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Explore Chair Yoga Session I

with Jude Valentine

Sep
11

September 11th to October 2nd, 2024

$65 More Info

Your postural alignment, flexibility and stability are important at any age, and as we age become even more critical. If you have considered taking a yoga class but feel like you are too "old", too "stiff" or think that yoga is just for the young, this class is for you. Chair yoga is an accessible form of yoga postures that make it ideal for beginning elders. There isn't any special clothing required and you can do it with your shoes on! With attention on our breath, we'll focus on friendly postures that are designed to increase your flexibility, stability and alignment as well as to provide relaxation and ease. No experience is necessary. Join us in person at the studio or virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided before the start of the start of the program, and the sessions will be recorded. Jude Valentine is a lifelong yoga enthusiast and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2017. Additional coursework has included Trauma Informed Yoga, Energy Medicine Yoga, and Yoga for Seniors. Her classes focus on a student-centered approach that supports the awareness of the parasympathetic nervous system, breath, and range of motion. She welcomes students of all abilities in her classes and especially those new to yoga.

Session I, 4 classes, Wednesdays, 9/11-10/2, 12:30pm-1:45pm, Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook (10 Wentworth Dr., use back entrance), $65

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Beginners Pilates/ Yoga Combination

with Theresa Labrecque

Sep
11

September 11th to October 9th, 2024

$40 More Info

This program introduces the basic concepts of yoga and Pilates to new students. It will provide the foundations of both areas of fitness and build core strength, flexibility and increase mobility. This class is a great intro before doing the full Yoga/Pilates class. Please bring a yoga mat, water and yoga blocks (if you have them). Theresa has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 20 years, teaching Pilates for more than 13 years and Yoga for more than 7 years. She is committed to providing functional strengthening to all ages and ability levels.

5 classes, Wednesdays, 9/11-10/9, 5:45pm-6:45pm, Village Elementary Gym, $40

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Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat: Harbor View House

with Chris Toy

Sep
13

September 13th to 15th, 2024

$495 More Info

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. $495 Tuition includes all lunches and dinners (accommodations not included in price). Day students are welcome. Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: "I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen." "Great kitchen hints!".

9/13-9/15, Escape to a Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artists, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day's workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, storyteller, and author, Gordan Ward. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.

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Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat: Harbor View House

with Mary Laury

Sep
13

September 13th to 15th, 2024

$495 More Info

Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! Day students are welcome. $495 Tuition includes all lunches and dinners (accommodations not included in price). Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: "Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style." "Easy no stress instruction.".

9/13-9/15, Escape to a Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artists, cooks, and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day's workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordan Ward. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.

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Monthly Meditation Circle Session I

with Elissa Nauman

Sep
14

September 14th, 2024

Price not available More Info

You're invited to join this guided meditation where you will be led to focus on breath and energy centers (chakras). The intention or theme will change each month depending on the time of the month or year (i.e., moon phase, equinox, solstice, etc.), with an emphasis being on sending out love and healing to the world. This is a free event. Elissa Nauman, MS, is the founder of Restoring Through Nature, LLC. She guides clients to achieve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health goals through the support of essential oils and energy work (Reiki and IET). She has a Master of Science in Counseling and is certified in essential oils coaching, Usui Reiki Level 2, Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki Crystal Healing and is also a Certified Chakra Therapist.

Session I, Saturday, 9/14, 10:00am-11:00am, Baxter Library, free

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Intro to Acrylic and Oil Painting

with Sophie Roblin

Sep
17

September 17th to October 22nd, 2024

$105 More Info

Build observational paintings from the ground up in your choice of acrylics or oils! This class introduces acrylic and oil mediums, basic drawing/perception skills used for the layout of a painting, color theory, color mixing and using color to create a sense of space. Feel free to bring in a subject matter of your choice or use a provided still life, landscape and portrait prompt. We may work from photographs and life and will learn from the works of artists past and contemporary. Location: Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook, 10 Wentworth Dr, Gorham. Materials Included. Cost: $105

Tuesdays, 6 classes, 9/17-10/22, 4:30pm-6:00pm