Investigate the science of happiness. Discuss and participate in activities like mindfulness, gratitude and compassion, which have been shown to improve people's happiness and general well being. Make use of science to have a happier, more fulfilling life!

Heather Edgerly holds a Master's in Buddhist Studies and is a certified Fluid Yoga (RYT 200) and Yoga4Cancer teacher. She teaches Buddhism, meditation, and mindful movement classes.

After March winds and April showers, here come May flowers! In this beginner+ course, learn to create bouquets of flowers that will stay in bloom all year long. We will will focus heavily on shaping techniques, such as increasing and decreasing, as well as working in rounds, so some knowledge of simple crochet stitches will be helpful, as many of the stitches used will build on the foundational stitches of crochet (chain, single & double crochet stitches). All patterns and materials provided.

Myriah Davis has more than 20 years of crochet experience. Since 2017, she has owned and operated Davis Arts, a pop culture-based art business where Myriah creates patterns and finished fiber-crafted pieces based on characters from popular films and television series. Myriah's goal is to share her enthusiasm for all things yarn, but especially crochet, with everyone she meets.

What do eclairs, cream puffs, profiteroles and gougères all have in common? They are all made with the same kind of dough! Pâte à choux is a versatile and easy-to-make pastry component that can be used in both sweet and savory applications. In this class, we will tackle how to make pâte à choux, how to pipe it (depending on how we want to use it), bake it, and fill it. Learn different ways to use this pastry dough and elevate your appetizer and dessert game. There will be plenty of options for filling and tasting. Please bring an apron and baggies for leftovers. Recipes provided.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

A Path to Personal Growth

Tarot cards have enormous personal meaning for us because they reveal a pattern that enables a deeper understanding of ourselves. Examine the Major Arcana's enduring meanings and how they relate to the Minor Arcana in this introductory course. Along with looking at straightforward layouts and individual readings, we'll try out some imaginative card games. Without a doubt, what we learn in this comprehensive course will give us a window into our innermost intuitive selves.

Required: Tarot Deck (preferably Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck (available on Amazon, Flourish in Biddeford or Leapin’ Lizards in Portland).

Recommended: 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

What you wear on or around your face has an impact on your appearance. Learning your face shape and how to work with your features is key to figuring out the accessories that look good on you. In this interactive class, we'll identify your face shape, then you'll learn simple scarf ties for your features, plus try on a variety of hat styles and glasses to see what flatters your face!

Please bring one oblong scarf plus one square scarf, if you have one.

Candace Sanborn, owner of Radiant Image, has 30 years of branding and marketing experience. Her mission is to apply her wealth of knowledge to people, particularly women, to increase their self-confidence by helping them feel fantastic about themselves and connect with others in a meaningful way, which will boost their confidence.

The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing cost and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available. Registration closes at noon on 5/16.

Required: To complete registration and receive the Zoom link, you must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC.

Reminder: To receive a $10 refund, register the person you are buying your house with at the same time you register.

Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York County Community Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the homebuying process multiple times, she is Certified by hoMEworks, HUD and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.

Practicing the basic strokes of pickleball keeps your game consistent, but one of the more fun things to do is to try out new shots. Strokes allow you to apply action to the ball, whereas a shot is more specific and happens after you have made a stroke. Get an introduction to a variety of shots, including the block, dink, lob and volley shots. Serve and return of serve will also be covered. To have the best experience in this class, players are encouraged to have taken a Pickleball Taster course or played at the beginner level. Rain date 6/2.

Required: Proof of registration, pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified of weather location change the morning of class.

Required: Proof of registration, pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.