Winter 2022-23 Brochure

Programs

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The mission of the 55+ Programs is to give all seniors an opportunity to maintain dignity, enrich their quality of living, and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life.

REGISTRATION

Resident Nov 21, 2022 | Non-Resident Nov 28, 2022

UPDATES

• Door-to-door transportation is currently unavailable.

• If we need to close the Hub due to inclement weather, we will share notifications on Channel 6, 8 and 13. Please also keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.

• If you are sick, please stay home.

• Please keep in mind that we may face unexpected changes to our trips that are out of our control. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Town of Scarborough would like the 55+ programs’ trips, events, and activities to be a great experience for everyone involved. Help us maintain a positive and safe environment that is warm and welcoming to all senior citizens. Participants of the Scarborough 55+ Programs have the following responsibilities:

Respectful Inclusive

Show respect to all participants, staff, equipment, and facilities.

Be welcoming to new participants. A friendly smile goes a long way!

Considerate

Remember the golden rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Constructive

Use a constructive tone and refrain from any abusive or threatening language when reporting or addressing any issues or concerns.

Sand for Seniors

Are you preparing for the cold slippery winter months? Scarborough senior citizens can have a bucket of sand delivered for FREE to their residence to use on their driveways and sidewalks.

If you are interested, please call Officer Tanner Mann at (207)730-4328 or email your request to tmann@scarboroughmaine.org. Be sure to leave your name, telephone number, and address.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

BINGO

Join us for coffee and socializing beginning at noon. Bingo starts promptly at 12:30 pm.

LOCATION:

DATE: TIME: FEE: CLOSED ON:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Mondays 12:00 - 2:00 pm $2 (paid at door) Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 20

*No registration required

Join us for HOLIDAYBINGO

December 5! This will be the same as our weekly Bingo program, but with some added holiday fun! This event is sponsored by our friends at Aetna.

Games & Gather

Get together for coffee, snacks, games and comradery! Bridge, mahjong, cards, and more are available to play.

LOCATION:

DATE: TIME: FEE: CLOSED ON:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE Dec 23

*No registration required

All About Balance

The Maine Strong Balance Center welcomes you to this senior exercise class to reduce your fall risk. Benefits to this class include improving balance, improving your walking, and building strength. If you have questions about the balance class, call the Maine Balance Center at 303-0612. The Balance Center requires COVID vaccination to participate in this class.

LOCATION:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Wednesdays

9:30 - 10:30 am FREE Dec 28, Feb 22

*No registration required

Programs

Weekly Senior Lunches

Come

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: DEADLINE: CLOSED ON:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Wednesdays

DATE: TIME: FEE: CLOSED ON: Shephard’s Pie Sing Along with Ann Beef Stew Music with Michael Schools Ham Dinner Holiday Gift Exchange ($10 gift limit) Haddock Dinner Boiled Dinner Chicken Pot Pie Music with Gloria Jean Italian Sandwiches + Bingo Turkey Dinner Music with Jim Gallant Pot Roast Beef Stroganoff + Bingo

Doors open | 11:00 am Lunch | 11:30 am $8 suggested donation (paid at door) Monday prior by 12:00 pm Dec 28, Feb 22

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Senior Meals To-Go

In partnership with Southern Maine Agency on Aging, seniors 60 or older can get three pre-cooked frozen meals to enjoy when they need them. There is a $10 suggested donation. If you are under 60, the cost for the three meals is $15.

Register by calling (207) 730-4173. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you. If you are not registered with SMAA, we will need you to answer a few questions over the phone.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: DEADLINE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Jan 12, Feb 9 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm $10 suggested donation (paid upon arrival) Wednesday prior by 2:00 pm

Join us for these free 90-minute sessions designed to cover the basics of using an iPad. Jim Keenan, owner of Keenan Technologies, will provide you with a simple overview of the iPad and answer your questions. Please bring your iPad and your questions!

