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Saturday September 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketchbooking - Street Scenes Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginners how to complete street scene sketches with ink and watercolor. No experience needed. We will be learning how to use gesture, value, composition, and watercolor techniques to effectively capture storefronts, buildings, streets, and neighborhood scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginners how to sketch cats and dogs using ink and watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to use gesture, proportion, movement, and value to effectively capture the personality and character of animals. We will explore techniques for sketching a variety of breeds while developing confidence in drawing pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tennis In The Parks- Rain Location - Split Gym with Track
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Art For Kids - Art For Kids Join us for a fun fall-themed art class for kids in grades K-5! We will make autumn tree paintings, animal paper bag puppets, and paper plate scarecrows, among other creative projects.  Min 5/Max 15Instructor: Lindsay Larsen
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Impressionistic Street Scenes Impressionistic Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create colorful street scenes using an impressionistic approach. Students will learn how to simplify buildings, streets, storefronts, and urban details into shapes, values, and color masses. We will explore composition, perspective, and color while focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of a scene rather than every detail. In addition, students will learn how to use soft pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Middle School Track & Field
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Reserved
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Youth Open Gym (K-12)
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Reserved
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Reserved
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Setup for FalL HS BB League

Sunday September 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons September Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	High School Fall Basketball League - High School Fall Basketball League: Girls This league is intended for local high school teams. We will accept one team per town. The team should consist of a minimum of 8 players. Teams must have a coach on the bench for ALL games, that coach must be 21 or older and fill out a volunteer form prior to the season start. All players will need to sign a waiver and code of conduct before the start of the season. Cost will cover 7 weeks of regular season officials and two weeks of playoffs. All teams will get a guaranteed 7 games. We will be capping the league at 8 teams. Sunday League Details:Date: Sept. 13 – Nov 8thTime: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Cost: $400 per teamLocation: South Portland Community Center Gym

Monday September 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - September 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - September 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Overflow Medicare Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	CHAIR FIT - NEW! - CHAIR FIT - SEPT. DROP INS This gentle class blends therapeutic movement with guided breath and relaxation to support balance, bone health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re managing low bone density, osteopenia, or post-injury changes, it meets you exactly where you are. Each session is practiced in and with a chair — offering slow, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Every class includes plenty of modifications and variations for standing with the chair or sitting for the entire class.Instructor Bio: Catherine creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or ability level. With 500 hours of yoga training, an advanced therapeutic yoga certification, and a specialty in chair yoga, she brings gentle, personalized movement to every class. Her warm, accessible approach blends mindful movement and breathwork to help you build strength, ease tension, and feel more at home in your body.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	CHAIR FIT - NEW! - CHAIR FIT - SEPTEMBER This gentle class blends therapeutic movement with guided breath and relaxation to support balance, bone health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re managing low bone density, osteopenia, or post-injury changes, it meets you exactly where you are. Each session is practiced in and with a chair — offering slow, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Every class includes plenty of modifications and variations for standing with the chair or sitting for the entire class.Instructor Bio: Catherine creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or ability level. With 500 hours of yoga training, an advanced therapeutic yoga certification, and a specialty in chair yoga, she brings gentle, personalized movement to every class. Her warm, accessible approach blends mindful movement and breathwork to help you build strength, ease tension, and feel more at home in your body.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: Fall 1 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (NEW)Discover the exciting sport of rhythmic gymnastics! Participants will learn fundamental skills using ribbons, hoops, balls, ropes, and music while building flexibility, coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. Classes are taught by Asya Vinokur, a former competitive rhythmic gymnast and owner of Maine Rhythmic Gymnastics. Through her local gymnastics school, Asya has introduced many children to this unique Olympic sport and is excited to bring rhythmic gymnastics to the South Portland community. Min 4/Max 15 Students Scholarships available- Application linked below
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Youth Dance - Dance: Fall 1 In this fun, 45 minute class, dancers will learn the basics of dance and movement, as well as explore jazz dance, tap dance, lyrical, hip hop and more! A great  class that covers lots of dance genres!Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.*No programs on federal holidays*Scholarship information is available in the link below.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Fall Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email ajohnson@southportland.gov with your team name and roster. He will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. Fall Registration Deadline : extended to Sept 4 by NoonYOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SloMo Yoga - SlowMo Yoga SloMo yoga series is a mix of restorative, yin and gentle flow practices. Yin yoga focuses on the ligaments, tendons and fascia to release tension and improve joint flexibility. Restorative yoga helps lower stress and promotes deep relaxation. Gentle flow practices connect breath to movement improving overall well-being, flexibility and strength. All levels welcome. Min 4/Max 15.Instructor: Michelle Moody Adshead500 RYT, Reiki Master, Thai Yoga Massage Therapist

