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Spring Equinox New Moon Celebration: Gentle Yoga and Intention Setting

$35

with Heather Laffely, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 30, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Heather for a celebration of the Spring Equinox, a time for new beginnings, renewal, balance, hope, growth and so much more! This class starts connecting to our breath with a brief pranayama (breathwork exercise), then transitioning to a gentle, intentional movement yoga class, intended for All (all levels, all ages, all people). We will transition to setting intentions for the new season and year to come with supplies that are provided (pens, paper, various materials, ..or simply in your mind). And finally, we will close with a brief meditation, offering a seal to the energy created and released. As the Earth begins to wake up from the slumber of Winter.....this Celebration will invite your physical, mental and emotional bodies to wake up as well! No Experience Necessary.

Adventure Marketplace Info Night

Free

with Nancy Dorrans, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Interested in a local travel experience with Adventure Marketplace? Come join Nancy for more specific details about how these local travel packages are designed with you in mind. Adventure Marketplace is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, working together to create impactful experiences that are more sustainable and offer community building partnerships. Nancy Dorrans is the founder/owner of Adventure Marketplace and has close to 40 years of travel industry experience. Booking your next adventure with her will add value and convenience to your trip!

Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin

$125

with Robin Brooks, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 7, 2026

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students, . Please contact Robin if you have any questions. *No Class: 4/21.

Beginning Ceramics

$145

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on May 26, 2026

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor 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: 4/21.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jul 14, 2026

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!

13 Yeast Rolls in 3 Hours

$65

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Who can resist the smell of fresh bread baking? We will learn how to mix, knead, proof and shape basic yeast dough. Participants will learn how to create cloverleaf rolls, butter crescents, cinnamon swirls, tea rings and whole-wheat rolls, as well as an economically savory braid that comes together quickly. All materials included.

Emotional Eating: Unpacked & Under Control

$15

with Amy Burtt, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 6:15 pm, runs for 1 week

This empowering class is designed to help you rebuild your relationship with food by understanding emotional eating and learning how to trust your body again. We'll explore the roots of emotional eating and how to recognize true hunger vs. emotional cravings. Class is lecture and Q&A.

Men's Stretching and Strengthening Program

$110

with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Using a combination of soft flowing and strengthening exercises, gentle stretching and balance postures focusing on postural alignment, focused breathing and a meditative mindset. Free the mind of distracting thoughts, expectations, and anxiety in order to experience centering, balance, reduce stress, develop strength, flexibility and gain personal control. Bring a yoga mat, a stretch strap, and a water bottle. Wear loose comfortable clothing. *No Class: 4/21





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