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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Topsham, ME

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Paint Night: Pet Portrait (FF)

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 18, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 6 - 17

*This is a Family-Friendly program open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to also register a child. An adult can register with multiple children. Children must have at least one adult registered with them.

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Astrology: Houses and House Systems

$25

with Rebecca Quigg, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about the twelve houses of an astrological chart, the themes and topics indicated by each house, and some of the different house systems and the theories behind them.

Scam Smarts Workshop

Free

with Mechelle Given, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 19, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Recognize & Avoid Common Scams! This free 60-minute session is designed to help older adults, families, and caregivers recognize and avoid common scams. Spot red flags, understand the latest scams targeting seniors, protect personal and financial information, report fraud safely and confidently. Special emphasis on online shopping! Presentation by Coastal Enterprises, Inc

Chinese Cuisine: Mooncakes

$50

with Shufang Liao, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in style! In this no-bake class, you’ll craft delicate Snow Skin Mooncakes—modern variations of a centuries-old symbol of reunion and gratitude. Using glutinous rice flour, you’ll make the smooth, chewy “snow skin” and fill it with sweet lotus paste, red bean, or fruit flavors before molding them into beautiful designs. Learn about the cultural stories behind the mooncake while enjoying a creative, hands-on experience. All ingredients & equipment provided.

Intermediate Book Binding

$75

with Joelle Webber, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Classes will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, The Stab Binding, and the Long Stitched Book. Each class will focus on a different topic, while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary, tools & materials. Tools & materials provided. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due on the first night.

So You Want to Run an Airbnb?

$50

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 19, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the number of people turning to Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from just a few years ago?! The revenue earned by Airbnb wonders in Maine was roughly $40 million. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest house or summer camp for short term rentals, this is a class not to miss! Debra has operated River Escape for two years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb.

Living In A Body

$47

with Jacey Goddard, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to use your Mind-Body connection to: Stop Overthinking, Rewire Stress and Anxiety, Calm Your Nervous System, Concentrate Better, Meditate Easily, Sleep Well, Feel Like Yourself Again. *This class runs for 30 days and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.

Masterclass: The Art & Science of Healing from Within

$397

with Jacey Goddard, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Connect to what's within to make all of the work you've done really work: Calm Your Nervous System, Breath Fully and Easily, Access Inner Wisdom, Rewire Trauma, Activate Profound Healing, Deepen Your Relationship with Spirit. *This class runs for 5 months and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.





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