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Jan 26, Feb 23

10:00 - 11:30 am

FREE

*No registration required

Cookie Decorating Class

Join us for a Cookie Decorating Class hosted by 2 Smaht Cookies, LLC. Cookies and royal icing will be provided to create unique designs. Participants will receive an hour of instruction from owners Becky and Carla on techniques they use daily when creating their beautifully decorated cookies. After the class, you will get to take your delicious masterpieces home to share and enjoy.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 8 | Thursday Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 pm Session 2: 5:00 - 7:00 pm $25 8 / 10 Thursday, Dec 1

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust, break down barriers, and build relationships, one cup of coffee at a time. This provides an opportunity for community members and Scarborough Police officers to come together and discuss issues, ask questions, and learn more about each other.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3 9:30 am

FREE

*No registration required

TRIPS

Lunch at Pickity Place

Pickity Place is a quaint red cottage in the hills of Southern New Hampshire, chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation. There are two gift shops, a greenhouse, and a full dining room.

We will enjoy a five-course creative cuisine featuring their freshly grown herbs and edible flowers harvested daily from their culinary garden. The prix fixe menu changes each month, so please be sure it fits your appetite and dietary needs before registering. Entrée selection can be made upon arrival.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE: December Menu

Mason, NH December 5 | Monday 9:45 am - 4:45 pm $50 resident | $55 non-resident Included: Transportation, meal, nonalcoholic drink, tax, and gratuity. 13 / 13 Tues, Nov 29 by 2:00 pm

Please note: This symbol indicates the trip will involve a fair amount of walking.

Magic of Christmas

Celebrate cherished traditions with music from The Nutcracker, festive carols, and the “Hallelujah!” chorus from Handel’s Messiah at the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Music Director, Eckhart Preu, will bring Maine’s biggest tradition to the stage! Celebrate the traditions, story and spirit of the season and experience the Magic for yourself!

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Merrill Auditorium, Portland, ME

Dec 9 | Friday 12:45 - 5:30 pm $35 resident | $40 non-resident 13 / 13 Friday, Dec 2 by 2:00 pm

Programs

55 + Programs

Gardens Aglow

at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Come experience the brilliance of New England’s most beautiful light display! With over half a million lights, witness the transformation of the gardens into an extravaganza of festive lights in a dramatic display of brilliant color. This is a self-guided, coldweather walking tour experience. Be sure to dress warm! We will stop for a meal along the way.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Boothbay, ME

December 15 | Thursday

2:00 - 9:00 pm

$25 resident | $30 non-resident

Included: Transportation and ticket. Meal cost on your own. 13 / 27

Friday, Dec 13 by 2:00 pm

Annual Christmas Lights Ride

Hop aboard the Community Services bus to be chauffeured through the streets and neighborhoods of Scarborough, South Portland, and Portland to admire the beautifully decorated homes and streets. We will also make a stop for coffee or hot chocolate along the way.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Greater Portland Area, ME

December 19 | Monday

December 21 | Wednesday

6:00 - 8:30 pm

$7 resident | $12 non-resident Coffee/cocoa on your own 13 / 27

One week prior by 2:00 pm

Mystery Lunch

Back by popular demand! Bring your appetite and an open mind on this lunch trip at a top secret location.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Top Secret Location, ME

December 29 | Thursday

February 10 | Friday

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

$7 resident | $12 non-resident Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own. 13 / 27

One week prior by 2:00 pm

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.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Falmouth, ME

January 13 | Friday

11:45 am - 3:00 pm

$20 resident | $25 non-resident Included: Transportation, ticket, 16 oz. refillable cup, and small bag of popcorn. 13 / 27 Friday, Jan 6 by 2:00 pm

The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine

The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine is a statewide organization that offers a broad range of free educational outreach, compelling programming and rotating exhibition all connected to its mission: to use the lessons of the Nazi Holocaust and other genocides to combat prejudice and discrimination in Maine and beyond.

