Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education Classes
Intro to Chair Yoga Live - Online
with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

An opportunity to take time for yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through mindful movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness. All you need is a stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.
Create Your Own Family History Blog
with Craig Siulinski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Share your genealogy research and family history stories instantly by creating your very own online blog. What you get with this special four session workshop: Personalized instruction from an experienced educator and blog author, simplified demonstrations of Google's blogger platform, detailed agendas and focused tasks to create the look and design of your blog, peer support and encouragement throughout and after the workshop, and each session allows for practice time and varied learning paces.
Testimonial From Gail R: “This was just the help I needed to create my first blog! Craig combined live demonstrations with time for us to practice the concepts and ask questions. His detailed agendas and homework assignments kept me on track so I was able to create and publish my blog by the end of the class. An added bonus was learning tips and tricks from the other students in the class.”
And check out this article written by the instructor about blogging: CLICK HERE
Mooncake Marvels: A Hands-On Journey from Tradition to Modern Maine
with Jeff Mao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Discover the delicious art and rich traditions of Chinese Mooncakes in this immersive, hands on cooking class! Perfect for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival or exploring unique culinary creations, you'll learn to make these iconic pastries entirely from scratch, mastering both classic styles and exciting modern interpretations with a local twist. We'll create dough from scratch for two distinct types: the traditional Cantonese-style wheat dough for baking and the modern, chewy snowskin dough made from glutinous rice flour. You'll also craft two contrasting fillings from scratch: classic traditional sweetened red bean paste and a unique modern fusion filling inspired by Maine's Needham candy (coconut-chocolate!). As we mix, shape, and mold our creations using traditional presses, we'll also explore the fascinating history of the Mooncake and share the legendary story of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e. You'll leave with a batch of beautiful traditional baked and delicate snowskin mooncakes you've made, plus the tested recipes, skills, and cultural knowledge to make them at home. Tasting included! All ingredients and specialized equipment provided.
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Stained Glass for Beginners
with Penny Hartwell, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/13.
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Adventure Marketplace Info Night
with Nancy Dorrans, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

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!
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Map and Compass Fundamentals (Level 1)
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.
Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance
with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

This 21 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintain and improve health, and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection.
Taiji Qigong Shibashi for Body, Breath and Mind Connection
with Carlos Collado, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

This 21 week course is designed to be easy and safe to learn. Taiji Qigong Shibashi is an effective exercise blending the gentle and fluid art of Taiji with the strength of Qigong producing potent health benefits. The wavelike, fluid motions of the form stimulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the entire body. Because of its many health benefits and its efficiency it is a part of the curriculum in most Chinese Medicine Universities throughout China. In this course we will explore how anatomical alignment facilitates deeper breathing and a meditative mindset. Practicing Shibashi will balance your Qi, improving your wellbeing and the quality of your life.
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