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Our Classes

Cross-country Skiing for Beginners and Up

$49

with Geoffrey Scott

Calendar Jan 25, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Anyone who wants to get outside and have some fun on XC skis this winter, from comfortable beginner to experienced, is welcome to attend this class. We'll talk about equipment, techniques, and explore a different ski trail every week. You'll need your own equipment. The first meeting will begin at Camden Hills Regional High School field house beside the athletic fields. We may need to adjust the schedule and travel distance based upon the availability of skiable areas.

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AI (Ai) for Older Adults: So Easy and Practical! 01.27.25

$20

with Michael Wilson

Calendar Jan 27, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you 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 spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!

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Oil Painting - Open Studio 1.28.25

$15

with Linda Leach and Sandy Clement

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 6 pm

Join us in person for an open studio oil painting experience! Bring unfinished or blank canvas, oil paint, and easel to enjoy 2 relaxing hours with fellow artists and budding artists. Let's keep painting!

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Felted Patch - Loon

$29

with Resa Randolph

Calendar Jan 29, 2025 at 5 pm

NEW DATE Use wool felt and embroidery thread to make a fun 3” patch of a loon swimming on a pond. Some basic embroidery experience is recommended. We will use running stitch and french knots.

Computer Class for Older Adults 01.31.25

$20

with Michael Wilson

Calendar Jan 31, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

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!

Cooking Vegetarian Indian Food 2.4.25

$49

with Dee Patel

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Learn to make delicious vegetarian Indian food in this class taught by Dee Patel of Namaste Indian Food. Dee has had a passion for cooking Indian food since she was a teenager living with her grandmother in India, and she loves to share both her own and her grandmother’s recipes. Her menu will feature samosas, mint chutney, sweet chutney and a lovely Indian Chai tea! Registration fee includes all ingredients.

Mushrooms, Edible and Medicinal of New England 2.4.25

$29

with David Spahr

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm
This class will feature easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safe, most common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada. Whether you are a cook, forager, herbalist, or restauranteur, you will enjoy this class. The book "Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada" will be available for purchase in class for $21.

Valentines - Create Your Own!

$35

with Leslie Miller

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Scissors and paper. A little glue and Love. That’s all you need! The first cut paper Valentines were made more than a hundred years ago in France. They were beautiful, frilly, layered, cards, with some writing. In this class you will craft your own cards for loved ones. The only requirement? Love of investigation! You may bring your own scissors and paper or use what the instructor provides. $5 materials fee is included in registration.





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