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Wildlife Photography
with Massabesic Adult and Community Education
You will learn the basics of wildlife photography, from what gear to use, to the fundamental principles of photography. You will learn about ethics, safety, camera settings, shutter speed/ISO/aperture relationship. You do not need expensive equipment or to travel to enjoy wildlife photography.
Easy Hikes with Jackie
with Jackie Powers, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Interested in getting back outside after the cold Winter. Join me on easy walking hikes in the area. We’ll cover 2-3 miles per hike. Meet up at Wells High School in front of the 3/4 doors over by the parking lot. Then we’ll commute to the hiking spot of the day. No experience needed, all levels welcome. The goal is to enjoy the outdoors again! INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Powers
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention - Basic Core Movements Part 1
with Dennis Fallo, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a safe and easy system to learn. In this beginner course, learn the basic coremovements (forms), which are designed to relieve arthritispain, reduce falls and improve quality of life. Wear loose,comfortable clothing and smooth-bottom shoes suitable forexercise. Beginners 55+. Instructor: Dennis Fallo is a certified instructor through the Tai Chifor Health Institute founded by Dr. Paul Lam.
Spoon Carving 101
with Walter Selens, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Get an introduction to wood carving, and make your own spoon. Bring: spoon carving knife. Materials fee payable to instructor: $5
Will run
Night Club Dance
with Sergei Slussky, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Night Club dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Kizomba. This class is open to all skill levels.
Farmhouse Painted & Distressed Wood Sign Workshop
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Create your own custom farmhouse-style wood sign in this fun and hands-on workshop! Start with a 4” x wood board customized to fit your word or phrase, up to 24” and paint, distress, and finish it for a beautiful rustic look. Using a personalized stencil cut on the Cricut just for you, you’ll add your own chosen word, name, or phrase to make your sign truly one of a kind. No experience needed — we’ll guide you through each step, from prepping the wood to applying the stencil and achieving the perfect distressed finish. By the end of class, you’ll take home a ready-to-hang custom sign that’s perfect for your home or as a handmade gift! A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on night of class. All materials provided in the $25 materials fee.
Latin Dance
with Sergei Slussky, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Latin dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: Tango, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. This class is open to all skill levels.
Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup!
with Kayla Day, Noble Adult & Community Education
Help your immune system during these cold Maine months by learning how to make your very own Elderberry Syrup! Elderberry is a great way to help in preventing (or lessen symptoms and duration) of colds and flus. Many store bought remedies can be expensive and loaded with sugar. Join Kayla in this one-night class where she will show you how to create your own batch at home! You’ll learn how to boil down the elderberries to create roughly 2 cups of your own syrup you can take home. The cost of the class includes the ingredients from Kayla, but if you would like to make another batch at home you can purchase extra ingredients for $20.
Materials to bring to class:
• 8oz of Honey ( Local honey is best )
• Cooking utensils including a spoon or whisk to use for stirring.
• A pot that can hold roughly 5 cups for a single batch before it gets rendered down
• Cheese Cloth or Fine Mesh Strainer
• Mason Jars or Container to put the syrup in
Minimum number of students = 4 Maximum number of students = 8