Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
Pilates: All Levels
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

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.
Spanish for Beginners: Conversational Skills & Everyday Life
with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Join us for this engaging 6-week introduction to Spanish, designed to build confidence and spark conversation. In weekly two-hour sessions, you'll explore topics such as introducing yourself, expressing likes and dislikes, ordering food in restaurants, and navigating places around town. With a focus on speaking and listening, each class blends vocabulary building, practical phrases, and cultural insights to bring the language to life. Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with Spanish-speaking communities, or simply curious to learn, this course offers the perfect springboard. No prior experience needed!
Ballroom and Latin Dance
with Sergei Slussky, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

If you had previous exposure with any Social Ballroom dance, this class is for you! Ballroom & 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: Waltz, Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Tango, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. *No Class: 11/26.
USCG Captain License Course
with John Coffin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

This course qualifies students for a Coast Guard license to operate vessels carrying up to six passengers for hire (OUPV). The fee includes access to the Blended OUPV Course using Captain School Key West’s Learning Management System, charts, navigation tools, and the USCG-approved and accepted test. *Online sessions start on September 17, 2025, and run through November 12, 2025. Students’ progress will be monitored online by the instructor, and students will have assignments to complete. During this time, there will be online mentoring and coaching using Zoom, on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. **Once online requirements are complete, 16 hours of required in-person classroom sessions will be required, followed by U.S. Coast Guard-approved and required examinations, all in Maine. The in-person sessions will run from Merrymeeting Adult Ed in Topsham.
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Yoga: All Levels
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap. *No Class: 11/26. **Please bring your own mat.
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Denim Embroidery
with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Turn your denim into a wearable work of art! Learn how to add stunning designs to your jeans or denim jackets, giving them a fresh and creative flair. You will learn all the basic embroidery stitches and techniques - no experience is necessary. Bring a few demin pieces you would like to embellish and leave with statement piece(s) you'll love to wear! A materials fee of $20 is due on the first class.
Open Studio Ceramics (Thursday Sessions)
with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $65 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 11/27.
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Intensive French
with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. *No Class: 9/25 & 11/27.
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