Fall 2024 Brochure

FALL 2024

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IN PERSON Community Services Hub Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm

BY PHONE (207) 730-4150 Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm

CONTACT US (207) 730-4150 comserv@scarboroughmaine.org 418 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME www.scarboroughmaine.org • We accept all major credit cards, cash, check, and money

orders. A service charge of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card transactions.

• Non-residents may incur additional fees for some programs.

• Refunds (minus processing fee) will be issued for any

cancellation or change made by an individual. For youth and adult programs, the processing fee is $15.

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• Those who do not attend the program or do not cancel at least 7 days prior to the start of a program are subject to no refund.

• Full refunds will be issued if Community Services cancels a program.

• Refunds are processed through our Finance Department and

mailed to recipients in the form of a check. Please allow up to two weeks to process refund.

CONTENTS ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS

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TEEN PROGRAMS

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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FACILITIES & RENTALS

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SPONSORSHIPS

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S C A R B O R O U G H CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S

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ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Weekly Senior Lunches

Come enjoy a delicious lunch with friends! All lunches include coffee, a roll, and dessert.

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55+ SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Wednesdays Doors open | 11:00 am Lunch | 11:30 am $8 suggested donation (paid at door) Monday prior by 12:00 pm

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MEAL

September 4

Grilled Ham & Cheese

September 11

Chop Suey

September 18

Grilled Chicken

September 25

Roast Pork Dinner

October 2

Meatloaf

October 9

Chicken Parmesan

October 16

Pot Roast Dinner

October 23

Jambalaya

October 30

Beef Stroganoff

November 6

Chicken Pot Pie

November 13

Beef Stew

November 20

Turkey Dinner

November 27

NO LUNCH

Champion Fiddler Don Roy & Sept Birthdays BINGO

Medicare 2025 w/ Aetna Fall Prevention w/ Portland Rehab Hospital The FLUKES Ukulele Band October Birthdays BINGO

Stroke Prevention & November Birthdays BINGO & Pie Raffle sponsored by Aetna

Party Bridge

Strategize, compete, and make new connections with fellow participants every Monday at Party Bridge! Games start promptly at 9:30 am. No registration required.

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SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Mondays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $1 (paid at door) Sep 2, Oct 14, Nov 11

BINGO

Join us for coffee and socializing beginning at noon. Bingo starts promptly at 12:30 pm. No registration required.

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SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Mondays 12:00 - 2:00 pm $2 (paid at door) Sep 2, Oct 14, Nov 11

Games & Gather

Get together for coffee, snacks, a plethora of games and comradery! No registration required.

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SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE Aug 16, Nov 29

Musicians Circle

Do you play guitar, fiddle, ukulele, or another musical instrument? Do you like to sing? Are you looking for someone to jam with? Join Ron and Sheri Aube for a musicians circle!

All levels are welcome. Please bring your own instruments, music, and stands. No registration required.

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CLASSES Tech Talk

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate an app?

New to using a smartphone or tablet? Join Jim Keenan, owner of Keenan Technologies, for a free 90-minute session designed to answer all of your tech related questions. Bring your questions and devices with you. No registration required.

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SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 31 | Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 am FREE Sep 26, Nov 28

Watercolor Play

Join Gail for some watercolor play! Bring your own watercolor paint and brushes or borrow ours. We will start out with some practice strokes and Gail will guide each participant, stepby-step, to create two beautiful note cards. No experience necessary. The goal is to have fun!

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18+ SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road $15 Supplies included.

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Whimsical Birds Nov 12 | Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00 pm

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Winter Landscape Nov 14 | Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm

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SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm FREE

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Maine Yarn “Cruise”

TRIPS These boots were made for walkin’ and that’s just what you’ll do if you see this symbol next to a trip.

Maine Historical Society & Lunch

Experience and explore Maine’s dynamic history with a visit to the museum exhibits. After touring the exhibits, enjoy a group lunch at a restaurant in Portland.

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55+ Portland, ME Sep 5 I Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $15 Included: Transportation and ticket.

Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Thursday, Aug 29

Pineland Farms Garden Tour

Discover the beauty of the Pineland Farms Garden on a selfguided tour of the acre of gardens. Benches are placed along the quarter-mile of paved walkways. Highlights include more than 130 varieties of perennials, 6,000 flowering annuals, blueberry bushes, apple trees, and an ornamental conifer bed. Knowledgeable Pineland Farms staff will be there to answer any garden-related questions. Light refreshments will be served, including Pineland Farms award-winning cheeses.