Tuesday September 29, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength September 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like!
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM	PLANT BINGO @ ROBILLARD’S GARDEN CENTER (LEVEL 1) - PLANT BINGO @ ROBILLARD'S GARDEN CENTER (LEVEL 1) Join us for a fun-filled Plant Bingo at Robillard’s Garden Center! Test your luck as you compete for exciting prizes, including beautiful plants and garden accessories. No Bingo experience is needed-bring your enthusiasm and love for plants! Grab your friends, sip complimentary refreshments and enjoy a morning of laughter, learning and lively competition. We can’t wait to see you there!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - SEPTEMBER TUESDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Reserved
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Reserved
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! September Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Wednesday September 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Fall 1 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	PSEUDO BOOK CLUB - PSEUDO BOOK CLUB Join us for a less structured, more relaxed book club where we pick a genre for the month as well as our own books.  Look at the genre of the month, read a book – any book you want from that genre. On one scheduled Wednesday a month we will get together, compare, and discuss all the different books each of us has read, what we liked, did not like, and just share and enjoy. Light refreshments provided.GENRES FOR SPRING/SUMMER:Aug. 19: Reread of a favorite book (Note the date please)GENRES FOR FALL:Sept. 30: Author You've Never Read BeforeOct. 28: Mystery or Witch's BrewNov. 25: Kings & Queens or RoyaltyDec. 30: Winter or Holiday Story
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge in a warm and friendly non-competitive environment.
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Fall 1 Welcome to our beginner line dancing class!  Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere.  No partner needed.  Get ready to dance to different music styles while strengthening your body and mind. (No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.

Thursday October 1, 2026
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM	TOUR OF LOUISA MAY ALCOTT ORCHARD HOUSE (LEVEL 3) - TOUR OF LOUISA MAY ALCOTT ORCHARD HOUSE (LEVEL 3) A visit to the Orchard House is like a walk through “Little Women!” After moving more than 20 times in nearly 30 years the Alcotts found their home at Orchard House where they lived until 1877. The house is most known for where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her beloved classic, Little Women in 1868. No structural changes to the house and eighty percent of the furnishings were owned by the Alcotts.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	City Staff Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	BOOK FOLDING - BOOK FOLDING This is a beginning Book Folding Workshop. We will be creating a heart. We will be marking a book and folding the pages to create our picture. Please bring: 1. A book with 100 pages, 2. A ruler with centimeter measurements, 3. and a pencil.You can see examples of book folding in the Senior Drop in Center.Instructor: Volunteer Judy Radigan
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - OCTOBER Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Fall 1 Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance!  Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Fall 1 YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

Friday October 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER FRIDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	SENIOR CORNHOLE - SENIOR CORNHOLE Come join us to play Cornhole at the South Portland Community Center!  Please try to pre-register before attending the program.  Drop-ins always welcome! SEE NOTES, AND SCHEDULE FOR NO CORN HOLE DATES.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids: Fall 1 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25Scholarships available- Application linked below
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Saturday October 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketchbooking - Street Scenes Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginners how to complete street scene sketches with ink and watercolor. No experience needed. We will be learning how to use gesture, value, composition, and watercolor techniques to effectively capture storefronts, buildings, streets, and neighborhood scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginners how to sketch cats and dogs using ink and watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to use gesture, proportion, movement, and value to effectively capture the personality and character of animals. We will explore techniques for sketching a variety of breeds while developing confidence in drawing pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tennis In The Parks- Rain Location - Split Gym with Track
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Art For Kids - Art For Kids Join us for a fun fall-themed art class for kids in grades K-5! We will make autumn tree paintings, animal paper bag puppets, and paper plate scarecrows, among other creative projects.  Min 5/Max 15Instructor: Lindsay Larsen
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Impressionistic Street Scenes Impressionistic Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create colorful street scenes using an impressionistic approach. Students will learn how to simplify buildings, streets, storefronts, and urban details into shapes, values, and color masses. We will explore composition, perspective, and color while focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of a scene rather than every detail. In addition, students will learn how to use soft pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Setup for FalL HS BB League

