Tai Chi and Qigong Classes in Waterville, ME

Tai Chi and Qigong

Location: School Street Yoga 7 School Street Waterville, ME 04901

Date/Time: Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 am

Cost: $14 per drop in class or $40 for a monthy “I Heart Yoga” pass School Street Yoga https://schoolstreetyoga.com Open to all levels.

We will practice a variety of seasonal Qigong forms, Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, and other Tai Chi forms.

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi 18 forms

Date/Time: January 13 – March 5, 2026; Tuesday & Thursday 10 – 11 am (16 sessions)

Location: Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center 126 North St Waterville, ME 04901

Cost: $128 (16 sessions) Free for YMCA and Silver Sneakers members. Other discounts are available, please check the website. Open to all levels.

Registration: Registration is closed for this class. The next class starts on April 14, 2026. Registration will open mid-March. Classes held at the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center require pre-registration. To register go to: https://mainegeneralhealth.coursestorm.com or call (207) 872-4102.

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi 18 forms (Virtual)

Location: Televeda Virtual Platform – FREE CLASSES

Date/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 11am – 12am ET.

This is a regular twice-a-week drop-in class that you can join and attend anytime. Open to all levels. This practice can be done seated or standing, instructions will be given for both.

Cost: Free.

Registration: Go to https://live.televeda.com/signup and look for the Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, Instructor: Audrey McGee

Qigong

Location: Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center 126 North St Waterville, ME 04901

Date/Time: January 14, 2026 to March 4, 2026. Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (8 sessions)

We will learn seasonal Qigong forms for the Winter and Earth Season, along with the 8 Silken Brocades (Baduanjin).

Cost: $80 (8 sessions) Free for YMCA and Silver Sneakers members. Other discounts are available, please check the website. Open to all levels.

Registration for this class is closed. New classes start April 15, 2026. Registration opens in mid-March. Classes held at the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center require pre-registration. To register go to: https://mainegeneralhealth.coursestorm.com or call (207) 872-4102.

Senior Strength Training

Location: Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center 126 North St Waterville, ME 04901

Date/Time: January 12 -March 4, 2026; Monday and Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00 pm (16 sessions)

As we age, growing and maintaining muscle becomes harder and even more important for movement. This class helps improve strength, mobility, and stability using simple equipment. While exercises are performed standing or in a chair. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and fitness level. No experience is needed.

Cost: $128 (16 sessions) Free for YMCA and Silver Sneakers members. Other discounts are available, please check the website. Open to all levels.

Registration: Registration for this class is closed. New class starts April 13, 2026. Registration opens in mid-March. Classes held at the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center require pre-registration. To register go to: https://mainegeneralhealth.coursestorm.com or call (207) 872-4102.

Mid-Maine Regional Adult Education Classes

Qigong

QiGong (Chee-Kung) This ancient Chinese exercise uses the life force energy (Qi), found all around us in the natural world, to help increase health and vitality. In ancient times people thought that illness or disease was caused by blockages in the energy pathways of the body called meridians. In this class you will learn some QiGong forms and movements that increase our Qi, clear meridians, improve health, and connect us with nature. All levels of physical ability are welcome. Wear clothing that allows you to move freely. Limit 15 students.

Date/Time: Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 6 Weeks, Feb. 11—March 25. You may pick any six dates between Feb. 11 and Mar. 25.

Location: School Street Yoga, 5 School St. Waterville, ME

Registration Cost: $65.

For Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MAEAMidMaineRegionalAdultCommunityEducation?e4q=26982ebf-9ea8-4c37-961f-03453a52bb07&e4p=b399b349-9994-4553-9937-f3993395e687&e4ts=1769474450&e4c=active&e4e=snlvcmpscui00004load&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=a23a9521e0769be203b9197cca7e9d35&newcui=true#/selectSessions/3720038 or call: 207-873-5754 or email: adulted@aos92.org

Knitting for All

This class will get you started with the basics of knitting, and you will be able to expand your skills as well. You will learn about straight, double point, and circular needles. You will learn to cast on stitches, the basic knit and purl stitches, and how to read a pattern. You will be able to develop your knitting skills. There will be several handouts at the beginning of class. The first thing we will make is a basic dishcloth. Then we will move on to a cowl and other projects as time allows or that you bring to class. There is a supply list that will be sent to you once we have enough students for a class. The supplies should be purchased before the first class.

Date/Time: Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM February 24, 2026 to March 24, 2026 Storm Makeup to be decided.

Location: Messalonskee High School

Registration Fee: $45.

Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that helps one understand how Qi (life force energy) flows through our home. The Chinese Bagua Map of nine directions each with a color, a natural element, and special characteristics associated with it. Using the floor plan of your residence and the Bagua Map, you will learn where each of the directions are and ways to optimize the flow of Qi to help create a harmonious living space and environment for those living within. Bring a simple drawing of your residence to class.

Schedule: Thursday 6:00–8:00 PM | 1 Week, March 19 (Storm makeup will be Mar. 26.)

Location: Messalonskee High School, Room 208

Registration Fee: $18

Strength Training for 50+

Implement regular strength training into your week and improve your quality of life. We will progress through a 5-week expansion of strength training skills. You will be introduced to the basics of movements which will complement the demands of day-to-day life. You will leave this class knowing what to do to stay strong at home. Equipment such as dumbbells can be purchased at most Department or Sporting Goods Stores, and there may be some available in class to use as well. Sunset is nearly 8 p.m. on our first class, so there should not be any night driving. Limit 10 students.

Date/Time: Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM | 5 Weeks, May 7—June 4 (Makeup night will be June 11)

Location: Messalonskee High School Library

Registration Fee: $52