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Play the Ukulele: Your Journey Begins Here
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Play the Ukulele: Your Journey Begins Here

$79

with Duncan Perry, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 29, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
3 additional sessions through Mar 3, 2027

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan at uketime24@gmail.com for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

Paint Night: The Barn Quilt
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Paint Night: The Barn Quilt

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 10, 2027

Come join us and unleash your creativity with these beautiful Barn Quilts. Pick out a design and colors and you’re ready to create your masterpiece. These will be painted on 24 x 24 inch birch plywood panels primed with white Kiltz ahead of time. No prior experience necessary, just be ready to paint a visually stunning piece of art that's rich in history and cultural significance. This class has have a fee for supplies of $15, payable to the instructor. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Cuban Salsa: Level 2
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Cuban Salsa: Level 2

$90

with Anna Golendukhina, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 5:50 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This class is a great option for students who have taken Level 1 or have prior Cuban Salsa experience. Students will continue learning Cuban Salsa moves and footwork, along with Rueda de Casino. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. A partner is not required but is recommended! This is a 5 session class.

Cuban Salsa: Level 1
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Cuban Salsa: Level 1

$75

with Anna Golendukhina, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 6:40 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2027

In this class, students will learn the basics of Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build confidence dancing to different styles and tempos and music. Students will be introduced to the famous Salsa Rueda. Partner is recommended. This is a 5 session class.

Life Story Writing
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Life Story Writing

$135

with Craig Siulinski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This course is a memoir-type writing program that uses a theme-based approach to writing life stories. Classes will provide focus and motivation to write life stories. The course will help participants organize and write their life stories using the Guided Autobiography (GAB) method. Each week, students are required to write at least two pages based on a theme-of-the-week, and share their work with a dedicated group. Students will participate in discussions relating to the theme topics. Associated writing exercises will enhance memory recall and storytelling skills. Sharing stories in small groups is the other key aspect to the program so attendance at every session is very important. It is recommended that students have a gmail account as most handouts will be shared virtually via Google Docs. The preferred device for this course is a laptop rather than a tablet. From Diana S., a Life Story Writing participant from Craig's Fall 2025 course: “I signed up for this class with no expectations except that it would be interesting. It was more than interesting--it sparked my memories and my thinking about them. Putting those thoughts and memories down on paper, clarified them and opened up new channels of thought and memory. It was also very interesting to hear others' writing--each of us so different--and yet so eloquent. Craig was very good at guiding us and keeping us on track. I highly recommend this class.”

Chinese Cuisine: Spring Rolls
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Chinese Cuisine: Spring Rolls

$65

with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Love crispy snacks? Discover how to make traditional Chinese spring rolls from scratch in this fun, hands-on class! You’ll learn how to prepare fillings (bamboo shoots, pork, tofu, cabbage, carrots), wrap rolls tightly, and fry them to golden perfection. Spring rolls are especially popular during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth and prosperity because of their golden color. We will have enough materials to make and bring some finished products home. By the end, you’ll be able to recreate this delicious appetizer at home. *A $20 ingredients fee must be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Make and Take Fabric Pumpkins
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Make and Take Fabric Pumpkins

$20

with Elyce Reavely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Love setting a Fall table with pumpkins? Looking for a quick DIY project or gift? Come make a hand-sewn pumpkin to keep or gift this Fall season! Make it simple or add leaves, ribbons, or berries. Skill level: beginner to intermediate. Materials you will need to bring: 1 Fat Quarter or 1/3 yards cotton fabric, thread & needle, ribbon or other embellishment as desired. A materials fee of $5 (for polyfiber fill) is due the evening of workshop.

Foundations of Genealogy
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Foundations of Genealogy

$75

with Craig Siulinski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This course covers basic genealogy concepts for researching and documenting one's ancestors. Topics include: general ideas to get started, where and how to find key genealogy records, paper and digital organization strategies, using online databases and resources, and where to go in the community to research family history. One class meeting will include a field trip to a research site. Although this is a course on genealogy fundamentals, it has a special focus on the research areas of Maine and French Canada. It is recommended that students have a gmail account as most handouts will be shared virtually via Google Docs. The preferred device for this course is a laptop rather than a tablet.





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