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Creative Breakthroughs: Open Studio for Artistic Exploration
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: Session 1 will now start on Thursday 3/20, not 3/13.
Join a fun and flexible open studio session and enjoy a supportive environment to bring your art projects to life! Each week, you'll have the opportunity to work on your own art pieces, and take a little bit of time to explore fun and easy art techniques that are designed to help you break free from creative ruts and try something new. It’s the perfect space to collaborate, experiment, and unleash your artistic potential! *There is a $30 materials fee due to the instructor at the start of class.
Orono-Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks
A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body!
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Tuesdays: 9-10 am
Starts: Session 3 - Tuesday, May 6 - June 17 (No clases May 26)
Cost: $62 for each 6 week session
Trips: The Best of Maine's Museums and Galleries
with Deb Vendetti, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

In this course we will be visiting what are arguably some of the best and most important art collections and exhibitions in Maine. Each week we will visit one of the following: Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick; Colby College Art Museum, Waterville; and Cove Street Arts and Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, Portland. There will be some self-touring, some tours with a docent or curatorial guides, and all trips will include a choice of curated lunch venues. This trip series ends with a follow-up presentation by students (with assignments given in advance) and group discussion time. Carpooling is encouraged. Our group will meet at Rose Hall, 22 Knowlton St., Camden, to start each trip and for the final presentation. There are no entry fees, but you will be responsible for your lunch.
Beginning Handbuilding
with Tamsyn Bodwell, Biddeford Adult Education
During this 4-week session, you will learn the basics of hand-building using pinch, coil, and slab construction to make cups, mugs, and bowls. Weeks 1 and 2 will be constructing items and weeks 3 and 4 will be decorating and glazing. Work will be picked up following week 4.
Chair Yoga w/ Heather
with Heather Laffely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This gentle class is designed for those who find difficulty getting up and down from the floor, those who have limited mobility, those who are recovering from an injury that prevents one from exercising on the floor, seniors, and anyone looking for a mindful yoga class practiced from the comfort of a sturdy chair. We will modify traditional yoga postures and stretches so that they can be done seated. The class encourages flexibility and muscle tone while connecting mind and body through intentional breathing. This class is designed for those new to yoga, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a modified class
IDENTIFYING FRAUDS & SCAMS
with National Digital Equity Center, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse. This course is held at the Adult Learning Center at 172 Maine Street, Suite #3 in Cornish, however, we will have an online instructor from the National Digital Equity Center delivering the material. No devices are needed. Please pre-register as space is limited.
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Mother/Father's Day Cards
with Melissa Carney, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Let your children pick out and color their cards to mom and dad for Mother/Father's Day. We have lots to choose from. They will be able to make 5 cards of their own choosing. We will provide the cards, markers and crayons.
Google Calendar (May)
with Vanessa Richards, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Google Calendar is a versatile and shareable calendar that is used by many public and private employers. It's also very useful for busy families who are juggling lots of activities. This is an in-person class.
You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you! Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.
Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.