Discover the enchanting world of backyard birdwatching with Ian Lynch! In this engaging course, learn essential techniques and tools for successful bird observation. Uncover the fascinating avian residents right outside your door and cultivate a deeper connection to nature through the joy of bird identification and observation. Limit 20 students.

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.

Parents of all ages are encouraged to participate in this Health and Wellness class!

In this class, participants will learn about how tobacco, substance use, and diet impact pregnant women, children, teens, and adults. Come join us in interactive presentations designed to help students engage in safe, open dialogue about healthier practices, specifically reducing tobacco, drug, and alcohol use and promoting a healthy diet and exercise. There will be no class on October 14, Nov. 4, or Nov. 11. 

• Sept 9: Pregnancy and Wellness: Impacts of Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol;
• Sept 16: Pregnancy and Wellness: Nutrition and Breastfeeding;
• Sept 23: Peer Pressure: How Teens are Navigating Vaping Pressures;
• Sept 30: ACES and PACES: Understanding Child Mental Wellness;
• Oct 7: Talking to Teens about Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol;
• Oct 21: Healthy Eating on a Budget;
• Oct 28: Diabetes: Impacts of Tobacco, Drugs, Alcohol, and Diet;
• Nov 18: Environmental Impacts of Tobacco, Drugs, Alcohol 

Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health and ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. There is an optional book and DVD that are available for an additional cost and can be purchased online. The instructor will send you the links at the time of registration.

This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. There will be no class on Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 due to the holidays. There will be a storm make-up class on Nov. 25, if needed. 

Dealing with Dementia is beneficial for both family and professional caregivers who are involved in caring for individuals living with dementia. It offers essential insights and practical strategies to help caregivers navigate the challenges associated with dementia caregiving. Dealing with Dementia covers six topics, including understanding dementia, caregiving tips and self-care strategies, managing care recipient behaviors, and available resources, providing workshop participants with a thorough understanding of dementia-related issues. Overall, This class empowers caregivers with knowledge, skills, and support, enhancing their ability to provide effective and compassionate care to individuals living with dementia.

Embark on a journey to develop a personal and lifelong art-making practice in a unique learning environment. This course offers you the opportunity to connect and collaborate with several Maine-based artists, fostering a dynamic and exceptionally supportive community of peers across generations. This is not just a group of individuals but a family of like-minded artists who will be there to encourage you. Together, we will learn to use an artist's mindset to make your thoughts work for you and not against you. The following questions below can help you articulate what you want to say and think about your art-making more clearly.

If any of these questions resonate with you or represent something you aspire to, this is the course for you. This dynamic way to learn about art is designed to be flexible and will benefit people at every skill level.

 This course will meet on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Green Block and Studios, 19 Maine Street, Waterville, Maine 04901. It will run from September 25 to December 4, 2024. There will be no class on November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

For students who want to take this as a credit course toward their adult education high-set requirement, you must meet with me on September 4th and 11th and November 11th and 18th from 3:00 to 5:30.

This ten-week course will provide the students with a symbolic platform for using the ancient astrological symbolism of the heavens in Tarot interpretation. At the same time, they will learn of Tarot’s archetypal symbols, described by psychologist Carl Jung as the residents of the Collective Unconscious. Using Astrology and the Archetypes together, they will be able to tap into ancient energies as well as trusting their own intuitive responses to the Tarot cards. The first two weeks will be spent describing these two approaches to Tarot interpretation. The third week will show how to combine these systems through a triad approach into a seamless whole. Through remaining seven weeks, we’ll address the seven triads of the Major Arcana, with the Astrological and Archetypal symbolism for each card. If a class needs to be cancelled due to storms, we will extend our classes to Dec. 11. There will be no class on Nov. 27 due to the holiday break. Limit 10 students.

Crocheting is fun and easy once you know how. The best part is you can be creative almost anywhere. In this class, we will make a small afghan using single, double, and triple crochet stitches. You will learn how to begin and end, and the in-between will be the practice of the basic stitches.

For the Afghan, you will need 2 skeins of a light colored yarn of your choice and correlating crochet hook. This information will be found on your yarn label. You will also need scissors, measuring tape, and a yarn needle. Your full supply list will be sent via email once we have enough students for the class.

There will be no class on Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 due to the holidays. Please mark your calendar for a storm makeup on Nov. 18 if needed.