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Understanding How Cortisol Affects Your Body and Overall Health
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Understanding How Cortisol Affects Your Body and Overall Health

$20

with Amy Burtt, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 8, 2026 at 6:15 pm, runs for 1 week

*The instructor for this program is no longer able to teach due to family medical issues.

Make Your Own Kissing Ball or Holiday Wreath

$25

with Beth Goody, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Dec 9, 2026 at 6 pm

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity and cheer! Join Beth to learn how to make your very own holiday wreath or kissing ball using fresh-cut evergreens. These beautiful, fragrant decorations will last the entire season and bring a festive touch to your home. Feel free to bring your own decorative touches to personalize your project! No experience needed-just come ready to have fun and get into the holiday spirit!

A materials fee of $25 is  due to the instructor at the start of the class. Materials include fresh cut greens, ribbon and embellishments.

Yoga Nidra

$20

with Heather Laffely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 25, 2027

Yoga Nidra is a meditative yoga practice, also known as "yogic sleep", that encourages a consciousness residing between sleep and awake. It is a guided meditation that focuses on relaxation and/or conscious dreaming. The class is practiced laying down, comfortable and supported with props, where the mind, body and senses are guided by the instructor into a physiological state of rest. Yoga nidra offers a break from the sensory overload often induced by busy life, screens and media. Among the many health benefits associated with yoga nidra are: improved sleep quality, stress-reduction, enhanced cognitive function, and a general sense of well-being. No previous experience necessary.

Watercolor + Mixed Media Foundations

$35

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Keep the creativity flowing with Catherine in this laid-back, paint-night–style watercolor workshop! Each session brings a fresh mix of color experiments, playful techniques, and mixed media magic — think watercolor with a twist of ink, pencil, or other fun materials. You’ll start with a quick color-mixing sheet to get those creative juices going, then dive into a new technique designed to expand your skills and spark inspiration. It’s all about relaxing, learning something new, and enjoying the creative process together! All materials included — just show up ready to paint and play! *There is a $20 materials fee due to the instructor on the first night of class. The materials fee covers everything you’ll need.

Chinese Toys & Snacks Experience

$50

with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Curious about traditional Chinese toys and snacks? Join this hands-on class to explore the playful and tasty side of Chinese culture! Students will play with classic toys, learn how they work, and enjoy a variety of authentic Chinese snacks. By the end of the session, students will take home fun memories, a deeper understanding of Chinese traditions, and maybe even a new favorite treat! *A $15 materials fee must be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Entertaining with Maine Ingredients: Mocktail Mixology

$35

with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Explore Maine-made syrups, shrubs, infusions, and more while learning to craft beautiful, non-alcoholic mocktails. This hands-on class introduces local ingredients, creative techniques, and mixology tips, then gives you a chance to get hands-on with a few special recipes. All recipes and materials provided. Presented by Sara Gross of Maine Tasting Center.

Evolutionary Astrology II

$25

with Rob Stewart, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Dec 16, 2026 at 6 pm

”The wound is the place where the Light enters you” -Rumi

The archetype of Pluto may represent both your greatest gift and your deepest wound. According to astrology, its placement in your birth chart speaks to an empowerment journey through which you may be learning and evolving. In this workshop you will gain insight on how to interpret Pluto in a birth chart.

There are no prerequisites for the class. Participants are encouraged to email their birth information (date, place, time) to the instructor, Rob at rob@innercenterastrology.com, prior to the start of the class. He will provide a copy of your birth chart in class. It would be optimal to have your exact birth time available (documented on your birth certificate) but is not necessary.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Jewelry Making Basics: Gemstone and Sterling Silver Earrings

$115

with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 17, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 21, 2027

Create a unique pair of sterling silver gemstone earrings in this beginner-friendly workshop. Choose from a selection of gemstone beads while learning basic jewelry-making techniques, including wire wrapping and assembly. All materials are provided. Leave with a beautiful handmade pair of earrings and the skills to continue creating on your own.





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