Sunday October 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	High School Fall Basketball League - High School Fall Basketball League: Girls This league is intended for local high school teams. We will accept one team per town. The team should consist of a minimum of 8 players. Teams must have a coach on the bench for ALL games, that coach must be 21 or older and fill out a volunteer form prior to the season start. All players will need to sign a waiver and code of conduct before the start of the season. Cost will cover 7 weeks of regular season officials and two weeks of playoffs. All teams will get a guaranteed 7 games. We will be capping the league at 8 teams. Sunday League Details:Date: Sept. 13 – Nov 8thTime: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Cost: $400 per teamLocation: South Portland Community Center Gym

Monday October 5, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Monthly birthday celebrations with cakes, cupcakes or treats and birthday bags for you if it is your birthday month! Come celebrate with others when it is their birthday month and invite others to come celebrate with you when it is your month! Please register for food and birthday bag purposes. Thank you!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	CHAIR FIT - NEW! - CHAIR FIT - OCTOBER This gentle class blends therapeutic movement with guided breath and relaxation to support balance, bone health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re managing low bone density, osteopenia, or post-injury changes, it meets you exactly where you are. Each session is practiced in and with a chair — offering slow, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Every class includes plenty of modifications and variations for standing with the chair or sitting for the entire class.Instructor Bio: Catherine creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or ability level. With 500 hours of yoga training, an advanced therapeutic yoga certification, and a specialty in chair yoga, she brings gentle, personalized movement to every class. Her warm, accessible approach blends mindful movement and breathwork to help you build strength, ease tension, and feel more at home in your body.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: Fall 1 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (NEW)Discover the exciting sport of rhythmic gymnastics! Participants will learn fundamental skills using ribbons, hoops, balls, ropes, and music while building flexibility, coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. Classes are taught by Asya Vinokur, a former competitive rhythmic gymnast and owner of Maine Rhythmic Gymnastics. Through her local gymnastics school, Asya has introduced many children to this unique Olympic sport and is excited to bring rhythmic gymnastics to the South Portland community. Min 4/Max 15 Students Scholarships available- Application linked below
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Youth Dance - Dance: Fall 1 In this fun, 45 minute class, dancers will learn the basics of dance and movement, as well as explore jazz dance, tap dance, lyrical, hip hop and more! A great  class that covers lots of dance genres!Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.*No programs on federal holidays*Scholarship information is available in the link below.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Resilient Yards Workshop
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Reserved
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Fall Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email ajohnson@southportland.gov with your team name and roster. He will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. Fall Registration Deadline : extended to Sept 4 by NoonYOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SloMo Yoga - SlowMo Yoga SloMo yoga series is a mix of restorative, yin and gentle flow practices. Yin yoga focuses on the ligaments, tendons and fascia to release tension and improve joint flexibility. Restorative yoga helps lower stress and promotes deep relaxation. Gentle flow practices connect breath to movement improving overall well-being, flexibility and strength. All levels welcome. Min 4/Max 15.Instructor: Michelle Moody Adshead500 RYT, Reiki Master, Thai Yoga Massage Therapist

Tuesday October 6, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	COSP New Hire Orientation
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	FRYEBURG FAIR (LEVEL 3) - FRYEBURG FAIR (LEVEL 3) Tuesday is Senior Day at the Fryeburg Fair! Please join us for our annual trip to the fair. Come enjoy live entertainment, games, rides & the delicious food! Come discover ALL the Fryeburg Fair has to offer. Let us do the driving & parking so you can relax and enjoy the fair. We will depart the fair by 3:00p.m. Must be able to navigate the fair independently. Lots of walking on uneven ground. Bring water!!!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER TUESDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	MAKE ART EAT CAKE - MAKE ART EAT CAKE Creativity is a human trait. This applies to everyone, including you! Join us for a social get together where we’ll make art in a positive and relaxed atmosphere. There will be a variety of decorative papers to choose from for you to cut and tear into shapes. We’ll use these shapes to create collages. (Think Kindergarten: Fun & Easy.) Please bring a pair of small sharp scissors. Cake will be served.Bio: Cindy Fallows has always been a maker of things. As a child, she loved to draw and bake. She attended art classes around the Boston area, and studied at The Boston Cooking School. And, she believes all human beings possess an innate gift for creativity.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - OCTOBER This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Wednesday October 7, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Fall 1 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge in a warm and friendly non-competitive environment.
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Fall 1 Welcome to our beginner line dancing class!  Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere.  No partner needed.  Get ready to dance to different music styles while strengthening your body and mind. (No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Rec Staff Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM	Reserved
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Reserved

