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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Flow & Fire: Balanced HIIT

$70

with Nicole Fuhrmann

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 1, 2026

Flow & Fire blends low-impact interval training with intentional movement and breath-focused recovery. This 45-minute class with Maine Active, LLC boosts strength, heart health, and functional mobility while keeping movements friendly and accessible. Each interval is designed to be modifiable, empowering participants to challenge themselves safely and mindfully. Expect a feel-good mix of cardio bursts, controlled strength segments, balance training, and grounding breathwork, no equipment required. Perfect for all fitness levels who want a more energetic class while still staying grounded in body awareness and safe mechanics. Nicole is an ACE certified fitness instructor and USAF veteran. The course fee is for 5 sessions with Nicole. No equipment needed. You can bring a yoga mat and light dumbbells (optional). *No class 4/20.

Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin

$125

with Robin Brooks

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 7, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students, . Please contact Robin if you have any questions. *No Class: 4/21.

Cardio Fit

$90

with Pam Justice

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 7, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE that the dates for this class have changed. Cardio Fit with Pam Justice will meet on the following dates: 

4/7, 4/9, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28, 6/2, 6/4, 6/9, 6/11

This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled dance fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring a mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. *No Class: 4/14, 4/16, 4/21 & 4/23.

Pickleball for Beginners

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next session starts Apr 13, 2026 at 2:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 15, 2026

Learn the basics of the fast growing sport of Pickleball. Easy to learn well enough in a short time to have fun, get exercise, fresh air and find people to play with. Learn basic strokes, positioning on the court, rules and scoring. Paddles & balls are provided for classes. All classes will be held on the Neptune Courts at 74 Neptune Drive at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class includes 5 sessions.

Full Course

Pickleball for Advanced Beginners/Low Intermediates

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next session starts Apr 13, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This class is designed for players who have played some and want to improve strokes, learn more strategy and advanced shots. Work on being a better partner. Please bring your own paddles. All classes will be held on the Neptune Courts at 74 Neptune Drive at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class includes 5 sessions.

Full Course

Yoga Nidra

$20

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 13, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 11, 2026

Yoga Nidra is a meditative yoga practice, also known as "yogic sleep", that encourages a consciousness residing between sleep and awake. It is a guided meditation that focuses on relaxation and/or conscious dreaming. The class is practiced laying down, comfortable and supported with props, where the mind, body and senses are guided by the instructor into a physiological state of rest. Yoga nidra offers a break from the sensory overload often induced by busy life, screens and media. Among the many health benefits associated with yoga nidra are: improved sleep quality, stress-reduction, enhanced cognitive function, and a general sense of well-being. No previous experience necessary.

HandBasics Presents: Self-care for Osteoarthritis

$50

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 15, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
4 additional sessions through Aug 18, 2026

If you, or someone you know, suffers from Osteoarthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, to balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Occupational Therapists.

Pickleball for Intermediates

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 15, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Focus on play from the kitchen line, when to use defensive shots and when to attack. Work on developing consistency in all elements of your game. Please bring your own paddles. All classes will be held on the Neptune Courts at 74 Neptune Drive at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class includes 5 sessions.





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