In this two hour course we will cover the joys and challenges of keeping pigs as pets. This is not a class for those interested in raising pigs for meat. Pigs are the most commonly surrendered animal at animal sanctuaries, and this class will prepare you to understand the nutritional, health, and enrichment needs of these smart, funny, affectionate animals before adopting one.

We will discuss keeping pigs at a healthy weight, hoof care, hygiene, and the required habitat for a happy, healthy pig. You will meet and interact with some of the sanctuary’s pigs, so come prepared to give tummy rubs, and wear clothes for the outdoors and boots.

Andy Theriault and Amanda Glenn started Darrowby Farm Sanctuary in 2019. They have given lifelong homes to over 60 animals since then, 22 of whom have been pigs.

The Feldenkrais Method® is a type of neuromuscular re-education that will enable your body to do more than it has in years. Feldenkrais classes are easily adapted to the online format, and students have been able to understand the directions and follow along quite easily.

These gentle movement sequences will help you work through chronic muscular or joint pain while improving your flexibility and posture. This is not an exercise class, so loose fitting or stretchy casual clothes are appropriate. Please have a mat and two thick towels to use during each class.

Dianne Daniels is an exercise physiologist.

This Hatha style yoga class will help you relax and refresh with strengthening and stretching. Dianne provides easy to follow instructions suitable for all levels of expertise. Please have a mat to use during each class.

Dianne Daniels is an exercise physiologist.

Looking for a yoga class that will give you a sense of challenge and success in your flexibility, strength and overall well-being? Look no further! Designed for people with yoga literacy, i.e. those who have attended yoga classes before. We will practice Hatha yoga while growing a range of motion, endurance, and our own deeper connection to our bodies. The class will match the participants desired challenge level. Please bring a yoga mat.

Kathryn Jensen has a B.A in Dance, and is a registered yoga teacher with a Masters in Education. She has taught creative dance and yoga to children age 3-adults in their 80’s. Kathryn loves supporting people to find joy and play through embodied movement and living.

The table saw is the most important tool in the shop.  It does more than just cut wood to exact dimensions; it also does joinery, molding, and with a few simple jigs that you can make, it will also do specialty cuts.  Learn how to get the most from your saw, how to use it safely, and what to look for when purchasing a saw.  The course will be taught using the amazing new SawStop, the saw with the built-in brake system that prevents injury from a spinning blade. No materials needed. 

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

This class is great for any level of experience from beginners to seasoned or those just looking to destress and relax. Gentle Mindful Yoga movements, simple breathing techniques followed by the deeply meditative and restful Restorative positions of Yoga to the sounds of Crystal singing bowls.

Patti Kristiansen has been teaching therapeutic yoga in the midcoast region for 23 years. She holds credentials as a Certified Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists; Registered Experience Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.

This class covers the fundamentals of yoga. You will learn basic postures, four breathing techniques, four meditation techniques, and how to partner them to create deep relaxation and connection to the body. This class is slowly building it up over the 6 weeks, the final class will be a traditional gentle flow yoga class. Very Beginner friendly, you don’t need to know a thing or be able to do all the poses. This course is about building a yoga class unique to your abilities and comfort.

Please bring a yoga mat, two yoga blocks and a blanket to class. Also, bringing a notepad for taking notes is recommended.

Jade Nelson is a retired bodyworker who shares her skills of observation and intuition through the practice of yoga.

A New Maine Boating Law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. It requires a person born on or after January 1, 1999 operating a boat over 25 hp on inland and coastal waters to have taken the in-person Boat America course, pass an exam, have the state’s Boat America card, and be registered in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife database. Completing this Boat America course satisfies the requirements. In addition, some insurance companies offer boating insurance discounts to boat owners who have successfully completed this course.

TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to boating: boat types, boating terms, engine types. Boating Laws: registration, Federal and state boating laws. Safety Equipment: life jackets, fire extinguishers, etc. Safe Operation and Navigation: buoys and beacons, navigation rules, docking. Boating Emergencies: hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, weather. Trailering: types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer. Sports and Boating: water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, and other boating tips.