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Self care is as easy as PIES!

$50

with Annette Hurman, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Sep 29, 2026 at 6 pm

Self‑care doesn’t have to be complicated — it can be as easy as P.I.E.S.$50pp    This course introduces a practical, holistic approach to personal well‑being through four core dimensions: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social/Spiritual care. Designed for busy people who want meaningful change without overwhelm, the program blends reflection, science‑based strategies, and real‑world application.

Participants will learn how to recognize their needs, build sustainable habits, and create a personalized self‑care plan that supports resilience, balance, and overall quality of life. Through interactive activities, guided exercises, and supportive discussion, learners will explore how small, intentional actions can lead to lasting improvement in health, mood, and daily functioning.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the P.I.E.S. framework and how each dimension contributes to well‑being

Identify personal strengths and gaps in their current self‑care practices

Develop simple, realistic routines that fit their lifestyle

Use practical tools to manage stress, boost energy, and maintain emotional balance

Build healthy, meaningful connections that support long‑term wellness

This course is ideal for anyone seeking a grounded, approachable path to self‑care — whether you’re just beginning your wellness journey or looking to refresh your habits with a more intentional, whole‑person approach.

Need: journal size notebook 

Paint Night: The Barn Quilt

$55 Originally: $50

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 10, 2027

Come join us and unleash your creativity with these beautiful Barn Quilts. Pick out a design and colors and you’re ready to create your masterpiece. These will be painted on 24 x 24 inch birch plywood panels primed with white Kiltz ahead of time. No prior experience necessary, just be ready to paint a visually stunning piece of art that's rich in history and cultural significance. This class has have a fee for supplies of $15, payable to the instructor. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Cuban Salsa: Level 2

Originally: $90 Originally: $50

with Anna Golendukhina, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 5:50 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This class is a great option for students who have taken Level 1 or have prior Cuban Salsa experience. Students will continue learning Cuban Salsa moves and footwork, along with Rueda de Casino. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. A partner is not required but is recommended! This is a 5 session class.

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Basic Home Repair

Originally: $41 Originally: $50

with Dean Currier, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Each week we will focus on an essentail part of home repairs: walls, plumbing, heating, and electrical. Dean will be bringing in examples so that you can get some hands-on practice!

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The Noble Knights Community Choir

Originally: $27 Originally: $50

with Dr. Christian Giddings, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Oct 1, 2026

The choral ensemble is open to anyone from the community who would like to sing! No audition is required. The goal of this ensemble is to bring the power of singing to our community members. Whether you’ve sung for years, in high school, or are just finding your voice, you belong here! We will sing a variety of choral literature and perform a small concert at the end of the session. Additional opportunities to sing for community events are also possible!

The cost of dues for this community group helps cover instructor pay and use of music.

No class: 11/11, 11/25

MEET CHRISTIAN!
Dr. Christian Giddings teaches music at Noble Middle & High School and serves as Music Director of the Tri-City Community Chorus in Biddeford. With extensive experience as a conductor, composer, and educator, he is passionate about creating welcoming musical experiences for learners of all backgrounds and is excited to share that passion through Noble Adult & Community Education classes. 


Minimum: 12 | Maximum: - 

Cuban Salsa: Level 1

Originally: $75 Originally: $50

with Anna Golendukhina, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 6:40 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 13, 2027

In this class, students will learn the basics of Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build confidence dancing to different styles and tempos and music. Students will be introduced to the famous Salsa Rueda. Partner is recommended. This is a 5 session class.

THE CURRIER MUSEUM

Originally: $75

with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 8:30 am

This trip leave WHS at 8:30 AM. The Currier Museum is lo-cated in Manchester New Hampshire. The museum has two Frank Lloyd Wright houses to tour, we will start there. After,we will go into the museum where you can also purchase lunchin the cafe. After lunch you can enjoy the museum freely. Tripis limited to 8 people.GUIDE: Lynne Longworth

REFLECTING WITH TAROT S1

Originally: $75

with Charlene Salvaggio, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 10 am

Come join my "Reflecting with Tarot" class as we explore the useof the 22 most Powerful images of the Tarot, “The Major Arcana”.Each of these cards symbolizes a passage in human development.The journey of the “Major Arcana” is really the journey of theFOOL where he brings us along to meet the fundamentalexperiences or rights of passage and symbolism of our travelsthrough the human experience. In this 2-hour workshop we willexplore 22 symbolic personal messages as they bring us to a placeof revisiting, reckoning and familiarity, making them easy tounderstand when they visit in a reading or show up in your spread.You will leave this workshop with your own personal reading,as well as meditation tool of self discovery, and insight. CarlJung once wrote, a person's life is characterized by the person...divination and psychological insight go hand in hand”, either way,I believe, like angels, they are tools to open our minds to insightsand inner wisdom that may guide us along our journey throughlife. As we introduce ourselves to these artful Archetypes I willtake you through a gentle journey of wonder and discovery, wewill reflect how these passages and symbols make us feel, if theyresonate an impression or association, are they telling us some-thing? As we open these doors to deepen our understanding ofourselves we can also broaden our understanding of others and theworld around us. Dress comfortably, be ready to embark on a funinner world journey of intuitive self discovery and insight.INSTRUCTOR: Charlene Salvaggio is a multifaceted teacher, artist,Reiki Master, intuitive who has read and practiced meditation throughTarot for 33 years. As a freelance writer, you can find some of her work on theAmerican Tarot Association Newsletters. Throughout the years she has readand taught for various tearooms, healing facilities, businesses, and settings.





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