Events - Jun 12 21

The American Lung Association’s 2021 Trek Across Maine has been reimagined into a virtual Cycle Your Way format now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this allows you to get outside while still practicing social distancing!

Money raised will support public health efforts related to lung disease, including COVID-19 research. Over the next three years, the American Lung Association has pledged $25 million to:

• Provide free lung health education and masks to those in need.
• Protect public health by advocating for COVID and flu vaccines in underserved communities of color.
• Prevent future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus research.

What: If you choose to participate in the cycling portion of the virtual event, complete 60, 120 or 180 miles on an indoor or outdoor bike (or mix of both) at your own pace and in segments if preferred. All virtual participants that raise the minimum $250 by June 30th will receive an accomplishment medal and event t-shirt. You can earn incentives the more you raise!

When: Now through June 30^th, 2021.

Where: Anywhere you’d like, just make sure to always practice social distancing. Sample routes throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts will be provided as well.

How: Visit the event website (TrekAcrossMaine.org) and register as a virtual participant for $25. You will receive everything you need to successfully complete the virtual event from there!

Extras: Join our  Trek Across Maine Group on Strava. You can connect your tracking devices to the Strava app so others can see your progress. We also encourage you to join our Trek Across Maine group to stay in touch with other participants and post photos of your ride/screenshots of your progress.

2 Consecutive months of fitness for only $45 at Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness
Access to cardio room, weight room, and fitness classes
New members only
Must be paid in full
Offer expires 8/1/2021

Visit our website www.mainepines.com

Join us at the People Plus Center, 35 Union Street, for Yoga, Loosen Up, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Gentle Barre and Zumba classes. Registration required, payment via punch card ($5/class for members). See class schedule on www.peopleplusmaine.org.

Points of View Artists is showing its first exhibit of 2021 – and its first since 2019!.  New Connections explores our experience with art during the past strange year of isolation.  On the 3rd floor, Barbara Bean shares her Experiments in Mixed Media.  Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-7 pm.   Gallery location and hours: 18 Pleasant Street; 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.   FMI: povartistsmaine.com;   207-373-9300.

Join the volunteers of St. Charles Borromeo Church for their annual Giant Outdoor Yard Sale.

It has been a long while since we have even thought of doing this event again, but now is the most opportune time to get out and enjoy the weather and each other safely, outdoors! All COVID-19 requirements will be followed, and masks are mandatory as well as social distancing.

Our St. Charles Fundraiser Committee will have our Giant Outdoor Yard Sale on Saturday, June 12^th from 7:00 am to noon.  (Rain date Saturday, June 19^th.) Table renters will be allowed to park behind their tables in the parking lot at 6:00 am to set up their tables in preparation for the sale at 7:00 am.  The fee for tables will be $20.00 and is due in advance. 

Please call 207-725-2624 to reserve your tables.  We will also have a St. Charles table area with Trash & Treasures and individually wrapped “goodies” and coffee to go.  Mark your calendars – this is going to be a super fun day, a great way to recycle, and you can make a little money for your no longer needed or used items.

RESERVE YOUR TABLES, SELL YOUR ITEMS, AND KEEP THE PROFIT!!

UPDATE: The Market has moved back to Crystal Spring Farm for the remainder of the season!

Find more information and a map to the market, visit www.btlt.org/farmers-market/

We are asking all customers to: 

• Follow all CDC guidelines
• Stay home if you feel ill or have been around someone who is sick
• Wear a mask at all times
• Bring hand sanitizer
• Stay at least six feet away from others
• Send only one person per family to shop 
• Keep your visit as brief as possible to assure everyone has an opportunity to shop.

Join us for one-hour mindfulness practice sessions outside among the beautiful pines at Mid Coast Hospital’s Parkview Campus. Each session consists of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion. Beginners welcome.

Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair. Sessions are limited to 20 participants, and pre-registration is required at www.midcoasthealth.com/wellness/classes. Pay what you can; $20.00 suggested per session.

To learn more, call (207) 373-6585.