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Becoming a Hospice Volunteer Presentation

Free

with Crystal Mills, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jun 23, 2026

Would you like to make an impact on your community? Have you been touched by hospice? Join me for this engaging presentation (and question and answer time) as I provide all the needed information on how to become a hospice volunteer. We will discuss what volunteers do, what you can expect, the benefits of volunteering and the mandated requirements. Andwell Health Partners is the best and only non-profit hospice in the area. We offer our volunteers mileage reimbursement, monthly social gatherings, continuing education and many ways to volunteer. We have visiting volunteers, phone support, bereavement, administrative and retail volunteers in our thrift stores. The Best Medicine is Love and Support, and if you agree, please join our amazing volunteer team. Bring a tablet, laptop or even smartphone if you would like to get started immediately. (No materials/supplies required)

Digital Photography for Newbies

$89

with Steve McGrath, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography.

Cardio Fit

$90

with Pam Justice, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE that the dates for this class have changed. Cardio Fit with Pam Justice will meet on the following dates: 

4/7, 4/9, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28, 6/2, 6/4, 6/9, 6/11

This 60 minute, energetic, fun-filled dance fitness class features a fusion of easy to follow dance moves, resistance training, yoga and kickboxing, all choreographed to popular music! The class is designed for all fitness levels with safe and effective moves to give a total body workout! Students should bring a mat and weights. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. *No Class: 4/14, 4/16, 4/21 & 4/23.

Pies & Tarts
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Pies & Tarts

$65

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Have you suffered through pastry mishaps or despaired over runny pie filling? Let Deb help you with that! In one evening, we will make a standard two-crust pie that will get rave reviews. We will also be making fresh fruit tarts. Hands-on instruction, recipes, tips and liberal tasting opportunities assure that this will be an exciting class. Bring plastic containers for samples, as well as an apron and your favorite rolling pin. All materials included.

Spring Scones

$65

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Debra to try 5 Spring scone varieties. We will make Savory Hotel standard as well as Butterbeer Scones (like Harry Potter!), Pistachio Cranberry, Rosemary Cheddar and Carrot Cake Scones. All ingredients provided. Bring your apron and containers to take home samples! Class size is limited so sign up early! All materials included.

The Magic of Hand-Drawn Animation: Part II
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The Magic of Hand-Drawn Animation: Part II

$85

with Andrew Edwards, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Advance your animation journey in this next-level course designed for those with foundational skills. Delve deeper into 12 Principles of Animation through hands-on projects that refine your animation style, enhance your technical expertise, and create polished works bringing illustration to life frame by frame. Drawing tablets will be provided with Procreate and Procreate Dreams or feel free to bring your own device. *No Class: 4/21.

The Hidden Cost of Crash Dieting

$20

with Amy Burtt, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 6:15 pm, runs for 1 week

This workshop explores why crash diets fail and the hidden toll they take on metabolism, hormones, and emotional health. Learn how restriction causes overeating, weight gain, and burnout. Discover a more sustainable and compassionate approach to supporting your long-term health. This class is a lecture and Q&A. Instructor Amy Burtt, Certified Health & Life Coach.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$65

with Craig Coffman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.





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