This intermediate class will explore the vast variety of yoga poses based in Anusara yoga. Anusara is a modern form  of Hatha yoga that is heart-focused and alignment-based.  Hatha yoga means the yoga of force. Please bring a mat,  block, strap and blanket to class.  

Instructor: Leslie Fiore

You will learn how to take a photograph by understanding  and practicing the controls of your camera. Learn composition and design and then download and edit your photos making them ready for distribution. Please bring your  camera, manual and full battery. 

INSTRUCTOR: Geri Lynn Smith is an award winning photographer shoot ing in the New England area. She shares her knowledge from personal  experience through practical application and entertaining anecdotes.

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten 

AN EMPOWERING PROGRAM GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!

Dr. Paul Lam combines his medical and Tai Chi expertise to create a very therapeutic tool with this short program. It is an easy program that anyone can learn. It was designed to help folks recover from stress, tiredness, injury, surgical procedures, and stroke, while improving balance, focus, and coordination. Self-management is the most empowering way to take control of your health and wellness. This rehabilitation program is a great start!

Come, be safe, have fun, and relax!

Loose, comfortable clothing and flat-bottom shoes suitable for exercise are recommended.

You can learn this program seated or standing.

INSTRUCTOR: Dennis Fallo is a certified instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute founded byDr. Paul Lam, M.D.

Part 1: Resilience in Challenging Times

Workplace stress is unavoidable. The key to handling stress is not to avoid it, but to find methods to work with it without losing resolve. This course gives participants the tools to identify workplace stressors, end self-deprecating talk, build communicative workplace structures, and calmly deal with change.

Part 2: Challenging Negative Attitudes/Emotions at Work Take Control of Pessimistic Perspectives and Stressful Situations. Learn to adjust your own attitude, handle negative situations and people, compare pessimism and optimism, cope with negativity from change and challenge negative organizational norms.

Part 3: Navigating Difficult Conversations

Difficult workplace conversations are inevitable and stressful. While you can’t avoid them, you can learn how to handle them more effectively. Developing the ability to handle these challenges will result in reduced stress, increased confidence, improved relationships, increased trust, better teamwork, higher productivity, and better career opportunities.

**Zoom Option Available**

Robin's Zumba® classes have been running strong for over 13 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.

A trip to Sturbridge Village is a step back in time to 1790's through 1830.   This is the largest living museum in New England.    The village was established in 1946.   The village is made up of 200 acres and there is 40 original buildings to tour.   We will be having lunch in the tavern before returning to Wells.  The trip departs at 8:00a.m. and returns by 4:30p.m.  Cost of the trip is $72.00. We are limited to 7 guests for this trip.

Interest in Meditation & Mindfulness is on the rise.  Are YOU interested in learning HOW to meditate and cultivate more EASE into your life?   Meditation is an ancient wellness practice that focuses on training awareness, attention, and compassion.  Research has found that meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and increase feelings of calm and relaxation.  The good news is anyone can do it.  It's a simple practice to pick up - but, it does take practice & consistency to feel the benefits.