In this class you will learn a variety of ways to clear your personal and professional spaces of any unwanted energy. You will learn how to use crystals and stones, sound, and many other tools to help raise your energy levels as well as the spaces you inhabit. Come learn about the mind, body, soul connection and how to take care of all three. Led by Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.

We'll learn some easy line dances that use a variety of steps, including pop, Latin, hiphop, soul, and country/western. Be prepared for wicked, synchronized dancing fun, and get great exercise for the body and mind. All ages welcome; no experience necessary, but some ability to count musical beats is helpful. *No Class: 10/13.

In this 8-week course, we'll continue exploring the art of creative writing, diving deeper into tools, skills, and habits that can help you meet your writing goals. This class is open to students who have already taken Fundamentals Level 1 (if you have not and would still like to participate, please contact the instructor directly). *No Class: 10/13.

Beginner mat classes are for people who have never tried Pilates before, those who’ve had a substantial break from the practice, and for many of us whose bodies might have their fair share of quirks yet don’t require individual postural correction. With a focus on the breath and flow, Pilates exercises relieve stress and soothe aches and pains. With all the hunching, sitting, and planning we tend to do, the cues and corrections of each class will increase your postural and muscular awareness, both during class and the minute you step out of class. ***Please bring your own mat.

Move to the street vibe in this fun dance fitness class that mixes up funk, hip-hop and pop/urban/club music with high-energy, accessible choreography that gives you cardio and toning. An experienced Zumba instructor will cue you to move and groove, teaching steps as needed while boosting your energy and mood. Dance sneakers with a flat sole recommended.

This second level of line dancing assumes that participants have taken Line Dancing 1 or have had some basic beginner experience with line dancing. A knowledge of basic line dance steps is helpful, but some dancing proficiency and sense of rhythm should be sufficient. We’ll finish learning the list of beginner and improver line dance steps and patterns, and practice some of the current popular high-beginner and improver-level dances. *No Class: 10/13.

Come learn some basic Latin dance moves with Barbara! You will learn about Merengue, Bachata & Los Angeles Salsa. The Bachata is a playful Latin dance from the Dominican Republic. This style is danced with soft hip motions, turns and side-to-side footwork. The music of Bachata is very recognizable for its predominant use of the electric guitar combined with Caribbean and Latin musical influences. Salsa is a Latin dance, associated with the music genre of the same name, which was first popularized in the United States in the 1960s in New York City. Salsa is an amalgamation of Cuban dances, such as mambo, pachanga and rumba, as well as American dances such as swing and tap. The basic Salsa dance rhythm consists of taking three steps for every four beats of music. Merengue, the national dance of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is a fun, fast and easy dance made up of simple steps. Merengue is characterized by its marching rhythms and Cuban motion – strong side to side motion and ‘dragged leg’ with emphasis on counts 1 and 5.

As we did last year, plein air season continues into the fall! We’ll need up at various scenic locations around the midcoast. There is only one outdoor class in the fall with Ed Higgins, so sign up early. Artists may work in any media, but it is suggested you travel light and work in a field journal or on small panels. We’ll work outside, enjoying the fall colors unless the weather drives us indoors. There is no set materials list for this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions (ed_higgins@icloud.com). *No Class: 11/11.