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MAINE DRIVING DYNAMICS
with Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Rep
You can improve your defensive driving abilities. Learn collisionavoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes,and the basic elements that challenge Maine drivers. If youcomplete the course, you will receive a 3-point credit on yourlicense. Sorry, online registration is not available for this class.Please provide your date of birth and license number when youcall to register at 646-4565, or write it on your registration formif mailing. A minimum of 10 people are needed to run the class,please register early.INSTRUCTOR: Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Representative
SUSHI MADE SIMPLE
with Carol Steingart
Sushi may seem mysterious and exotic, but making sushi athome is something anyone can do. Join this fun, hands-onadventure into the art of sushi rolling. You will choose froma wide assortment of sushi fillings and customize your ownrolls to eat during class. A complimentary bamboo mat willbe provided to bring home. No raw fish is served. This class isvegan- friendly. Children 12 years old and up accompanied byan adult are welcome to register at the same price. Please bringa cutting board, a sharp NON-serrated knife, large bowl, and acotton dish towel. Cost includes all food. What you make willbe a full meal. INSTRUCTOR: Carol Steingart
POSTURE POWER: STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY FROM THE GROUND UP ONLINE NOV.
with Mary Schwoerer
Weight Training may prevent the brain from cognitive decline(harvardhealth.com). It reduces frailty, builds muscle & bonedensity and protects brain structure (neuroscienceinstitute.com)Brain GYM involves coordination and cognitive challengesto improve cognitive function. Combining BRAIN GYMwith Strength Training is highly effective in improvingmemory, preventing cognitive decline & maintainingindependence. $55. a month
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer
MEDITATION: THE WRITE WAY TRAUMA INFORMED WORKSHOP
with Mary Schwoerer
This 3-week course in Mindfulness Meditation uses reflectivewriting as a tool to excavate & track random occurrences thatcome together in a meaningful way.INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer
Christmas Card Basket
with Kathryn Polletto
small gift. The basket can be used again to hold holiday greens. The basket is made with various widths of reed splint. The participant will choose 2 colors of dyed reed to be added as an accent. The basket measures approximately 5”x 5” x 3” wide on top and 8” with handle. The participants will learn the first steps of making a basket. The participants will learn how to twine a base, to weave up the sides with a continuous weave, finish off the top, insert a handle and lash on a rim. The basket will be finished off with a Christmas ribbon. This basket is good for beginners. Basin for water Pencil Scissors Awl or knitting needle Tape measure or ruler 8 Spring Clothes pins Towel All other materials to make the basket will be provided including a pattern for making a gift card basket. The pattern is included in the cost of the materials.
Upcycled Holiday Stars S1
with Lucy Webb Hardy
Upcycle those beautiful holiday cars into a striking three-dimensional ornament. Perfect for your decor or as a hostess gift. Instructor has cards or bring your own. Please bring paper scissors, hot glue gun, and glue sticks $3.00 material fee may apply.
Instructor: Lucy Hardy has been a teacher of crafts and sewing for 20+ yrs.
BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS – HOW TO TALK TO EACH OTHER
with Dave Dec
With five generations of people in society today —Traditionalists,Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — we face bothexciting opportunities and complex challenges to communicatewith each other. Let's explore key generational trends,communication styles, and expectations. You’ll gain practicalstrategies to communicate, build empathy, and understandingacross generational lines.INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dec
Interactive Cards for the Holidays
with Faith Garnett
In this class students will create a swing card, a waterfall card and a small box card using winter papers, craft dies and embossing folders. All materials will be included along with complete instructions.
INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs