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Tai Chi
with Stephanie Dellavalle
Tai Chi develops flexibility, strengthens joints and muscles and promotes the integration of body, mind and spirit through working towards learning a series of slow motion martial arts movements. Proven to improve balance, lower blood pressure and help with a series of physical ailments. Class will focus on learning the 1st several movements of the short form, with nei kung, eternal spring and meditation warm ups.
MEDICATE MADE CLEAR - 2
with Dianna White
Whether you're starting Medicare soon or looking to understand what you have. My goal is to help you understand your options and to feel confident choosing coverage based on your needs. I will provide you with a free educational guide and resources.
DATES: March 6, April 3, May 8 and June 5
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Personal Support Specialist (PSS)
with LAURIE HISCOCK
50 hour course will train you to provide daily living care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. You could be the difference between someone getting to stay in their home or going to a nursing home. Other options for employment include local care facilities. REQUIREMENTS: 17 years and older, pass state background check, updated vaccinations including COVID 19. No high school diploma required.
Personal Support Specialist (PSS)
with LAURIE HISCOCK
50 hour course will train you to provide daily living care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. You could be the difference between someone getting to stay in their home or going to a nursing home. Other options for employment include local care facilities. REQUIREMENTS: 17 years and older, pass state background check, updated vaccinations including COVID 19. No high school diploma required.
Grow Your Own Edible Mushrooms!
with Chris Knapp
Mushrooms are fascinating and beautiful organisms that also offer opportunities for substantial food production in Maine. This workshop, led by North Spore educator Louis Giller, will share background and hands-on experience with some of the most reliable outdoor cultivation methods. Louis will start with a presentation explaining how to plan and execute log and bed cultivation with species including Shiitake, Wine Cap, Oysters, Chestnut, and Hen of the Woods. From there, we'll get outside and start inoculating, putting what we've learned into practice! Participants will be able to take home a freshly inoculated Shiitake log.
Date: Sunday, April 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pay Instructor when you get to class. Cost: $30-80 sliding scale
For online registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjqko9KLvGrmPXN8MOisrzJYmC2-dTrV019L8bPnGV0ab5lg/viewform
MAINE GUIDE CERTIFICATION STUDY COURSE
with Carroll Ware
This course will prepare you to take the state test to become a registered Maine Guide in Hunting and Fishing or Recreation. Location: ALC Dates: 3 classess May 2 - May 4 Day: Thursday, 7:45am - 4:40pm - Friday, 8am - 4pm - Saturday, 8am - 12pm Fee: $425 - $400 for Veterans, $250 deposit when registering for the class.
MEDICARE MADE CLEAR - 3
with Dianna White
Whether you're starting Medicare soon or looking to understand what you have. My goal is to help you understand your options and to feel confident choosing coverage based on your needs. I will provide you with a free educational guide and resources.
DATES: March 6, April 3, May 8 and June 5
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Wild Greens for the Common Table
available
with Chris Knapp
Come feast on the wild abundance of spring! We will spend the day on identification, wise harvest, and cooking of multiple wild plants that grace the springtime table. Ever eat a tree-leaf salad, nettle stir-fry or knotweed pie? Come learn how and see how partnering with the wild can bring health, happiness, and hope. We will provide a mostly-foraged lunch.
Date: Saturday, May 13, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pay Instructor when you get to class.
Cost: $30-80 sliding scale
For online registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe49Q2FZZsd6QhgUnenLCXrpltwCt1UuxGAXWxuoOTcivLllw/viewform