteers to help raise melanoma awareness. FMI: (800) 259-1633, e-mail MEF@skincheck.org or visit http://www.skincheck.org/.
Operation Homefront of Maine needs the support of donors in order to help service families keep their homes, as a wounded soldier may go up to 18 months until their benefits kick in. FMI: call Donna Chapman at 321-1321 or maine@operationhomefront.net.
Seacoast Democrats C.F.L. Program is raising awareness of clean, alternative energy in Southern Maine. You can help continue this successful project by donating $5 and receiving your own CFL. The money raised from these donations allows us to continue to provide affordable housing units with free bulbs. CFLs are available at the Seacoast Democrats Headquarters located in the Meadowbrook Plaza on Route 1 in York. FMI: 363-9235 or info@seacoastdems.com.
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine's Crisis/Support Hotline is in need of volunteers to train as advocates for the 24-hour crisis and support hotline. FMI or an application, call (800) 313-9900, e-mail infosars@sarsonline.org or visit www.sarsonline.org.
Support Victims of Domestic Violence by collecting old cell phones and ink jet cartridges and mailing them to the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women free of charge. FMI: (866) 786-0758 or dahmwdirector@gmail.com.
York Hospital's Bridges Program is currently seeking volunteers to help assist patients with the transition from the hospital to home. Volunteers have various duties and a flexible schedule, and help make a difference in a person's life. FMI: Call Greg Perchik in York Hospital's Volunteer Office at 351-2221.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Baha'i Faith holds Sunday morning devotional meetings and fellowship. FMI: 363-4591 or 361-1722.
Cape Neddick Baptist Church's Sunday School is at 9 a.m. for all ages; 10:15 a.m. for worship service and junior church, nursery for toddlers. Tuesday is Women's Home Bible Study from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service is at 7 p.m. FMI: 363-3566 or www.cape-neddick-baptist.org.
First Baptist Church of Kittery Point, located on Haley Road at Route 103, welcomes all to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. According to Pastor Wilbert D. Gough, the church is here to share the love of God with everyone, everywhere. FMI: 439-4077.
First Parish Congregational Church in York has Sunday services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. FMI: 363-3758 or www.firstparishyork.org.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church offers new service hours, including the informal 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening service. Two Sunday services with full Lutheran liturgy are held at 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. FMI: call 985-4803 or visit www.kennebunklutheran.org.
Ogunquit Baptist Church's Sunday Worship is at 9:30 a.m. with nursery care. Children's Sunday School is during worship time. Adult Sunday School is 10 a.m. FMI: 646-2160.
St. Christopher's Catholic Church holds Masses on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 11 a.m. FMI: 363-4177 or visit www.stchristopheryork.com.
St. Francis Of Assisi American Catholic Church of New England Sunday Mass is at 9 a.m. with the Most Rev. Rosemary Ananis at 952 Post Road (Route 1) Wells Plaza West. This diverse and growing small faith community has an active community outreach program, a growing children's ministry and a monthly Bible study. Come and experience the Spirit alive and well! FMI: 332-7761 or rananis@maine.rr.com.
St. George's Episcopal Church Worship Schedule includes Sundays at 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken; 8:45 a.m., Spiritual Formation; 9 a.m., Family Eucharist service; 9:45 a.m., Church School; 10 a.m., Spiritual Formation for Adults, and 11 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music. On Thursdays at 10 a.m. is Holy Eucharist with optional laying on of hands for healing. FMI: call 363-7376, e-mail office@stgeorgesyorkharbor.org or visit www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org.
Union Congregational Church in York Beach offers year-round Sunday services at 10 a.m., followed by a time for fellowship with refreshments. Sunday School, nursery care and parking are provided. Also offered are opportunities to join adult studies and discussion groups. This small, friendly church welcomes new people, new ideas and any who choose to be involved with a God-loving community of faith. FMI: 363-4821
United Methodist of York/Ogunquit worship and Sunday School are at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee hour follow the service, with nursery provided during the service. FMI: 363-2749.
York Street Baptist Church's Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. FMI: 363-2177.