Thursday October 8, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	LEARN A NEW GAME DAY - LEARN A NEW GAME DAY Come to the senior center on the 2nd Thursday of each month to learn a new game. Don’t be shy! We can teach you how to play or if you have a game you like to play please bring it and teach others how to play! A variety of games will be offered and will vary in strategy, abstract, cooperative and party games. This is all about having fun, making new friends and being social!
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	SP School Department Meeting
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - OCTOBER Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Youth Open Gym (K-12)
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Fall 1 Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance!  Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Fall 1 YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

Friday October 9, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	No School Days - October 9, 2026 NO SCHOOL DAYS We offer programs on some No School Days for children in grades K-5 who are South Portland residents. These take place at the South Portland Community Center from 8 am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim if the pool is available. There are no sibling discounts for this program. Min 20/Max 40.    What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of Clothes
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM	AUTUMN DAY OUT IN MAINE (LEVEL 3) - AUTUMN DAY OUT IN MAINE (LEVEL 3) An idyllic autumn day in Maine blends harvesting crisp fruit and taking in the view at a scenic outdoor vista for our picnic lunch then wrapping up with a refreshing pour. Pack your picnic lunch, be ready to go apple picking and taste some cider.  You must be able to walk on uneven ground without assistance, be physically able to pick apples on your own and adjust to change . Please bring money for purchases.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER FRIDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids: Fall 1 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25Scholarships available- Application linked below
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Saturday October 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketchbooking - Street Scenes Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginners how to complete street scene sketches with ink and watercolor. No experience needed. We will be learning how to use gesture, value, composition, and watercolor techniques to effectively capture storefronts, buildings, streets, and neighborhood scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginners how to sketch cats and dogs using ink and watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to use gesture, proportion, movement, and value to effectively capture the personality and character of animals. We will explore techniques for sketching a variety of breeds while developing confidence in drawing pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tennis In The Parks- Rain Location - Split Gym with Track
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Impressionistic Street Scenes Impressionistic Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create colorful street scenes using an impressionistic approach. Students will learn how to simplify buildings, streets, storefronts, and urban details into shapes, values, and color masses. We will explore composition, perspective, and color while focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of a scene rather than every detail. In addition, students will learn how to use soft pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Setup for FalL HS BB League

Sunday October 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	High School Fall Basketball League - High School Fall Basketball League: Girls This league is intended for local high school teams. We will accept one team per town. The team should consist of a minimum of 8 players. Teams must have a coach on the bench for ALL games, that coach must be 21 or older and fill out a volunteer form prior to the season start. All players will need to sign a waiver and code of conduct before the start of the season. Cost will cover 7 weeks of regular season officials and two weeks of playoffs. All teams will get a guaranteed 7 games. We will be capping the league at 8 teams. Sunday League Details:Date: Sept. 13 – Nov 8thTime: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Cost: $400 per teamLocation: South Portland Community Center Gym

Monday October 12, 2026
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Tuesday October 13, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER TUESDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	UKULELE SING-A-LONGS - UKULELE SING-A-LONGS Join Ray Glass from the Jolly Ukes for a fun hour of sing-a-long songs!
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Reserved
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Maine Senior Games Meeting
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Reserved
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Reserved
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Wednesday October 14, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Fall 1 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge in a warm and friendly non-competitive environment.
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Fall 1 Welcome to our beginner line dancing class!  Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere.  No partner needed.  Get ready to dance to different music styles while strengthening your body and mind. (No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM	LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AT GOOD THEATER (LEVEL 1) - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AT GOOD THEATER (LEVEL 1) A deviously delicious sci-fi smash musical comedy, Little Shop of Horrors follows Seymour, a hapless florist who discovers a mysterious plant with a dangerous appetite. As fame, fortune, and romance begin to bloom, so does the plant’s insatiable hunger. Packed with unforgettable songs and dark humor, this cult classic has been devouring the hearts of theatre-goers for over 40 years. Little Shop of Horrors is a bloody good time!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved

