We go through life dealing with a lot of emotions. Some emotions are dealt with in the moment while others are simply swept under the rug. Emotions can build up over time, and we so often get overwhelmed with feelings that we just don’t know how to deal with them. In this class, you will be gently guided through meditation to go deep within and reconnect with yourself to help release past holdings and stresses.

Are you car-free and new to Portland? Have you sold your car, would like to, or just use it less often? This course will cover what you need to know about navigating both within and outside the city without one. We’ll cover modes of alternate transportation to help you feel informed and confident about living here, without needing to own/use a car. Instructor will contact students with Zoom link.

This 5-class series will give you the skills to shop, cook, and eat healthy foods while staying within your budget. Classes will include useful tips, recipe demonstrations, and activities to practice your new skills. Participants will receive a cookbook with 24 healthy, low-cost recipes, as well as a $10 Hannaford gift card upon completion of the Cooking Matters at the Store lesson.

Chaga is a type of fungus that grows mainly on the bark of birch trees in cold climates. For centuries, it's been used as a traditional medicine in Northern European and Asian countries, mainly to boost immunity and overall health. In this class we will cover chaga facts, myths, and miscellany. We will explore all aspects of chaga fungus from finding and harvesting it down to the microscopic level of its many uses. This class will be offered remotely.

Workshop will be held online using ZOOM.

This two hour workshop will help participants better understand the complexities of retirement planning, advance directives, guardianship/conservator ships, second marriage family planning and of a loved one, long-term care and estate planning. Attorney John Nale, Esq. will be available after class to answer any questions you may have as you ponder the road maps of elder care laws.

This is a basic overview of estate planning: account registration, beneficiary designation, will, trust, tax information, life insurance and Transfer on Death. This is a Wednesday evening class available via Zoom only.

 

Terrarium Workshop 

Felicia Motherway 

Bring the outdoors in by learning how to make a terrarium! A terrarium is a miniature garden under glass that is fun to make and easy to grow. Create your garden with plants, moss, gemstones, shells or tiny woodland creatures. Material fee covers all supplies, plants and containers. Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-8:00pm Course Fee: $15 Material Fee: $25, payable to instructor.

 

Practice easy, manageable steps and techniques in this watercolor workshop. Discover layering concepts, blending techniques and different painting methods to create finer details. For the very beginner and experienced artists too!

WED 10/7 6-8 ONLY $25!

A ZOOM link will be sent once you have registered.