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Easy Hikes with Jackie
with Jackie Powers, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Interested in getting back outside after the cold Winter. Join me on easy walking hikes in the area. We’ll cover 2-3 miles per hike. Meet up at Wells High School in front of the 3/4 doors over by the parking lot. Then we’ll commute to the hiking spot of the day. No experience needed, all levels welcome. The goal is to enjoy the outdoors again! INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Powers
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention - Basic Core Movements Part 1
with Dennis Fallo, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a safe and easy system to learn. In this beginner course, learn the basic coremovements (forms), which are designed to relieve arthritispain, reduce falls and improve quality of life. Wear loose,comfortable clothing and smooth-bottom shoes suitable forexercise. Beginners 55+. Instructor: Dennis Fallo is a certified instructor through the Tai Chifor Health Institute founded by Dr. Paul Lam.
EXPAND YOUR LIGHT
with Mary Schwoerer, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
This interactive workshop includes: examining the difference between self-care and self-correction, understanding the Chakra System through grounding/clearing and balancing energy centers, strengthening your capacity for being the light without burnout, exploring and having fun creating nurturing practices that enhance your health and well-being. Learn to activate your innate healing ability to restore emotional and physical well being. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer
Hip Opener Workshop
with Nancy Cotty, Noble Adult & Community Education
This workshop is designed to loosen and stretch the hip joint so that movement in that area is easier and less tense. We will combine some restorative yoga poses with some that will increase flexibility and strengthen the body (especially the hip joints). Much of what we cover can be done at home after the workshop so you can continue opening the hips and leg muscles on your own.
All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
Psychic-Mediumship Practice Circle
with Valerie Lofaso, Noble Adult & Community Education
Come practice and develop your psychic-mediumship skills in an open, safe, supportive environment. All levels of experience welcome and all types of intuitives and energy workers welcome. This group will be shaped by the attendees’ needs and wants for practice, so come prepared with what you would like to work on but also be open to exploring new things.
Please bring with you (if you have them): a Tarot or oracle card deck, a pendulum, dowsing rods, a small & meaningful personal object, etc. There will be a limited supply of extras for attendees.
Topics we may explore:
• Tarot/Oracle/Angel card reading
• Spiritual Readings
• Scrying
• Dowsing
• Pendulum work
• Energy work
Maximum: 20 Students
Zumba - 6 Week
with Maribel Deprese, Noble Adult & Community Education
Zumba - Fitness and Fun Dance is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Maribel mixes both low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Students of all experience levels are welcome in this class, and Maribel will help show students both low and high impact dance moves to fit students' class goals/abilities. If you’re looking for a no-pressure fitness class that brings lots of fun and energy, then this class is for you!
Bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes with little to no tread to reduce twisting knee joints.
* Now offering classes Monday AND Wednesday evenings! Special discount offering for students who would like to take both Monday and Wednesday Sessions! Call to register and recieve the discount.
No class: 4/20, 5/25
PARASYMPATHETIC RESET VIA FASCIA & VAGUS NERVE
with Mary Schwoerer, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
This is a highly interactive class: Identify symptoms of dysregulation in the Nervous System, practice massage techniques that boost the flow of energetic intelligence, learn the Parasympathetic Reset protocol, understand the Neuro Myofascial system and how it impacts health & wellness, and receive a list of Fascia activation tools that open pathways & replenish calm & balance to body/mind. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer
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