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18+ New Gloucester, ME Sep 10 | Tuesday 1:30 - 4:00 pm $10 6 / 13 Tuesday. Sep 3

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Join us for a couple of stops on the Maine Yarn “Cruise.” Our trip will start with a visit to Fiber & Vine in Norway, then on to a tour of the fiber mill and shop at Good Karma in Bridgton, where you can find lunch while in town.

Each participant will receive a Yarn Cruise tote bag which typically includes patterns and coupons from sponsors, and an individual registration number which you can enter at participating shops for raffle prizes.

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Healthy Aging Resource Fair

You will find lots of useful information at this fair with over 40 vendors and service providers that focus on healthy aging, wellness and activity, home safety, mobility, and balance.

Free balance assessments, raffles and giveaways. We will find lunch nearby before returning.

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21+ Norway & Bridgton, ME Sep 12 I Thursday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm $25 Included: Transportation and tote bag.

Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Thursday, Sep 5

55+ South Portland, ME Sep 13 I Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $10 Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 20 Friday, Sep 6

Cog Railway

Join us for a scenic ride to the 6288’ summit of Mount Washington, the highest mountain peak in the Northeast, powered by a custom-built biodiesel locomotive! The approx. three-hour round trip is a journey through history, technology and nature. The ascent and return each take approximately 45 minutes and we will have about an hour to eat lunch and explore the breathtaking views from the summit. Bring your own lunch or purchase food from the summit cafe.

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55+ Mount Washington, NH Sep 17 I Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm $89 Included: Transportation and train ride.

Lunch cost is on your own.

10 / 18 Monday, Sep 2

Common Ground Country Fair

Experience the best of Maine at the Common Ground Fair.

As with most Maine agricultural fairs, you will find live music, draft horses, and exhibit halls with giant pumpkins and farm animals; but this fair is also a celebration of sustainable, organic agriculture. Learn from a variety of educational sessions, see fiber demonstrations, watch sheep dogs at work, learn from Maine Native American artisans about their culture and craftsmanship, and indulge in delicious foods!

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55+ Unity, ME Sep 20 I Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $20 Included: Transportation and ticket.

6 / 13 Friday, Sep 13

Hawaiian-Themed Luau

Say “aloha” to Summer and “aloha” to Fall, with a Hawaiianthemed celebration at the picturesque Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.

We will join our friends from area recreation departments in games, a ukelele-led sing-along, and meal which will include roasted pig, fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, Pacific rim slaw, garlic rice, stir fried vegetables, and beverages.

The pig roast is being catered by The Pig Kahuna, who will be using their custom-made, open-air rotisserie-style roaster that allows you to see the pig cooking while it spins over open flames. It’s not just a meal; it’s a sensory experience like no other.

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55+ Cape Elizabeth, ME Sep 26 I Thursday 2:30 - 6:00 pm $52 Included: Transportation and meal.

6 / 18 Friday, Sep 6

Fryeburg Fair

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine’s largest agricultural fair, featuring livestock, harness racing, displays and demonstrations, live music, amusement rides, and plenty of traditional fair food.

Leave the driving to us. We will drop you off right at the gate!

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55+ Fryeburg, ME Oct 1 I Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $10 Included: Transportation and ticket.

6 / 13 Tuesday, Sep 24

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Oxford Casino

Come test your luck at the Oxford Casino... you may just leave a winner! For lunch, the Oxford Express is the perfect place to grab a fresh made sandwich, soup, or delicious pastry. Please play responsibly.

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55+ Oxford, ME Oct 3 I Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm $10 Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Thursday, Sep 26

Turkey Dinner Train

Enjoy a complete traditional turkey dinner aboard the popular Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Trains, catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm! While aboard, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of New Hampshire’s largest lake. Servers will carve turkey and serve dinner from a meal cart as you travel along the scenic route. The 2-hour ride includes a meal of roast turkey, stuffing, whipped potato, butternut squash, gravy, rolls and butter, and warm apple crisp for dessert.

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55+ Meredith, NH Oct 11 I Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm $65 resident | $68 non-resident Included: Transportation, train ride, and turkey dinner.

6 / 13 Friday, Sep 6

Cirque Kalabanté

Join us for gravity-defying acrobatics, astonishing human pyramids, Afro-jazz, percussion and kora, a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. Cirque Kalabanté is the creation of Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, an alum of Cirque Éloize and Cirque Baobab who has also performed with Cirque du Soleil. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!

