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Edible Landscaping

$20

with Joel Leak, Westbrook Adult Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

Have a garden that looks and tastes great! Join Master Gardener Joel Leak as he discusses different trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to incorporate into an edible landscape. Whether you have limited space and want to grow produce in your front yard, or you just want to spruce up an old vegetable garden, Joel will provide plenty of ideas to add color, shapes, texture, and of course, flavor to your garden. Joel Leak has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and has been gardening for over 50 years. He teaches Adult Education classes in vegetable gardening, fruit trees, culinary herbs, and growing berries. He lives in Falmouth where he maintains a large vegetable garden, berries bushes, fruit trees, and an incredible edible hedge.

Getting a Jump-Start on Planning for Your Child’s Higher Education

Free

with FAME Finance Authority of Maine, York Adult Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

Is higher education in your family’s future?  Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. Come learn about the aspirational and financial impacts of savings for students of all ages, as well as the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, a tool many families use to prepare for higher education expenses. Also, take home some tips and tricks for getting a jump-start on the scholarship search while your child is in middle school/ early high school.  Join Marie Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get started with saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education. 

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Play The Ukulele APRIL-MAY

$79

with Duncan Perry, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

When folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques.

You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or tuner app. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke for this musical adventure!

ALL SESSIONS LISTED HERE:

SESSION 7 • TUES APR 23, 30 & MAY 7, 14

6-7:30pm $79/per session

If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us.

Preserving the Harvest!

$5

with Abbie Perry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

One - night Workshop

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden veggies? This hands-on workshop led by a University of Maine Extension volunteer will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will recieve a "Preserving the Harvest" packet and will learn recommended methods for preserving food.  They will also receive the latest and safest recipes, learn about equipment safety, and be taught how to ensure jars are properly sealed.

Full Course
Relieve Chronic Pain with Hypnosis
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Relieve Chronic Pain with Hypnosis

$54

with Hugh Sadlier, M.Ed., Windham/Raymond Adult Education

Think of chronic pain as a serious issue, but also a symptom of what caused it. Hypnosis can help you identify the underlying cause(s), disconnect their impact, and relieve (and possibly eliminate) the pain.

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Supporting Your ADHD Kid

$60

with Shannon Lindsay, Deer Isle Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

As the parents of an ADHD kid, you know that your child is extremely smart, funny, and creative. They're also likely to be great problem solvers, story-tellers, and entertainers.

However, kids with ADHD also have challenges. In order to really shine, they need systems in their lives to help manage our symptoms.

Join ADHD Coach Shannon Lindsay for a six-week course that will help you better understand your child's ADHD diagnosis and implement techniques to manage their symptoms and set your family up for success.

 

Yoga for Every Body

$65

with Katie Beane-Lewis, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks

There is no wrong way to have a body and there is no wrong body for yoga. ! The practice of yoga benefits every body and this class is especially designed for people who may not feel like they fit the description of the typical yoga student. While you do not need to be a specific size, shape, or ability level to attend, special attention will be paid to modifications for larger bodies and bodies with mobility and/or flexibility challenges. Classes will move through a modified slow flow and offered in a manner that respects and celebrates differences and encourages strength building, balance, flexibility, and self-acceptance. Breathwork and meditation will also be explored.

w/ Katie Beane-Lewis (RYT 500hr, YACAP)

 

Full Course

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Extension Movements

$59

with Dennis Fallo, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 24, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

AN EMPOWERING PROGRAM GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!

Dr. Paul Lam combines his medical and Tai Chi expertise to create a very therapeutic tool with this short program. It is an easy program that anyone can learn. It was designed to help folks recover from stress, tiredness, injury, surgical procedures, and stroke, while improving balance, focus, and coordination. Self-management is the most empowering way to take control of your health and wellness. This rehabilitation program is a great start!

Come, be safe, have fun, and relax!

Loose, comfortable clothing and flat-bottom shoes suitable for exercise are recommended.

You can learn this program seated or standing.

INSTRUCTOR: Dennis Fallo is a certified instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute founded byDr. Paul Lam, M.D.

Full Course




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