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Restore And Destress

with Ann Kimmage

Next session: January 12th to March 16th, 2026

$130 More Info

This course taps into your healing resources through, calming breathing practices, meditation techniques, in-class prompt-inspired journal writing, and gentle Qigong movements. These activities will be followed by class discussions on how to integrate healing resources into your daily life. Improve your concentration and discover new ways to relax and restore in a fun and informal atmosphere with an experienced, certified instructor who has used these beneficial practices to enhance the quality of her own life. *No Class: 1/19 & 2/16.

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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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Memoir Writing

with Ann Kimmage

Next session: January 13th to March 3rd, 2026

$130 More Info

Have you desired to write your memoir but don’t know how to get started? Have you started but feel stuck? If you need direction and guidance for your writing this course is for you! Instruction will focus on the craft of writing (setting a scene, dialogue, voice, showing vs. telling, character development, etc.) along with feedback on your writing. Memoir writing is a discovery process in which you weave life experiences into a coherent pattern. Come and enjoy the exciting process of writing in an informal, friendly, atmosphere with an instructor with decades of teaching experience and the author of two memoirs.

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Meditation and Stress Management

with Ann Kimmage

Next session: January 13th to February 17th, 2026

$75 More Info

Have you wondered why people meditate or how to counter your stress patterns more effectively? This class will assist you in establishing a meditation and mindfulness practice and introduce you to restorative Qigong movements that help reduce stress and anxiety. The class is taught in an informal, personalized manner by a certified stress management instructor with over twenty years of meditation experience. Please bring along a cushion or small blanket.

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The Fundamentals of Creative Writing: Level 2

with Violet Hart

Next session: January 5th to March 9th, 2026

$175 More Info

In this 8-week course, we'll continue exploring the art of creative writing, diving deeper into tools, skills, and habits that can help you meet your writing goals. This class is open to students who have already taken Fundamentals Level 1 (if you have not and would still like to participate, please contact the instructor directly). *No Class: 10/13.

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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.

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Introduction to Astrology

with Rebecca Quigg

Next session: January 7th, 2026

$25 More Info

In this course, you will learn all of the essential information needed to be able to understand the components of an astrological chart. Learn the basic philosophy behind astrology, what astrology is, (and is not) and how it can be used. A personal astrological birth chart is included.

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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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Astrology: The Planets and Signs

with Rebecca Quigg

Next session: March 4th, 2026

$25 More Info

Learn about the energetic and archetypal associations of the planets and the signs, and how each represents different aspects of life and personality.

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Astrology: Houses and House Systems

with Rebecca Quigg

Next session: March 18th, 2026

$25 More Info

Learn about the twelve houses of an astrological chart, the themes and topics indicated by each house, and some of the different house systems and the theories behind them.