Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
Foraging Walk
with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.
A.I. For Retirees and Seniors
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
For retirees and Seniors, the purpose of AI is a little different than someone in the workforce, running a business, or raising toddlers. Rather than using AI to compete and run the rat race, retirees use AI to improve their life, feel enriched, learn a new skill, and satisfy a curiosity. Retirees and Seniors want to stay in the network of what’s happening out there. This class gives AI tools for memoir making, publishing a book, health & wellness tips, travel planning, finding a cruise for less, tracing genealogy, meal preparation ideas, learning a new language, new hobby like growing bonsai and scrapbooking. No technical knowledge required. Fun, easy to follow class. Objectives: How to use AI to enrich personal lives; How to find cooking recipes; How to find part time hustle using AI.
Yin Yoga w/ Heather (DEMO)
with Heather Laffely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join us for this special Yin Yoga demo session! This is a 1-day session to try out the practice and see if the class is a right fit for you. Yin yoga is a style of yoga where passive yoga posture(poses) are held for extended periods of time. Typically 3-5 min., sometimes longer. In these passive postures, muscle activity is minimized, with a focus on stretching connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. We will gently settle into postures, supported by yoga props, while deeply connecting to breath. These longer holds allow the muscles to lengthen passively and for physical releases under the skin to occur. This practice supports overall flexibility, circulation, and range of motion in the joints and ligaments. It also is a practice in mindfulness, as conscious breathing occurs, quieting the mind and supporting nervous system health. This class is for those new to yoga, as well as seasoned yogis looking for a deep stretch. Yoga blocks/bolster are encouraged if you have them, otherwise the teacher has props to use during class.
Hands-On Herb-Infused Pasta
with Chris Toy, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Join Chef Chris Toy for a hands-on class to master fresh pasta making! We'll infuse the dough with intense, farm-fresh flavors—creating a colorful medley of mushroom, basil, and tomato pasta. You'll finish your creations with a choice of a rich tomato-red wine or a creamy vodka sauce. Get ready to roll, knead, and eat!
Conversation with a Psychic
with Jeannie Sullivan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
What happens when the Spirit world decides to make themselves known? In this fun and eye-opening class, we'll have a real, honest conversation about what it's like to be psychic. Bring your questions about mediumship, psychic abilities, and holistic energy, because nothing is off limits. And stick around for the stories — because Spirit has a serious sense of humor. Spirit also loves irony!!
Hand Stamped Cards
with Dawn Stevens, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Create your own hand made greeting cards! Dawn will guide you through every step of the process. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).
Diorama Card: Come join me while I teach you to make a 3D card that folds flat for mailing! This adorable diorama can be customized to be a birthday card or another occasion with the simple change of sentiment. Precut kits will be provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).
Halloween Mice Card: Imagine the surprise of receiving a hand made Halloween card! Join me as we use inks to blend backgrounds and embossing to add sparkle to this cute card that will put a smile on the recipient’s face! Precut kits will be provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).
Capybara Surprise Birthday Card: Come join me while I teach you to make this adorable card. The capybaras alone will brighten anyone’s day and then, surprise! When the recipient pulls the tab, a message will be revealed for them with the perfect spot to attach a gift card or personal message. Pre cut kits will be provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).
Valentine's Day Shaker Card: This dimensional card has a shaker built in to add some fun to your Valentine’s Day card! Come have some fun creating a unique greeting card. Precut kits are provided. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).
Paper Bag Journal
with Susan Stacey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this class, you’ll learn how to create a unique, pocket-filled journal using an ordinary paper lunch bag. Through folding, binding, and decorating, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind keepsake perfect for writing, art journaling, memory keeping, or gifting. We’ll explore a variety of ideas using patterned papers, ribbons, tags, and more—to make each page unique. All materials are included.
Color Workshop
with Megan Franasiak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Color can be quite baffling to new artists and experts alike. In this two week workshop we will explore color mixing and color relationships to begin to demystify color and apply it effectively in our art practices. No experience is required! Students are responsible for bringing their own brushes and painting implements. The instructor will provide liquid watercolors and paper for experimentation, however students are encouraged to bring their art materials of choice.