We will visit the Michael Klahr Center, watch a video presentation about Michael’s Story and see an interactive mixed-media installation. The vivid murals, archival photographs, and a short original film combine with artifacts of startling emotional resonance to tell the story of a hidden child of the Holocaust – a survivor whose legacy now touches every visitor to the splendid Center that bears his name. After our visit, we will enjoy lunch at Olive Garden.

LOCATION:

DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Augusta, ME

January 19 | Thursday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm $10 resident | $15 non-resident Included: Transportation. Donation for admission recommended. Lunch cost on your own. 13 / 27 Friday, Jan 13 by 2:00 pm

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.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Oxford, ME

February 2 | Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm $7 resident | $12 non-resident Included: Transportation. Lunch cost is on your own. 13 / 27 Thursday, Jan 26 by 2:00 pm

Programs

Hobby Lobby Shopping Trip

Join us as we explore Hobby Lobby, a huge craft store specializing in arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor and seasonal items. Get some holiday shopping done and explore all the store has to offer. After shopping, we will stop at IHOP for lunch.

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Explore an amazing collection of aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages, engines, and motorcycles from years past and learn something new about the evolution of transportation. Don’t forget to honk the various horns throughout the museum, and stop by the gift shop for a souvenir! We will stop for lunch after our visit.

LOCATION:

DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Owls Head, ME

January 23 | Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm $20 resident | $25 non-resident Included: Transportation and admission. Lunch cost on your own. 13 / 27 Friday, Jan 13 by 2:00 pm

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Auburn, ME

February 3 | Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $10 resident | $15 non-resident Included: Transportation. Lunch cost on your own. 13 / 27 Friday, Jan 27 by 2:00 pm

Antiques USA

Join us as we visit a treasure hunters paradise –Antiques USA. After we shop, we will enjoy lunch at the 99 Restaurant in Biddeford.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Arundel, ME

February 16 | Thursday 9:45 am - 3:00 pm $7 resident | $12 non-resident Included: Transportation. Lunch cost on your own. 13 / 27

Thursday, Feb 9 by 2:00 pm

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Presidents’ Day Trip

In honor of President’s Day, we will be visiting the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, one of fifteen presidential libraries and the only one in New England. The museum walks visitors through President Kennedy’s one thousand days in office. We will also visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, whose mission it is to teach about the role and importance of the US Senate. After a self-guided tour of the exhibits, we will have the opportunity to participate in a simulated Senate session and a live floor debate in the full-scale reproduction of the Senate Chamber.

Please bring drinks, snacks and a bagged lunch. There are no restaurants on site, only a small cafe if you want to grab a quick bite. Upon arrival at the institute, we will eat our lunches in a reserved room before starting our tour.

IMPORTANT: This trip will be on a shared bus with other parks and rec departments. The bus will pick everyone up at Cabela’s.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

Boston, MA February 23 | Thursday

7:15 am - 5:30 pm

$80 resident & non-resident Included: Transportation and admission. 13 / 13 Friday, Feb 10 by 2:00 pm

December

9:45 am - 4:45 pm Lunch at Pickity Place

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Holiday BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather 9:30 am - 10:30 am All About Balance

11:00 am Senior Lunch Shephard’s Pie Sing Along w/ Ann

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holiday Ornaments & Hot Cocoa

11:00 am Senior Lunch Beef Stew Holiday Music w/ Michael Schools

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:30 am Coffee with a Cop

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Session 1: Cookie Decorating Class

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Session 2: Cookie Decorating Class

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

12:45 pm - 5:30 pm Magic of Christmas

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gardens Aglow 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather 9:30 am - 10:30 am All About Balance 11:00 am Senior Lunch Ham Dinner + Gift Exchange 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Christmas Lights Ride

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Christmas Lights Ride

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather 9:30 am - 10:30 am All About Balance NO SENIOR LUNCH

