*Please note that ALL programs require advance registration! Members can now register for programs online – CLICK HERE to register. To view or download the full calendar for the month CLICK HERE*
New and Noteworthy
Line Dancing with Maria – Every Friday in June, 10:00 or 11:00
Come dance with us! Join Maria DeVenney for Line Dancing at the Center! Learn to line dance in beginner classes or build your skills with improver classes! Each class is $5 and will be limited to 10 participants. Beginners 10:00-11:00, Improvers 11:00-12:00
Guided Trail Walk at Hope Woods Cemetery – Thursday, June 8, 10:00
We are so happy to be working with the Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods to offer a guided walk on their new accessible trails! Join botanist Gordon Collins for a .81 mile walk on the trail, which is entirely accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and canes! There is ADA parking available as well. Meet at Hope Woods Cemetery – please call or email the Center to register and receive a map!
Pickleball Clinics – Thursdays in June
Bridget’s Lunch Bunch – Wednesday, June 14, 11:30
Join Bridget and enjoy good food, great company, and engaging conversation! Our monthly Lunch Bunch as we explore a different local restaurant for lunch. Individuals will be responsible for their own bill. Group will be limited to 10.
Advanced Directives with KCHR – Thursday, June 15, 11:00
Join Kim Monnette, PT from Constellation Hospice, and Jessica Martineau, BSW from Kennebunk Center for Health and Rehabilitation for a discussion and Q&A about advanced directives!
World Travels with Dewey – Iceland – Thursday, June 15, 3:00
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for fun-filled armchair adventures and stories from across the globe!! Refreshments will be provided. Monthly presentations include:
Iceland
Tuscany, Italy
Mexico
Glacier National Park
Zion and Escalate Parks, Utah
Isle Royal – Lake Superior
Happy Hour Beach Bocce at Mother’s Beach – Thursday, June 15, 4:30
Join us for a celebration of summer with a Happy Hour Beach Bocce! Bring your own snacks and libations to share and we’ll do the same. Carpooling from the Center can be arranged for ease of parking.
Make Your Own Sundae Ice Cream Social – Thursday, June 21, 1:00
In lieu of a luncheon, we are celebrating summer with a make-your-own Sundae Bar with Ben & Jerry’s Kennebunkport! Join us for this fun event. There is a fee of $5 for this event, payable upon registration! Registration deadline – Monday, June 19.
Monthly Bingo – Tuesday, June 27, 1:30
Join us at the Center each month for free, themed BINGO and the chance to win prizes! Last Tuesday of each month, 1:30.
Book Club – Wednesday, June 28, 1:00
Join us in person each month to chat with fellow bibliophiles about that month’s selection! June’s selection is Downeast by Gigi Georges. CLICK HERE for the full listing.
Reflections of Italy Group Travel with Collette Tours – Traveling April 10-19, 2024
Italy is waiting, are you ready? Join us for a trip to Italy with Collette Tours in April of 2024. You do not need to be a member to attend this trip. To learn more about the trip, itinerary, and travel please CLICK HERE.
Regular Recurring Programs
American Mahjong (intermediate)
Experienced players welcome! Wednesdays at 1:00-3:00
American Mahjong (novice)
Just learning how to play? Join some fellow novice players! Thursdays from 1:00-3:00
Art Workshop
A weekly workshop for painters to meet and work with instructor and artist Marguerite Genest. There is a fee of $10 payable to the instructor for this workshop. Tuesdays 10:00-1:00
Bingo
Join us at the Center each month for free, themed BINGO and the chance to win prizes! Last Tuesday of each month, 1:30
Book Club
Join Dori in person each month to chat with fellow bibliophiles about that month’s selection! Last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 pm. Click here for the full list of books for 2023.
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiving can be a lonely role that is demanding and physically exhausting. This group is designed for you to get the understanding and support needed for this most difficult life experience. If you are the primary caregiver of a loved one, this group could offer the help needed to navigate your journey.
Joan has had extensive experience in group facilitation in public schools, at UNE, and for various community groups. She has been a caregiver herself and would like to be able to help others. Questions about the group can be directed to Dori at the Center. You do not need to be a Center member to attend. Mondays, 11:30-12:30
Center Singers with Vera
Do you enjoy singing? Join Vera for the Center singers every month, where you can gather with fellow singing enthusiasts and harmonize to your heart’s content! 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 2:00
Coffee with a Cop
Every first Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 you can join us for coffee and conversation with an officer from the Kennebunk Police Department. Program Dates: Every first Tuesday from 10:00-11:00
Craft Group
A weekly gathering – bring your own craft projects and chat with other members while you work! Wednesdays from 10:00-1:00
Cribbage (intermediate)
A strategic card game for 2 to 4 players, using a cribbage board and pegs for scoring. Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-3:00
Cribbage (beginner)
New to cribbage and looking to play with those at a similar level? Join the beginner cribbage group! Mondays from 1:00-3:00
Hand and Foot
Join for weekly gameplay! Mondays from 1:30-3:00
Keep it Legal
Meet privately with Attorney Milda Castner and get your legal questions answered. Sign-up required for a 30-minute appointment. Call the Center to sign up. Members-only
Knitting Group
Join this in-person knitting group at the Center. All levels are welcome and it’s a wonderful way to make new friends. Fridays from 10:00-12:00
Luncheons
Join us each month for a luncheon supplied by a fabulous local kitchen! Luncheons are held monthly and the cost is $10 – registration required
Mindfulness II with Nancy
This course is a continuation of the Introductory Mindfulness course previously held at the Center. Build on the foundational teachings and deepen our practice with additional instruction and guided meditations. Program Date: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00
Open House
Whether you’re a member who hasn’t stopped by in a while, a new member, or someone thinking about joining us, this time is for you! Drop in and have a coffee and chat with us! Meeting Dates: Fridays 9:00-10:00
Tech Support
Need help figuring out that new iPhone or Android smartphone? Can’t get the hang of your laptop or need help on your tablet? We have student volunteers from Kennebunk High School who will be joining us every Monday to offer free tech support! Program Dates: Temporarily on hold.
Ukelele Group
Are you a playa? Join other Ukelele enthusiasts and strum your stuff! This is an opportunity to play the song you have been working on or one of your favorites and maybe teach others. We don’t play the Uke because we have the best voice or strumming technique, we play because it’s fun, makes us happy and is great for the soul. So give it a try. All levels are welcome. Thursdays, 3:00
Walking Group
Looking for a way to make new friends, socialize, and get some physical activity? Join Bridget for our walking group! Walkers will meet here at the Center each week and take a short walk of their choosing together! Call or email to register. Wednesdays, 10:00
Chair + Gentle Vinyasa Yoga with Leslie
Explore the many ways yoga impacts body, mind, and soul. Each student is to encouraged to develop their own sustainable practice to meet unique goals, needs, and abilities. Cost is $5 per class. Class Dates: Every Tuesday, 10:00
Leslie is founder and owner of Way to Be Yoga (149 Port Road, Kennebunk) and is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance.