This is a shortened version of the evening performance.

Show begins at 10:00 am and lasts for 50 minutes. We will find lunch nearby after the show.

Saco Heath Preserve Walk

Join us for a visit to the Saco Heath Preserve and experience the beauty of a Maine bog in the fall. The loop trail is 2 miles long (approx. 1 mile out and 1 mile back) and is a mostly gravel, dirt, or wooden path with possible exposed roots in places.

There are several short boardwalk sections spanning wet areas with benches placed every 500 feet along the route.

The trail features fascinating plants and animals that are adapted to thrive in the nutrient-poor soils of the bog. After our walk we will find lunch before heading home.

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18+ Saco, ME Oct 8 I Tuesday 10:30 am - 3:00 pm $8 Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Tuesday, Oct 1

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55+ Portland, ME Oct 17 I Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $20 Included: Transportation and ticket.

Lunch cost is on your own.

10 / 26 Tuesday, Oct 1

My Best Friend’s Wedding at Ogunquit Playhouse

Join us for the world premiere of the musical My Best Friend’s Wedding at Ogunquit Playhouse. This romantic comedy follows food critic Julianne Potter as she attempts to rekindle a relationship with an old flame... at his wedding.

This stage version will include the iconic pop songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, Walk on By, Say A Little Prayer, and What’s New Pussycat.

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21+ Ogunquit, ME Oct 24 I Thursday 12:30 - 5:30 pm $85 Included: Transportation and ticket.

6 / 10 Tuesday, Oct 1

Mystery Lunch

Are you ready for a little adventure? We won’t tell you where we’re going, but we WILL tell you that we’ll travel 60 minutes or less to a mystery lunch destination where you will find entrees for $20 or less. Bring your appetite and an open mind on this lunch trip!

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55+ Top Secret Location, ME Nov 14 | Thursday 10:30 am - 3:00 pm $8 Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Thursday, Nov 7

The Brook Casino

Join us as we check out the Brook Casino in Seabrook, NH. First time players receive a $20 Free Play. Before heading back home, we will be stopping at Red’s Kitchen & Tavern for a bite to eat.

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Flagship Cinemas

Come enjoy a movie with us! Flagship Cinemas features power reclining seats, digital projection, digital surround sound, and a comfortable atmosphere. Movie will be selected the week before the trip.

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55+ Seabrook, NH Nov 19 I Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm $10 resident | $15 non-resident Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own.

6 / 13 Thursday, Nov 14

55+ Falmouth, ME Oct 25 | Thursday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (approx.) $25 Included: Transportation, ticket, drink, and popcorn.

5 / 13 Monday, Oct 21

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Apple Cinemas

Come enjoy a movie with us! Apple Cinemas offers a relaxing and fun moviegoing experience with comfortable reclining seats. Movie will be selected the week before the trip.

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55+ Westbrook or Saco, ME Nov 21 | Thursday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (approx.) $25 Included: Transportation, ticket, drink, and popcorn.

5 / 13 Thursday, Nov 14

Stone Mountain Arts Center

Join us for a luncheon and show at Stone Mountain Arts Center. Nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains in Brownfield, Maine, the Stone Mountain Arts Center is a beautiful timber frame music hall hosting national acts up close and personal in an equally beautiful setting. For just one day, it will be our very own performance venue where we will enjoy the generous portions of a homestyle chicken luncheon while we listen to Carol Noonan perform traditional holiday music.

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55+ Brownfield, ME Dec 5 | Thursday 10:00 am - 2:30 pm $65 10 / 13 Thursday, Nov 14

ACTIVE Tennis in the Parks

This tennis program is perfect for first-time or beginner tennis players. Led by approved USTA tennis coaches, this program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play! Instructor: USTA tennis coaches.

Participants will receive a new age-appropriate racket and ball to keep.

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18+ High School Tennis Courts Sept 7 - Oct 10 | Saturdays 12:00 - 1:15 pm $95 7/8 Wednesday, Sept 4

Beginner Bollywood Dance

Unleash your inner dancer as you learn rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, and energetic moves that will make you feel like a Bollywood star. Whether you’re young or young at heart, get ready to groove and have a blast in this mixed-age class! Instructor: Sumithra Pulgur.

TRIP REFUND POLICY Due to the nature of trips (pre-purchase of admission, required minimum headcount, etc.), trips are not refundable after the advertised deadline date UNLESS we have a waitlist and can fill your spot in a timely manner.

