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Medicare 101
with Damian Smith, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This foundational course provides a clear overview of the Medicare system. Participants will learn about Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), avoid lifelong enrollment penalties, and confidently compare Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage to maximize coverage. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.
Gentle Yoga w/ Heather (Wednesday Sessions)
with Heather Laffely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This gentle class is for those looking to stretch, connect to the breath and practice traditional yoga postures, at a slow pace. We gently and safely encourage our muscle tissues to deeply lengthen and stretch, increasing range of motion and flexibility. Conscious intention and awareness are given to the breath, strengthening the nervous system and deepening the connection to mind and body. This class is designed for new, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a mindful, gentle practice. *No Class: 10/7, 11/25.
Social Security Optimization
with Damian Smith, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This course provides a strategic guide to maximizing Social Security benefits. You'll learn about optimal claiming ages, spousal and survivor benefits, and tailored strategies for single, married, divorced, and widowed individuals to make informed decisions about when and how to file. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.
Open Studio Ceramics (Thursday Sessions)
with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $75 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $75 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 11/26.
3D Printing and Design
with USM STEM, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Ages: 12 - 17
Dip your toes into the world of 3D design & fabrication in this workshop designed for beginners. This session explores the world of additive manufacturing & the basics of computer-aided design. Participants will use 3D design software (TinkerCAD, Blender, FreeCAD, Fusion360) and slicing software (Ultimaker Cura, OrcaSlicer, Bambu/Creality slicer) during the session to design custom printable files.
Mosaic Amaryllis
with Herenya Wilkey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Create some lovely winter color in this glass on glass mosaic class! Follow the amaryllis flower pattern provided or design your own in an 8x10” wood frame. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our glass substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. *A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.
BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS – HOW TO TALK TO EACH OTHER
with Dave Dec, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
With five generations of people in society today —Traditionalists,Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — we face bothexciting opportunities and complex challenges to communicatewith each other. Let's explore key generational trends,communication styles, and expectations. You’ll gain practicalstrategies to communicate, build empathy, and understandingacross generational lines.INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dec
Fox Printmaking
with Kayla Lovejoy, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Learn the art of reduction printmaking. Blocks will be pre-stamped to give a basic outline of the design and make it easy to follow along. You will learn to carve, ink, and print your block. Experiment with different colors and techniques to create stunning cards to give as gifts. Everyone will leave class with 10-20+ prints and their carved block that they can use over and over again!
Materials fee $10
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