Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event for adults over 50 years old organized by International Council on Active Aging, will be held from Saturday, Sept. 22 to Saturday, Sept. 29. Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center in Damariscotta.

The event will be held in collaboration with area watersheds, land trusts and conservation organizations has organized a series of special educational paddles, hikes and walks for older adults during Active Aging Week.

All Active Aging Week programs are free and open to the public and all generations. Paddles, hikes and walks are great ways for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy Maine’s great outdoors together.  Advanced registration required.  To make your reservation place, call 563-1363 one day before the event is scheduled to take place.

Paddling

Paddling Adventure from Tenants Harbor/Long Cove with Peter Lawrence and the Pemaquid Watershed Association on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.

From Damariscotta take Route 1 north to Thomaston and then a right turn onto Route 131 South at the Knox/Montpelier mansion. Proceed for approximately nine miles to Tenants Harbor, taking a left turn down a lane several hundred feet beyond the general store to the launch area.

Walk the Great Salt Bay Heritage Trail

Explore the Flora and Fauna for the Great Salt Bay Estuary, September 25 from 1 to 2:30 p. m. Walk the Great Salt Bay Heritage Trail with Naturalist and Damariscotta River Association Education Coordinator Sarah Gladu. Gather at the Association’s farm house on Belvedere Road in Damariscotta.

Safe Outdoors

Safe Outdoors, with Lincoln County Health Care Physical Therapist Mike Cameron, will meet on September 25 at 3 p.m. at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta. It is Preparation, participation, prevention and recovery strategies for hikers and walkers.

Lawn croquet

Six-Wicket Golf, September 26 at 2 p.m. at Jean Macleod’s home in Nobleboro. The golf style croquet game is the simplest form of six-wicket croquet, and the fastest growing in popularity

Shores of the Marsh River

Along the shores of the Marsh River with Lynne Flaccus, Program Manager for the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association, September 26 at 3 p.m. Meet at the entrance to the Marsh River Preserve.

Hike the Davis Stream Preserve

Forest Flood Plan Hike, Davis Stream Preserve, September 28 at 9 a.m. Join naturalist and Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association’s executive director Al Railsback in an easy hike and exploration of the forested floodplain. A great Maine outdoor weekend event. (http://www.dlwa.org/). Meet Al Rat the Willow Grange Hall on Washington Road, Jefferson Village for a hike to Davis Stream.

Interpretive hike

An interpretive hike of Bearce-Allen Trail, will be on September 29 at 1 p.m. Join Amelia Fogg, Environmental Educator for the Pemaquid Watershed Association at their preserve on Austin Road in Bristol. From Damariscotta, take Bristol Road, Route 130, 7.1 miles to Sproul Hill Road. Turn left and travel 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Austin Road. The preserve and trail head are on the left, with a small pullout for parking on the right.

Paddling adventure

A paddling adventure from Biscay Pond to Pemaquid Pond with Peter Lawrence and the Pemaquid Watershed Association, will take place on September 29 at 10 a.m.

Directions: From Damariscotta proceed on Business Route 1 (1 B) to Biscay Road (McDonald's on the corner). Travel about three miles passing Lessner Road and Biscay Pond Beach on your right over the bridge and to Fogler Road on the right. Go about one mile down Fogler to Mary Berger’s home at number 163. Put in will be at Mary’s. There will also be a cookout there (bring your own) at the end of the paddle. The paddle duration will be about two hours. Free with advanced registration, call 563-1363.

Miracle in Maine

Explore an unexpected oasis on Maine’s Coast, The People’s Garden, October 3 at 2:30 p.m. Be at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Maine St. in Damariscotta by 1:30 p.m., and volunteer to drive a friend.

Active Aging Week was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a national scale. During the week, organizations provide single or multiple activities, free to older adults, to share the active-aging message and showcase their age-friendly wellness programs. The goal of Active Aging Week is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.

For more information, go to www.spectrumgenerations.org or call 563-1363.