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Hatha Yoga

$70

with Joan Grady

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 29, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
Everyone can do some yoga, and, with very little instruction, you can begin to practice your focus on breath and holding postures. Yoga can be helpful with managing pain, improves your posture, tightens and tones your body, increases circulation, strengthens the back muscles, and helps with anxiety. Students should bring a yoga mat and a towel or light blanket. Wear loose clothing suitable for exercise. This class is for the beginner to experienced yoga student.

Quilting for Fun!

$25

with Jane F Leonard

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Jane is a seasoned quilter who will teach you how to make quilt squares for beautiful pot holders, towels bags and full size quilts. This is a special weekly morning class! Bring your fabric and a sewing machine.

Watercolor for Beginners
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Watercolor for Beginners

$58

with Donna Kantor

If you've always wanted to learn watercolor painting in a relaxed, no-critique environment, this is the perfect class! Throughout four sessions you will learn some foundational skills and a variety of techniques, painting a simple landscape, birds and a floral. A suggested materials list will be available at the first class. Please bring whatever materials you have. Lab fee: $10 for supplies to be paid directly to the instructor at first class.

Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips

Free

with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

Calendar Next available session starts May 7, 2025 at 7 pm

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

Best Side Gig Ever! Teaching with Adult Education

Free

with Tia Simon

Calendar Next available session starts May 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Learn the ins and outs of teaching with Adult Education, a terrific venue for earning supplemental income as a side gig or in retirement, or simply to share with the community. Tia will help you design your enrichment course or workshop, specific to your favorite hobby or professional topic. Together we will create your course title, course description, and lesson plan. We'll go over teaching tips, engaging your audience, price points, and whether your course should be a one-off or sequence. Share your passion with the community! You may find yourself proposing a course with Lake Region and Fryeburg Area Adult Education for the next or a future semester! 

Beginners Earring Making Workshop

$29

with Rosie Bruce

Calendar Next available session starts May 13, 2025 at 6 pm

Welcome to the fun and creative world of beginner earring making! In this class, you will learn the basics of creating your own unique earrings from scratch. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new! You'll be introduced to various earring making tools, techniques, and materials while learning how to design and assemble your very own dangles. By the end of class, you will have a collection of handmade earrings to show off or gift to friends and family. Unleash your inner jewelry designer and add a personal touch to your accessories! You'll pick from a variety of beads, allowing for complete customization. You'll leave with a tools and materials list including where to buy, and of course, your earrings! What to expect: Each participant will create 2-3 pairs of dangles. All materials and supplies will be provided: supplies & materials fee: $20 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Sebago Lake State Park Forest Trails Walk

$10

with Tia Simon

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Join Tia for an hour or so on an easy-rated hike along several trails within Sebago Lake State Park. We'll explore trailside through the forest, around an active beaver pond and visit the Songo river, sharing sightings, stories and questions. Meet at the "Sebago Lake State Park Campground" entrance parking lot on State Camping Road just off of State Park Road. Rain or shine. Wear hiking shoes and as desired bring a water bottle, cameras, binoculars, field guides, a hat, and rain gear.

Dough Bowl Candles & Glass Lanterns

$45

with Jenn Paulin

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 2025 at 6 pm

Join Jenn from Candlewood for a fun and creative evening making two crafts! We will use dried flowers and nature debris to create stunning, decorative pieces that add a touch of nature to your home and make the perfect gift. You will learn to craft beautiful, aromatic candles using delicately dried flowers, soothing scents, and natural ingredients to make unique and charming dough bowls. You will also learn the art of Decoupage, transforming a simple glass jar into a stunningly adorned and scented lantern. Students will take home both beautiful and functional pieces. Supplies fee: $10 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.





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