Weight Training may prevent the brain from cognitive decline(harvardhealth.com). It reduces frailty, builds muscle & bonedensity and protects brain structure (neuroscienceinstitute.com)Brain GYM involves coordination and cognitive challengesto improve cognitive function. Combining BRAIN GYMwith Strength Training is highly effective in improvingmemory, preventing cognitive decline & maintainingindependence. $55. a month

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer

Every sewist knows what it’s like to cut their fabric on the floor and then sew at the kitchen table. We also know it’s a bit lonely and sometimes frustrating to find help when we are stuck on a particularly baffling pattern instruction. Whether you’re trying to complete unfinished projects or start new ones, Nancy will be on hand to guide you through the difficult spots. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, or do hand work.

NACE has irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, and rulers available to use during class time. If you need to borrow a sewing machine, please let us know ahead of the class.

Senior Rate (65+) is $45. The website will ask if you are 65+ and then automatically apply your senior discount before checkout.

No class: 10/12

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine’s Largest agricultural fair and oneof the best blue ribbon fairs in the United States. There aremany activities and events during the day that include thedraft horse show, sheep show, Ox powder puff, flower show,horse racing and many exhibits. Please bring your appetite, because there are many different selections to enjoy. Admission is included in the cost for Seniors, if not a Senior, the $15 is for travel fee, you will be responsible for admission fee.There are a maximum of 8 participants for this trip. We will meet at Wells High School at 8 AM by the Athletic Center.Please enroll early. For a complete list of events, go to www.fryeburgfair.org. If there is great interest, we will be able to take a second van, please sign up early so we can make arrangements.

GUIDE: Chris Chessie

Interested in planning a trip to Portugal? Join this one-day workshop to map out your perfect itinerary. You'll get essential transit tips, regional highlights, and local secrets to confidently travel on your own. We'll also share details about our upcoming, stress-free 10-day group trip. Whether you want to go independently or travel with us, leave with the blueprint for your dream Portuguese adventure.

Minimum: 3 | Maximum: 10+ 

In this one-night workshop, author and medium Rob Gutro will provide guidance in how to best self-market your book. Writing a book can sometimes be the easiest part! Marketing is a constant job! You’ll learn about some easy to make resources in this course and how to look for interviews. Rob will guide you through building a marketing plan to help turn your story into a successful self-published title.

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 20 

Thinking about starting your own business but not sure where to begin? This 4-week hands-on course will guide you from idea to launch—step by step. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and side hustlers, this program simplifies the business startup process in practical, achievable ways. You’ll explore how to create a business plan, choose a legal structure, register your business in Maine, manage finances, and develop your brand—all with expert guidance and useful take-home tools.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

A business plan draft tailored to your idea

A registration & licensing checklist specific to Maine

A startup budget and marketing plan

Branding exercises and launch strategies

Confidence to open your business—your way—in 30 days

Who Should Enroll: Anyone with a business idea—no prior experience needed! Whether you’re dreaming of a bakery, a freelance service, or an Etsy shop, this course is for you.

Have you always wanted to try black and white photography? Are you tired of the digital world and ready to make real pictures you can hold in your hands? Come take advantage of Noble’s excellent darkroom facilities and learn the basics of developing your own black and white film! In this 3-week course we will cover everything from basic camera controls and exposure, through the art of composting good black and white photographs and then how to develop your film. The lab fee will cover the use of the darkroom and costs for chemicals and upkeep.

Participants will need to bring: their own working 35mm camera and two rolls of Kodax TRI-X 400 36-exposure film. A link for where you can purchase the film will be provided.

A lab fee of $15 is due at the start of the class.

In this transformative six-week course, you will learn practicalpsychic tools designed to help you reclaim your personal space andmanage your energy. Through techniques such as grounding and"Gold Suns," you will discover how to release external stress andrefill yourself with frequencies of clarity, neutrality, and ease. Thecurriculum guides you through "running energy," using protectionroses to maintain healthy boundaries, and even working with a"Healing Master" to clear energetic blocks. You will also explorehow to increase your "havingness" and use "mock-ups" to manifestyour goals with certainty. By the end of the term, you will havea personalized toolkit for self-healing and maintaining spiritualwellness in your daily life..INSTRUCTOR: Cindee Dickens, founder of Intuitive Insights by Cindee,is a seasoned clairvoyant who developed her skills through ten years of studyat the Berkeley Psychic Institute and five years of continuing education atthe Psychic Horizon Center. With over 35 years of experience performingprofessional readings, she is dedicated to teaching others how to use intuitivetools for self-healing and personal growth. Her extensive background bringsa wealth of practical knowledge to the "Psychic Kindergarten" environment,ensuring a safe and supportive space for students of all levels.