This 50 hour course prepares participants to work in home health care or residential settings. Personal care, communication skills, observing, reporting and documentation will be taught. How to provide care safely and deal with emergencies, consumer rights, aging and illness are additional topics that should be covered in the class. CASAS Reading scores of 220 or above are required. Students must be 18 years of age or older and be eligible to work in Maine.

Please contact our office at 207-730-5040 for an application and to arrange a CASAS reading test.

Instructor: Deborah Gile, RN

Dates & Times: Mondays/Wednesdays 4:30 to 8:30 PM at Scarborough HIgh School and Saturdays, 9 AM to 2:30 PM at The Enclave, Scarborough.

Location: The Enclave, Scarborough for Saturday sessions

Cost: $325

Come join us as we explore the wonders of clay! You will develop and use it to create unique pieces of your own design through a variety of techniques. You will be encouraged to try the manual and electric wheels, roller, carving tools, and beautiful glazes to bring the pieces you imagine to life. Beginners to experts welcome.

Class scheduled as follows;
Classes 1-4: For creation
Class 5: Prepping pieces for firing
Class 6: Glazing pieces

Clay and glaze cost is $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

There is a max of 15 students per session.

No class February 17, April 21, May 26

Soups made with love are a nourishing and inexpensive way to feed your family. In this series, we will share techniques, tools, ingredients and tips learned through years of cooking for family and friends.  You’ll learn techniques for preparing ingredients and bringing them all together, as well as tips on storage and serving.  A focus of the workshops will be the use of affordable and locally available ingredients, and adapting recipes to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements.  Handouts, recipes and a small container of soup for your family to try will be provided.  This is an in-person class.

All registration fees are donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.    

Brothy Soups  When you want a lighter soup featuring key ingredients this is the choice for you. We will be preparing chicken noodle soup.  This workshop will feature choosing the right broth and ingredients for your family, lifestyle, budget and diet.  

Annie has always loved to cook for family and friends.  She started cooking when she was seven and was a keen observer of all the cooks in her family and beyond. She's worked in kitchens and also spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in western and eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, so her palate is broad. She shares her love of cooking with family and friends through the preparation of food full of flavor. One of her priorities when she's cooking is to create a meal that accommodates all dietary requirements--a meal that everyone can enjoy!

THIS CLASS IS FOR ADULTS ONLY 18+

Come learn the Olympic sport of fencing! Instruction will cover stance, footwork, bladework drills, and bouting. All levels are welcome to participate, with a focus on beginners. All equipment will be provided throughout the session. This 4 wk course is a stand-alone experience and does not come with a monthly Fencing club membership. NOTE: A protective chest/breast plate will need to be purchased separately. This is a personal gear item that you must purchase on your own to keep at home and bring to class (approx. $30). Go to this link for purchasing option: https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/uniforms/non-fie/chest-guard. At least 8 participants will be required for this program to run. No prior experience required. *Class will run on 5/26 (Memorial Day).

Nordic Walking is like cross country skiing without the skis and is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the world. It burns 20 to 40 percent more calories than regular walking, develops upper body strength, increases safety by adding upright stability, while reducing the impact on lower body weight-bearing joints. It improves neck and chest mobility, enhances mood, and is a fun and social way to enjoy the outdoors year round. Nordic walking is suitable for everyone from the beginning exerciser to the active athlete. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for outdoor weather. Equipment rental fee $9 or bring a set of Nordic Walking poles.

Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap. **No Classes: 4/21 & 4/23. ***Please bring your own mat.

How you breathe influences how you feel. 

Lay essential foundations for developing a safe, effective home practice. 

Learn different breathing exercises and how to apply them in real life.

Guided breathwork practice.  

This course can help you: 

- Reset and calm your nervous system

- Relieve stress & anxiety

- Restore quality sleep

- Improve attention & focus

- Increase energy levels

Please bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and a light stomach. 

T.J. Farnum is a Breathwork Coach and a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

**Participants can attend all four sessions, or drop-in attendance is available at $15/session, payable at the time of the class. 

When: Mondays, starting May 5th-June 2, for four weeks. (No class May 26th)

Where: Telstar High School

Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuition: $60 

You will prep, cook, and combine ingredients in the kitchen to create a plant-based Pad Thai that can be eaten before you leave class or brought home for later. This variation on the typical Pad Thai will be just as delicious and nutritious without using animal protein, eggs, or fish sauce. This nutreint-packed meal is a delicious and easy way to incorporate more plants into your diet. Ideas and strategies to lean more into a plant-based lifestyle will be discussed as we prep in the kitchen. Ingredients fee is included in registration.