Thursday October 15, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	HOLLIS CENTER FOOTCARE PRESENTATION - HOLLIS CENTER FOOTCARE PRESENTATION This interactive presentation will educate you on the critical importance of proper foot care and hygiene. Discussion will include how chronic conditions like diabetes and arthritis manifest in the feet, common issues like ingrown nails and fungal infections, warns against risks like falls and immobility. Discover how Hollis Center Foot Care’s specialized in home services; including trimmings, soaks and complimentary polish can restore comfort. Q&A session, engaging trivia game with prizes and booking opportunities.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - OCTOBER Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Youth Open Gym (K-12)
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Fall 1 Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance!  Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin

Friday October 16, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER FRIDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pool Pumpkin Splash & Decorating - Splash & Decorate - Session 1 (ages 0-5) Join us at the South Portland Pool for the THIRD annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! We will have the pool filled with real pumpkins, and each participant will get time to swim, splash, and pick a pumpkin of their choice.  After making a splash in the "pumpkin patch", join us in decorating your pumpkin with paint and stickers (no carving) and enjoy some light refreshments in the Casco Bay Room.Parents need to register if they plan to participate in the swimming portion or to receive a pumpkin. Any child who cannot swim independently must have a parent/guardian in the water with them. Lifeguards will be on duty, but please plan to stick close to your child, if they cannot swim independently.  You are welcome to use our provided floatation on any non-swimmer, but still must remain within an arm's length reach of the child at all times.For the morning session for toddlers: the pool will be open from 10-11am to splash and swim with the smaller sized/toddler pumpkins.  The Casco Bay Room will be open from 10-12 for pumpkin decorating and light refreshments.  For the evening session: the pool will be open from 5-6:30p to select your pumpkin, this will be drop-in style so arrive at your leisure. The "patch" will close at 6:30pm.  The Casco Bay Room will be open from 5:30-7:30 for refreshments and pumpkin decorating. There will be two sessions:Session 1 (ages 0-5, toddler sized pumpkins): 10-11am; decorating open 10-12pmSession 2 (all ages): 5-7:30pm, drop-in arrival, swim ends at 6:30pm; decorating open 5:30-7:30pm
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	SENIOR CORNHOLE - SENIOR CORNHOLE Come join us to play Cornhole at the South Portland Community Center!  Please try to pre-register before attending the program.  Drop-ins always welcome! SEE NOTES, AND SCHEDULE FOR NO CORN HOLE DATES.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids: Fall 1 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25Scholarships available- Application linked below
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Pool Pumpkin Splash & Decorating - Splash & Decorate - Session 2 (All ages) Join us at the South Portland Pool for the THIRD annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! We will have the pool filled with real pumpkins, and each participant will get time to swim, splash, and pick a pumpkin of their choice.  After making a splash in the "pumpkin patch", join us in decorating your pumpkin with paint and stickers (no carving) and enjoy some light refreshments in the Casco Bay Room.Parents need to register if they plan to participate in the swimming portion or to receive a pumpkin. Any child who cannot swim independently must have a parent/guardian in the water with them. Lifeguards will be on duty, but please plan to stick close to your child, if they cannot swim independently.  You are welcome to use our provided floatation on any non-swimmer, but still must remain within an arm's length reach of the child at all times.For the morning session for toddlers: the pool will be open from 10-11am to splash and swim with the smaller sized/toddler pumpkins.  The Casco Bay Room will be open from 10-12 for pumpkin decorating and light refreshments.  For the evening session: the pool will be open from 5-6:30p to select your pumpkin, this will be drop-in style so arrive at your leisure. The "patch" will close at 6:30pm.  The Casco Bay Room will be open from 5:30-7:30 for refreshments and pumpkin decorating. There will be two sessions:Session 1 (ages 0-5, toddler sized pumpkins): 10-11am; decorating open 10-12pmSession 2 (all ages): 5-7:30pm, drop-in arrival, swim ends at 6:30pm; decorating open 5:30-7:30pm
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Saturday October 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketchbooking - Street Scenes Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginners how to complete street scene sketches with ink and watercolor. No experience needed. We will be learning how to use gesture, value, composition, and watercolor techniques to effectively capture storefronts, buildings, streets, and neighborhood scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginners how to sketch cats and dogs using ink and watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to use gesture, proportion, movement, and value to effectively capture the personality and character of animals. We will explore techniques for sketching a variety of breeds while developing confidence in drawing pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tennis In The Parks- Rain Location - Split Gym with Track
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Impressionistic Street Scenes Impressionistic Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create colorful street scenes using an impressionistic approach. Students will learn how to simplify buildings, streets, storefronts, and urban details into shapes, values, and color masses. We will explore composition, perspective, and color while focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of a scene rather than every detail. In addition, students will learn how to use soft pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Setup for FalL HS BB League

