Readfield U ‘neighbors teaching neighbors’ program to be held throughout March

PHOTO: Most of the classes and programs at Readfield U, a free community “neighbors teaching neighbors” event in March, will be held at Asa Gile Hall. (Maureen Milliken photo)

READFIELD – Readfield U, a chance for neighbors to get to know one another while sharing their skills, knowledge and interests, will be held throughout March.
The program is run by volunteers, and all classes are free to attend. Residents of neighboring towns are welcome to attend.
Some of those offering classes require a maximum or minimum number of registrants, so signing up ahead of time is recommended. Cancellations because of snow will follow school closure. Masking/social distancing is at discretion of presenter.
Full descriptions of classes, and information about presenters, as well as signup information, is at www.readfieldu.org.
Most are at Asa Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road (other locations are noted with class.) Classes include:
“Escape from Bunker Hill,” with Dale Potter Clark, local Underground Railroad, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, for middle-school age through adult.
“Written in stone,” overview of area’s geology, with Bob Marvinney. 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, March 6, any age.
“Murder in the Maple Woods,” and Maine maple industry, author Claire Ackroyd, organized by Readfield Community Library, 2-3 p.m. Tuesday March 7, adults.
Neighbors Driving Neighbors comes to Readfield, information about the program, with Joe Austin, NDN executive director, 3:30-4:30 Wednesday, March 8, all ages.
“What is encaustic painting?” with Camille Davidson, includes audience participation, 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, The Gallery, 1138 Main St., for teens and older.
“My ancestor is who???” with Amy Gove, 9-11 a.m., Friday, March 10, age 12 and up.
“Maine wildflowers from the usual to the unusual,” with Marianne and John Perry, 2-3:15 a.m., Sunday, March 12, age 6 and up.
“On a healing hote,” with Ellen Bowman, music and healing through cancer journey, 2-3:15 p.m. Monday, March 13, teens and older.
“An overview of climate resilient farming practices used in maine,” with Nicholas Rowley., 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, high school age and up.
“A story to tell,” with Donna McGibney, a series of three writing workshops to help participants tell their or a relative’s life story, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 21, 28, age 18 and up.
“Let’s play canasta,” with Elaine Katz and Marty Hanish, a three-session series teaching the basic rules of Canasta, 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 22, 29, all ages.
“Iris Paper folding with greeting card,” with Holly Maffei, list of supplies will be sent to participant, one class, offered twice, 3-5 p.m. Thursday March 16 and 23, all ages.
“Readfield in the good old days,” moderated by Dale Potter Clark, panel of longtime residents shares recollections, 1-2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 18, any age, Masonic Hall, 1138 Main St. (above post office)
“Readfield Union Meeting House and vestry – downtown gems,” 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, age 8 and up.
“Cathy’s Talk-Song,” with Ellen Bowman, power of music to reach non-verbal places, 2-3:15 p.m. Monday, March 20, teen and up.
“Overview and history of the Readfield Comprehensive Plan,” with Town Manager Rric Dyer, 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday March 28, teens and up.
“Kennebec Land Trust – Baldwin Hill Conservation Cemetery,” with Susan Caldwell and Janet Sawyer, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday March 29, all ages.