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Sea Glass as Wearable Art
with Lynne Thompson

Learn to wire wrap pieces of sea glass, and pottery shards to make wearable jewelry items. Sea glass and wire materials provided, but may bring your own special pieces. Tools to use in class available to share but bringing your own needle nose pliers is encouraged. In this beginner class you will create a minimum of 3 pendants. Written guide sheets provided. A $20 materials fee made payable to the instructor will be do the first night of class.
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Yoga Back Care Basics
with Patti Prema Kristiansen
Please note the dates for this class have changed from those printed in our brochure. The new dates are Thursdays May 22 to June 26. The location has also changed from the yoga studio in Thomaston to the instructor's home studio in Waldoboro. Students will receive the address to the studio upon registration.
In this Gentle Yoga class for a healthy back participants will learn an evidenced based Yoga movement practice to maintain &/or improve back strength, flexibility & reduce low back pain. Together with Breath & specific movements you will stretch and strengthen your muscles, reduce muscular tension, build flexibility and strength, and improve balance and bone strength.
Patti Prema Kristiansen is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist in the Midcoast area since 1998.
The Maine Death with Dignity Act 5.22.25
with Valerie Lovelace

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).
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Iceland Photography Tour / Workshop
with Dave Oakes

What: Come join us for this fire, ice, and sustainability adventure in Iceland and explore how photography canchange how you see the world. You will reconnect withnature while experiencing some of the most inspiring landscapes and sustainable practices in the world today.You will stay at one of the world’s oldest ecovillages, visitstunning waterfalls and volcanoes, explore an Icelandicfarm with sheep and horses, tour a geothermal power plant,visit a traditional Icelandic turf house and farm, andtransform your photography from simply taking pictures tomaking photographs that tell a story of who you are. You will sample traditional Icelandic food, learn about Iceland’sViking history and about the culture and geography thathave shaped who Icelanders are today. And finally, you willbe invited to craft an action plan for growing what you have learned when you return home.
Where: South Iceland, including visits to: Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls,Geldingadalir and Kerid volcanoes, Mt. Hekla, HellisheidiGeothermal Power Plant, Solheimar Ecovillage, anIcelandic turf house, a traditional Icelandic farm, historicReykjavik, the National Museum, and other sites.
Who: Photography enthusiasts who would like toreconnect with nature while evolving their art ofphotography; share this unique experience with others in asupportive, close-knit community; and learn aboutsustainable practices while experiencing breathtakinglandscapes and macro-beauty in the land of fire and ice.
Leaders: Dave Oakes, co-founder of CELL, formerprofessor of education, and photography enthusiast; and EdPalaszynski, master photographer, will share his passionfor nature and fine art photography and sustainability. Tosee more of Ed’s work, please visit:edpalphotography.photoshelter.com.
Costs: $3,800 per person (includes all in-country food, lodging, travel, and activity fees). Does not include round trip airfare.For more information: Contact Dave via email atdave@cellonline.org or call or text 207-230-4025, or Ed atedpal2@verizon.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
Safety Lecture
with Deborah Ripley

Are you heading off to college? Are you going on a trip? Have you considered your safety in your home, school, and workplace? Join other women and young teen girls, for this FREE safety educational lecture and discussion. Teen girls must be thirteen years old to attend due to the mature nature of the topic. Parents, please use your discretion. A $10.00 donation is requested but not mandatory.
CNA Apprenticeship - June 2025
with Jennifer McIntire

Get Paid To Talk / An Introduction to Voice Over- Live Webinar 6.3.25
with Voice Coaches Staff, Albany NY

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How to Get Your Ducks in a Row: Duck Care 101 -- May
with Cara Cribb

Ducks are amazing animals, but unfortunately there is not a lot of accurate information out there on caring for them as pets. Join us in learning all the ins and outs of duck care; housing, feeding, maintaining, health and protecting them from predators.
Cara Cribb is the founder and executive director of Anchor ME Farm, a nonprofit that provides a safe space for people by doing therapeutic activities with unconventional animals. Ducks have been an instant favorite animal and coming across all of the issues with this species, Cara has learned how to care for each one and would love to share.
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