Sunday October 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	High School Fall Basketball League - High School Fall Basketball League: Girls This league is intended for local high school teams. We will accept one team per town. The team should consist of a minimum of 8 players. Teams must have a coach on the bench for ALL games, that coach must be 21 or older and fill out a volunteer form prior to the season start. All players will need to sign a waiver and code of conduct before the start of the season. Cost will cover 7 weeks of regular season officials and two weeks of playoffs. All teams will get a guaranteed 7 games. We will be capping the league at 8 teams. Sunday League Details:Date: Sept. 13 – Nov 8thTime: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Cost: $400 per teamLocation: South Portland Community Center Gym
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Reserved

Monday October 19, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	JUST FOR FUN BINGO - JUST FOR FUN BINGO Come to the Senior Drop in Center on scheduled Mondays of each month to play some fun Bingo games. Just good, plain fun, light refreshments provided. Imaginary prizes like trips around the world!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	CHAIR FIT - NEW! - CHAIR FIT - OCTOBER This gentle class blends therapeutic movement with guided breath and relaxation to support balance, bone health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re managing low bone density, osteopenia, or post-injury changes, it meets you exactly where you are. Each session is practiced in and with a chair — offering slow, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Every class includes plenty of modifications and variations for standing with the chair or sitting for the entire class.Instructor Bio: Catherine creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or ability level. With 500 hours of yoga training, an advanced therapeutic yoga certification, and a specialty in chair yoga, she brings gentle, personalized movement to every class. Her warm, accessible approach blends mindful movement and breathwork to help you build strength, ease tension, and feel more at home in your body.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: Fall 2 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (NEW)Discover the exciting sport of rhythmic gymnastics! Participants will learn fundamental skills using ribbons, hoops, balls, ropes, and music while building flexibility, coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. Classes are taught by Asya Vinokur, a former competitive rhythmic gymnast and owner of Maine Rhythmic Gymnastics. Through her local gymnastics school, Asya has introduced many children to this unique Olympic sport and is excited to bring rhythmic gymnastics to the South Portland community. Min 4/Max 15 Students Scholarships available- Application linked below
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Youth Dance - Dance: Fall 1 In this fun, 45 minute class, dancers will learn the basics of dance and movement, as well as explore jazz dance, tap dance, lyrical, hip hop and more! A great  class that covers lots of dance genres!Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.*No programs on federal holidays*Scholarship information is available in the link below.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Fall Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email ajohnson@southportland.gov with your team name and roster. He will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. Fall Registration Deadline : extended to Sept 4 by NoonYOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SloMo Yoga - SlowMo Yoga SloMo yoga series is a mix of restorative, yin and gentle flow practices. Yin yoga focuses on the ligaments, tendons and fascia to release tension and improve joint flexibility. Restorative yoga helps lower stress and promotes deep relaxation. Gentle flow practices connect breath to movement improving overall well-being, flexibility and strength. All levels welcome. Min 4/Max 15.Instructor: Michelle Moody Adshead500 RYT, Reiki Master, Thai Yoga Massage Therapist