Closed No Programs Closed No Programs Closed No Programs

11:30 am - 2:00 pm Mystery Lunch 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

Closed No Programs

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am

Senior Lunch Haddock Dinner

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am

Senior Lunch Boiled Dinner

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Games & Gather

Martin Luther King Jr. Day No Programs

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Owls Head Transportation Museum

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am

Senior Lunch Chicken Pot Pie Music w/ Gloria Jean

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am Senior Lunch Italian Sandwiches + BINGO

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Meals To-Go

9:30 am Coffee with a Cop

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

11:45 am - 3:00 pm Flagship Cinemas

9:30 am - 3:00 pm The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine

10:00 - 11:30 am iPad 101

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Meals To-Go

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

February

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am

Senior Lunch Turkey Dinner Music w/ Jim Gallant

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am Senior Lunch Pot Roast

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

BINGO

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

11:00 am Senior Lunch Beef Stroganoff + BINGO

10:30 am - 4:30 pm Oxford Casino 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Hobby Lobby Shopping Trip 9:30 am Coffee with a Cop 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Meals To-Go

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

11:30 am - 2:30 pm Mystery Lunch

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Antiques USA

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

Presidents’ Day No Programs

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Games & Gather 9:30 am - 10:30 am

All About Balance

NO SENIOR LUNCH

BINGO 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

7:15 am - 5:30 pm

Presidents’ Day Trip 10:00 am - 11:30 am iPad 101

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Games & Gather

Adult Programs

CONFECTIONS

Cookie Decorating Class

Join us for a Cookie Decorating Class hosted by 2 Smaht Cookies, LLC. Cookies and royal icing will be provided to create unique designs. Participants will receive an hour of instruction from owners Becky and Carla on techniques they use daily when creating their beautifully decorated cookies. After the class, you will get to take your delicious masterpieces home to share and enjoy. Instructor: Becky & Carla from 2 Smaht Cookies, LLC.

AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

18+

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 8 | Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 pm $25 8 / 10 Thursday, Dec 1

DANCE

Beginner Ballroom

Dancing is a wonderful physical, mental, and social activity, and ballroom lessons help us learn to connect with our partners. Over the course of this six-week program, couples will learn the basic steps for the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Swing dances –and maybe Rumba if there’s time! The program will conclude with a one-hour practice/dance held after the last lesson. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to “step” out of your comfort zone and learn something new! Instructor: Ann Smith.

AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

18+

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Jan 11 - Feb 15 | Wednesdays

7:00 - 8:00 pm $180 per couple 3 / 10 couples Wednesday, Jan 4

Beginner Ballroom II

Have you already taken ballroom dance lessons and are ready to take it to the next level? Join Ann Smith as she continues to teach more moves for the Swing, Waltz, and Foxtrot dances, as well as introduce more Latin dances such as the Rumba, Merengue, and Cha-Cha. Instructor: Ann Smith.

AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

18+

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Jan 11 - Feb 15 | Wednesdays

6:00 - 7:00 pm $180 per couple 3 / 10 couples Wednesday, Jan 4

CHILDCARE

Date Night

Need a well-deserved night on the town or a chance to do some holiday shopping? Enjoy a night off while Community Services staff provide a safe and fun evening for your children. They’ll enjoy a night of pizza, holiday crafts, gym time, and a movie, while you’ll enjoy a night of being kid-free!

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

K-5

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 9 | Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm $20 ($15 per additional child) 5 / 20 Friday, Dec 9 by 12:00 pm

COOKING

Santa’s Tasty Treats Workshop

Calling all of Santa’s Elves! Let’s get together and decorate some holiday treats before the arrival of Christmas. We will decorate cookies, cupcakes and other surprises to take home and share. Feel free to dress festive for this one-day workshop! Instructor: Stacey Stolman of Fun Chefs.

Participants should bring a water bottle and have their hair tied back. Due to the nature of decorating, products we use may be manufactured in facilities that come in contact with peanuts and tree nuts.

