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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

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Memoir Writing

$130

with Ann Kimmage, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Have you desired to write your memoir but don’t know how to get started? Have you started but feel stuck? If you need direction and guidance for your writing this course is for you! Instruction will focus on the craft of writing (setting a scene, dialogue, voice, showing vs. telling, character development, etc.) along with feedback on your writing. Memoir writing is a discovery process in which you weave life experiences into a coherent pattern. Come and enjoy the exciting process of writing in an informal, friendly, atmosphere with an instructor with decades of teaching experience and the author of two memoirs.

Meditation and Stress Management

$75

with Ann Kimmage, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 3:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Have you wondered why people meditate or how to counter your stress patterns more effectively? This class will assist you in establishing a meditation and mindfulness practice and introduce you to restorative Qigong movements that help reduce stress and anxiety. The class is taught in an informal, personalized manner by a certified stress management instructor with over twenty years of meditation experience. Please bring along a cushion or small blanket.

Intermediate Zentangle and Collaborative Drawing

$75

with Cathi Belcher, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This is a 3-part Hands-on workshop for people with a basic understanding of the Zentangle drawing technique. This class will build upon the basics and teach intermediate patterns and projects. As a bonus, during the final class we will work on a collaborative piece and each participant will receive a copy to see how the synergy of collaboration is sometimes greater than the sum of its individual parts.

Stained Glass Studio

$125

with Penny Hartwell, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session

Have you already taken Stained Glass for Beginners with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass. *No Class: 4/21 & 5/26.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine

Free

with Stephanie Shue, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Latin Dance

$100

with Sergei Slussky, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Latin dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: Tango, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. This class is open to all skill levels. *No Class: 2/18.

Paint Night: Stone Bridge

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Stone Bridges are old and beautiful and there's lots of them right here in Maine. In this class you will learn to paint a foggy stone bridge scene with layers of trees in the distance. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

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Pilates: All Levels

$78

with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

If you are familiar with the principles of Pilates and/or have completed the Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara offering you are ready to get down to some practical work. A brief review of basic techniques that underpin all Pilates exercises and then on to foundation exercises and progressive exercises. Joseph Pilates said: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." Let's continue to work toward your postural, musculoskeletal alignment and development,and safe movement. *No Class: 11/26. **Please bring your own mat.





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