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Paint Night: Peacock

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will teach you to paint Peacocks, notable for their vibrant plumage which makes them a superior subject for painting unusual feather patterns. No Prior painting experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Crocheting 102: Crochet Basket

$15

with Elizabeth Chickering, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Ready to take your crocheting to another level? Join Elizabeth in this 3-night class where she will teach you how to make a cute crochet basket! This class is a great way for beginner-intermediate crocheters to try their hand at something a little more complex. Though it's a simple pattern, students should have a strong foundational understanding of crocheting.

Supplies for the Crochet 102 class will be available on our website.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 8

Plant Based Eating for Healthy Living

$25

with Shelley Fritz, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2026

In this class, we will explore some basics of healthy plant-based eating, with an educational focus on a healthy whole food plant-based diet. Takeaways will include some dos and don’ts to look out for and evidence-based approaches to making healthy eating an enlivening, rewarding, and nourishing experience. Presented by Shelley Fritz Healing.

Estate Planning and Revocable Trusts & Irrevocable Trusts

$12

with Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills,Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into,learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, andhow irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care(Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children.

Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

Illustrating Flora & Fauna with Watercolor and Ink

$160

with Claire Loon Baldwin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 6, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This all-levels class integrates pen and ink techniques with watercolor. Students will learn principles of illustration flora and fauna, focusing on one specimen each week. Each week will focus on a new subject, such as a wildflower or fish, with subjects gradually increasing in complexity. At the end of the course, students will have gained techniques for painting and drawing in their own unique style. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit). Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website. *No Class: 11/27.

Coastal Navigation Fundamentals (Level 1)

$50

with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
1 additional session on Feb 26, 2026

Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides. Students will need access to either a Casco Bay Chart or Penobscot Bay Chart, parallel ruler and dividers. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.

Community Singing

$60

with Patricia Cannon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

There is something so positive and uplifting about singing in a group. In fact, there is solid evidence singing is good for your body and mind: reduces stress, increases immunity, plus it just feels good! No need to read music, or have prior experience. Songs are expertly taught call and response, though lyrics and links are provided after each class. Songs are simple yet satisfying, soulful, fun, and uplifting. Your voice, whether timid or strong, is perfect for this class! For more information about Pat, please visit her website: https://brunswicksings.weebly.com/

Maine's Death with Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm
1 additional session on Feb 12, 2026

Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine’s Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10





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