We live in a society that has recently been traveling for a longer time and over longer distances. When the traveler leaves home for a while, he puts himself more or less in the same situation as a Buddhist monk - dependent on people’s kindness. What do these people get in return? They learn lessons from travelers that they can’t get from home: how to have a minimalist attitude such as reducing consumption in food and housing, how to save energy, and ways to improve health, endurance, and fitness. In this class, we will discuss these topics and more. Registration $25. 2 wks 6:30-8:00 p.m. Begins Thurs 11/1 CHRHS Rm 210 Lena Faber is a native of Russia who spent many years as a journalist for major Moscow newspapers and magazines. She was professionally involved in many kinds of media while living and teaching at the university in South Africa, developing experience in web design and digital books. She has traveled on foot for four years, mostly in the United States. She also completed the Appalachian trail and cycled from Maine to Key West, FL. Visit her website at https://lenafaber.com

In this class you will learn the basics of using your iPhone effectively and efficiently. You may bring your iPhone with you to follow along, or, if you prefer, just sit and watch. The instructor will demonstrate how to operate the phone, change settings, navigate the web, and download and open apps. There will be time for questions after the class. There is no charge but please call the Adult Ed office to register. 1 night 6:00-7:30 p.m. Class Wed 11/14 Rockport Public Library Keith Drago is the Deputy Director of the Rockport Public Library. He has worked in the library field for ten years and has his masters in Library and Information Sciences.

The centuries-old Japanese haiku has become one of the most universally popular poetic forms, in part because of its simplicity of form -- three, unrhymed lines totaling 17 syllables. You might think any first-grader could write a haiku, but there’s a lot more going on than just counting syllables! In this introductory workshop, we will look at the long tradition of haiku as nature poem. Over the two evenings, we will explore the history of the form, read classic Japanese haiku in translation, and practice techniques for writing and sharing our own short poems. Registration $25. 2 weeks 6:00-8:00 p.m. Begins Wed 11/7 CHRHS Rm 225 Kristen Lindquist is a published poet from Maine who thinks most people would be surprised by how much they would enjoy contemporary poetry if they only saw more of it. In addition to her poetry, she writes a monthly nature column for Pen Bay Pilot and a daily haiku blog.

Learn to make stacked sterling silver bangle bracelets. Hone your skills at measuring, cutting, filing, stamping and soldering your pieces. You will complete your classes with two polished and professional looking bangles. Registration $20, plus materials fee of $40, payable to the instructor at class. 1 night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Class Wed 11/14 CHRHS 2D Art Karyl Brown is a silversmith and illustrator who evolved from beading and cold connected jewelry into metal working after taking a similar soldering class which vanquished her fear of fire and of soldering and opened up a new creative world.

Learn to make stacked sterling silver bangle bracelets. Hone your skills at measuring, cutting, filing, stamping and soldering your pieces. You will complete your classes with two polished and professional looking bangles. Registration $20, plus materials fee of $40, payable to the instructor at class. 1 night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Class Mon 12/10 CHRHS 2D Art Karyl Brown is a silversmith and illustrator who evolved from beading and cold connected jewelry into metal working after taking a similar soldering class which vanquished her fear of fire and of soldering and opened up a new creative world.

Learn to make stacked sterling silver bangle bracelets. Hone your skills at measuring, cutting, filing, stamping and soldering your pieces. You will complete your classes with two polished and professional looking bangles. Registration $20, plus materials fee of $40, payable to the instructor at class. 1 night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Class Mon 12/17 CHRHS 2D Art Karyl Brown is a silversmith and illustrator who evolved from beading and cold connected jewelry into metal working after taking a similar soldering class which vanquished her fear of fire and of soldering and opened up a new creative world.

Learn to make stacked sterling silver bangle bracelets. Hone your skills at measuring, cutting, filing, stamping and soldering your pieces. You will complete your classes with two polished and professional looking bangles. Registration $20, plus materials fee of $40, payable to the instructor at class. 1 night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Class Wed 12/19 CHRHS 2D Art Karyl Brown is a silversmith and illustrator who evolved from beading and cold connected jewelry into metal working after taking a similar soldering class which vanquished her fear of fire and of soldering and opened up a new creative world.

Cutting, stamping, doming, soldering and wire wrapping are some of the basic jewelry making and silversmithing techniques you will learn in this class. Fabricate your own ear wires for two pairs of earrings; a gemstone dangle hammer disc and a pair of lentil dangle earrings. You will learn the skills to craft your own jewelry confidently at home and have two sets of earrings to keep as your own or gift to someone special. Registration $40, plus materials fee of $35, payable to the instructor on the first night. 3 weeks 6:00-8:30 p.m. Begins Wed 11/28 CHRHS 2D Art Karyl Brown is a silversmith and illustrator who evolved from beading and cold connected jewelry into metal working after taking a similar soldering class which vanquished her fear of fire and of soldering and opened up a new creative world.