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Drawing with Colored Pencils for Absolute Beginners

$75

with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 24, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Create a full-color drawing in this workshop! Learn about color theory, value, and how to use the magic layering capabilities of colored pencils to produce a vibrant and realistic drawing, ready to frame. We will follow a simple, step-by-step process designed just for beginners, so absolutely no drawing experience is necessary!

Intro to Chair Yoga Live - Online

$45

with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 24, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks
4 additional sessions through Feb 13, 2027

Registered yoga teacher Nicola Eden invites you to this gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness practice designed to enhance your well being. Participants remain seated and supported by a stable chair the whole time with a focus on mobility with a flowing, active range of motion, and stability by holding postures steady, all on a foundation of self-compassion. This 30-minute yoga class is offered to you live-online in the comfort of your home.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$65

with Craig Coffman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 24, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons. Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

Set Sail - The Magic of River Cruising

Free

with Kelly Monroe, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 6 pm

Have you been dreaming of drifting through Europe—past castles, vineyards, and charming villages—without ever having to repack your suitcase?

Join Kelly Monroe, owner of In The Magic Travel, for this inspiring session on river cruising. Learn how to choose the right cruise line and itinerary, what’s included, and what makes this style of travel so special. With insider tips and real examples, you’ll leave ready to turn that dream into your next unforgettable adventure.  Perfect for first-time cruisers and experienced travelers alike, this session will give you insider tips, introduce you to sample itineraries, and help you picture what your own journey could look like. Come ready to explore—and leave feeling excited and confident about planning your next great adventure.

Words Have Power

$65

with Cathi Belcher, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Mar 1, 2027

Words have power … the power to hurt, help or heal, depending on how we use them. What are some words that have power for you? In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the process of creating a word collage using paper and glue of your power-word to create a unique piece of word art that will AMAZE you! It can be framed, made into cards, sewn as a patch on clothing, etc. What you need to bring: A word that has meaning for you. No prior experience is necessary. Tea and Snacks provided. *A materials fee of $20 covers the paper, glue, fabric and all other supplies and tools. 1 night class.

Yogalates

$78

with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class blends the core-strengthening and flexibility-enhancing benefits of Pilates with the mindful movement and breathwork of yoga. Expect plank variations, core-focused movements, and exercises using a small ball or resistance band. Standing poses, floor sequences, and mindful breathing practices. Modifications offered to accommodate different experience levels and abilities.

Yoga 3-in-1

$78

with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This yoga class blends Hatha, Yin, and Restorative practices, offering a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to mindful movement, deep stretching, and profound relaxation. We will begin each session by focusing on breathwork and foundational postures to warm the body and cultivate a sense of presence. Next a transition to stretches that target deep connective tissues, promoting flexibility and releasing tension in the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Finally we will conclude with a restorative sequence, using props to support the body in passive poses allowing deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Please bring a yoga bolster or personal cushion, blanket; yoga blocks provided.

Investing Basics

Free

with Damian Smith, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 27, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 12, 2027

Learn investment basics, discover how money grows, and build your investment portfolio to confidently reach your financial goals. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.





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