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Weekend Adventure to Cape Cod and The Nantucket Daffodil Festival
with Nancy Dorrans

Welcome spring on this escorted luxury motorcoach tour from Portland to Cape Cod. Experience the 49th annual Daffodil Festival on the quaint island of Nantucket. Wear your daffy hats and cheer during the Antique Car Parade, which features over 100 daffodil-bedecked vintage cars. Enjoy free time to explore Hyannis & Nantucket and tour local museums in Sandwich and Cambridge, MA.
Contact Nancy Dorrans at 207-712-5699 or email nancy@adventure-marketplace.com for rates, additional tour details, and to register. Rates starting at $799, subject to change/availability.
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.
OOB History at the Historical Society Section 1
with Brian Bergeron

Join volunteers from the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society at the Harmon Memorial Museum, home to numerous exhibits pertaining to Old Orchard Beach, including "Museum in the Streets," which depicts twenty-eight past and present views of OOB. Discover the history of the Pier, views and highlights of Ocean Park, and a Salvation Army display. Visit the Fire Room, which displays major fires from 1904 to the present, or view pictures of Charles Lindbergh's historic landing. These are just a few of the items of interest you'll see as you enjoy learning about OOB's storied past!
Taking photos of the displays is prohibited.
Metered parking available on Old Orchard St, free parking on Adelaide St, or in the lot behind OOB Town Hall (for the duration of the course only).
*Donations are not required but are accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the museum and its collection.
W. Warren Harmon was active within the OOB community from 1915–1952 and wore many hats, including town treasurer, auditor, moderator, and superintendent of schools, as well as lifelong involvement in many local organizations. His home was bequeathed to the community in 1974 for exclusive use by the historical society and designated as the Harmon Memorial Museum.
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Boat America
with James Katz

For all boaters on inland and coastal waters. This all-ages course is approved by the State of Maine, meeting boater education requirements for operators 16 to 25 on inland and coastal waters out to the three-mile line. This is the National Association of Boating Law Administrators-approved course, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID card must be carried when operating on the water. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil.
James Katz holds a BA from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. He has been a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1996 and currently holds certification as a Navigation Specialist, Instructor, Vessel Examiner, and Safety Patrol Boat Coxswain.
Spring Plant & Bird Walk on the Saco Heath
with Laura Grover

What are the first native plants of Spring? What bird is making that call? Combine your love of plants and birds on this special walk to identify and learn about both, as well as how they work together to create the unique and special ecology at the heath! This trail, located on beautiful Wabanaki land, is moderately flat and may be muddy in spots, depending on whether we had rain recently. Half of the trail is a narrow wooden board walk with several stopping points with benches. Registration closes at noon on 5/2. Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and an optional brimmed hat or cap (which helps with both sun and bugs). Bringing binoculars is highly encouraged! Walk starts promptly at 9am. Rain date 5/4, 4-6pm.
Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and we will ask Laura to contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.
Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.
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Intermediate Golf Section 1
with Ryan Mondor

Designed for players who have prior experience playing a round of golf and even up to three or four rounds per year. Review important aspects of putting, chipping, and full swing with irons and fairway metals. The instructor(s) will demonstrate variables that lead to different types of golf shots (i.e., low, high, curving right, curving left) and will also monitor applied practice and instruct accordingly throughout the session and develop simplistic drills and practice routines that players will be able to utilize after the course ends.
Required: Golf clubs (putter, sand wedge, 7 iron, and Driver), sneakers/golf shoes, and collared shirts. NO jeans, gym shorts, or T-shirts.
Ryan Mondor has 20+ years of experience in the golf industry, with time spent in Southern ME and Northern California. He is the Director of Player Development at Biddeford-Saco CC, where he works with golfers of all ages and skill levels.
Mike Caron attended St. Joseph’s College and a member of the golf team throughout and team captain for his last three seasons there. As a professional golfer, he spent winters playing on the West Florida Tour and FPG Tours until 2023 and is now the head golf professional at Biddeford/Saco Country Club.
Travel Like a Pro
with Nancy Dorrans

*NEW DATE: 5/14*
Join us for this unique seminar and learn how to travel like one of the pros, locally or internationally! Discover how to organize a trip from start to finish and develop the right type of itinerary for your interests and budget. Learn more about passports, Real IDs, health requirements, visas, insurance, and more in today's travel market. Nancy will guide you through the steps to prepare for your trip that can make or break your experience. Come ready with your questions, learn from the group, and discover the magic of travel!
Note: DATE changed from original schedule (WAS 4/16).
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.
Eat Biddeford: A Foodie Walking Tour
with Kristen Bartlett

Maine's hottest foodie town offers delicious dining experiences at various establishments like Palace Diner, Fish & Whistle, Nibblesford, and Sweetcream Dairy. Tour the town while exploring some of the best spots, learn to order wisely, and explore tips for enhancing your dining experience, all while supporting local and enjoying bite-size samples. Expect to stop at 5-8 eateries, try some samples, and learn about more hotspots that make our local foodie scene thrive!
Tour fee includes a guided tour, bite-size eats and/or drinks at 5-8 stops, and a booklet with a map and information about local eateries!
Note: Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated, as the restaurants decide which samples they will provide.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; bring a shopping bag & money for extra purchases.
Registration closes at noon on 5/16; no refunds, credits, or transfers after registration closes or if class runs on scheduled rain date.
Students will be notified, via email, of weather cancellation by 11am the morning of class (in the case of extreme weather–light rain will not cause cancellation). Rain Date 5/31.
*By registering you give OOB/Saco Adult Ed permission to use any photos taken during the tour.
Kristen Bartlett has been passionately immersed in the foodie and holistic worlds most of her working life and brings decades of experience and knowledge about both food and local producers of food through her former work as a local producer forager for Whole Foods Market.
Juggling for the Absolute Beginner
with Martha Fournier

Anyone can learn to juggle! Juggling improves hand-eye coordination, increases kinesthetic sense, boosts self-confidence, and most importantly: it's FUN! Learn the basics starting with the three-ball cascade, and use that as your launching point for a variety of tricks. Get the secret to true juggling success (hint: PRACTICE!), and get information on resources you can use to continue learning on your own. Martha will have supplies on hand to get you started in class and will discuss where to purchase your own juggling supplies.
Martha Fournier studied the theatre arts, circus arts, and physical comedy and performed professionally for 10 years.
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