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

1-5

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 22 | Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 pm $25 12 / 24 Friday, Dec 16

Cooking Around the World

Come cook with Stacey from Fun Chefs on Tuesday afternoons and “visit” a new country every week! During each class we will learn about the origin of the recipe, prep, cook, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. We will also create a culinary passport/ cookbook to take home at the end of the 6-week class. Instructor: Stacey Stolman of Fun Chefs.

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

1-5

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Jan 10 - Feb 14 | Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm $200 12 / 24 Tuesday, Jan 3

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Indoor Soccer

Continue all the fun and excitement of fall soccer indoors! This fast-paced indoor soccer program allows kids to work on skills they learned during the fall soccer season. Divisions will be broken up by grade and gender. Teams will be co-ed if needed to run.

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

PreK-6 Scarborough Gyms Feb 11 - Mar 25 | Saturdays Between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $50 24 / 140 Monday, Jan 23

Magic Workshop

Join Master Magician Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions to learn magic tricks and illusions. Phil incorporates the use of household items such as playing cards, clothesline rope, coins, so you will be able take your skills with you to dazzle your family and friends. Advice on how to improve your performance will also be provided.

DECEMBER VACATION

AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

5-12 SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 29 | Thursday 9:00 - 10:00 am $45 8 / 25 Friday, Dec 16

All participants enrolled in this class will get to remain in attendance to see the live magic show beginning at 10:30 am!

FEBRUARY VACATION

DATE: TIME: FEE: DEADLINE: DATE: TIME: FEE: DEADLINE:

Session 1 Session 2

Feb 22 | Wed 3:00 - 4:00 pm $35 Monday, Jan 27 Feb 24 | Fri 3:00 - 4:00 pm $35 Monday, Jan 27

Mad Science: Mad Lab Medley

Join us in discovering the many ways science helps us explore our world! Mad Lab Medley is full of exciting sampler courses aimed to meet the varied interests and imaginations of today’s young minds!

Unravel the mystery of chemistry by watching crystals form in a water glass. Experiment with hover crafts, foaming concoctions, and Technicolor Blenders. Grab your ticket to the stars with your own pocket sky map. Walk in the shoes of detectives and examine fingerprints, mystery powders, and ink samples. Learn about how different animals adapt to their environments, and get bug-eyed with Insect-A-Vision take-homes sure to challenge your perspective. From telescope to microscope and everything in between, this class will leave you inspired by the wonders of science!

GRADES:

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

K-5

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Jan 9 - Mar 13 | Mondays (no class 1/16 & 2/20)

4:00 - 5:00 pm $200 10 / 20 Friday, Dec 30

THEATER

Winter Theater

In this 4-week program, participants will learn theatrical skills in a fun, safe, and creative environment through improvisational games, children’s plays, and skits. There will also be the opportunity for active play and outdoor games during sessions. The program will conclude with a short performance for parents and friends. No theater experience is necessary... just an open mind and willingness to try! Instructor: Pat Reagan.

AGES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX: DEADLINE:

6-12

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Jan 21 - Feb 11 | Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 am $175 8 / 20 Friday, Jan 13

Youth Programs

Movie Night

Do you feel the need... the need for speed? Join us in watching Top Gun: Maverick (rated PG-13) for our next movie night! Pizza, drinks, and popcorn will be provided.

Participants must stay in the building until an adult on their approved pick up list signs them out. Signed Code of Conduct must be on file prior to activity. 6-8 SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Jan 20 | Friday 6:00 - 8:30 pm

STEM Challenge Night

Come to our very first STEM challenge night at the Hub! There will be 4-5 individual and group STEM challenges for everyone to try. DIY sandwich bar and drinks will be provided.