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6+ SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 1 - Oct 29 | Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm $50 4 / 20 Friday, Sept 27

Nordic Walking

Take steps towards better health while making new connections! Join us to learn more about Nordic walking, which offers a blend of cardiovascular exercise and muscle strengthening, and can help improve posture and balance.

No experience necessary!

This program is designed to accommodate a variety of fitness levels, with the option to utilize benches which are along the walking route.

Particpants should bring their own poles, walking shoes, and water bottle. A limited number of walking poles are available to borrow. This program is FREE, but please register to stay updated on any schedule changes.

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55+ Memorial Park Sep 16, 23, 30 | Mondays 9:30 - 10:15 am FREE (must register) 4 / 12

TRAVEL

Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard

Explore Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard with Scarborough Community Services! The trip includes a guided tour of the historic villages of Sandwich and Hyannis and a visit to the JFK Museum. We will also see panoramic views of the Atlantic from Chatham, Provincetown, Cape Cod National Seashore, Marconi Station and the Eastham Windmill. We will take a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard and have free time to explore the unique shops, quaint restaurants and historical sites.

This trip is three days/two nights and includes coach bus transportation, accommodation in a Cape Cod area hotel, and 2 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners). Lunches will be on your own. We will not know our hotel location or exact itinerary until about 3 weeks prior to our trip, but big chains are not part of the landscape. Our hotel accommodations will be clean, comfortable and with Cape Cod charm.

The trip requires a fair amount of walking, sometimes over uneven ground, and participants will need to be able to board and exit from a coach bus without assistance.

Trip insurance is available through the tour company at $48 per person. No refunds for cancellations after 5/7/25 unless a replacement can be found, or the cancellation is covered by trip insurance. For more information, contact Gail Platts at gplatts@scarboroughmaine.org.

Spotlight on New York

Hit the streets of the Big Apple and take in one of the biggest Broadway hits of all time, Hamilton. Experience moving tributes at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, view the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, shop Greenwich Village, and dine at iconic NYC eateries. Plus, enjoy plenty of free time to shop and explore this fabulous city on your own.

This trip includes transportation to and from airport, roundtrip airfare, air taxes/fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, and 5 meals (3 breakfasts, 2 dinners).

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55+ Cape Cod, MA May 20 - May 22 | Tue - Thu Double Room | $486 (per person) Single Room | $576 35 / 45 $75 refundable deposit due by Jan 9 Full balance due by Jan 15

For more information, contact Nicole Hall at 207-730-4158 or nhall@scarboroughmaine.org.

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Mar 10 - May 14 | Mon - Fri Double Room | $2,599 (per person) Single Room | $3,099

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California Dreamin’

This is the essence of Northern California, from fine wine and freshly caught seafood to vibrant cities and nature on an epic scale. Discover Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Sacramento and Pier 39 in San Francisco. Witness the stunning views along 17-Mile Drive. Meet a local farmer and taste his farm’s produce. Marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Yosemite National Park. Glide on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe on a classic yacht. Sip local wines in Napa Valley and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Embrace the laid-back life of the Golden State.

This trip includes transportation to and from airport, roundtrip airfare, air taxes/fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, and 12 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners).

Join us at the SCS Hub on Thursday, Oct 24 at 1:30 pm for a presentation and Q&A session with our Collette rep. For more information, contact Nicole Hall at 207-730-4158 or nhall@scarboroughmaine.org.

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May 26 - Jun 2 | Mon - Mon Double Room | $3,899 (per person) Single Room | $4,699

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.

This trip includes transportation to and from airport, roundtrip airfare, air taxes/fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, and 11 meals (6 breakfasts, 5 dinners).

Join us at the SCS Hub on Thursday, Jan 16 at 1:30 pm for a presentation and Q&A session with our Collette rep. For more information, contact Nicole Hall at 207-730-4158 or nhall@scarboroughmaine.org.

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Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2025 | Sun - Fri Double Room | $4,199 (per person) Single Room | $4,699

TEEN PROGRAMS EARLY RELEASE TRIPS Trips are open to Scarborough students in Grades 6-8.

SCS will pick up and depart from the Middle School at 1:00 pm.

Students must be picked up at the specified return time at the SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road.

