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Let It Go! Fiesta
with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
"Let it Go with Tony" is under TDF (Tony Dance Fiesta LLC) and is not only a dance program that helps you physically by burning calories and keeping you fit, but it also helps you fight depression, it will encourage you to feel empowered and confident. It will be a time dedicated especially to you, where you will laugh, dance, without being judged. This class is for everybody, gender, age and shape… you will go at your own pace, just like you would in a nightclub or in a family party! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.
Trim & Tone
with Pam Justice, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled cardio fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga, and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays. *No Class: 11/26 & 11/28.
Session 1: Williams-Cone School: This session will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 9/3 to 11/7 and will meet on WEDNESDAYS only until 12/18.
Session 2: Topsham Office
Maine Death w/ Dignity Act
with Valerie Lovelace, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).
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New Horizons Concert Band
with Nina Andersen, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Would you like to learn to play an instrument - do you have an instrument you used to play and want to try it again, or maybe you just want a fun, supportive place to play music? The Midcoast New Horizons Concert Band is a fun, supportive and non-competitive setting. All levels of musicians are welcome! Instructor Nina Andersen has 30 years of experience facilitating and supporting adults making music at whatever level they can. She is the Founder and Music Director of the Southern Maine New Horizons Band, Music Director of the New England Adult Music Camp and the Associate Conductor of the Harpswell Concert Band. She was also the Music Director of the Maine Pops Concert Band from 1997-2017. *No Class: 2/18.
Young At Heart Fiesta
with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Loneliness and social isolation in older adults is a serious public health risk that affects a significant number of people in the US, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious conditions. For this reason, Tony Dancer, under his TDF program, has created the “Young at Heart Fiesta” Latin Fusion dance class program with low impact, low-volume music to protect hearing, easy steps to follow and lots of laughter. This program is offered free of charge with Tony Dancer, plus once a month potlucks! Adults with strong social relationships have a lower risk of major health problems, such as depression, high blood pressure, and an unhealthy body mass index. *Program is for individuals 70+ only.
Ellsworth School Department Substitute Workshop (Jan)
with Annie Sargent, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
The Ellsworth School Department is looking for substitutes in all departments - teachers, ed techs, secretaries, bus drivers, and custodians. Effective substitutes need to know how to access policies and procedures, as well as the facilities. This workshop addresses these topics, as well as the application process, tools and tips for classroom management and instructional practices for substitute teachers. It will be followed up by a meeting with school administrators at relevant schools. This is an in-person workshop.
Android Intermediate 3 Classes In-Person
with NDEC National Digital Equity Center Team Member, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
Android Intermediate 3 Classes In-Person
Develop a deeper understanding of the Android system and its connection to Google, learn how to use common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings.
Onsite Requirements for this class: An Android tablet or phone with Internet access
Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team
Date: Wednesday, January 8th 2pm-3pm: Android Intermediate 1 of 3
Wednesday, January 15th 2pm-3pm: Android Intermediate 2 of 3
Wednesday, January 22nd 2pm-3pm: Android Intermediate 3 of 3
Cost: Free
Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Beginner mat classes are for people who have never tried Pilates before, those who’ve had a substantial break from the practice, and for many of us whose bodies might have their fair share of quirks yet don’t require individual postural correction. With a focus on the breath and flow, Pilates exercises relieve stress and soothe aches and pains. With all the hunching, sitting, and planning we tend to do, the cues and corrections of each class will increase your postural and muscular awareness, both during class and the minute you step out of class. ***Please bring your own mat.