Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
FLOW 1: Intro Class
with Deena Ball, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This one-night workshop is designed to introduce students to the corresponding course, FLOW 1: Intermediate + Advanced Watercolor. Though this workshop is not a prerequisite for the course, it is an opportunity to meet the instructor and preview lesson plans before committing to the full course.
Ultimate Beginner Watercolor
with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this 1-day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After a review of color theory, we'll fill in a color wheel and paint a small illustration printed on watercolor paper. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the night of class.
Using Your Compass Outdoors
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
We’ll be outside practicing how to follow and set bearings and navigation tricks of the trade in the light and in the dark! A compass never runs out of batteries or fails to connect with a satellite. *Students should have taken Map & Compass Level 1 or have experience using compasses with maps. **Students must have a headlamp, a flashlight and a 2-degree baseplate compass.
Tarot 101: Getting Started
with Tiffany Harrington, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Have fun learning to listen to your intuition and exploring the traditional and intuitive meanings behind Tarot. We’ll go over the basics of a Tarot deck, quick ways to understand card meanings without years of studying, how to read your first card, and integrating Tarot into your life for self-reflection, confidence, and guidance. You can bring a deck if you have one on hand that you’d like to connect with and explore further. This workshop is 1 night.
Understanding Senior Care Decisions: What to Know Before It Becomes Urgent
with Kaitlyn Morse, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Most families aren’t lacking care—they’re lacking orientation. This session explains how assisted living works, what to expect during a hospital or rehab discharge, and how to evaluate options before decisions become urgent. This workshop is designed to reduce confusion and help people feel more prepared. Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse, a senior care strategist, describes her work as grounded, practical, and shaped by over 10 years inside Maine’s senior living industry.
Men's Stretch and Strengthen
with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Using a combination of soft flowing and strengthening exercises, gentle stretching and balance postures focusing on postural alignment, focused breathing and a meditative mindset. Free the mind of distracting thoughts, expectations, and anxiety in order to experience centering, balance, reduce stress, develop strength, flexibility and gain personal control. Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle and wear loose comfortable clothing. *No Class: 11/24 & 2/16. **Snow Date: 3/9.
Qigong For Renewal & Healing
with Diane Doiron, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Relax, recharge, and share in this uplifting 90-minute Qigong experience. Flow through energizing, tension melting movements that awaken and restore your vitality. Then explore powerful one-on-one healing techniques with others in a heart-centered space that leaves you feeling refreshed, renewed, and deeply restored. Taught by Diane Doiron of Coastal Qigong. ** NO CLASS: 11/11, 11/25, 2/17.
Best Hairstyles, Glasses & Necklines For Your Face Shape
with Candace Sanborn, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn what looks good for your face shape! In this fun class, you’ll learn your face shape and tips for enhancing your appearance by working with your facial features. We’ll teach you hairstyle do’s & don’t’s for your face shape, as well as glasses and necklines that harmonize with your features. Come on your own or grab a friend and learn some great tips to help you look your best! Presented by Candace Sanborn of Radiant Image consulting services.