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Tai-Chi/Tong Ren Spring 2025
with Bob Grace
Tai Chi is a moving meditation through slow, deliberate movements that promote relaxation and mental clarity. Come experience this gentle, mindful exercise that fosters balance and well-being. Tong Ren is an energy-balancing practice designed to restore the natural flow of Chi (energy) in the body, allowing it to heal itself. No physical action is required—simply come and sit. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Children 14 and under are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Bob Grace, a dedicated practitioner of Tai Chi for over 40 years, also offers Tui-Na massage and Tong Ren Therapy. Bob Grace, a practitioner of Tai-Chi for 40 years, also offers Tui-Na massage and Tong Ren Therapy.
Curious About Reiki Daytime Session Spring 2025
with Barbara Joyce
Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session
Grow Your Own Organic Garden Spring 2025
with Jason Kafka
Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening -- such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so far. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to grow an organic garden, be connected to resources and community members that will help them grow an organic garden, and feel ready to take the first steps toward doing so. We’ll even send you home with some seeds to start in your own garden! This class is for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), formed in 1971, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country and is creating a food system that is healthy and fair for all of us. Through education, training and advocacy, MOFGA is helping farmers thrive, making more local, organic food available and building sustainable communities. Learn more at mofga.org.
Register online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/1492101
Curious About Reiki Weekend Session Spring 2025
with Barbara Joyce
Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session
Dandelion Workshop Spring 2025
with Jessica Steele
Did you know there are countless amazing things you can create from dandelions? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn how to collect and process these versatile plants! Discover recipes using dandelion greens Learn how to make jams, teas, and wines from dandelion flowers Explore the beneficial properties of dandelion roots We’ll taste, create, and enjoy some delicious dishes made from this incredible plant! Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com
White Stone Wilderness Survival Course Spring 2025
with Jim Paine
In this hands-on course, you’ll learn essential wilderness survival skills, including: Building your own survival kit Fire starting techniques Shelter building Water sourcing and purification Identifying wild edibles Trapping for food Navigation and orientation Developing a survival mindset This class will take place in both a classroom and outdoor setting. Please dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Children under 14 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Jim Paine, with 50 years of survival and bushcraft experience, is an expert in wild plants and wild edibles. He also participates in search and rescue in Greenville, Maine. This is his third program teaching wilderness survival.
Curious About Reiki Evening Session Spring 2025
with Barbara Joyce
Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session