Bangor Y Heritage Society

BANGOR – The Bangor Y held its first annual Heritage Society Reception on Oct. 2 to honor members of the Bangor Y Heritage Society. Members of the Bangor Y Heritage Society and Legacy Society were invited to attend the gathering at the Isaac Farrar Mansion, corner of Union and Second streets in Bangor.

The evening’s speakers included Lloyd E. Willey and W. Thomas Bennett III, both members of the heritage society, who shared stories about their experiences with the Y over the years. They also commented on the importance of supporting the Bangor Y in the future.

Members of the heritage society recognized for their commitment to the future of the Bangor Y were W. Thomas Bennett III, Charles F. and Anna H. Bragg, Mr. and Mrs. Judson M. Grant Jr., David G. and LaJune S. Means, Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Sawyer Jr., John A. Vickery, G. Peirce Webber, Lloyd E. and Jaciel Willey, Thelma Foster, Estelle B. Habenicht, Frederick W. Hill and Adelbert J. Saunders.

The Bangor Y Heritage Society recognizes those who have made gifts of $25,000 or more to Bangor Y endowment funds or the Bangor YMCA Foundation.

The legacy society recognizes those who have contributed to the Bangor Y endowments fund or the Bangor YMCA Foundation, or have indicated contributions in their estate plans. Gifts may include life insurance, charitable gift annuities, tax-free IRA rollovers, bequests and other forms of planned giving.

To learn more about including the Bangor Y in estate planning while still providing for loved ones, call a personal tax adviser or Robert Reeves, Bangor Y CEO, at 941-2815.

Basic Skills skating

BANGOR – The Skating Club of Maine-Penobscot Region, the local regional arm of the United States Figure Skating Association, will offer three sessions of Basic Skills skating classes at Sawyer Arena, the first session beginning Sunday, Oct. 26.

Basic Skills is a nationwide program intended to teach the correct techniques of the fundamental basic elements of skating to promote excellence in speed, recreational, figure and hockey skating.

An adult level and Introduction to Freestyle Skating also will be offered.

USA Hockey endorses the program and local figure, power and hockey skating coach Tanya Quigley directs the program.

Basic and adult sessions run for six weeks at a cost of $100, plus a one-time fee of $7.50 for a Basic Skills membership including liability insurance.

Introduction to Freestyle runs for six weeks at a cost of $125, plus the one-time fee of $7.50. Discounts are available for multiple-session sign-up and additional family members after the first member.

Basic Skills classes are held 4:40-5:40 p.m.

Introduction to Freestyle classes are held 5:50-6:50 p.m. consisting of a half-hour of group instruction, then a half-hour of practice ice.

The sessions run:

. Oct. 26-Nov. 30.

. Dec. 7-Jan. 11.

. Jan. 18-Feb. 22.

Registration forms will be available at the first class of each session or through the Skating Club of Maine at www.scmaine.org, Penobscot Region section. For information, contact Tanya Quigley, quigleys.orchardhillfarm@gmail.com, or Sharon at 941-8478.

Zumba in fitness and arts

OLD TOWN – A new class called Zumba has participants moving and grooving to Latin and international rhythms, a twist of aerobics and dance.

The slogan “Ditch the workout, join the party!” truly sums up the experience of a Zumba class, said officials at the Old Town-Orono YMCA, where Zumba has arrived in full force. Kids, adults and older adults are all getting on board with the “party.”

Zumba has found a place in fitness, and is now finding its place in the arts through its diverse dance and music. Old Town Elementary School has asked the Old Town-Orono YMCA Zumba instructors to be a part of its yearly art festival Friday, Oct. 24.

They will introduce children to Zumba in two 45-minute sessions. The sessions, one for kindergarten through grade two and another for grades three through five, will introduce the youngsters to Latin dance moves including salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, samba and calypso, to name a few. Children will dance, listen and soak up the rhythms of Zumba.

To learn more about Zumba, call the Old Town-Orono YMCA at 827-6111.

Zumba Party

OLD TOWN – The public is invited to the first-ever Zumba Party 8-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Old Town-Orono YMCA. The cost is $5, $3 for ages 5-12. Child care will be available.

Zumba is a fitness workout using Latin dance moves and rhythms. The party is open to those of all skill levels, experienced to beginner.