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Caribbean Cuisine: Ropa Vieja

$65

with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Sep 28, 2026

Join Tony for this special one-night cooking workshop! Ropa vieja is a classic Caribbean dish of shredded beef stewed in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and spices, traditionally made with flank steak or chuck roast that is slow-cooked until tender. The name means "old clothes" in Spanish, referring to the shredded meat's appearance. It's typically served with white rice, black beans, and other vegetables. Special Note: The instructor will provide the shredded beef already cooked, while students will prepare the side dishes together in class. The instructor will go over how students can make the shredded beef at home. Please bring containers to take food home with you! *There is a $25 ingredients fee, payable to the instructor at class.

Ceramics Open Studio

$80

with Cynthia Plaisted, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5 pm
2 additional sessions through Jan 25, 2027

Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.

Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces

Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

There is a max of 15 students per session.

** Please note: If a Monday class is cancelled due to weather, class will be made on up Tuesday.

*No class 10/12, 2/15

Myths of Medicare

Free

with Tyler Kretschmar, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5 pm
4 additional sessions through Feb 8, 2027

Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare

• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement

Watercolor Studio: Foundations for Beginners (Level 1)

$65

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Discover the joy of watercolor in this welcoming three-week series designed for true beginners. Learn essential skills like brush control, color mixing, layering, and simple composition through guided practice and relaxed, supportive instruction. Each class builds confidence while allowing space to experiment and play. Leave with finished pieces and the skills to keep painting on your own. Meets 5–7:30pm for three weeks. $25 materials fee; all supplies provided.

Stained Glass for Beginners

$145

with Penny Hartwell, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 11, 2027

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/12, 1/18, 2/15. **Snow Date: 3/22.

Zumba - 6 Week

$45

with Maribel Deprese, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm
5 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2027

Zumba - Fitness and Fun Dance is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Maribel mixes both low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Students of all experience levels are welcome in this class, and Maribel will help show students both low and high impact dance moves to fit students' class goals/abilities. If you’re looking for a no-pressure fitness class that brings lots of fun and energy, then this class is for you!

Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints.

* Now offering classes Monday AND Wednesday evenings! Special discount offering for students who would like to take both Monday and Wednesday Sessions! Call to register and recieve the discount. 

No class: 10/12, 11/11, 11/25, 1/18

Contemporary Line Dancing for Beginners

$75

with George Oliver, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn all the basics of contemporary line dancing: basic steps and sequences (grapevines, shuffles, pivots, etc.), dances in 4/4 and 3/4 time, and basic rhythms with syncopations. All styles of music are used, including country-western, salsa, tango, hiphop, waltz. By the end of the class, you will have learned up to 10 line dances of various styles. A special Halloween-themed evening is included. Weekly emails will review each previous class and preview the next one, and provide links to demo videos. Handouts include descriptive lists of basic steps, rhythms, etc. Line dancing is great fun, as well as great body and mind exercise. No experience necessary, but practice at home between classes is recommended. *No Class: 10/12.

Invest for Success

Free

with Sarah Blondin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Is your money working as hard for you as you do for it? Are you confident that your current investment strategy will help you reach your goals? Whether you're brand new to investing or a seasoned investor, join us to learn the power of compounding interest, managing risk, and strategically investing to reach your goals!





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