Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
Orono, ME
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Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership Classes
Orono-Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks
Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session."Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion. If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you safely and effectively.
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Mondays: 8:30-9:30 am
Starts: Session 3 April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)
Cost $35
Orono-Gentle Fitness for Health: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Gentle Fitness for Health: Virtual - 6 weeks
This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Mondays: 10-11 am
Starts: Session 3 April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)
Cost: $35 for each 6 week session
Hampden--Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 1
with Melanie Crowe, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 1: April 28, 30, May 2, 8
Orono-Windows 11 - In person 3 Weeks
with National Digital Equity Center Staff, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

NDEC-National Digital Equity Center
The National Digital Equity Center brings years of community, state, national and international planning toward digital equity assuring all populations valid and equitable participation in the Internet of Things.
Windows 11 - In person 3 Weeks
"Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this 3 week class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more."
Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team
Date: Wednesday, April 30th,May 7th, May 14th
Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free
Location: Keith Anderson Community House
Will run
Orono-Alcohol Inks Class - In person
with Erin Ellis, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Alcohol Inks Class - In person
Have you heard of the magic that is alcohol inks? Create a watercolor look on non-porous surfaces. Make plain white tiles into pieces of art. No art skills needed to make something gorgeous, super easy, and unique. Paint on glazed surfaces, glass, metal, etc. A variety of surfaces will be provided.
Instructor: Erin Ellis
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: $20 Materials Fee: $5 (paid directly to the instructor the night of the class)
Orono-Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks
This morning class, practiced in a chair, offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes. Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Thursdays: 9:00-10:00 am
Starts: Session 3 May 1 - June 5 (no class May 26)
Cost: $62 for 6 week session
Hampden--Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 2
with Melanie Crowe, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 2: May 5, 7, 9, 15
Orono-Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Tai Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks
A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body!
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Tuesdays: 9-10 am
Starts: Session 3 - Tuesday, May 6 - June 17 (No clases May 26)
Cost: $62 for each 6 week session