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Spring Reset Mini-Retreat: Begin Again
with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This 2-hour retreat offers space to slow down and reconnect with yourself through guided meditation, mindfulness and self-compassion practices, and journaling. Together, we’ll explore themes of balance, grounding, and “beginning again,” then gently reflect on what’s working well in your days, and what you’d like to adjust in the season ahead. You’ll leave with a few small, doable steps to support your well-being in the months to come.
Horse Printmaking
with Kayla Lovejoy, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
This class is a fun intro to printmaking, perfect for anyone starting out or those who just love printmaking. You will learn to carve, ink, and print your block. Experiment with different colors and techniques to create stunning cards. Everyone will leave class with 10-20+ prints and their carved block that they can use again! Materials fee payable to instructor: $10
Photography for Beginners
with Jason Baldwin, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Bring your camera and learn to achieve better results by breaking away from the Auto exposure setting. You will learn how your camera and lens controls exposure, color and depth of field and from there, how to take control of those settings to achieve the results you are looking for.
Beginner Guitar Chords
with Paul Main, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Get some practice learning chords and applications with a country session musician. Bring your guitar.
Hand Knit Pet Bed
with Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Show your pet how much you care with this hand knitted pet bed. Make a 15x20” bed in one of four colors. No experience necessary. Materials fee payable to instructor: $20
Adventure Marketplace Info Night
with Nancy Dorrans, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Interested in a local travel experience with Adventure Marketplace? Come join Nancy for more specific details about how these local travel packages are designed with you in mind. Adventure Marketplace is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, working together to create impactful experiences that are more sustainable and offer community building partnerships. Nancy Dorrans is the founder/owner of Adventure Marketplace and has close to 40 years of travel industry experience. Booking your next adventure with her will add value and convenience to your trip!
Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin
with Robin Brooks, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students, . Please contact Robin if you have any questions. *No Class: 4/21.
Beginning Ceramics
with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 4/21.