There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances.

Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine’s law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying.

Fee: Free but pre-registration is required

If you’ve always wanted to learn watercolor painting in a relaxed, no critique environment, this is the perfect class! A place to learn some foundational skills and a variety of techniques, painting a simple landscape, birds and a floral.

Suggested materials list will be available at first class. But please bring whatever materials you have.

Lab Fee: $10 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Join "MindfulPages," a specially crafted session for beginner journalers seeking a supportive and inspiring community. Engage in group journaling with thought-provoking prompts, accompanied by short meditations to enhance mindfulness and creativity. Immerse yourself in the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, creating a harmonious environment for self-expression. Conclude each session with discussions to share your experiences, foster connections, and deepen your appreciation for the art of journaling. You will be gifted a journal.

**PLEASE NOTE: Session Two (which starts on 5/8) has changed locations. This session will run out of our Topsham building, not the Bath location.**

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults is a serious public health risk that affects a significant number of people in the US, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious conditions. For this reason, Tony Dancer, under his TDF program, has created the “Young at Heart Fiesta” Latin Fusion dance class program with low impact, low-volume music to protect hearing, easy steps to follow and lots of laughter. This program is offered free of charge with Tony Dancer, plus once a month potlucks! Adults with strong social relationships have a lower risk of major health problems, such as depression, high blood pressure, and an unhealthy body mass index. *The program is for individuals 70+ only.

Email is a means of communicating with others, throughout the world, in a fast and efficient. manner. This class will cover the terms and techniques necessary to use email in an efficient, safe and organized manner.

Requirements for this class - no devices required, just bring yourself.

To register - click on this link:  Using Gmail Effectively 

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

Note:  The tuition helps defray the cost of renting the computerized mannikins and AED trainers.

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Areyou curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix break downs when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16years. Please make a donation by cash or check if you are able to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at the beginning of class cash or check or via their website www.bikemaine.org/donate. Rain date will be Thursday, May 16. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 8. Limit 18 students.

Woks are one of the oldest and most versatile cooking pans in the kitchen. Join cooking instructor and author Chris Toy and learn 4 ways (roasting, steaming, boiling, and stir-frying) to use woks to make great tasting recipes. Those in the know come hungry and bring leftover containers just in case! Chris will have copies of his popular cookbooks for sale and signing. Chris Toy is a retired Maine educator, cooking instructor, author and Registered Maine Guide. He enjoys beach combing, where he finds his craft supplies. He creates rustic upcycled crafts by combing the coastline for driftwood, beach stone, and recycled wire from political signs. His work can be viewed on Facebook at Acadian Driftwood Arts.

Wednesday, 5/8, 5:00pm-7:00pm, GMS, $45

Please note our policy: Cooking classes require a 5-day cancellation notice as they require the advance purchase of perishable products. No shows and late cancellations will not be refunded.