All participants will receive a $25.00 American Indian Beading Design kit in which instructions are included. Together, we will work through the directions for a beaded rosette over two class periods. Beaded rosettes were typically used as a decorative artform that symbolizes wealth and status. Rosettes were used as trade items. Now, native artisans attach these beaded forms to a wide variety of garments, from headdresses or bonnets to shirts, pants, moccasins, and gloves. Let’s Create for Useful Sake!

This introductory ASL course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in American Sign Language. Through immersive, hands-on learning, students will explore the fundamentals of ASL as a visual-gestural language while gaining insight into Deaf culture and communication. Minimum participants 6. Maximumm participants 10.

When:
September 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
November 6, 13, 20, & 25
December 4

Time:
6 to 9 PM

Cost:
$30 - We do accept cash, check, and card. If you are paying with a card, please give us a call at (207) 568-3426 x1801. If you are paying with a check, please make the check out to RSU 3 Adult & Community Education.

Registration Deadline: 
September 11

This workshop is designed to loosen and stretch the hip joint so that movement in that area is easier and less tense. We will combine some restorative yoga poses with some that will increase flexibility and strengthen the body (especially the hip joints). Much of what we cover can be done at home after the workshop so you can continue opening the hips and leg muscles on your own.

All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

All participants will have an opportunity to learn knitting by making a winter hat out of yarn. Knitting is believed to have originated in the Middle East in the 5th century and traveled to Europe with wool traders soon afterwards. We will cast on, knit, knit two together, bind off and hand sew. All yarn materials are provided including instructions. All participants need to purchase a set of size US11 knitting needles. Let’s stay warm and Create for Useful’s Sake!

BIO: As a retired educator with a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Bette Kersting Bell now teaches creative activities that have useful outcomes. These experiential workshops happen at schools, libraries, community settings or conferences. Wherever learning takes place, it will always be fun, hands-on, and have a useful product. She can be reached at francescalucia.com@gmail.com or 205-420-8938.

When you sign up for Karen's Zumba Class, you’ll have the option of coming in person to the Readfield Elementary School gym or staying home and joining from your living room via Zoom! This time of year it’s very dark at night and weather can be unpredictable. So we'll be offering Zoom Zumba! Those who sign up for class this session will get a Zoom link every week and you can choose whether to come in person or Zumba with us from the comfort of your own home. So, let’s stay fit together no matter the weather!

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class that is good for all ages and experience levels.  You don't have to know how to dance to do Zumba.  For one hour a week the only thing you have to focus on is dancing and having fun.   Come dance your day's stress away to upbeat Latin and American Music!  Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with as little tread on the bottoms as possible so as not to tweak your knees.  

Instructor: Karen Dube-Harriman

6 Thursdays, 6-7 pm

Begins: September 18, 2025

9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23

Location: Readfield Elementary School Gym

Registration: $55

Take care of yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, studies in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness, while in and out of your stable chair.

When:
September 20, & 27
October 4, 11, & 18

Time:
9:30 to 10:30 AM

Cost:
$75 - We do accept cash, check, and card. If you are paying with a card, please give us a call at (207) 568-3426 x1801. If you are paying with a check, please make the check out to RSU 3 Adult & Community Education.

Registration Deadline:
September 12

This class is done in the comfort of your own home. Experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, down to the ground, and moments of settling into stillness, all to support your journey.

When:
September 20, & 27
October 4, 11, & 18

Time:
8 to 9 AM

Cost:
$75 - We do accept cash, check, and card. If you are paying with a card, please give us a call at (207) 568-3426 x1801. If you are paying with a check, please make the check out to RSU 3 Adult & Community Education.

Registration Dealine: 
September 12

This class is done in the comfort of your own home. Experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, down to the ground, and moments of settling into stillness, all to support your journey.

When:
September 20, & 27
October 4, 11, & 18

Time:
11 to 11:30 AM

Cost:
$45 - We do accept cash, check, and card. If you are paying with a card, please give us a call at (207) 568-3426 x1801. If you are paying with a check, please make the check out to RSU 3 Adult & Community Education.

Registration Deadline:
September 17