Participants must stay in the building until an adult on their approved pick up list signs them out. Signed Code of Conduct must be on file prior to activity. 6-8 SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Feb 10 | Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm

EARLY RELEASE TRIPS

• These trips are open to Scarborough students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

• SCS will pick up from the Middle School at 1:15 pm to head out on our early release adventures.

• Students must be picked up by 5:00 pm at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road.

Holiday Shopping

Grab your money and gift lists and join us for a Maine Mall shopping adventure! This is an excellent opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for friends and family. All participants are responsible for their own money and purchases. Shopping priority will be given to those shopping for gifts for others.

GRADES:

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX DEADLINE:

6-8

The Maine Mall | SoPo, ME Dec 14 | Wednesday 1:15 - 5:00 pm $5 5 / 12 Friday, Dec 9 by 4:00 pm

Ice Skating

Let’s enjoy winter in Maine with an afternoon of ice skating at the Lee Twombly Pond in Falmouth. Participants will need to bring their own ice skates. Rental skates are not available. No hockey sticks or pucks are allowed on the pond. Please be sure to bring winter clothes to dress appropriately for the weather!

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX DEADLINE:

6-8 Lee Twombly Pond | Falmouth, ME Jan 11 | Wednesday 1:15 - 5:00 pm $5 5 / 12 Friday, Jan 6 by 4:00 pm

Snowshoe Adventure

Join us on a snowshoe adventure on one of Scarborough’s wonderful trails. In the case that there is no snow, we can still enjoy a nice winter hike. Snowshoes provided by SCS. Please be sure to bring winter clothes to dress appropriately for the weather!

GRADES: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: MIN/MAX DEADLINE:

6-8 Trail TBD | Scarborough, ME Feb 15 | Wednesday

1:15 - 5:00 pm $5 5 / 12 Friday, Feb 10 by 4:00 pm

Teen Programs

Youth Advisory Board

Calling all Middle School students! We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated teens in our community to join the Scarborough Youth Advisory Board. This is your chance to be a voice for your peers and help with planning recreational, educational, and social opportunites during out of school hours.

Monthly meetings will take place prior to Teen Nights at the Hub. Come early and share your program ideas then stay to hang out with your friends! For more information or to RSVP for a meeting, email Andrea at azglobicki@scarboroughmaine.org.

Upcoming Meetings

January 20 & February 10 @ 5:30 pm

Special Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Gingerbread House Decorating

Gather the family and get creative by decorating a gingerbread house to get ready for the holidays! House will come pre-assembled. Decorating materials will be provided. Free refreshments and crafts.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust, break down barriers, and build relationships - one cup of coffee at a time. This provides an opportunity for community members and Scarborough Police officers to come together and discuss issues, ask questions, and learn more about each other.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3 9:30 am

FREE

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Dec 2 | Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm $20 per gingerbread house

Santa in the Park

Get in the Holiday spirit by weaving through the school and municipal campus to Memorial Park, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting to greet you! Scarborough Community Services, Scarborough Fire Department, Scarborough Police Department, and other local groups will be there to celebrate with you along the way!

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

Municipal Campus Dec 3 | Saturday 6:00 - 7:30 pm

FREE

Maine Mariners Teddy Bear Toss Game

Scarborough Community Services has secured 100 tickets to the ever-popular teddy-bear toss at the Maine Mariners vs. Adirondack Thunder game! Bring your stuffed animals and toss them onto the ice after the Mariners first goal! All bears will be donated to a local charity or organization.

Tickets must be purchased in-person at the SCS Hub or purchased over the phone for pickup closer to the game date.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

Cross Insurance Arena | Portland, ME Dec 4 | Sunday

3:00 pm puck drop

$16 per person

Family Magic Show

Be dazzled by magic with your family during December school break! Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions is four entertainers in one… a magician, comedian, juggler, and a mentalist! Coins will melt into thin air, solid objects will pass right through each other, and there may even be a surprise guest who does a card trick!

