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Personal Enrichment

Tai Chi for Beginners: 10 Movements 1.15.25

$59

with Mike Shunney

Calendar Jan 15, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

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!

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Oil/Acrylic Painting - Open Studio 2.11.25

$15

with Linda Leach and Sandy Clement

Calendar Feb 11, 2025 at 6 pm

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

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Farming with Edible Native Plants 2.11.2025

$29

with David Spahr

Calendar Feb 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This class will teach you how you can grow and harvest edible, native plants. David Spahr installed a public, edible landscape across from the town hall in Washington, Maine, in June of 2014. The intention of this edible landscape is to educate and feed people. Wild bees support the pollination and are supported by the many wild local natives. Varieties include peaches, serviceberries, American plum, beach plum, American chestnut, shagbark hickory, highbush blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, huckleberries, thimbleberries, strawberries, cranberries, raisin Viburnums, Sedum purpureum, violets, peppermint, garlic, day lily, Rosa rugosa, chives, rhubarb, Jerusalem artichoke and others. David has been farming wild, native plants for many years. His PowerPoint will show the native plants he farms with while he provides a discussion of the ecological implications.

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Creating Envelopes and Labels in Microsoft Word 02.12.25

$20

with Michael Wilson

Calendar Feb 12, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

You will see how to create and print different sized computer-generated labels in Microsoft Word. These labels can be printed and affixed on envelopes and packages for shipping. In addition, you will learn to create a single letter to use for mass distribution without having to repeat a list of recipients’ names and addresses! Names can easily be saved in a database for future mailings of labels, envelopes, and mass mailings.

Valentines - Create Your Own!

$19

with Leslie Miller

Calendar Feb 12, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

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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Medicare 101 2.13.25

Free

with Anna Moorman

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Anna Moorman, of Allen Insurance & Financial, is a licensed insurance agent with a decade of experience helping individuals find the right Medicare coverage based on one's personal needs, budget, and risk tolerance. During this class she will help answer questions including: What does Medicare cover? What does Medicare NOT cover? When can I enroll in Medicare? What is a Medicare Advantage plan? What is a Medicare Supplement plan?

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Sewing: Open Studio 2.13.25

$15

with Sandy Clement

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Have a project you need to finish or need some help with one? This class is for you! Bring any sewing project and get hands-on help, or just use the time to join some fellow sewing friends.

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AI (Ai) for Older Adults: So Easy and Practical! 02.15.25

$20

with Michael Wilson

Calendar Feb 15, 2025 at 2 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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