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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. *No Class: 2/18.
Yoga: All Levels
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap. *No Class: 11/26 & 2/18. **Please bring your own mat.
PLEASE NOTE:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO MT. ARARAT MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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NAPKIN BASKET - NEW
with Kathryn Polletto, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Participants will make a 6 inch square napkin basket with reed splint to hold your everyday napkins. The student will have a choice of colors to accent the basket. Student will learn how to weave a base, “upset” the sides and rimming the basket. This is a good project for those who have never made a basket, or want to learn more about basket weaving. Please bring: Pencil, Scissor, Awl, Tape measure, 6 Spring clothes pins, bowl & towel.
INSTRUCTOR: Kathryn Polletto is a self taught basket weaver and lives in Kennebunk, Maine. She began weaving more than 40 years ago. She was a resident Basket Maker of the Sandy Spring Museum in Maryland. She has been juried into the Directory of Traditional American Crafts, sponsored be Early American Life Magazine. She has also been juried into well-known Craft Fairs.
Beekeeping: An Introductory Workshop
with Sagadahoc County Beekeepers Association, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This one day introduction course will provide an overview of beekeeping for those considering beekeeping or just wanting to learn more about honeybees. The course will cover equipment required, equipment sources, cost, level of effort required, basic bee biology and care, etc. The course is intended to provide basic background information and a general understanding of beekeeping, to help determine if beekeeping is for you. The course is not intended to function as a full beekeeping course; it is highly recommended that a full "Fundamentals of Beekeeping" course is completed if your goal is to become a beekeeper. Meets in Rm 160.
Beekeeping: The Fundamentals
with Sagadahoc County Beekeepers Association, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This six class course of instruction is designed for those that wish to become a beekeeper. The course will cover the what, why, and how of beekeeping. Topics include but are not limited to bee biology, equipment requirements and setup, seasonal management techniques, diseases, pest management, honeybee environmental benefits, and hive products. The goal of this course is to develop a foundation for new beekeepers to be prepared to keep bees. A course textbook will be provided to each student. Meets in Rm 160. *NO CLASS: 2/19.
Sip & Sgraffito
with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.
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Quit Addictions Easily
with Emily Bottino, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Break free from addictions—smoking, drinking, scrolling—with ease in this powerful 90-minute workshop. Learn self-hypnosis techniques and mindset strategies to rewire habits, reduce cravings, and reclaim control. Create lasting change with simple, science-backed tools that support your journey to freedom and clarity. No experience necessary—just commitment!
Technology Support: 1 on 1 appointments
with Jamie Newton, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Need some help with your technology? Book a one on one session with Jamie and we’ll work through your questions together! Learn the basics, get help with email, internet safety, and how to use your device. Call our office to make an appointment: 207-247-2022.