Poor posture can wreak havoc on your breathing, energy, and overall well-being. In this  engaging workshop, you’ll learn simple correction techniques for common postural  imbalances, including Upper Cross Syndrome (tight chest, weak upper back) and Lower Cross  Syndrome (hip tightness, weak lower back). By focusing on breathing and alignment, you’ll feel  taller, stronger, and more energized. This class is perfect for anyone looking to improve their  posture and vitality.  

Offered live on Zoom, 1 hour class for 3 weeks.   YOU WILL RECIEVE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE CLASS

All participants will receive a $25.00 American Indian Beading Design kit in which instructions are included. Together, we will work through the directions for a beaded rosette over two class periods. Beaded rosettes were typically used as a decorative artform that symbolizes wealth and status. Rosettes were used as trade items. Now, native artisans attach these beaded forms to a wide variety of garments, from headdresses or bonnets to shirts, pants, moccasins, and gloves. Let’s Create for Useful Sake!

This 4 hour American Red Cross in person training will give you the skills to help save a life and it is the accepted certification for support workers and teachers and is an opportunity to achieve the skills of assisting someone in an emergency until first responders arrive. Learn the techniques of responding to various emergency situations with a combination of guided lectures, videos, and hands on practices.

Instructor Jeffrey Darnell Carpenter is the Training Coordinator/Workforce Recruiter for Granite Bay Care in Scarborough and has many years of experience in teaching. His passion for subject matter and his presentation skills are accessible to everyone. He is a seasoned educator and public speaker with years of sharing instructional and relevant presentations regarding everything from enhancing job experiences to the visual and performing arts. His passion, humor, and knowledge is infectious and inspiring.

We will work out to improve strength, muscle tone, and flexibility with resistance bands, balls, and body weight, incorporating the newest techniques in personal training for cognitive health. We will work on improving your balance, gait, and confidence with agility training. Wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, bring yoga mats, a friend, or your own exercise bands if you like.

Instructor: Jane Wyman has been an ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for 20 years.

Robin's Zumba® classes have been running strong for over 16 years through the Wells Ogunquit Adult Ed. Zumba® is dance exercise for people who don't consider themselves dancers but love to dance. The hour flies by and you will get a great workout. Robin uses fun, high energy music and the moves are basic and repeated enough times so that you really know them. Plus one of the best things about Zumba® is the emphasis on modifying the moves to make them your own.  Questions about the class? Contact Robin via her Zumba website (Robin Lovell - Instructor Page (zumba.com), or Wells-Ogunquit Adult Ed.

Nordic walking with snowshoes and poles can burn more calories than regular walking, it develops upper body strength while reducing impact on joints. Suitable for the beginners.  Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the Maine outdoor winter weather. Bring your own walking poles or let us know if you may need some.

This course is for people experiencing tight hips and low back discomfort , as well as active people and athletes.  Tight hips impact knees and low back.  Contributing factors are long periods of sitting which lock hips tight.  We begin with simple stretches and breathwork for deep relaxation and progress as mobility increases.  No experience is necessary, Bring a mat for floorwork.

INSTRUCTOR: Judy Stark 

Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing

Instructor: Sergei Slussky