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Words Have Power
with Cathi Belcher, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Words have power … the power to hurt, help or heal, depending on how we use them. What are some words that have power for you? In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the process of creating a word collage using paper and glue of your power-word to create a unique piece of word art that will AMAZE you! It can be framed, made into cards, sewn as a patch on clothing, etc. What you need to bring: A word that has meaning for you. No prior experience is necessary. Tea and Snacks provided. *A materials fee of $20 covers the paper, glue, fabric and all other supplies and tools. 1 night class.
Yogalates
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This class blends the core-strengthening and flexibility-enhancing benefits of Pilates with the mindful movement and breathwork of yoga. Expect plank variations, core-focused movements, and exercises using a small ball or resistance band. Standing poses, floor sequences, and mindful breathing practices. Modifications offered to accommodate different experience levels and abilities.
Yoga 3-in-1
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This yoga class blends Hatha, Yin, and Restorative practices, offering a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to mindful movement, deep stretching, and profound relaxation. We will begin each session by focusing on breathwork and foundational postures to warm the body and cultivate a sense of presence. Next a transition to stretches that target deep connective tissues, promoting flexibility and releasing tension in the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Finally we will conclude with a restorative sequence, using props to support the body in passive poses allowing deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Please bring a yoga bolster or personal cushion, blanket; yoga blocks provided.
Investing Basics
with Damian Smith, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn investment basics, discover how money grows, and build your investment portfolio to confidently reach your financial goals. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.
Chinese Art Club
with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Explore the beauty of traditional and modern Chinese art through this 3-week hands-on series. Each week focuses on a different artistic form—Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, and watercolor—allowing participants to experience the aesthetics, philosophy, and techniques behind each style. This course encourages creativity while introducing cultural values such as balance, harmony, and expression. All materials included. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
YOGA 2
with Leslie Fiore, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
This intermediate class will explore the vast variety of yoga poses based in Anusara yoga. Anusara is a modern form of Hatha yoga that is heart-focused and alignment-based. Hatha yoga means the yoga of force. Please bring a mat, block, strap and blanket to class.
Instructor: Leslie Fiore
DIGITAL PHOTO 2 INTERMEDIATE ONLINE CLASS
with Steve McGrath, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
You are comfortable with your camera, and you want more!In this class we will explore the use of intermediate cameracontrols such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposureand exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.We will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fillflash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition,and many other intermediate and advanced techniques.INSTRUCTOR: Steve McGrath
Family Literacy
with RSU 57 Staff, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.