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Coffee Hour for Older Adults (Alfred)

Free

with MACE Staff, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 10 am
5 additional sessions through Jun 16, 2026

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

Hatha Yoga (4 weeks)

$52

with Clarisa Thayer, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 10 am
1 additional session on Apr 28, 2026

This gentle class is a “how-to do yoga” break down! Get familiar with the poses, learn correct alignment for safety and stability while incorporating breathing techniques for improving over all wellness. This is a non-flow class, taking our time to build awareness and balance the body. Bring: yoga mat, 2 blocks and strap. Blocks and straps are available if you do not have your own.

Chunky Blanket Workshop

$52

with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you been eyeing those fabulous chunky blankets you’ve been seeing at expensive home décor shops? In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own! Using buttery-soft jumbo yarn, you will create a scrumptious blanket using a simple hand-weaving technique. Choose from an array of beautiful colors! Absolutely no knitting, crocheting, or weaving experience is necessary. A $55 materials fee is due to the instructor immediately following registration and is non-refundable after yarn orders are placed. The dimensions of the finished blanket are approx 4.5' x 6' - it varies a little bit due to differences in how tightly/loosely people work. *The deadline to register for this workshop is 1/6 due to pre-order requirements. Instructor will contact registrants directly about material preferences.

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Driver Education

$690

with Cynthia Drown, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 2 pm
4 additional sessions through Jul 6, 2026

Prepare for your permit, and get valuable driving practice. Students must be at least 15 years old to attend. Classes run Monday to Thursday from 2-4pm. The first class runs from 2-5pm, and a parent or guardian must attend from 4-5pm.

Dance Fitness (Evening)

$23

with Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 5 pm

Try something new and join our dance fitness class! Have fun while getting exercise. Open to all fitness levels.

Family Literacy: Reading

Free

with Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.

Registered Maine Guide Training Course

$500

with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Train to become a working Registered Maine Guide not just a test taker. Learn the skills that guides use daily including: map & compass, coastal navigation, shelter building, separated client searches, cooking, canoeing, snowshoeing, SUP’ng, plus specialty skills for recreation, sea kayaking, tide-water fishing, inland fishing, and hunting future guides. This ten-session hybrid program includes Zoom, optional all-day skill workshops, and homework assignments. Optional skills workshops are at an additional cost. Those thinking of becoming a Registered Maine Guide will need to take a first aid and CPR course, not included. This is an online Zoom course for 10 weeks. *No Class: 2/17.

American Sign Language (ASL): Level I

$85

with Martin Samelson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 22, 2026

Learn basic sign language communication, including the manual alphabet, fingerspelling, numbers, vocabulary, Deaf culture, and familiar phrases to enhance communication with Deaf and hard of hearing family, friends, co-workers, students, clients, and customers. Previous sign language experience, textbooks, and a dictionary are not required. Your instructor will supply all materials. Martin Samelson has taught ASL to college and high school students in private lessons, corporate programs, and job development with Deaf clients. ASL is a visual language, so no textbook is required. The instructor will supply all materials. Our IN-PERSON instruction will include Deaf culture, hand-shapes for the A-B-Cs and number systems, vocabulary and simple sentence structures. Each class will include time for you to practice and suggestions for at-home practice. We will NOT be using ZOOM for any portion of this class.

*No Class: 2/17 & 2/19.





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