IT Adventure Ropes Course

Experience the largest indoor ropes course in Maine! With over 40 activities like log roll, angle rope ladders, floating line, cargo nets, and two zip lines, you’ll experience nothing else like it. Bring money for the food court afterwards.

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6-8 IT at Jordan’s Furniture | SoPo, ME Sep 11 | Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm $25 5 / 12 Wednesday, Sep 4

Corn Maze

How fast can you navigate through a corn maze? Spend the afternoon with friends at Pineland Farms for this autumnal activity and test your skills! We will also have time to visit the animal barns. Bring money to purchase food at the market.

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6-8 Pineland Farms | New Gloucester, ME Oct 16 | Wednesday 1:00 - 4:30 pm $25 5 / 12 Wednesday, Oct 9

Game Zone & Laser Tag

You will get two games of laser tag and a $10 Game Zone card to spend on your choice of arcade games. Bring money for additional games and food.

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6-8 Sparetime | Portland, ME Nov 20 | Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm $27 5 / 12 Wednesday, Nov 13

ACTIVE Beginner Bollywood Dance

Unleash your inner dancer as you learn rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, and energetic moves that will make you feel like a Bollywood star. Whether you’re young or young at heart, get ready to groove and have a blast in this mixed-age class! Instructor: Sumithra Pulgur.

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6+ SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 1 - Oct 29 | Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm $50 4 / 20 Friday, Sept 27

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YOUTH PROGRAMS ACTIVE Mini Kicks

A fall soccer program but for the little ones! During this program, participants will learn the basic skills of soccer by playing fun games while interacting and socializing with other children their own age. Parent involvement is highly encouraged. Instructor: SCS Staff.

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3-4 High School Grass Fields Sept 5 - Sept 26 | Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 am $45 10 / 25 Wednesday, Aug 28

2024 FALL SOCCER Missed the July deadline for the 2024 Fall soccer season? Add your child’s name to our waitlist! Once we assess headcounts and coaching needs, we will enroll children from the waitlist and follow up for payment.

Call our office at (207)730-4150 or email comserv@scarboroughmaine.org to join the waitlist.

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Tennis in the Parks

This tennis program is perfect for first-time or beginner tennis players. Led by approved USTA tennis coaches, this program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play! Instructor: USTA tennis coaches.

Participants will receive a new age-appropriate racket and ball to keep.

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1-8 High School Tennis Courts Sept 7 - Oct 12 | Saturdays Grades 1-2 | 9:00 - 10:00 am Grades 3-5 | 10:00 - 11:00 am Grades 6-8 | 11:00 - 12:00 pm $85 7/8 Wednesday, Sept 4

Field Hockey Clinic

Come learn the basic skills required to play field hockey at these weekly sessions. Children will be grouped by grade level to work on individual and team skills. There will be some Sunday play dates at surrounding communities for this program (dates, times, and locations TBD). Instructor: Varsity Field Hockey Coach Kyla Wigant.

Participants are required to bring a stick, mouth guard and shin guards. Goggles are recommended but not required.

Limited sticks available for use.

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K-6 High School Grass Fields Sept 8 - Oct 20 | Sundays 8:30 - 10:30 am $100 8 / 40 Wednesday, Sept 4

CREATIVE ARTS Beginner Bollywood Dance

Unleash your inner dancer as you learn rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, and energetic moves that will make you feel like a Bollywood star. Whether you’re young or young at heart, get ready to groove and have a blast in this mixed-age class! Instructor: Sumithra Pulgur.

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6+ SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 1 - Oct 29 | Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm $50 4 / 20 Friday, Sept 27

Fall Theatre

Explore the world of theater arts in a fun, safe, and creative environment! Participants will learn different skills such as voice projection, animation, character building and teamwork through improvisational games and skits. Come join the fun! Instructor: Pat Reagan.

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8-11 SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 5 - Nov 2 | Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 am $175 10 / 25 Monday, Sept 30

Cross Country

This program involves learning the proper technique used in running on different terrain such as woods, fields, and walking paths. Practices are held Mondays and Fridays, with optional cross-country meets on Wednesday afternoons at various locations. Meets will begin at the end of September.

Transportation is not provided. Instructor: TBD. AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

1-6 Memorial Park Sept 9 - Oct 18 | Mon & Fri (Optional meets on Wed) 5:00 - 6:00 pm $65 10 / 75 Tuesday, Sept 3

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SPECIAL EVENTS Summerfest 2024

Grab your family and friends and join us for our annual Summerfest event! Festivities begin at the Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex at 5:00 pm and feature a road race, music from Springsteen Road, food, games, and so much more.

