Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website.

More information »

Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



Fitness, Health & Wellness

Pickleball for Beginners

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Current session started 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 Current session started 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 Current session started 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.

Let It Go! Fiesta

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a unique dance therapy program, led by Tony Dancer, that offers physical and mental health benefits. Not only does it help you stay physically fit and burn calories, but it also serves as a form of therapy to combat depression and anxiety. With Tony as your guide, you can dance and let go of your worries without fear of judgment. Let It Go Fiesta features a mix of Latin and multicultural music, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Let it Go Fiesta" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.

Young At Heart Fiesta
Registration Unavailable

Young At Heart Fiesta

Free

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next session starts Apr 22, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults is a serious public health risk that affects a significant number of people in the US, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious conditions. For this reason, Tony Dancer, under his TDF program, has created the “Young at Heart Fiesta” Latin Fusion dance class program with low impact, low-volume music to protect hearing, easy steps to follow and lots of laughter. This program is offered free of charge with Tony Dancer, plus once a month potlucks! Adults with strong social relationships have a lower risk of major health problems, such as depression, high blood pressure, and an unhealthy body mass index. *Program is for individuals 70+ only.

Fit to Salsa

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

In this unique dance fitness class, led by Tony Dancer, you will experience more high impact teaching using salsa music. This is a full body cardio workout modified from salsa steps into fitness. This program is appropriate for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Fit to Salsa" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.





Forgot password?
Staff Log In