Have you tried Pickle Ball yet? It is a fun, social, and a great exercise sport. You will learn the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s nice for friends to join together, or join and make new friends.

Bring a pickle ball paddle if you have one, or there will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear—the instructor recommends either court or tennis shoes and preferably pickle ball shoes. Rain makeup will be Saturdays at the normal class time and depending on the forecast for Sunday we may meet a day early on Saturday. Instructor will communicate with students weekly regarding weather forecast and any class date changes.  Must have 8 students to run the class.

This class is for 3.0 to 3.5 Pickle Ball players who wish to become a smarter, more skillful doubles player and for those gearing up for tournament play.

Please wear appropriate footwear—the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickle ball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or has rained making the court wet. Rain makeup will be Saturdays at the normal class time and depending on the forecast for Sunday we may meet a day early on Saturday. Instructor will communicate with students weekly regarding weather forecast and any class date changes. Must have 8 students to run the class.

***We are aware there is a misprint in the printed brochure listing this class at $5. We apologize for the confusion and disruption this may have caused. Please contact our office if you sent a mail-in registration for $5***

Fall is the transition from the busy summer days to the shorter days of winter when we naturally begin to slow down and turn inward. To help ease into this transition of the seasons we will practice some gentle yoga forms to increase flexibility and help with posture and balance. The forms along with some gentle breathing practices and guided meditation can help reduce stress and produce an overall sense of wellbeing and calmness. We will practice gentle yoga forms that can be done standing, seated in a chair, or using a chair for support. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and blanket—just in case you would like to use it. Limit 10 students.

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE*** Those who register before August 23 can receive 10% off their registration cost! Use Promo Code: ELMCITY24 at checkout.

Learn to play the fun, portable ukulele in a group setting! This beginner's class covers ukulele basics like tuning, chords, strumming, and reading music. No experience required! Bring your own ukulele or use one provided. Students will be emailed a supply list of things to bring to the first class. You are highly encouraged to bring any materials or music you already own including songbooks, as well as any songs you are hoping to learn!

Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 | 6 meeting(s)

Note: This class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 7pm

Limited scholarships are available through Elm City Community Music -- please email info@elmcitymusic.org for more information.

 Meet your Instructor

Jo Hampton grew up in small midwestern Haysville, Kansas. She currently holds a Bachelor of Music with a focus in Music Education from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she played violin in the Coe College Symphony Orchestra. Jo sought out Waterville, Maine, for her first teaching position in 2021, teaching 4th and 5th grades general music and 5th grade chorus at the Albert S. Hall School while also teaching 6th-8th general music through ukulele and keyboard at the Waterville Junior High School. In the fall of 2023 she moved into her current position teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grades general music at the George J. Mitchell School in Waterville. Jo has a passion for guiding students of all ages in finding joy and expression through music in all shapes and forms, and has aspirations for future work in the world of music therapy.

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE*** Those who register before August 23 can receive 10% off their registration cost! Use Promo Code: ELMCITY24 at checkout.

Explore a variety of genres and techniques in this ensemble for ukulele players with prior experience. Students who have taken Beginner Ukulele or private lessons with Jo Hampton are recommended for this ensemble, as well as any ukulele players with a beginner's understanding of simple chords (C, F, Am, G). Students will explore a variety of chord progressions for popular music, fingerstyle melodies, and improvisation, and strengthen a variety of techniques.

Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 | 6 meeting(s) | Make up class offered on Oct. 22, if needed.

Note: This class meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm - 8pm

Limited scholarships are available through Elm City Community Music -- please email info@elmcitymusic.org for more information.

 Meet your Instructor

Jo Hampton grew up in small midwestern Haysville, Kansas. She currently holds a Bachelor of Music with a focus in Music Education from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she played violin in the Coe College Symphony Orchestra. Jo sought out Waterville, Maine, for her first teaching position in 2021, teaching 4th and 5th grades general music and 5th grade chorus at the Albert S. Hall School while also teaching 6th-8th general music through ukulele and keyboard at the Waterville Junior High School. In the fall of 2023 she moved into her current position teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grades general music at the George J. Mitchell School in Waterville. Jo has a passion for guiding students of all ages in finding joy and expression through music in all shapes and forms, and has aspirations for future work in the world of music therapy.

You will learn the basic chords and scales and by the end of this 6-week class you will be able to play songs for your own entertainment or to entertain others.

The Messalonskee Adult Education Office will send the supply list once we have enough students for the class. Bring songs that you know or want to learn and bring extra copies for others. There will be no class on Oct. 9 due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Storm makeup will be Oct. 30. Limit 10 students.

Fifty years ago, the instructor’s grandmother taught her how to braid rugs. She still uses two of her grandmother's rugs at home. Many believe that braiding rugs began in colonial times, but the availability and cost of fabric would have made it beyond the means of most early settlers. But, by the 1820s mechanical looms were being developed and reasonably priced fabric for clothes and home decor became common. Rug braiding then became a very popular pastime as well as a way to help keep one’s house warm.

The goal of this class will likely be to make two hot pads or one chair pad. You will learn how to braid and lace and how to increase your stitches as you lace your project together to make it lay flat.

There is a $25 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor the first night of class for the rug braiding kit. The instructor will bring a variety of colors of wool to choose from as part of a kit, lacing needle, and other small items.

Please bring your own:

• scissors
• braiding clamp
• dark rug lacing twine
• a needle with a large eye to sew your wool strips together
• spool each of light and dark duel duty sewing thread.

Easy to get at Yardgoods Center & they have a 10% discount if you mention this class. 

Do you have a brand new sewing machine, or perhaps one you were given or inherited?Would you like to learn how to thread it and wind a bobbin, how to keep it clean, and understand the tension settings?

Bring your sewing machine, owner’s manual (if you have one), power cord, thread, bobbin/s, scissors, and some cotton or cotton/poly fabric that you don’t mind using for practice. Limit 8 students.