Acorns, or oak nuts, have remained an important and nutritious food source for many animals, including humans, around the world for hundreds of thousands of years. The oak tree has sustained human civilization since its inception in countless ways. Why have we in our modern culture nearly forgotten how to harvest, process, honor and eat this incredible food? Learn to identify, harvest, process, store, and use acorns in the kitchen. We’ll cover the whole process: identification, gathering, storage, processing, leaching and cooking. Homemade acorn bread, acorn muffins and other acorn-based snacks will be available as free samples.

Find yourself asking the question, “How do you get home care services in Southern Maine for myself or a loved one?” We will walk you through the steps to access care in the community. This will also cover access to assisted living and long term care, age well programs, meals on wheels, Medicare, MaineCare, and healthcare power of attorney.

Informational meeting on a future trip scheduled October 23-No-vember 4, 2027 to Southern Italy & Sicily. Journey through a cross-roads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Allow the unique culture to capture your heartand get a glimpse into an age-old heritage composed of ancientmonuments and cultivated lands.INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Experience the joy of painting as a true beginner! Janis will walk you through each step so that you leave with a painting you’re proud of that is similar to the example.

$15 materials fee

Work can feel overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting attimes. This practical and encouraging class explores simplecommunication, organization, and mindset skills that can helpreduce frustration and improve everyday work experiences.Participants will learn realistic strategies for handling stress,working with others more effectively, staying professional duringchallenges, and creating smoother workplace interactions.INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dec

Enter an untouched paradise on an adventure through the Azores,the archipelago gems of Portugal. From thermal pools and lushcraters to local farms and volcanic cuisine, delve into the cultureof Portuguese island life. Departing April 8, 2027 and returning April 20.INFORMATIONAL MEETING

This course is designed to help artists begin to use color more effectively in their portraits. The venerable trois crayons technique, using sanguine, black and white chalks (and pencils) was favored by masters as a way to create preparatory studies for portrait painting, but are beautiful in their own right. Students of any experience level are welcome, but students who have never had any class instruction with Ed should contact him directly with any questions at ed_higgins@icloud.com.

Our body's perfect human design is just waiting for us to connect to it to support our health and wellbeing on many levels. You'll learn Dr. Goddard’s 3 favorite wholeness-based and science-backed methods that you can immediately put into practice in your daily life anytime and anywhere. In this simple and profoundly powerful experience-based class, you'll empower yourself to: Calm your nervous system to stop stress and anxiety, Breathe optimally for better health and sleep, Center yourself to get into the present moment. Come back to your body--it's right there waiting for you!