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Scam Smarts Workshop
with Mechelle Given, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Recognize & Avoid Common Scams! This free 60-minute session is designed to help older adults, families, and caregivers recognize and avoid common scams. Spot red flags, understand the latest scams targeting seniors, protect personal and financial information, report fraud safely and confidently. Special emphasis on online shopping! Presentation by Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Let's Romvong!
with Sokha Khlung, Noble Adult & Community Education
Welcome to the world of Romvong, a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) circle dance! This dance brings people together through rhythm, movement, and joy. In this class we will be learning saravan, lam leav, kbach, as well as other dances! These dances are pretty common in wedding celebrations, New Years, and other occasions. This is a beginner-friendly class where you will learn the basic steps, hand gestures, and move along with the flow of the music. It’s a casual dance class, so wear some comfy clothes and most importantly have fun! This is a great class to learn part of Cambodian culture.
*Please note that these dances utilize a lot of wrist movements.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Learn How Pets Communicate from the Afterlife
with Rob Gutro, Noble Adult & Community Education
Learn how pets in spirit have the ability to send signals to the living, and wait for us in the afterlife. Rob Gutro, medium, paranormal investigator, scientist, and author of the Pets and the Afterlife series (books 1-4) will discuss how to cope with grief after losing a beloved pet. He will identify the signs they give us and the science behind why living pets can sense entities. By the end of the talk, you'll be able to find the signs from your pets in spirit.
Making Sauerkraut and Kimchi
with Zack Rouda, Noble Adult & Community Education
Learn how to make sauerkraut and kimchi using lacto-fermentation! This is an ancient way of preserving food using only salt and water to create the necessary conditions for fermentation. We'll use knives and other kitchen tools to cut up the vegetables, and follow a few time-tested and honed recipes to craft some delicious and healthy food. Every student will make one pint of sauerkraut and one pint of kimchi to take home. All required tools and materials will be provided.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10
Mystery Granny Squares
with Sheila Nelson, Noble Adult & Community Education
Get hooked on the fun of surprise stitches! In this 4-night class, a pattern will be randomly selected with a different granny square pattern each week. We will crochet two of that week’s design. From classic to quirky, no two weeks are the same! By the end of the session, you’ll have a colorful collection of squares ready to be stitched into a one-of-a-kind pillow sham. Students should have a basic knowledge of crocheting.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Low Back Relief Yoga Workshop
with Nancy Cotty, Noble Adult & Community Education
This workshop is designed to help strengthen and stretch the low back muscles and abdominal muscles. These two muscle groups work together to form a strong core to support our whole body. The poses that we learn will also open the hips and stretch the back and whole body. We will learn many poses that can be practiced at home.
Join us and learn some poses that can help relieve your tension. All levels are welcome.
Equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
Reiki II Workshop
with Valerie Lofaso, Noble Adult & Community Education
Reiki II is the second class in the Usui Reiki curriculum. Upon completion each student will have knowledge of and experience working with Reiki level II symbols. Reiki Symbols are energetic keys used to enhance and access specific energies. The Reiki II symbols enable each practitioner to facilitate healing at the physical, mental, and emotional levels, and conduct distance healing. Class discussion will include working with the energetic body and chakra system, symbol applications, and professional ethics. Students will participate in an attunement ceremony similar to the Reiki I attunement. Each student will participate in hands-on practice using the Reiki II symbols and receive handouts and a certificate.
Completion of Reiki I is a prerequisite. If you'd like to attend Reiki II, but took Reiki I elsewhere, please bring your Reiki I certificate with you. Please also bring the manual you received in your Reiki I class.
*Required purchase of manual thru teacher $20 at time of class (unless student already owns manual – Reiki – The Healing Touch – First and Second Degree Manual by William Lee Rand)
Maximum: 12 Students
Fresh Flower Easter Table Center Piece
with Beth Goody, Noble Adult & Community Education
Create Your Own Spring Celebration Centerpiece
Bring the beauty of spring into your home! Join us for this cheerful one-night class and craft a stunning centerpiece using fresh-cut flowers and seasonal greenery. These vibrant arrangements are perfect for brightening your table, adding a festive touch to spring gatherings, or giving as a thoughtful gift.
No experience is needed - just bring your springtime spirit! Enjoy the fresh scents of seasonal blooms and the joy of creating something magical. Spots fill quickly, so reserve your spot now and celebrate the season with color and creativity!
Materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the start of class.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8