In these one-day, three-hour classes, you will have the opportunity to try out the pottery wheel and get a brief introduction to our studio space and community. You will have an accelerated lesson in working with clay and wheel throwing and we will save and fire any pieces you would like to keep. One-day clay classes are perfect if you feel like you want to get a taste of pottery before committing to a full session with us or are just looking for a nice weekend activity with friends or family! Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Materials Included. Cost: $65

Session IV, Saturday, 12/14, 10:00am-1:00pm

Make a project using 1 to 1-1/2 yards of fabric and a sewing machine. Choice of two projects: Easy Yoga Wrap Pants or Jiffy Wrap Blouse. Basic sewing machine experience is required.

Mend your favorite garments to keep them out of landfills while saving money. You’ll learn on woven and knit fabrics, stitching by hand or machine.

This class will cover;

• The different types of life and insurance
• How and why life insurance is important 
• Utilizing life insurance for income and retirement planning

Medicare Made Clear workshops will help you understand the options and complexities of Medicare. Discover what the different parts of Medicare cover, the savings program and when you can make changes. Receive a free Medicare made clear guide, Medicare Savings Program details and a resource list. Four workshop dates to choose from!

MONDAY DEC 16th 5-6:30pm/$10

We are alive because of story; it is one of our ancestors’ most powerful technologies, and we are all storytellers. A story is an energy, and like the walls of Jericho, maybe if we put enough of our stories out there, into the air, the walls will start falling; they are already cracking. –Natalie Diaz Sometimes to live our best lives, it is necessary to revisit the myriad stories from our past to come home to our genius or true essence. Elizabeth Potter, published poet and essayist, will lead you on a journey through your life, assisting you to uncover the often hidden gems of stories from your personal history, which have wisdom and insight to impart to you as well as your readers. These “messenger stories” can often crack the code of what we need most to step back onto the path to reaching our full potential. She will present chapters and exercises from her manuscript, I Go Back to Find Her, which recounts her own journey through the stories of her past toward healing and vibrant living. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as a relaxed, supportive community of writers. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.

MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program leads training and conversation on Overdose Response and Narcan Administration. The presentation will begin by discussing what harm reduction means, and what opioids are, before identifying what an opioid overdose looks like. The training will then discuss steps for responding to an overdose, and close with a conversation about the Good Samaritan Law. Attendees are invited to ask any questions and/or share experiences throughout. Every attendee will be offered a Narcan kit and educational materials to take home.

mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/harm-reduction

Enjoy a family paint night! Work on two canvases and then put them together to make a lovely winter scene! Materials fee $25