Personal Enrichment

Release your inner Rockstar and make noise in a full-body cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing, sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums! Using Ripstix, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, you'll sweat, sculpt, and ROCK your body and mind. You won't just listen to music - you'll become the music in this exhilarating workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Designed for all fitness levels, any stage; POUND provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up, and rockin' out! Please wear comfortable clothing for exercise and bring a yoga mat.

Spring is coming, and with it comes throwing open windows, clearing out the dust, and getting the gardens ready for another growing season. Whether wiping the dirt out of your home or wiping the dirt off your hands is your favorite, either way, we have natural solutions for keeping pests and critters out, for returning the sparkle, and for supporting your organic gardening. All are super simple, proven effective, and will have you breathing easy, literally and figuratively. We’ll have a casual get-together that will be a fun time and informative, too! You will have the opportunity to make a couple goodies, along with the recipes to make more! These are easy to make -- one will freshen up your home and another will keep pests adhering to the "hospitality rules". There will be an extra surprise bonus plus some additional easy-peasy recipes!

Students will learn how to make needhams from start to finish. Due to the time it takes for the center to set, the instructor will provide pre-made centers for students to dip and take home. We will make additional centers in class to take home and finish. Students will need to bring a 9" x 13" pan, 2 pounds of confectioners sugar, 1 stick of butter, and 14 ounces of flaked coconut to make their centers. Potatoes and a recipe will be provided.

This beginner-intermediate creative photography class will focus on the essential tools and techniques for capturing the four-season beauty of the Maine outdoors and beyond. Lectures and slideshows will cover the selection of subjects and locations as well as composition, lighting, and equipment.

Downsizing or moving - how to decide what gets tossed and what gets packed! These tips and strategies have been developed from 17 major (whole house with basement, attic, and garage) and minor (small apartment and dormitory room) moves. We will discuss organizing, scheduling, and resources-ideas tested and used with commercial moving haulers and do-it-yourself transportation.