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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
MAINE DRIVING DYNAMICS
with CHANTEL PLUMMER
This course offers drivers the opportunity to improve their driving abilities. This five-hour course includes collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. A certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor teaches the course. Participants must attend both evenings. Those completing the course will receive a three point credit on their driving record.
(Please include your driver’s license number and date of birth when registering
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.
ALL 4 ON THE FLOOR DOG TRAINING- 2
with Lisa Berry
Certified Dog Trainer, Positive Reinforcement Training. Building a strong relationship between you and your dog. Learning many Basic Obedience, Food Lure, Sit, Sit-Stay, Come Down, Down-Stay, Heel, Loose Leash Walking, Release, Housebreaking, Jumping. Teach your dog to not jump on people, including you! TRAIN behavior so that you can USE behaviors. Remember that friendly dogs are so happy to see you, or guest that they just cannot think about a stationary behavior such as Sit when they are new to training. Practice makes perfect! Work your dog at your dog's skill level. BYO poop bags., Vaccinations required: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella. Dogs can be 3 mos and older, all breeds and all sizes welcome.
INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING
with Bessa Axelrod
Looking for something creative to do this spring? Interested in learning pottery? Come and create your own functional pottery in Introduction to Handbuilding. During this five week class you will learn how to take a lump of clay and create your own glazed mugs and bowls without using the potter's wheel. No special skills or tools needed, closed toe shoes required. Location: 156 Perham Street, Farmington. No class April 21 Materials fee: $110 pay instructor at 1st class.
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:
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