Have you always wished you could play the fiddle but didn’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument and how to hold the bow, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn some simple tunes focusing on both ear training and sight reading. Yes! we will be playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star AND Hot Cross Buns along with some simple tunes from the New England fiddle repertoir. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We willexplore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problemsbased on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materialsyou are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search,research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spellingerrors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!

A comprehensive guide to women’s fitness and wellness teaches you how to use knowledge about your female body to exercise smarter, breathe deeper, boost your metabolism, strengthen your core and pelvic floor, and improve your endurance and performance. You will learn how to optimize your breathing pattern to increase oxygen delivery to your muscles and brain, how to adjust your exercise intensity and duration to match your hormonal cycle, how to prevent common injuries and imbalances that affect women, and burn more fat and build more muscle with effective workouts.

Do you have a piece of furniture that you want to keep but need to update? Are you wondering whether you should strip off the old finish, paint, or do a combination of both? This class will cover those options. You will need to bring a small piece of furniture that you would like to transform. Pieces will need to be transported back-and-forth for each class. Angie will cover the basics of how to turn that outdated piece into something fabulous! You will need to bring your freshly scrubbed piece and some elbow grease! We will discuss supplies depending on what you want to accomplish.

Working primarily in graphite and other drawing media, we will come together in 2 ½-hour, mid-day meetings to explore line, form, tonal value, seeing skills, abstraction, mark making - all and any aspect of the simple yet rich medium of drawing. The pace will be relaxed. Participants will be expected to bring work in progress for sharing, and continued drawing. The group will determine the direction for our focus after the initial meeting. The instructor will provide resources and offer demos. Demos can be one on one, small group or whole group depending on the interests of the “drawing room collective”. Suggested for any level of skill or experience. We will all share our interests in a supportive and energizing studio atmosphere. Suggested materials list:Graphite 2b (can be a yellow school Dixon Ticonderoga, or a Mirrado Black Warrior) 9b (solid graphite stick); several white plastic erasers such as Mars Staedtler (optional, thin white plastic eraser in a pen style holder- thinest diameter); Fine Natural Artist Chamois for creating a smooth ground (find at Dick Blick); Paper - the very best, Arches Watercolor, Hotpress - Arches is a tough paper with a smooth surface that can stand multiple erasures. It holds blacks beautifully, and you can create smooth gradations on it. Other papers can be used at lower cost depending on how much revisioning and reworking of your drawing is desired.

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4- and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free, informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!

During this 4-week class, you will learn about some of the more popular billiard games (8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball). Students will work on proper form before taking the shot. We'll explore various bridge techniques to find the one that works best for you and cover some alternative bridges that will come in handy for difficult leaves. We'll also work on having a smooth, consistent stroke, then get into aiming and taking the shot. And finally, we will touch on the topics of cue ball control and banking. Each 90 minute session will include instruction time and plenty of practice time. PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

The small, perky Bufflehead duck is a common visitor to Maine's winter harbors and bays. Distinguished by its large black-and-white head, bright blue bill, and multicolored iridescence, it looks good on any bookshelf. Students should bring a minimum of a ¾ to 1" straight chisel, a ¼ and ⅜ round gouge, a #7 x ⅜ fishtail gouge, and as much reference material as possible to aid in carving and painting. A $35 materials fee is to be paid to the instructor who will supply basswood blanks, eyes, paints, and brushes. Class skips 2/20.