LOCATION:

DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road

Dec 29 | Thursday

10:30 - 11:15 am

$20 per family

Have a kiddo age 5-12 interested in learning some magic? Join Master Magician Phil Smith before the main event at the Magic Workshop.

For more information, check out the Youth Programs section of the brochure.

Scarborough Community Services Day at the Maine Celtics

The Maine Celtics invite you to Scarborough Community Services Day at the Portland Expo on Friday, December 30, as the Maine Celtics take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers!

The Scarborough group tickets will be located in Section 19. Every ticket includes a FREE Maine Celtics Hat.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: TICKETS:

Portland Expo | Portland, ME Dec 30 | Friday

4:00 pm gates open 5:00 pm tip-off fevo.me/scarboroughcommunity

S’mores Social

Join us at the outdoor skating ponds on select Friday evenings for our winter gatherings known as S’mores Socials. Enjoy skating to music, fire pits to warm up by, and FREE s’mores and hot cocoa while supplies last! If the ice is not skatable, these gatherings will be moved to the Hub, where s’mores will still take place but we will also have gym space for kids to run around, a movie playing, and plenty of room for parents to sit and chat amongst themselves.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

20 Municipal Drive Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 10 | Fridays 6:00 - 7:30 pm FREE

Special Events

Family Trivia Night

Challenge your brain to a night of family trivia! Enjoy pizza, snacks, and prizes with your friends and family while answering questions for all ages. Each team should have 2-6 players.

LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE:

SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road Feb 3 | Friday 6:30 pm $15 per team

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.

Tune into Channels 1301 and 1302 or view livestreams and archived videos online at sctv.viebit.com

Town E-Newsletter

Want to stay up to date with the 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.

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!

To view job openings in our department and all others from the Town of Scarborough, visit: tiny.cc/ApplySCS

HELP US, HELP YOU!

Clean up after your pets and help keep the watershed healthy for humans, fish and wildlife.

Besides being unpleasant to the eyes and nose, pet waste is an environmental pollutant that can cause serious harm to Maine’s waterways. A quick rain is all it takes to transfer dog droppings from the ground into our streams, rivers, lakes, and ocean. Pet waste carries bacteria, viruses and parasites that threaten the health of humans and wildlife. By scooping the poop you are removing harmful nutrients and bacteria from local waterways keeping our citizens healthy and our yards and shoes clean.

Help Stop the Poo-llution!

• Make use of the provided poop bag dispensers at all of our beaches and parks or bring your own. Take multiple bags on walks, just in case.

• Tie the bags shut and dispose in a trash receptacle. Do not drop bags to the side of the trash receptacle, into the trees, or off to the side of a trail.

• Never throw pet poop in a compost pile.

• Educate your children on the importance of picking up after your pets.

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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 Location and Hours

Scarborough Community Services Hub 418 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME 207-730-4150

Tuesday through Thursday by appointment 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

No Monday or Friday acceptance hours

What to Bring to Your Passport Appointment

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

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

PERSONAL CHECK FOR PAYMENT: Must bring at least one check or money order for payment of each application. The acceptance fee ($35), which is paid separately, may be paid by check or cash.

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.

We recommend completing the passport application prior to coming to our office for acceptance.

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

Community Info

Facilities & Rentals

PARKS & FIELDS

Community Services oversees the maintenance and construction of many parks and fields in Scarborough. Please view our Amenities Guide in this brochure for more detailed information about all Scarborough parks, trails, fields, beaches, and more.

Blue Point Park

241 Pine Point Road

• Tennis/pickle ball court

• Pickle ball court (uses existing tennis nets)

• Basketball court

Black Point Park

160 Black Point Road

• Multi-use field

• Community gardens

Memorial Park

5 Durant Drive

• Memorial Park is located directly behind the Municipal Building at Oak Hill. This park includes both active and passive recreation opportunities for your enjoyment. Amenities include a pond with two fountains, gazebo, trails, athletic fields, a skateboard park, and a new community gaming area, which includes pickle ball courts, corn hole boards, a bocce court, and chess tables.

