Dear Cobscook friends and family,

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Cobscook Currents. The theme of this newsletter is “Generations” because it is Cobscook's 25th anniversary! This relates to the past, present, and future generations of Cobscook. The relationships Cobscook has made with the community are incredibly amazing and inspiring.

Cobscook has been open to everyone through programs, community events, and schooling. Cobscook has a wide variety of programs, some of which include yoga, pottery, and music. There is an access fund for local folks to help with the cost of programs/ classes. The access fund is fairly new, and it has helped so many community members have new experiences and enjoy their hobbies. I have used it for pottery and yoga. I loved both programs. I got to go at my own pace of learning and could ask for help and receive it when needed.

Now to get a little personal, I am a graduate of Cobscook Institute. I started school here in 2019 and graduated in 2023. Going to school here gave me so many opportunities and helped me come out of my shell. I got involved with Cobscook the summer before the school year started through one of its summer programs “River Camp.” I loved it so much even though I got very homesick. In the four years of school, Cobscook became a home away from home for me. I went on adventures, learned life skills, and got to explore options for my future. My high school years were definitely the most memorable. The second half of my first year was difficult because the pandemic just started and we all had to Zoom school. It was hard not socializing in person but I still felt so supported with my school work and our teachers gave us time after our class so we could socialize even though it was not in person.

Cobscook is a place of opportunities, people, and changes. Many people have entered, moved on, and stayed at Cobscook. One who has moved on but still checks in is Alan Furth who is a Co-Founder of Cobscook, and someone fairly new is Shaun Haskins who is Co-director for Cobscook Institute. Cobscook has such a wonderful history due to the people who have been there in the past and now in the present. I have no doubt that the future generations will carry on and make everyone proud to be a part of Cobscook Institute.