Designed for caregivers of individuals with dementia, developmental disabilities, or anyone needing daily support. What if you suddenly couldn’t provide care? Build peace of mind with a simple plan. Learn to organize key information, identify backup supports, explore helpful local resources, and prepare for emergencies so care continues smoothly. Presented by Ashley Butterfield of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care.

Country Line Dancing includes a sequence of steps danced tocountry music. You don’t need a partner, everyone followsthe patterns together. It provides movement and light cardio,community and social connection and it is FUN! No experiencenecessary. Beginners are welcome and the songs will either begentle or energetic depending on song selection.INSTRUCTOR: Judy Stark

A gentle yet effective 45-minute class designed to improveflexibility, mobility, and support posture. This class has anadded benefit of gentle stretches and strengthening exercises torestore balance to hips and lower back. It will include the use oflight hand-held weights. This class is accessible for all levels, noexperience necessary, and especially beneficial for thoseexperiencing tight hips, lower back discomfort, or seeking greaterease of movement. Please bring a mat and hand held weights. Judyhas been a Fitness Instructor for 20+ years in numerous formats.INSTRUCTOR: Judy Stark

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

Yoga Nidra is a meditative yoga practice, also known as "yogic sleep", that encourages a consciousness residing between sleep and awake. It is a guided meditation that focuses on relaxation and/or conscious dreaming. The class is practiced laying down, comfortable and supported with props, where the mind, body and senses are guided by the instructor into a physiological state of rest. Yoga nidra offers a break from the sensory overload often induced by busy life, screens and media. Among the many health benefits associated with yoga nidra are: improved sleep quality, stress-reduction, enhanced cognitive function, and a general sense of well-being. No previous experience necessary.

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Participants will meet at the museum.

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.

Being calm during a conversation with an angry customer and knowing how to turn the conversation around in your favor takes emotional intelligence. A hand written thank you card can refresh a staff or customer’s spirit and lead to increased traffic for your business. Word choice matters. “What’s wrong with you? versus “What’s troubling you?” can send two different signals to a staff member who has a meltdown at work. People skills are everything, especially in hospitality, healthcare, and in any small business. This class is a must for anyone running a small business. Preethi Fernando is the author of “Emotional Intelligence in Business and Marketing.” Visit preethifernando.com. Objectives: How to practice calmness and maintain composure with an angry customer; How to use emotional intelligence in networking, such as thank you cards, post-it notes, remembering people’s names; How to handle tears in the workplace using emotional intelligence.