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Peabody Essex Museum and Hawthorne Inn

$75

with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2026 at 8:30 am

Come join us to visit and see the new three floor addition to  the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts. We will  start with a private tour. After the tour, you will be able to  enjoy the museum on your own. We will finish the museum  visit at 12:30. We will have lunch (which is included in the  price) at the historical Hawthorne Inn with a choice of one  of four menu selections. We will return to Wells High School  approximately at 4:00.Limit of 7 people.

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Acrylic Painting Study Studio

$45 Originally: $75

with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2026 at 6 pm

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in this welcoming series of two separate 2-night studio workshops. Each workshop may be taken on its own or together, allowing you to choose the subject that inspires you most—or enjoy both for a fuller creative experience.

In each session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a complete painting while building confidence with foundational techniques such as composition, color theory, and color mixing.

One workshop will focus on painting peaceful landscapes, exploring how to capture light, depth, and atmosphere in scenic views. The second workshop will focus on pet portraiture (or another favorite animal), with an emphasis on bringing out personality, expression, and texture.

Whether you’re painting a meaningful place or a beloved companion, these relaxed studio-style evenings offer a supportive space to learn, create, and enjoy the process of making art. Each student will leave with a finished piece and a deeper understanding of acrylic painting techniques. 

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8 

Acrylic Painting Study Studio - Individual Workshops

Originally: $25 Originally: $75

with Gayle Fitzpatrick, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2026 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Dec 3, 2026

Acrylic Painting Studio: Choose Your Subject

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in this welcoming studio workshop where you can choose the subject that inspires you most! Students may select from two creative options: Peaceful Landscapes or Pet Portraits & Favorite Animals. Each option is a complete 2-night workshop experience, or choose to take both for a fuller creative journey.

In each session, you'll be guided step by step through creating a finished acrylic painting while building confidence with foundational techniques such as composition, color theory, and color mixing.

Choose your painting focus:
• Peaceful Landscapes:
Explore how to capture light, depth, and atmosphere as you create a scenic landscape.

• Pet Portraits & Favorite Animals: Learn techniques for bringing personality, expression, and texture to a beloved pet or favorite animal.

Whether you're painting a meaningful place or a cherished companion, these relaxed studio-style evenings offer a supportive space to learn, create, and enjoy the process of making art. Each student will leave with a finished piece and a deeper understanding of acrylic painting techniques.

Want to sign up for both workshops at a discounted rate? Click here to register!

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8 

Meditation for Managing Anxiety & Stress

Originally: $25 Originally: $75

with Valerie Lofaso, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2026 at 6 pm
3 additional sessions through Feb 4, 2027

This class will introduce you to foundational techniques like breath awareness and body scans to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and improve focus in a supportive setting, covering basic postures, different styles (mindfulness, loving-kindness), and practical tips for integrating stillness and present-moment awareness into daily life to achieve inner calm and well-being.

You will receive guided instruction and practice core methods, focusing primarily on breath awareness (noticing inhales/exhales) and mindfulness: understand how to gently redirect wandering thoughts back to the present moment without judgment, using the breath as an anchor.

Ideal for anyone curious about meditation or who has tried and found it difficult, anyone looking to manage anxiety and stress, or anyone seeking to enhance mental clarity and attention. You will leave with practical, simple tools to start a personal practice, realizing that meditation is a skill that develops with consistent, non-judgmental effort, not about achieving perfect stillness.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 20

Play Guitar with the Nashville Number System

Originally: $25 Originally: $75

with Paul Main, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 12, 2026 at 6 pm

Learn the basics of the Nashville Number System, a simple and effective method used by musicians to understand chord progressions and play songs in any key. Students will explore how the system works, practice reading number charts, and gain tools to communicate more easily with other musicians.

Myths of Medicare

Free

with Tyler Kretschmar, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 16, 2026 at 5 pm
2 additional sessions through Feb 8, 2027

Reviews the basics and coverage levels of Medicare

• Coverage of Part A, B, C and D
• When to sign up
• How to sign up
• The differences between Medicare advantage and Medicare supplement

Will run

Developing A Personal and Home Protection Plan

Originally: $35 Originally: $75

with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Nov 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part of a series but can be taken separately. Class taught via Zoom.

Unpack Once - Cruising Made Easy

Free

with Kelly Monroe, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 16, 2026 at 6 pm

Join Kelly Monroe, owner of In The Magic Travel, for this one-night Cruising with Kelly class that breaks it all down in a simple, easy-to-understand way. You’ll learn about cruise lines, itineraries, departure ports, and what life onboard is really like. Discover how to choose the right cruise for your travel style, what’s included, and how to plan with confidence.  Perfect for first-time cruisers or anyone looking to explore a new way to travel.





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