This fun-filled evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:15 pm. You won’t want to miss this great family event!

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High School Sports Complex Aug 16 | Friday 5:00 - 10:00 pm

Scarborough Farmers’ Market

Stop by the Scarborough Farmers’ Market every Sunday, June through October, to purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, handcrafts, and more while supporting your local farmers and artisans.

For more information, visit the Scarborough Farmers’ Market Facebook page.

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Municipal Building Parking Lot June - October | Sundays 9:00 - 1:00 pm

Board Game Night

Join us at the Scarborough Public Library as we partner together for an all-ages Board Game Night! Come alone or bring some friends and enjoy a night of new games and old classics. Snacks and drinks will be provided! No registration required.

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Scarborough Public Library Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 | Fridays 5:00 - 8:00 pm FREE

Pumpkin Carving Night

Show off your pumpkin carving skills and leave the clean up to us! Get in the spooky spirit by joining us for a night of games, treats and pumpkin guts. This event is perfect for families and friends of all ages to enjoy. Carving supplies provided. Costumes encouraged. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information!

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Oct 25 | Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm TBD

COFFEE WITH A COP The Scarborough Police Department is pausing Coffee with a Cop for the time being. Stay tuned for more details in our next brochure. Thank you for your understanding!

Passport Day

Planning your next trip? Scarborough Community Services is hosting a Passport Acceptance Fair to assist individuals and families with the acceptance of U.S. passport applications.

No appointment needed for this event. We will have all necessary forms available for your convenience, but we HIGHLY recommend checking all requirements and fees prior to the event. For more information about passports, please see Page 19.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Nov 27 | Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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COMMUNITY INFO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Interested in working for us? We are always on the look out for dedicated individuals interested in the parks and rec world.

Whether it’s child care, parks maintenance, beaches, cable tv, or recreation, we would love for you to join our team!

STAY CONNECTED Scarborough Community TV

SCTV is Scarborough’s local programming station that airs official town meetings, a bulletin board slideshow, and public access shows, such as sporting events and concerts.

We offer extensive training and studio equipment use at no charge to our residents. We encourage new producers to take a tour of our facilities and to become active station members!

Tune into Channels 1301 and 1302 on your television or view livestreams and archived videos online at youtube.com/ScarboroughMainePublicMeetings.

Town E-Newsletter

Want to stay up to date with town happenings? Sign up for the Town of Scarborough E-Newsletter and get sent an email every month with the latest news.

Visit scarboroughmaine.org to join the mailing list.

To view job openings in our department and all others from the Town of Scarborough, visit:

tiny.cc/ApplySCS

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA to stay up to date with the latest news, events & updates.

@ScarboroughComServ

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CO M M U N IT Y I N F O R M ATI O N

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PASSPORTS

Planning international travel? For your convenience, Scarborough Community Services accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

Passport Acceptance Hours TUES

9:00 am - 11:00 am

WED

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

THUR

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Appointments are scheduled throughout the day in 30-minute intervals, which is usually plenty of time to process applications for individuals as well as families. All appointments take place at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, located at 417 Payne Road. Call 207-730-4150 to schedule.

For printable applications, information on documentation, required fees, and other passport and international travel information, please visit Travel.State.Gov or call us at 207-730-4150.

What You Need to Bring APPLICANT

Anyone applying for a passport, including newborn babies, must be present for the passport acceptance.

MINORS AGE 15 & UNDER It is REQUIRED that minors apply in person with both parents listed on their birth certificates. If both parents cannot be present, additional documentation must be completed or presented.

ADULTS AGE 16 & 17 It is recommended that one parent be present at the appointment to show parental awareness. This can also be done by writing the check for the passport or putting a parent down as the emergency contact on the form.

PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP

Certified U.S. birth certificate OR previous U.S. Passport.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

Maine driver’s license or Maine ID (If you only have an out-of-state driver’s license, you must bring additional photo ID).

PASSPORT PHOTO

This service is provided by area businesses. We do not provide this service.

COMPLETED FORMS

We recommend planning ahead and completing the necessary forms prior to your appointment to make the process faster.