Tuesday October 20, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER TUESDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - OCTOBER This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Youth Cheer Parent Meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Wednesday October 21, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Fall 1 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge in a warm and friendly non-competitive environment.
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Fall 1 Welcome to our beginner line dancing class!  Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere.  No partner needed.  Get ready to dance to different music styles while strengthening your body and mind. (No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Leadership Academy - SPHS - Brianne
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Reserved
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Wednesdays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

Thursday October 22, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	DAY OUT IN DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (LEVEL 3) - DAY OUT IN DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (LEVEL 3) A drive consisting of a seamless blend of timeless New England charm. Quintessential New England experience blending historic charm with suburban bustle. Rolling farmland, dense woods and a well preserved historic village center. Stops along the way include an historic site, a small walk, coffee stop, donut stop, bakery stop and quick lunch stop. Also, surprise roadside attractions! Foliage should be peak during this adventure!
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - OCTOBER Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Fall Session 1 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.Questions, please contact Tim O'Carroll at 207-318-1445.Registration opens August 11 for Residents and August 14 for Non-Residents
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! October Drop In Bored with the same workout routine? Mix It Up! keeps fitness fun, fresh, and effective with a dynamic blend of strength training, interval work, and functional exercises. This co-ed class incorporates a variety of equipment and training styles to challenge your body in new ways every week.Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Mix It Up! offers a supportive environment where beginners and experienced exercisers alike can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness.Tuesdays: Turn up the energy with heart-pumping interval training that burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness.Thursdays: Focus on total-body strength training to build muscle, increase functional strength, and enhance everyday movement.No two classes feel exactly the same, but every workout is easy to follow, motivating, and guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished. Come ready to work, have fun, and break a sweat! (Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 30) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Youth Cheer Parent Meeting
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Fall 1 Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance!  Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Fall 1 YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

Friday October 23, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Tues/Fri) - Strictly Strength October 8AM (Tues/Fri) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	DECLARATION VIEWING (LEVEL 2) - DECLARATION VIEWING (LEVEL 2) Put on your red, white and blue and join us as we get up close and personal with one of our nation’s most sacred documents. Maine Historical Society is privileged to steward one of 26 surviving copies of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the Colonies to announce American independence. Viewing will take place at the Maine Cultural Building. Lunch out.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - OCTOBER FRIDAYS Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F Over 40 (Must be 40 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 - May 23 Time: 8:00– 9:30am  Location: Redbank Community CenterOver 30 (Must be 30 years old or older)Sundays, Oct. 4 – May 23 Time: 2:00 – 3:45pm  Location: South Portland Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - TUESDAYS Tuesday, October 6 – May 25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm    Location: South Portland Community Center LUNCH TIME - 18 + - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26  Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm  Location: South Portland Community CenterEVENING - 18+ - WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, October 7 – May 26 Time: 7:00– 9:00pmLocation: Redbank Community Center  LUNCH TIME - 18 + - FRIDAYSFridays, October 9– May 28 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pmLocation: South Portland Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE - LAUGHTER , THE BEST MEDICINE Laughter, The Best Medicine works with the breath while bringing childlike playfulness into one’s life. We turn off the analytic part of the brain and let the fun begin! There are many benefits for everyone that chooses to practice Laughter, The Best Medicine no matter what age. By practicing prolonged laughter, body chemistry changes, gets the feel good endorphins moving throughout the body, and can assist in lowering blood pressure as well as creating a positive state of mind. **PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER - Drop-ins welcome if space is available!**
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	SENIOR CORNHOLE - SENIOR CORNHOLE Come join us to play Cornhole at the South Portland Community Center!  Please try to pre-register before attending the program.  Drop-ins always welcome! SEE NOTES, AND SCHEDULE FOR NO CORN HOLE DATES.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids: Fall 2 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25Scholarships available- Application linked below
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball Set
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Middle School Volleyball: League Middle School Volleyball League Our Middle School Volleyball Program fosters teamwork, skill development, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Open to all skill levels, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills, games, and team play while building confidence and sportsmanship.Middle School Volleyball ClinicsWe are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! *Scholarships available- Application linked below

