There is just so much to talk about when the subject is Americas favorite pastime! We will discuss the rules and strategies of the game, the history of Major League Baseball, the social impact the game has had, and so much more! Whether you are a casual fan, a diehard Red Sox fanatic, or someone trying to learn about the game, this will be a fun time discussing the greatest game ever played!

Mike Harris' baseball memories go back to Ted Williams' final year with the Red Sox. He was his team's MVP during senior year and the Boston Herald named him as an honorable mention to the Massachusetts All-State team. He has played and coached the game from Farm League up through American Legion Baseball. A die-hard Red Sox fan, he claims he spent his entire childhood in the bleachers at Fenway Park. He loves to play, watch and talk baseball.

Cribbage is the best game in the universe!

Traditionally played with 2 to 4 people, it may seem intimidating at first, but the basics are easy to learn. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of cribbage, while you learn the ins-and-outs of this popular board game. This is a beginner to advanced-beginner level class. Bring your own cribbage board, if you have one. No class April 19th.

Bob Nadeau has been playing the game of cribbage daily for 70 years! Throughout his lifetime he has taught many people how to play and although he has not yet taught more than one person at a time, he is excited for the opportunity to teach a group of students.

Mah Jongg is a centuries-old version of rummy played with tiles instead of cards. Your instructors will skillfully guide you through each step of the game using the rules and card of the National Mah Jongg League. Learn the basics and quickly begin playing and adding to your skills. Match your memory, wits and luck against your three opponents and be the first to declare Mah Jongg!

Required: The 2017 National Mah Jongg League card of standard hands, available for $8 at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The card changes annually and all players start using the card on April 1st so this is the perfect time to learn the game.

Caryl Everett is an avid Mah Jongg player who is passionate about sharing her love for the game with others.

The Submitting Process

This introductory workshop will explore the process of submitting your work to literary journals. Discuss when a poem is ready to submit, how to find appropriate markets, and preparing your submission. Please bring a pen, notebook and an example of your poetry as we will go over some if time allows.

Susan Richardson is a poet, writer, drummer, creative writing teacher, and alumna of Goddard College where she earned a Master of Arts in psychology and counseling. She has published pieces in Maine Women Magazine, skirt! Magazine, Foliate Oak, Third Wednesday, Calyx, Maine Bar Journal, Rediscover New Hampshire, In Newsweekly, Cape Ann Weekly, The Weekly Sentinel, The Portsmouth Herald, York County Coast Star, and The York Weekly.

Summer is finally here!Join us to explore wines that are perfect for summer. oh, and they are natural, as well! Chilled reds, crisp whites and delicious dry pinks. We will enjoy some light snacks, probably foccaci and goat cheese from a Maine goat farm - so good! Come and have a relaxing, good time!

Gene A Barber, a wholesale rep for Devenish wines, started his first wine tasting club in 1974 and has been an avid student ever since. He deals primarily in low-yield, low-production wines that are sustainable, organic and natural.

Learn to read the cards intuitively and the signs of the zodiac through the tarot. We will cover the major and minor arcana and focus minorly on symbolism. Gain insight into the minor arcana, learning the suits, elements (air, water, fire, earth) and practice intuition drills and exercises and reading for each other in class.

Required: Tarot deck and a notebook.

Heather Nichols is the owner and trusted tarot and astrology reader, and soul retriever of Stones & Stuff, a rock shop in Portland, ME.

This workshop for beginning writers will lay the foundation for building poems that have purpose and passion. Explore how the use of imagery makes poems stronger. Writing exercises will give participants the opportunity to try out their new skill in a fun and friendly environment. Please bring a pen and notebook.

Susan Richardson is a poet, writer, drummer, creative writing teacher, and alumna of Goddard College where she earned a Master of Arts in psychology and counseling. She has published pieces in Maine Women Magazine, skirt! Magazine, Foliate Oak, Third Wednesday, Calyx, Maine Bar Journal, Rediscover New Hampshire, In Newsweekly, Cape Ann Weekly, The Weekly Sentinel, The Portsmouth Herald, York County Coast Star, and The York Weekly.