Friends of Congress Square Park

Chess in the Park!
2021-05-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play chess! All equipment, including masks and hand sanitizer, will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.

T'ai Chi
2021-05-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-23 09:30 - 10:30 and 5 more dates
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by
Sara Leonard.

Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Crafts in the Park
2021-06-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-07-06 09:30 - 11:00
Get out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes, come even if you are not working on a project.

The event is weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am and cancelled in inclement weather.

Attend part or all one event, all events, or anywhere in between. All are welcome here!

Substance Use Disorder Open Mic
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:30
Join the Portland Department of Health for a story-sharing platform exploring what it’s like living with Substance Use Disorder. Free and open to all.

Blurb Club
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here.

Chess in the Park!
2021-06-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-10 11:00 - 14:00
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.

Blurb Club
2021-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall.
