Mainely Men 82 Workshops

Below is a list of some of the workshops we had at MM82. Remember that the workshops are limited only by the imagination and creativity of the participants. Whatever your skills, interests or issues of importance, we encourage and welcome contribution to our workshop schedule. If you have never facilitated a workshop, this is a great place to start. Mainely Men is an opportunity for risk-taking with plenty of encouragement and support. If you would like to present a workshop for a future gathering, please contact our Workshop Coordinator.

  • Aging Issues and Avoiding Guardianship – Discussion on Guardianship or conservatorship to protect the individual and his estate
  • Be Kind – Give Me a Hug – Hands on activity painting rocks with kindness messages
  • Be Kind to Your Body and Spirit: An Intro to Tai Chi – Learn the movements to help reduce stress
  • Experiences Surrounding an Entheogenic Journey – Describing use of Entheogens to induce alterations in perception and engendering spiritual development
  • Friendship: What Do Men Really Want and What Frightens Us About Seeking it Out?
  • Kindness in the Technological Age– Showing a gentler way of communicating electronically
  • Kindness: Nurtured or inherent? – A discussion whether social and cultural norms are hardwired or nurtured.
  • Meditation
  • MM: Designing Our Future Together – Exploration on how successful non-profits operate.
  • Modern Beginner Line Dancing
  • Moving Towards Body Acceptance and Body Positivity – How to adopt a healthier narrative about our physical selves
  • Naked Living (Nudism in Maine)/Natural Living/Removing Shame Issues
  • Nature Walk
  • Self-Care for Chronic Low Back Pain – Demonstration of stretching and how to treat tight muscles
  • Showing Kindness to Your Frenemies – Learning how to maintain respectful dialogue with someone who strongly disagrees with you.
  • What Does Kindness Mean to You? – Showing how acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place
  • What is Toxic Masculinity? – An opportunity to define masculinity for ourselves and encourage open discussion among peers
  • What’s Love Got to Do With It? – A discussion about overcoming fears of expressing love
  • What-Would-You-Do-If Bingo? – Using traditional bingo to learn more about yourself and the man sitting next to you