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Bioregionalism, Resilience & Active Hope
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Bioregionalism, Resilience & Active Hope

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with Franklin County Adult Education

Calendar May 5, 2024

In the course, offered in partnership with Antioch University, we will explore themes of just transition, downshift, localization, and resiliency through readings, discussion, and most importantly, embodied experience. You will carve a spoon, plant seeds, inoculate mushrooms, tend a woodland, feast upon wild and cultivated local foods, sharpen a knife, compost everything, and build your own rocket stove. Depart with practical and philosophical frameworks to create a small piece of “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible” (Charles Eisenstein).  Field study trip dates are May 5-9, 2024. There will be one pre-trip prep meeting on April 23 (meeting via zoom) and will offer logistical travel details, relevant course content, and background information. 

 Cost: $500 - $1,000 with scholarships available through the Office of Continuing Education (you do not need to be a student at Antioch to receive a scholarship)

Online Registration:

https://continuinged.antioch.edu/course/NE%20ES%20576_379914404/

BLAZO-LEAVITT HOMESTEAD (1812 & 1817) TOUR

$5

with Peter Cyr, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 5, 2024 at 1 am, runs for 1 week

William Blazo built the Blazo-Leavitt Homestead in North Parsonsfield. The ell, with one large chimney, was built in 1812. The main section of the house, with four more chimneys, was added in 1817. It is a two-story Portsmouth Federal-style home with elaborate doorways, ornate interior woodwork, a Palladian window over the front door, and a large central hall. It was in the same family until 1974. Then, from 1977 until 2008, the homestead went through four different owners. From 2008 until late 2013, the structure was vacant. The present owner has worked hard to restore the homestead. The Rufus-Porter type murals and graining by artist Sandy Howe are outstanding. The Blazo-Leavitt Homestead was featured in the October 2019 issue of Early American Life, a copy of which is at the Brown Memorial Library. The homestead is located on Route 160 South in North Parsonsfield, diagonally across the street from the Parsonsfield Seminary.  Please note: There is no charge for this tour. The $5 registration fee will be donated to the Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society. If you would like to contribute other funds to the historical society, you may do so at  the time of the tour. Pre-registration is required due to spacing and safety issues. Extra sessions will be available as needed.

RESIN ART: PLANT LABELS

$15

with Kerrie Doyle, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 6, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

It’s easy, fun, and unique! Use UV resin, paints, and embellishments to create plant labels this Spring! Make 4-6 in one evening. Materials fee $10 Make 4-6 unique pieces in this one-night class; no experience necessary. Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course. 

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

$95

with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 12 weeks

PLEASE NOTE: The location for this class has changed. It was originally scheduled at the adult ed building in BATH, but now this program will run out of our adult ed building in Topsham (35 Republic Ave, 04086).

This 12-week course is designed to be easy to learn, safe & more effective. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the quality of life. This form can be practiced sitting as well as standing, almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Whether you have Arthritis or not, practicing this form will improve your balance, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, flexibility, fitness and improve serenity.

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Let It Go! Fiesta (Tuesday Sessions)

$70

with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 25, 2024

"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.

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Young At Heart Fiesta

Free

with Tony Garreton, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

**PLEASE NOTE: Session Two (which starts on 5/8) has changed locations. This session will run out of our Topsham building, not the Bath location.**

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. *The program is for individuals 70+ only.

 

Fix a Bike - MS

Free

with Erik DeSilva, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Areyou curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix break downs when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16years. Please make a donation by cash or check if you are able to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at the beginning of class cash or check or via their website www.bikemaine.org/donate. Rain date will be Thursday, May 16. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 8. Limit 18 students.

MEDICARE MADE CLEAR - 3

Free

with Dianna White, Franklin County Adult Education

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Whether you're starting Medicare soon or looking to understand what you have. My goal is to help you understand your options and to feel confident choosing coverage based on your needs. I will provide you with a free educational guide and resources. 

DATES: March 6, April 3, May 8 and June 5

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm





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