Whooo’s out there??? What is that plant? How to use E-bird, Merlin, and iNaturalist. Great Works Regional Land Trust is off ering a one-night class designed to help you use technology to identify birds, plants, and wildlife in your own backyard. Th is class will be followed up with a weekend hike on one of GWRLT’s public preserves in the school district region. Learn how to navigate and store your data on E-Bird and iNaturalist. Use Merlin in real time to identify birdsong and connect what you hear to what you see. Whether in your backyard or deep in the woods, you can track your wildlife adventures by place and by date. Participants should bring their smartphones to download apps they choose to use. Th is workshop will be followed by a walk on a GWRLT property the following Saturday (Sunday rain date). INSTRUCTOR: Zoe Foster

Holidays are times when spirits of loved ones give us messages. In this class you'll learn some signs to look for from your loved ones. To understand what happens after death and how to recognize communications from spirits of loved ones, this is a class for you. Learn what blocks messages and hear true encounters from others. By the end of the talk, you'll know what to look for. 

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give

you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private

lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and

get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes

the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and

also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held

online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly

lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

This live Zoom class is your invitation to explore the science of feeling good—and to practice it in real time. Grounded in research from psychology, neuroscience, and breath work, you’ll learn how happiness isn’t just a mood, but a trainable skill. Through guided exercises, reflection prompts, and interactive discussion, you’ll discover how to catch moments of joy, keep them alive longer, and spread them with intention. Live class on Zoom. INSTRUCTOR: Carole Freeman

This live Zoom class is your invitation to explore the science of feeling good—and to practice it in real time. Grounded in research from psychology, neuroscience, and breath work, you’ll learn how happiness isn’t just a mood, but a trainable skill. Through guided exercises, reflection prompts, and interactive discussion, you’ll discover how to catch moments of joy, keep them alive longer, and spread them with intention. Live class on Zoom. INSTRUCTOR: Carole Freeman

research from psychology, neuroscience, and breath work, you’ll learn how happiness isn’t just a mood, but a trainable skill. Through guided exercises, reflection prompts, and interactive discussion, you’ll discover how to catch moments of joy, keep them alive longer, and spread them with intention. Live class on Zoom. INSTRUCTOR: Carole Freeman S1 WEDNESDAYS APR 15-MAY 6 10:00 – 11:00 AM S2 WEDNESDAYS APR 15-MAY 6 5:00 – 6:00 PM COST PER SESSION $25 THE BALANCE BLUEPRINT: CORE STRENGTH MEETS STABILITY VIA ZOOM Unlock the secrets to better balance in this dynamic workshop that connects the mind and body. You’ll learn about the brain's role in stability, techniques to develop better balance, and the essential connection between core strength and control. Perfect for all ages, this class is ideal for anyone seeking improved coordination, injury prevention, or confidence in movement. Offered live on Zoom, 1 hour class for 3 weeks. You will receive a Zoom link the day before class. INSTRUCTOR: Carole Freeman S1 WEDNESDAYS MAR 4-25 10:00 – 11:00 AM S2 WEDNESDAYS MAR 4-25 5:00 – 6:00 PM COST PER SESSION $35 POSTURE POWER: STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY FROM THE GROUND UP VIA ZOOM Poor posture can wreak havoc on your breathing, energy, and overall well-being. In this workshop, you’ll learn simple correction techniques for common postural imbalances, including Upper Cross Syndrome (tight chest, weak upper back) and Lower Cross Syndrome (hip tightness, weak lower back). By focusing on breathing and alignment, you’ll feel taller, stronger, and more energized. You will receive a Zoom link the day before class. INSTRUCTOR: Carole Freeman

Have you always wanted to have beautiful plants in your home but don’t have a green thumb?  Come and learn about the perfect plants that will thrive in your home.  We will also discuss any problems you may have with existing plants. Beth is a very knowledgeable horticulturist and will answer all of your questions.

*Materials fee of $5.00 payable to the instructor at the start of class.

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills,Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into,learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, andhow irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care(Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children.

Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.