Peterson Sports Complex

138 Old Blue Point Road

• Amenities include three multi-use fields, one Little League regulation-sized baseball field with concession stand, one Little League regulationsized softball field, one high school regulationsized softball field, playground equipment, and a walking trail around the perimeter of the complex.

Scarborough Middle School Sports Complex

21 Quentin Drive

• Multi-use field

• Baseball field

• Softball field

Scarborough High School Sports Complex

11 Municipal Drive

• Turf field

• Track

• Baseball field

• Softball fields

• Multi-use fields

• Tennis courts

• Basketball courts

• Pickle ball courts (must bring own nets)

• Ice rink

Springbrook Sports Complex

11 Longmeadow Road

• This 9.9-acre recreational area has a fullsized men’s softball field, a full-sized Little League softball field, a multi-purpose area, a full concession stand with two handicapped bathrooms, a jogging path around the perimeter, a playground for children, and two sets of bleachers at each ball field. There are also four park benches and a parking lot for 75 cars.

Willey Sports Complex

42 Tenney Lane

• This recreational area contains a full-sized adult baseball field, a full-sized Little League baseball/softball field, a soccer/football field, a multi-purpose area, a jogging path around the perimeter, a playground for children, and two sets of bleachers at each ball field. Also has a parking lot for 75 cars.

RENTALS & RESERVATIONS OUTDOOR AMENITIES

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 contact Community Services at 207-730-4150, or email us: reservations@scarboroughmaine.org

Community Gardens

Have a green thumb but don’t have the space or resources to plant your own garden? We have the solution! We have eight raised-bed 8-foot x 16-foot plots located in the Black Point Community Park. $15 one-time fee and $15 annual fee per gardener. Previous garden renters are given first rights of refusal for their spot year to year.

All garden plots are currently rented

Call 207-730-4150 to add your name to the waitlist

Outdoor Lighting Management

Our wireless lighting system allows users within the community to schedule field lights. The Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex (High School Complex) light system is set up in seven zones as follows:

• Basketball Courts

• McFarland Baseball Field

• Tennis Courts

• Track

RATES

• Turf Field

• Rt. 114 Multi-Use Field

• Varsity Softball Field

Kayak Rack Rentals

Tired of lugging your kayak to and from the beach? Community Services has the answer for you! We have two eight-spot kayak racks available at the Pine Point Co-Op and a three-spot rack at Ferry Beach. Stop by our office to register and receive your rack decal. $100 for residents, $150 for nonresidents. Previous rack renters are given first rights of refusal for their spot year to year.

All racks are currently filled

Call 207-730-4150 to add your name to the waitlist

Basketball/Tennis Courts

$15 per hour Track

$15 per hour Fields* $70 per hour

* Turf, Baseball Field, and Softball Fields

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.

Facilities & Rentals

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.

We have always relied on the generosity of our sponsors to help us offer our popular special events, such as Summerfest, Winterfest, Easter events, Parks and Rec Month, and the Annual 55+ BBQ. We are able to offer these fun public events to our residents at little to no cost while providing the sponsor with name and brand recognition throughout the year.

We are seeking out 50 local businesses, groups, organizations, or individuals who are just as passionate as us to see these events carry on and grow. If we raise 50 donations of $500, we are set for an entire year!

• Recognition on local cable access channels.

• Mention in local paper ads or articles on special events (when applicable).

• Logo on event promotional material, such as posters.

• Logo on event sponsor banner, displayed at all events.

• Logo with hyperlink on Community Services website (directs to your website).

• Thank-you post on Scarborough Community Services Facebook page.

• Dedicated social media “spotlight” post on SCS social media pages, with your choice of week in current fiscal year; first to pledge is the first to pick date.

For more information on current or upcoming opportunities, visit our web page or contact Nicole Hall at 207-730-4158.

Sponsorships