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FACILITIES & RENTALS Blue Point Park

241 Pine Point Road • Tennis court • Pickleball court (uses existing tennis nets) • Basketball court

Black Point Park

160 Black Point Road • Multi-use field • Playground with toddler swings

Memorial Park

5 Durant Drive • Walking trail • Fountains and gazebo • Multi-use field • Skateboard park • Pickleball courts • Cornhole boards and chess tables • Concession stand with restrooms

Peterson Sports Complex 138 Old Blue Point Road • Multi-use fields • Walking trail • Playground • Little League baseball field • Little League softball field • Softball field

21 Quentin Drive • Multi-use fields • Baseball field • Softball field

FAC I LITI E S & R E NTA L S

11 Municipal Drive • Turf field • Track • Baseball field • Softball fields • Multi-use fields • Basketball courts • Tennis courts • Pickleball courts (must bring own nets) • Ice rink • Concession stand with restrooms

Scarborough River Wildlife Sanctuary 206 Pine Point Road • Marked walking trails • Scenic overlook

Springbrook Sports Complex 11 Longmeadow Road • Softball field • Little League softball field • Walking path • Playground • Concession stand with restrooms

Willey Sports Complex

Scarborough Middle School Sports Complex

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Scarborough High School Sports Complex

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42 Tenney Lane • Baseball field • Little League baseball field • Multi-use field • Walking path • Playground • Concession stand with restrooms

BEACHES

RENTALS & RESERVATIONS

Pine Point Beach

Public parking on Avenue 5 • A long sandy beach on Saco Bay that extends from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach.

Ferry Beach

Public parking at 50 Ferry Road • A sandy beach along the Scarborough River channel known for its calm waves shallower waters at low tide.

Higgins Beach

Public parking at 41 Ocean Avenue • A sandy beach located within a quaint residential neighborhood that dates back to the late 1800s.

Each municipal parking lot has public restrooms and showers open during the summer season.

DOGS ON BEACH REMINDER

Field & Facility Reservations

Community Services has made booking a field or facility simpler by allowing online reservation requests! Using your organization’s username and password, you are able to log onto our online reservation system on our website and access the following features: Update your organization’s contact information.

We ask that each group or organization only maintain one primary contact person to keep communications consistent throughout the reservation process.

Check field and facility availability in real-time.

Request a field or facility.

Print request confirmation for your records.

Make a payment for reservation online using a debit or credit card.

To access your group’s username and password, or to create a new account, please call our office at 207-730-4150, or email us at reservations@scarboroughmaine.org.

Furry friends are welcome at the beaches all hours of the day after Labor Day, but please keep in mind the leash rules for the time of day.

For detailed information about our beaches, including the Animal Control Ordinance, please refer to scarboroughmaine.org.

Labor Day through May 14

OUTDOOR AMENITIES Outdoor Lighting Management

The following courts and fields have outdoor lights that can be schedule through the Community Services Department: • Basketball Courts • McFarland Baseball Field • Tennis Courts • Track

• Turf Field • Rt. 114 Multi-Use Field • Varsity Softball Field

RATES Dawn - 1pm 3pm - Dusk Dogs may be off leash if under voice and sight control.

1pm - 3pm

Scoop the Poop

Dogs must be on leash at all Town beaches.

Help keep our beaches beautiful and clean up after your dog.

Basketball and Tennis Courts……………………… $15 per hour Track…………………………………………………..………….. $15 per hour Turf, Baseball and Softball Fields………………… $70 per hour

Scarborough Trails

When you tour this great town of Scarborough by foot or bicycle, we hope you enjoy the scenery, the rocky coast, the beaches, the park system, and most of all, the wonderful trail system that we are creating for your enjoyment.

For maps and more information, visit the trails section on our website.

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SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship Opportunities

Scarborough Community Services works with businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals, to form partnerships through sponsorship and advertising opportunities. With you by our side, we can meet the needs of our growing community in new and engaging ways. Your partnership with us demonstrates that you share our dedication to enhancing the quality of life for all residents and want to make a positive impact on the Town of Scarborough.

Interested in growing your business while supporting your community? Check out our updated Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure on our website for established event and program partnership possibilities.

If you have something else in mind, maybe a special skill, product, or needed service you would like to contribute, or if you would like to customize a sponsorship package, please contact us at comserv@scarboroughmaine.org.

Why Sponsor?

Make a lasting impact in the Scarborough community.

Help provide great programs & events for all ages.

Promote your business in front of 1,000’s of people.

Connect with your audience face-to-face.

Gain greater recognition & good will in Scarborough.

Give back to the community you call home!

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SPONSORSHIPS

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THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS!

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