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Personal Enrichment

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18

with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 2, 2026
4 additional sessions through Feb 26, 2027

Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.

Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early! 


Class times are as follows: 
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm


* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) - the website will ask if you are 65+ before checkout and automatically apply your senior discount.

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Fryeburg Fair Woodsmen's Day

$27

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 8 am

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine’s Largest agricultural fair and oneof the best blue ribbon fairs in the United States. Woodsmen'sField Day is for men and women from all over the U.S. whocompete in over 27 woods-related events. Bucksaw, standingblock, the axe throw, tree felling, crosscut, springboard, wehave it all. Events run all day with winners and awards givenout regularly and also at the closing of the day, typically around5 p.m. Be sure to join us at Woodmen's Field Day. You're goingto love it! Please enroll early. There are a maximum of 8 par-ticipants for this trip. For a complete list of events, go to www.

fryeburgfair.orgGUIDE: Chris Chessie

POSTURE POWER: STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY FROM THE GROUND UP ONLINE OCT.

$55

with Mary Schwoerer, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 8:30 am

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

Myths of Medicare

Free

with Tyler Kretschmar, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 5 pm
3 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

Sewing Open Studio

$70 Originally: $55

with Nancy LeClair, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 5 pm

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

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Fryeburg Fair Senior Citizen Day

Originally: $15

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Oct 6, 2026 at 8 am

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

Full Course

Exploring Mainland Portugal

Free

with Leslie Slater, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 6, 2026 at 6 pm

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+ 

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How to Market Your Book

Originally: $20 Originally: $15

with Rob Gutro, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 6, 2026 at 6 pm

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 





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