Community Calendar

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel overwhelming—but you are not alone.
Join us for Living Well After the Diagnosis, a free, supportive 12-week series designed to empower individuals and families living with memory loss. Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate this journey with strength, community, and dignity.

Topics include:
✔️ Coping with a new diagnosis
✔️ Combating stigma
✔️ Building support networks
✔️ Accessing local resources
✔️ Living a meaningful, connected life

Whether you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed, this space offers connection, information, and hope.
All are welcome. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and RSVP here: https://drive.google.com/.../10zsFZqZu.../view See less

The Sip n’ Clay series includes all materials: clay, glazes, two kiln firings, tools, and includes two tickets for in-house beverages. You will be working with high-fired stoneware clay, exploring forms, texture, clad bodies and hand-building. PICK-UP: TBD.

Workshop is taught by Kathy Banks, a forty-year veteran of pottery instruction.

Sponsored by Blicks Art Materials, Laguna Clay, and National Distributors. ~thank you!

Saturday, November 1st from 1:30PM-7:30PM

Learn the basics of metalwork. Participants will learn to shape, hammer, and solder metal to create unique and stylish bangles. Through guided instruction and hands-on experience, participants will gain the confidence and skills to create jewelry pieces with beautiful dangles to add a touch of glamour to any outfit. All tools and safety equipment will be provided. The $35 materials kit includes silver, brass, and copper. Participants will leave with a beautiful set of handmade bangles and the knowledge to make more.

$99 workshop fee does not include materials.

The materials kit is $35 and can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)

We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.

Owlbear’s Rest is usually an escape from adulting for grown-ups—except on Sunday mornings! Bring the whole crew for a game-filled adventure that’s perfect for adventurers of any age. Your little halflings can enjoy a warm steamer while you sip on a well-earned latte (oat milk available!).

Family gaming time starts here!

✨ Keep an eye on our social media—some sessions will feature special organized activities just for kiddos!

Flies & Lies fly-tying group is open to anyone interested in fly tying and fly fishing. Meet at the Machias Savings Bank every other Sunday (twice per month) from October 6 to April 20 to promote fly fishing, conservation, and fun. Bring your own tools, materials and snacks.
For more information, contact Bob Bechtold Trichoptera42@gmail.com 207-288-4957 or go to https://downeasttu.org/ and Downeast TU on Facebook.

Come try out water polo with Southern Maine Water Polo! We are a club that welcomes all newcomers. The only requirement for the sport is that you are an experienced swimmer. We will help to teach the fundamentals of the sport throughout practice. Expect a fantastic workout while playing this fun sport! Make sure to check out our website for any changes to our schedule. We do not practice on holiday weekends.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel overwhelming—but you are not alone.
Join us for Living Well After the Diagnosis, a free, supportive 12-week series designed to empower individuals and families living with memory loss. Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate this journey with strength, community, and dignity.

Topics include:
✔️ Coping with a new diagnosis
✔️ Combating stigma
✔️ Building support networks
✔️ Accessing local resources
✔️ Living a meaningful, connected life

Whether you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed, this space offers connection, information, and hope.
All are welcome. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and RSVP here: https://drive.google.com/.../10zsFZqZu.../view See less

✨D&D-Curious? Never held a sword? Never cast a spell? Perfect.

*Every First Thursday of Each Month*

Join us for a beginner-friendly session of #DungeonsAndDragons—no experience needed, no pressure, and definitely no shortage of snacks.

Your guide for the evening will be OBR team member and Dungeon Master Drew, who’ll equip you with a pre-generated character, all the supplies you need, and just enough encouragement to face whatever lurks in the Lost Mine of Phandelver.

📍 Where: The Druid’s Grove @ #OwlbearsRest
💰 Cost: $10 per player (no extra table fees!)
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
🧙‍♀️ Age: 14+
🧭 Experience Needed: None at all
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Max Party Size: 6 brave souls
🎒 Bring: Just your imagination!

Do you love plants? Do you grow flowers or vegetables? Wish you could? Or are you just interested in building community around a love for nature? The Saco Bay Gardening Club wants you!

The Club meets in The Deering Room of Dyer Library in Saco the first Thursday of every month from 6p-8p, plus hosts workshops and other events throughout the year. We learn about plants and the environment, gardening, tour gardens, host workshops, and more! See our website for upcoming meeting speakers/activities.

Come grow with us!

Having the opportunity to care for prized heirlooms and family letters is a great joy but also a big responsibility. Whether you’re preserving your own family history or that of your community, how do you make sure you save it for the next generation? This class will briefly recap how to handle those heirlooms and where to display them in your house or historic building, as discussed in classes A2 and A3 of this series (not a prerequisite). It will then delve into cleaning techniques, proper storage or display of materials, and when to call the conservator rather than repair any damage yourself. Practice makes perfect, so bring an item that fits into a shoe box to try out the techniques we learn in class.