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Tai Chi for Beginners - 10 Movements 9.25.24
with Mike Shunney
Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing, you will cultivate, store & circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 20th continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
with Food Addicts in Recovery
Bird Adaptions and Behaviors: Salt, Brackish and Freshwater Marsh
with Gary Roberts
Discover the fascinating physiological and behavioral adaptations birds use to survive the unique habitats of Maine and elsewhere. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts will discuss traits specific to birds of the salt, brackish, and freshwater marshes. This class includes a field trip, 8 AM - !0 AM, Saturday, October 26 to Weskeag Marsh in South Thomaston.
Avian Anatomy and Field Marks for the Casual Birder
with Gary Roberts
Take your bird identification skills to the next level. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts teaches the nomenclature of bird anatomy and how to use field markings to see the nuanced differences in seemingly identical species. This class includes a field trip, 8 AM - 10 AM, Saturday, November 9 at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport.
Tai Chi for Beginners - 10 Movements 11.6.24
with Mike Shunney
Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing, you will cultivate, store & circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 20th continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!
QIGONG - Mindful Movement with Natural Breathing 11.6.24
with Mike Shunney
Infant Movement Class for Parents
with Annah Sullivan
The early days and months of infancy are crucial for motor development - infant motor skills set the foundation for all other developmental milestones! With a world of gadgets and technology available it can be overwhelming to know how to help your baby learn to move. Come join Physical Therapist Annah Sullivan and learn hands-on with your baby how to optimize these essential skills. This course is open to parents and infants 0-6 months at the time of the course. It is also open to expecting parents and a doll will be provided to them for hands-on practice.Consult your pediatrician for medically-related questions or developemtnal concerns.
Drawing Birds for the Casual Birder
with Gary Roberts
Not an artist? Not a problem. Maine Guide and expert birder Gary Roberts will teach you the skill of rough sketching birds in the field as a personal memory tool to aid in identification once you're home. All you'll need is a pencil, a pad of paper, and a love of birds.