Saturday October 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketchbooking - Landscapes Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginners how to complete street scene sketches with ink and watercolor. No experience needed. We will be learning how to use gesture, value, composition, and watercolor techniques to effectively capture storefronts, buildings, streets, and neighborhood scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginners how to sketch cats and dogs using ink and watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to use gesture, proportion, movement, and value to effectively capture the personality and character of animals. We will explore techniques for sketching a variety of breeds while developing confidence in drawing pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Landscapes Impressionistic Street Scenes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create colorful street scenes using an impressionistic approach. Students will learn how to simplify buildings, streets, storefronts, and urban details into shapes, values, and color masses. We will explore composition, perspective, and color while focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of a scene rather than every detail. In addition, students will learn how to use soft pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and Dogs This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Reserved
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Setup for FalL HS BB League

Sunday October 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Fall - Beginner Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Fall - Improvers Pickleball Lessons October Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	High School Fall Basketball League - High School Fall Basketball League: Girls This league is intended for local high school teams. We will accept one team per town. The team should consist of a minimum of 8 players. Teams must have a coach on the bench for ALL games, that coach must be 21 or older and fill out a volunteer form prior to the season start. All players will need to sign a waiver and code of conduct before the start of the season. Cost will cover 7 weeks of regular season officials and two weeks of playoffs. All teams will get a guaranteed 7 games. We will be capping the league at 8 teams. Sunday League Details:Date: Sept. 13 – Nov 8thTime: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Cost: $400 per teamLocation: South Portland Community Center Gym
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Reserved

Monday October 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - Max of 40 players at one time.  Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - Max of 24 players at one time.2026 PROGRAM DATES Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - May 26 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/4, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 8:00 – 11:00a   Location: Redbank Community Center (max 24)Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 6 - December 10 (no program 11/3)Time: 6:30 – 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community Center Dates: Mondays – Friday, Oct 5 - May 28 (no program 10/12, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/18, 2/15, 4/19)Time: 7:30 – 11:00a     Location: South Portland Community Center (Max 40) Fee: (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $5.00 - South Portland Residents $7.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 8AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength (Mon/Thurs) - October 9AM (Mon/Thurs) Strictly Strength is a co-ed group fitness class focused on building total-body strength through the use of free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands, and stability balls. The class incorporates continuous movement to keep participants engaged and energized, while offering modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels. Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	CHAIR FIT - NEW! - CHAIR FIT - OCTOBER This gentle class blends therapeutic movement with guided breath and relaxation to support balance, bone health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re managing low bone density, osteopenia, or post-injury changes, it meets you exactly where you are. Each session is practiced in and with a chair — offering slow, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Every class includes plenty of modifications and variations for standing with the chair or sitting for the entire class.Instructor Bio: Catherine creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or ability level. With 500 hours of yoga training, an advanced therapeutic yoga certification, and a specialty in chair yoga, she brings gentle, personalized movement to every class. Her warm, accessible approach blends mindful movement and breathwork to help you build strength, ease tension, and feel more at home in your body.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: Fall 2 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (NEW)Discover the exciting sport of rhythmic gymnastics! Participants will learn fundamental skills using ribbons, hoops, balls, ropes, and music while building flexibility, coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. Classes are taught by Asya Vinokur, a former competitive rhythmic gymnast and owner of Maine Rhythmic Gymnastics. Through her local gymnastics school, Asya has introduced many children to this unique Olympic sport and is excited to bring rhythmic gymnastics to the South Portland community. Min 4/Max 15 Students Scholarships available- Application linked below
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Youth Dance - Dance: Fall 1 In this fun, 45 minute class, dancers will learn the basics of dance and movement, as well as explore jazz dance, tap dance, lyrical, hip hop and more! A great  class that covers lots of dance genres!Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.*No programs on federal holidays*Scholarship information is available in the link below.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Fall Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email ajohnson@southportland.gov with your team name and roster. He will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. Fall Registration Deadline : extended to Sept 4 by NoonYOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SloMo Yoga - SlowMo Yoga SloMo yoga series is a mix of restorative, yin and gentle flow practices. Yin yoga focuses on the ligaments, tendons and fascia to release tension and improve joint flexibility. Restorative yoga helps lower stress and promotes deep relaxation. Gentle flow practices connect breath to movement improving overall well-being, flexibility and strength. All levels welcome. Min 4/Max 15.Instructor: Michelle Moody Adshead500 RYT, Reiki Master, Thai Yoga Massage Therapist