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GETTING READY FOR MEDICARE

Free

with Craig Harris, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Are you getting ready to join the world of Medicare? If this is yourfirst time with Medicare, this class is for you. We’ll review basicMedicare coverage, ways to supplement and what you need toknow to prepare for your enrollment.INSTRUCTOR: Craig Harris brings with him over 38 years of insuranceexperience. Craig has worked extensively with people who need Medicareadvice. In addition, he partners with top Medicare experts to provide healthinsurance solutions to the masses. Koriahn D. Quint, CEBS has been in theinsurance and financial services industry since the age of 19. She loves helpingemployers attract and retain quality talent, and maintain a thriving, engagedteam through effective education and communication regarding employeebenefit programs.

Pottery Wheel Basics

$85 Originally: $0

with Cynthia Plaisted, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a pottery wheel but felt intimidated by where to start? Join instructor Cynthia Plaisted in this 5-week beginner wheel throwing class where she will show you the fundamentals of creating on the pottery wheel. From centering your clay, to learning how to throw simple forms, this class is a great way for you to step into the fun world of pottery wheel work. No pottery experience is needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and resist the urge to dramatically recreate that scene from Ghost. (Patrick Swayze references are optional, but encouraged.)

Clay and glaze cost is $50, due to the instructor at the first class.

Minimum: 8  |   Maximum: 8

Full Course

NACE Annual Family Literacy Pajama Party!

Free

with MSAD60 Adult & Community Education, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 6 pm

Grab your coziest pajamas and make it a family night to remember! Join Noble Adult & Community Education for our FREE Annual Family Literacy Pajama Party—an evening filled with stories, creativity, and family fun!

Enjoy: 
• A special reading of Noah and the Shark by Southern Maine author ML Bruin, followed by a chance to meet the author! 
• Coloring and a fun hands-on craft 
• Every child will take home a FREE goodie bag! 
• Quality family time celebrating the joy of reading!

Whether you're looking to spark a love of reading, create special memories together, or simply enjoy a fun night out in your favorite PJs, this is the perfect event for families with young readers. 

Paul Johnson Library at Noble High School 
FREE to attend – just bring your pajamas and your imagination!

About the Author:ML Bruin is a Southern Maine author whose engaging children's books feature fun rhymes, memorable adventures, and positive life lessons. After a 32-year career as an engineer and leader at National Semiconductor/Texas Instruments, he followed his passion for writing and education. His beloved "Noah" children's series encourages imagination, kindness, and a lifelong love of reading.

We can't wait to celebrate the joy of reading with you and your family! 

Wire Wrap Jewelry

Originally: $20 Originally: $0

with Beth Goody, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Feb 10, 2027

New season, new projects!

Join us for a fun and creative wire wrapping class where you’ll learn techniques to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped pieces - no matter your experience level! Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you. There will be several projects to select from. Let’s get wrapping and make something magical together! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring round nose jewelry pliers with you if you have them, and you can bring your own stones if you’d like.

A materials fee of $10 per project is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.

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Conversational Spanish Through Cooking

Originally: $45 Originally: $0

with Juana Williams, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm
1 additional session

Discover the Spanish language through conversation, culture, and cooking! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn practical vocabulary and phrases for everyday situations while building confidence through interactive discussions and activities. Each session also features a hands-on cooking experience, where you'll prepare traditional Mexican dishes while practicing Spanish in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're new to the language or looking for a fun way to refresh your skills, this course offers a delicious introduction to Spanish and Mexican culture.

What You'll Learn

Week 1: Spanish Basics & Enchiladas Learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your interests, and practice basic conversation while preparing traditional enchiladas.

Week 2: Everyday Verbs & Sopes de Tinga Build your vocabulary with common verbs and simple grammar, then put your skills into practice while making authentic sopes de tinga.

Week 3: Building Sentences & Bistec Ranchero Learn how to form questions and complete sentences, gain confidence speaking Spanish, and prepare a classic bistec ranchero meal.

Week 4: Spanish Cooking Challenge & Presentation Work as a team to prepare a traditional dish and agua fresca using the skills you've learned throughout the course, then present your creation in Spanish.

MEET JUANA!
Juana Williams is an Environmental Engineer, native Spanish speaker, and fluent English communicator who has called Maine home for the past three years. Passionate about nature and the environment, she also enjoys cooking authentic Mexican cuisine. Inspired by a longing for the flavors of home, Juana began preparing traditional Mexican dishes and loves sharing them with family and friends.

Intro to Expressive Art Journaling

Originally: $80 Originally: $0

with Pam Clark, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 8, 2026 at 11 am

Mixed media art journaling gives you the freedom to create self-expressive art without the fear of mistakes. Expressive art journaling can help to reduce stress, depression and anxiety. In this 6-week class, learn to create a visual expression of ideas, thoughts and emotions while relaxing and having fun using a wide range of art supplies and techniques.

No art skills required! Supplies for use in class are provided.

** Please note this class change from the brochure. There will be no class on 11/5, and the final class date will now be on 11/19.

Guitar Chords
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Guitar Chords

Originally: $25 Originally: $0

with Paul Main, Noble Adult & Community Education

Start your guitar journey by learning the essential chords used in countless songs. This beginner-friendly class covers proper hand positioning, chord transitions, strumming techniques, and basic song playing to help students build confidence and enjoy making music from day one.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

REFLECTING WITH TAROT S3
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REFLECTING WITH TAROT S3

Originally: $75

with Charlene Salvaggio, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Come join my "Reflecting with Tarot" class as we explore the useof the 22 most Powerful images of the Tarot, “The Major Arcana”.Each of these cards symbolizes a passage in human development.The journey of the “Major Arcana” is really the journey of theFOOL where he brings us along to meet the fundamentalexperiences or rights of passage and symbolism of our travelsthrough the human experience. In this 2-hour workshop we willexplore 22 symbolic personal messages as they bring us to a placeof revisiting, reckoning and familiarity, making them easy tounderstand when they visit in a reading or show up in your spread.You will leave this workshop with your own personal reading,as well as meditation tool of self discovery, and insight. CarlJung once wrote, a person's life is characterized by the person...divination and psychological insight go hand in hand”, either way,I believe, like angels, they are tools to open our minds to insightsand inner wisdom that may guide us along our journey throughlife. As we introduce ourselves to these artful Archetypes I willtake you through a gentle journey of wonder and discovery, wewill reflect how these passages and symbols make us feel, if theyresonate an impression or association, are they telling us some-thing? As we open these doors to deepen our understanding ofourselves we can also broaden our understanding of others and theworld around us. Dress comfortably, be ready to embark on a funinner world journey of intuitive self discovery and insight.INSTRUCTOR: Charlene Salvaggio is a multifaceted teacher, artist,Reiki Master, intuitive who has read and practiced meditation throughTarot for 33 years. As a freelance writer, you can find some of her work on theAmerican Tarot Association Newsletters. Throughout the years she has readand taught for various tearooms, healing facilities, businesses, and settings.





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