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Beginning Conversational Spanish

$290

with UGotClass LERN, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 6, 2026

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 6 Week
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Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 6 Week

$60

with Nancy Cotty, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

No class: 4/21

Life Skills for Working or Living with a Difficult & Toxic Person

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 18, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week

Working or living with a toxic person can be emotionally, physically, and sometimes financially draining. From being controlling, belligerent, verbally abusive, to being manipulative, demeaning, and sneaky, toxic people can derail our plans, dreams, and hopes – if we allow them to. Watch intro video for the class here: https://youtu.be/YcSYEWXb4VE You will feel better after you listen to what I have to say during this one hour class... I guarantee it. In my class you will learn simple, effective emotional tools to maintain your cool, calmness, and sanity, when you are affected by a toxic person, day in, day out. I am the author of “I Never Said It Was Easy. I Said You Got This: Emotional Intelligent Tools to Deal With Difficult Toxic People and Lead Through Change.”

Coffee Hour for Older Adults (Alfred)

Free

with MACE Staff, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 10 am
2 additional sessions through Jun 16, 2026

3rd Tuesday starting 1/20, 10:00 - 11:00

Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Brilliant Layers
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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor: Brilliant Layers

$25

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for a lively one night workshop devoted to the magic of transparency and glow. From 4:30 to 8:00pm, we will dive into the art of glazing, showing you how to build luminous layers that shimmer with depth and richness. You will explore negative painting techniques that carve light out of color, turning simple shapes into striking compositions.

We will also play with color theory in hands on exercises designed to loosen you up and spark bold, confident choices. Think vibrant mixes, unexpected harmonies, and a few happy surprises along the way.

Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned painters alike.

*There is a materials fee of $20, payable to the instructor.

Colorful & Expressive Pastel Sketching

$35

with Dana Bateman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Designed for beginners but open to all levels, we will use our pastels in a loose, expressive way to create several quick drawings, with the goal of finding new approaches to a very traditional medium. Using expressive mark-making and bold color choices, we will work from a selection of reference photos from our beautiful state of Maine. An array of mats will be provided, with the goal of everyone leaving with something matted that they would consider worthy of display!

Full Course

Let It Go! Fiesta

$70

with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a unique dance therapy program, led by Tony Dancer, that offers physical and mental health benefits. Not only does it help you stay physically fit and burn calories, but it also serves as a form of therapy to combat depression and anxiety. With Tony as your guide, you can dance and let go of your worries without fear of judgment. Let It Go Fiesta features a mix of Latin and multicultural music, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Let it Go Fiesta" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.

Pine Needle Baskets

$85

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn to identify, regeneratively gather and harvest, properly store and process, and weave with pine needles. We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. All tools and materials will be provided. *Program includes all required tools and materials.





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