Walking Club - Hampden Academy 

Too cold, dark and slippery outside to walk? Join our indoor walking club. Please change out of your boots into a good pair of walking shoes. Stay on the ground level or challenge yourself by walking between the first and second floors. This is an independent program with no instruction provided.

Tues, Weds, and Thurs March 19 - May 30 

(No Walking April 16, 17, 18)        6 - 8 pm

Course fee: $8

Pickleball - Armstrong Tennis Center

George Ouelette

Fun, social, and great exercise, pickleball combines elements of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball can be played at many levels, and is a great sport for people of all ages. In this class you will learn all of the basics to begin playing this great game. Please indicate which session you would like to attend when registering. All classes are at Armstrong Tennis Center, 60 Mecaw Rd. Hampden. 

Session 2:  Saturday, May 18         5 - 7 pm 

ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE CONTROLLING THE WAY YOU EAT? 

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers a solution for all forms of food addiction. Many people are finding recovery in FA from obesity, under-eating, bulimia, and obsession with food and weight. There are no dues or fees. Come join a one night Zoom informational session. 

Tuesday,

Tuesday May 21, 2024 6:30-8pm EST

To preserve confidentiality, and meeting ID and Passcode call Coordinator (Sharon) for access information (207) 250-7373, or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com

Session online and by phone. 

A Female Advantage

A comprehensive guide to women’s fitness and wellness teaches you how to use knowledge about your female body to exercise smarter, breathedeeper, boost your metabolism, strengthen your core and pelvic floor, andimprove your endurance and performance. You will learn how to optimize your breathing pattern to increase oxygen delivery to your muscles and brain, adjust your exercise intensity and duration to match your hormonal cycle, prevent common injuries and imbalances that affect women.

Instructor: Carole Freeman

Date: Self Paced, On-Demand

Cost: $47

Breath-Taking 101- Online

Life is easier when you breathe easier. It’s estimated that 85% of usunknowingly use some type of poor breathing pattern that’s connected tofeeling sick and tired. This class has helped many people feel healthier and stronger simply by learning to switch their every-day breathing to a morebeneficial pattern.

Instructor: Carole Freeman

Date: Self Paced, On-Demand

Cost: $37

Female Pain Matters

A woman’s guide to understanding and managing pain. In this course, you will learn how women experience pain differently from men. You will discover how your hormones, nervous system, breathing patterns, and other factors affect the way a woman's body perceives and responds to pain. You will also explore some strategies to cope with pain and improve your well-being. This course is designed to be informative, engaging, and empowering for all women who want to understand their pain better.

Instructor: Carole Freeman

Date: Self Paced, On-Demand

Cost: $29

High Altitude Vacationing

If you are planning a mountain vacation in 4 to 6 weeks – TAKE THIS CLASS NOW

You’ll progress through 10 exercises that will gradually help your body adapt to the higher altitude while still at home at sea level.  Changes include an increase in Red Blood Cells, giving your blood more oxygen carrying capacity prior to your vacation. You will learn a more functional breathing pattern that gives greater tissue oxygenation and less shortness of breath. Using the new, more optimal breathing pattern, will allow you to maintain a higher oxygen level and ease of breathing while on vacation.

$29

The Female Brain on Stress

This course is designed to help women understand how stress affects them differently than men. It explains how women’s brains are wired to react to physical danger and life-threatening situations, and how this can impact their perception of reality and stress responses. The course also provides insights into how women can use their unique talents to approach stress in a healthy way.

Instructor: Carole Freeman

Date: Self Paced, On-Demand

Cost: $29