UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance, and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography.

On Saturday, 7/12, we will gather in person for the Lighthouse Lovers Cruise (3:30-7:30pm), through the Maine Maritime Museum, where we will focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches.

Finally, we'll meet online the following week to discuss, share and critique our images. For beginner and intermediate photographers.

Note: Students must purchase their own Lighthouse Lovers Cruise ticket through the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath: (207) 443-1316 x331. The price of the cruise ticket ($63) includes admission to the museum which you can visit before the cruise or up to a week after.

Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your fully charged digital camera or smartphone for all sessions.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 7/9.

Zoom link provided by instructor.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience shooting sports photos for local high schools, then weddings and stock agencies. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion–nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

Tap is an incredible way to improve memory, coordination, balance, and reflexes! Develop musicality along with a basic knowledge of tap steps. Each class will consist of a warm-up, center and across-the-floor exercises, and a fun piece of tap repertoire or choreography. Join this fun class to add movement to your weekly routine, learn something new, or refresh skills from your past!

Bring tap shoes and wear something comfortable to move in.

Gabby Poulin is a graduate of Roger Williams University and was part of the RWU Dance Theater. She grew up training with Community Dance Project and Thornton Academy Dance Company under the direction of directors Emma Campbell and Sarah Choroszy. She further expanded her studies at Bates Dance Festival and Joffrey Ballet School and trained under Morgan Sanborn, Director of Dirigo Conservatory of Movement.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

Through a series of gentle movements, grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart, & mind, connect to your inner resources. All in the comfort of your own home! Experience greater health and well-being while releasing tension & stress by practicing somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation, and intuitive self-guided movement.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 7/11.

Zoom link provided by instructor.

Please have a stable internet connection, a yoga mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion) and wear comfortable clothing.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

From Portland, ME (and points north) to Eastern Townships & Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

3 Night Deluxe Motorcoach Tour

Rates from $955.00 per person, subject to change/availability.

Discover the vibrant blossoms of the Eastern Township gardens and the Old-World charm of Québec City. Both regions are filled with picturesque villages, local delicacies, breathtaking landscapes, and historical landmarks. We’ll spend four summer days and three nights, stepping into the past, wandering through the gardens and cobbled streets of the Eastern Townships and Old Québec. Why don’t you join us and immerse yourself in the area’s rich history and striking natural beauty?  

Passport/passport card IDs required.

ORIGINAL May 2025 dates have changed due to unforeseen construction in Quebec, so please contact Nancy for updates!

Additional tour dates available for September 2025. Contact Nancy!

For more details on inclusions and rates please visit https://adventure-marketplace.com/adventures or contact Nancy Dorrans / Adventure Marketplace, nancy@adventure-marketplace/207-712-5699

Nancy Dorrans has been an independent travel advisor and inspiring explorer for close to 40 years and has the experience needed to give you the personalized attention required during the design of your next adventure. She will help you reduce risk and stress, add value and convenience, and make sure you have the best travel experience possible.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

Join Museum Director Tara Raiselis for a tour of the Saco Museum, a treasure trove of local history! Since its founding in 1866 (under its original name, York Institute), the stated purpose of the organization was "to promote the study of natural history; encourage science and art; and also to collect and preserve whatever relates to the natural and civic history of York County." Evolving over the years to meet the changing needs of the community, the museum's galleries are set up to allow revolving exhibitions showcasing the extraordinary collections, special interpretive exhibits, and work by contemporary Maine artists. Permanent exhibits include paintings, furnishings, and household objects with documented histories of ownership in the Saco valley in the 18th and 19th centuries. The second floor includes a room furnished to reflect a mill girl's boarding house bedroom from the 1840s. The museum also has a display of antique natural history specimens, including birds of New England.

Preregistration required as space is limited, registration closes at noon on 7/16.

Tara Vose Raiselis has served as Museum Director at Dyer Library & Saco Museum since 2012. She holds a BA & MA in History from Pennsylvania State University, and an ABD from the College of William and Mary, also in History. Prior to her time in Saco, she worked at Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH, and served as curator of the History Media Center at the University of Delaware.

Practicing the basic strokes of pickleball keeps your game consistent, but one of the more fun things to do is to try out new shots. Strokes allow you to apply action to the ball, whereas a shot is more specific and happens after you have made a stroke. Get an intro to a variety of shots, including block, dink, lob, and volley. Serve and return of serve will also be covered. To have the best experience in this class, players are encouraged to have taken a Pickleball Taster course or played at the beginner level.

Registration closes 7/16; no refunds, credits, or transfers after registration closes or if class runs on scheduled rain date.

Students will be notified, via text, of weather postponements the morning of class. Rain Date 7/27.

Bring a pickleball paddle, 2 balls marked with your name (approx. $15-$40 on Amazon), and water. Wear weather-appropriate activewear, tennis shoes.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

Is Pickleball for you? Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving–the most significant difference from tennis.

Registration closes 7/30; no refunds, credits, or transfers after registration closes or if class runs on scheduled rain date.

Students will be notified, via text, of weather postponements the morning of class. Rain date 8/10.

Bring a pickleball paddle, 2 balls marked with your name (approx. $15-$40 on Amazon), and water. Wear weather-appropriate activewear, tennis shoes.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

All levels welcome! Engage curiosity about the natural world using drawing and discussion. The first class will be held at the Saco Learning Center and class locations to various nature-rich areas will be discussed weekly and includes Clifford Park and Blandings Park Wildlife Sanctuary. Beverly will call by 9am IF the class is moved indoors (to the Saco Learning Center) due to inclement weather.

Bring a 5.5- X 8.5-inch spiral multimedia sketchbook, mechanical pencil with eraser, several gel or ballpoint pens with fine or medium points as well as a container to hold your materials when traveling to different sites. Optional: Watercolor pencil set (instructor recommends Pentel Arts Aquash water brushes available on Amazon - materials approx. $35).

Beverly Thorpe is a Maine Master Naturalist and artist working with various forms of art including metalsmithing, drawing, painting and creating artist books. She leads nature walks on local trails focused on native plants & trees, and loves to share the awe-inspiring beauty of nature with others.