Readfield – Neighbors teaching neighbors

Readfield U – Neighbors teaching neighbors

READFIELD – Readfield U is a chance for neighbors to get to know one another better while sharing their skills, knowledge and interests. All classes and get-togethers are FREE to attend, and everyone involved with organizing and offering classes is a volunteer. Just for fun, we call it a “Pop-up University” – Readfield University – Readfield U for short. It is held in March when many of us could use help getting through the end of winter. While all classes will be held in Readfield, people from neighboring communities are welcome to attend. All locations are accessible. The line-up of classes includes:

• History – “The Beans of Readfield” and “Readfield in the Good Old Days”
• Farming and Gardening – “Climate Resilient Farming Practices Used in Maine,” “The Benefits of Joining a Local Farm’s Crop Share Program,” “Growing Lavender Successfully in Maine,” and “Introduction to Permaculture and Landscape Design”
• Health – “Chair Yoga,” “Tai Chi for Health and Balance,” “The Aging Continuum – A Physical Therapist’s Perspective,” “Smart Eating, Healthy Living: Preventing & Managing Diabetes through Diet”
• Two author events with “Tim Caverly: Allagash-New England’s Wild River,” and with “David Florig: The Stones of Ailsa Craig”
• Hobbies: “Creative Paper-Folding” and “How to Solve the New York Times Crossword Puzzle”
• Other topics of interest – “An Hour of Community dialogue about the Israel-Hamas War,” “Kents Hill School – A Third Century of Excellence,” “Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Across Generations- Kennebec Land Trust”

You can register for classes using the website readfieldu.org, by emailing readfieldu@gmail.com, mail Maggie Edmondson at 186 Chase Rd. Readfield 04355, or by leaving a message at 685-4797.

Full descriptions of classes, dates, times, locations and information about presenters can be found at www.readfieldu.org.