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The Sales Agent Online Class

$370

with Katie Rawls, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 24, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 24 weeks

This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

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Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance

$140

with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 15, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 16 weeks

This 16 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection.

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Watercolor Studio

$125

with Deena Ball, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar May 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Watercolor Studio combines structured instruction with guided independent work. Each session features a specific theme, such as color or value, beginning with 45 minutes of instruction, exercises, and demonstrations. Students then work on individual projects with instructor guidance. If you don't have a current project, we'll help you develop one. The class concludes with a 10-minute supportive critique. This class is for those who have taken watercolor classes before—preferably a workshop with the instructor or the beginning watercolor class. *No Class: 5/26.

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Entertaining with Maine Ingredients: Mocktail Mixology

$35

with Maine Tasting Center, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Mocktails (mixed drinks made entirely without alcohol) are quickly growing in popularity and are a great way to add a little flair to your next event. In this class, explore a variety of mocktail-ready ingredients made right here in Maine - syrups, shrubs, infusions, flavored sugars and more - and learn how to turn them into beautiful non-alcoholic drinks that are sure to impress. After learning about the ingredients and the Maine producers who made them, attendees will get hands-on with mocktail mixology, mixing up (and tasting) several special recipes. All materials and recipes will be provided. Taught by Sara Gross, Presented by Maine Tasting Center.

Full Course

Paint Night: Barred Owl

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Join the flock and paint this round-headed owl with big dark eyes. This owl gets its name from the horizontal bars on its chest. In this class you will learn the layering technique to create delicate feathers. New to painting - don’t worry Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step in bringing this beautiful woodland bird to life. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Full Course

Intensive French: Summer 2025

$150

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 5, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 11 weeks

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world.

NO CLASS June 19th and July 3rd! 

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Middle Eastern Belly Dance Mixed Level Drills & Thrills: Belly Dance Boot Camp

$150

with Josephina Gasca, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! This is a great refresher class for experienced dancers and suitable for dancers new to belly dance. Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the studio. Zills (finger cymbals) will be used in class. Check in with the instructor before you purchase any. As an added bonus, you will also have access to a video library with instruction, drills, and ongoing choreography during the length of the session. This session is designed as Belly Dance Boot Camp for beginner through intermediate and advanced belly dancers. We strive to go deeper into the dance, focusing on musicality and improvisation and the subtleties of technique. It's a good way to test the waters if you're looking to move up from Beginner to Intermediate/Advanced and it's excellent practice for Intermediate/Advanced dancers.

Museum Sketchbook: PMA
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Museum Sketchbook: PMA

$25

with Michael Branca, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous art museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Location: Portland Museum of Art in Portland. Participants will meet at the museum.





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