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Central Lincoln County Adult Education



Personal Enrichment

Naturalist's Sketchbook 4.03.24

$68

with Laurel Dodge

Calendar Apr 3, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Creating a naturalist’s sketchbook is a hobby that requires minimal equipment and expense, but can bring great satisfaction and a fresh perspective on nature. Record your nature discoveries with pen and ink and watercolor to create a one-of-a-kind journal of your adventures in the wild.

Artistic talent is not necessary to create a naturalist’s sketchbook. All that is needed is a sense of wonder and a desire to learn more about the natural world. Treasures found during the instructor’s adventures in nature will be on display to sketch or you can bring your own. Weather depending, some portions of this class may take place outdoors.

Laurel Dodge has a master’s degree in environmental studies and has worked for nature centers, land trusts and a zoo. She is an illustrator and nature photographer.

 

The Maine Death with Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace

Calendar Apr 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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).

Valerie Lovelace is the founder and executive director of Maine Death with Dignity, a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is end-of-life education and patient advocacy. She has a masters degree from Husson University in Bangor and is an ordained interfaith minister. Valerie co-authored Maine’s Death with Dignity Act and led the grassroots movement in Maine for medical aid in dying from 2013-2019 when the law passed.

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Revitalize & Refine Your Yoga Practice

$65

with Jade Nelson

Calendar Apr 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

This is not your typical yoga class!! Do you wonder if you are doing the pose right? Does it hurt when you are in a pose? This two-week workshop is 100% focused on postural structure, alignment, breathing, and finding comfort within a pose. Our time together will consist of getting into a variety of poses, receiving feedback, making adjustments, and gaining deeper awareness within our bodies. Bring your yoga mat, props and burning yoga pose questions or concerns. Together we can find the adjustments that get your practice flowing and create a newfound body awareness to take off the mat into your daily life.

Jade Nelson is a retired bodyworker who continues to share her skills of observation and intuition through the practice of yoga, meditation and holistic education. When she steps onto the mat to guide others or herself, she believes it is a slow and loving walk to meet our truest selves.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

$69

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. This online class allows you to sit at your piano or keyboard at home with no pressure at all. An online book and online follow up video lessons are included so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.

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13 Types of Yeast Rolls in 3 Hours!

$55

with Debra Arter

Calendar Apr 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Amazing but true! People will admire all the types of rolls that you will be able to make after just this three hour class. You will also get to make a savory braid that is both delicious and lovely to look at! Basic preparation of bread dough will be covered. Class will be part demonstration and part participation. Generous samples of the caramel pecan rolls, savory braid and all the rest will be given to each participant. Students will take home white and whole wheat dough to bake at home later.

Debra has won many awards for her baking in summer fairs and taught this class many times. She started baking bread when she was 9. Join in the fun and come home full of comfort. Bring covered tubs to take home dough.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$69

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Apr 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.

Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.

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Developing a Personal and Home Defensive Protection Plan

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part 1 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately.

Master Maine Guide Alice Bean Andrenyak is a Maine native who lives at Mere Point in Brunswick. Owner of Alice's Awesome Adventures and Maine e-Learning, she is an outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, teacher, solo entrepreneur, a Kripalu trained Outdoor Guide, and a great cook. She has been visiting Malaga Island for over 30 years and has seen it change. She also trains future Registered Maine Guides and outdoor enthusiasts in navigation, canoeing, SUP, sea kayaking, snowshoeing, nature studies, and overnighting skills. She is a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide leading Forest Bathing sessions and leads regular sea kayak and hiking tours of Malaga Island.

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So You Want to open an Airbnb?

$39

with Debra Arter

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the number of people turning to choosing Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from two years ago? The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine topped $100 million in 2020. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term rental, this is a class not to miss. The instructor, herself an Airbnb owner, has interviewed many other Airbnb or VRBO owners and put together a packet with good information, tips and actual stories of unusual events in the life of a short term landlord. This course will address issues dealing with ordinance, insurance, expectations, fees, hosting, guests, safety, communication, neighbors and more.

Debra Arter has operated River Escape for over 4 years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb.

 





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