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Quit Addictions Easily

with Emily Bottino

Next session: January 19th, 2026

$22 More Info

Break free from addictions—smoking, drinking, scrolling—with ease in this powerful 90-minute workshop. Learn self-hypnosis techniques and mindset strategies to rewire habits, reduce cravings, and reclaim control. Create lasting change with simple, science-backed tools that support your journey to freedom and clarity. No experience necessary—just commitment!

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Chunky Blanket Workshop

with Elizabeth Sokoloff

Next session: January 20th, 2026

$52 More Info

Have you been eyeing those fabulous chunky blankets you’ve been seeing at expensive home décor shops? In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own! Using buttery-soft jumbo yarn, you will create a scrumptious blanket using a simple hand-weaving technique. Choose from an array of beautiful colors! Absolutely no knitting, crocheting, or weaving experience is necessary. A $55 materials fee is due to the instructor immediately following registration and is non-refundable after yarn orders are placed. The dimensions of the finished blanket are approx 4.5' x 6' - it varies a little bit due to differences in how tightly/loosely people work. *The deadline to register for this workshop is 1/6 due to pre-order requirements. Instructor will contact registrants directly about material preferences.

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Registered Maine Guide Training Course

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Next session: January 20th to March 31st, 2026

$500 More Info

Train to become a working Registered Maine Guide not just a test taker. Learn the skills that guides use daily including: map & compass, coastal navigation, shelter building, separated client searches, cooking, canoeing, snowshoeing, SUP’ng, plus specialty skills for recreation, sea kayaking, tide-water fishing, inland fishing, and hunting future guides. This ten-session hybrid program includes Zoom, optional all-day skill workshops, and homework assignments. Optional skills workshops are at an additional cost. Those thinking of becoming a Registered Maine Guide will need to take a first aid and CPR course, not included. This is an online Zoom course for 10 weeks. *No Class: 2/17.

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Paint Night: Pet Portrait

with Shirley Anderson

Next session: January 21st, 2026

$55 More Info

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry or feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

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New Moon Vision Board

with Rebecca Quigg

Next session: January 21st to February 4th, 2026

$55 More Info

Take a journey of self-exploration using art and media, along with your astrological chart, to create a vision for your year ahead. Words, pictures, and shapes that represent your aspirations, hopes, and dreams will be arranged on an astrological wheel to help you imagine your ideal future. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class.

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American Sign Language (ASL): Level I

with Martin Samelson

Next session: January 22nd to February 26th, 2026

$85 More Info

Learn basic sign language communication, including the manual alphabet, fingerspelling, numbers, vocabulary, Deaf culture, and familiar phrases to enhance communication with Deaf and hard of hearing family, friends, co-workers, students, clients, and customers. Previous sign language experience, textbooks, and a dictionary are not required. Your instructor will supply all materials. Martin Samelson has taught ASL to college and high school students in private lessons, corporate programs, and job development with Deaf clients. ASL is a visual language, so no textbook is required. The instructor will supply all materials. Our IN-PERSON instruction will include Deaf culture, hand-shapes for the A-B-Cs and number systems, vocabulary and simple sentence structures. Each class will include time for you to practice and suggestions for at-home practice. We will NOT be using ZOOM for any portion of this class.

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Heartsaver First Aid/CPR with AED: Adult & Child

with John Coffin

Next session: January 24th, 2026

$150 More Info

Become certified in First Aid/CPR/AED – Adult and Child. All the equipment (manikins and AEDs), videos, Student Workbooks, and consumable supplies are provided. Included in the course are adult and child CPR with AED and first aid skills, where the students demonstrate the skills learned. Upon successful completion, an American Heart Association First/Aid CPR and AED Certification card will be sent to the student, valid for two (2) years. For those taking the course to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a Certificate of Completion that indicates this course meets the requirements of 46 CFR 11.201 for Merchant Mariner Credential will also be issued. American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor: John E. Coffin

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Relaxation Mini-Retreat: Soothe Your Nervous System

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Next session: January 25th, 2026

$35 More Info

This 2-hour retreat is a gentle invitation to rest, release, and reset. Through calming breathwork, body-based relaxation, and restorative practices, you’ll soothe your nervous system and offer your body and mind the deep rest they deserve. This retreat is designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Activities include: Guided relaxation practices, Guided meditation for rest and renewal, Gentle & restorative movement, and Journaling or quiet reflection. Please bring: A yoga mat, a journal, and anything that supports your comfort—such as a blanket, cushion, or eye pillow.

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Get Healthy Easily

with Emily Bottino

Next session: January 26th, 2026

$22 More Info

Transform your relationship with food and movement in this 90-minute workshop. Using self-hypnosis and mindset techniques, you'll learn to replace unhealthy habits with energizing nutrition and joyful activity. Create lasting change by rewiring patterns, boosting motivation, and aligning behavior with your wellness goals. Lost? Start here!

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Message Circle with Jeannie Sullivan

with Jeannie Sullivan

Next session: January 26th, 2026

$45 More Info

Come hear what Spirit has to say to you. Get your questions answered and learn what your family and friends have to say in Spirit. This is a fun and interactive way to get introduced to psychic readings. You may be surprised who you hear from. Led by Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.