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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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Publish your own Book

with Preethi Fernando

Next session: December 6th, 2025

$22 More Info

Become a published author and check off that item off your bucket list. Publish a children’s book, a how-to book, a memoir, art book, a cook book, or just about any type of book. (This is not a writing class.) If you are thinking about publishing a book or simply curious, this class is for you. Objectives include: Different ways to get your book published; hard copy, Kindle, pdf and more, How to self publish, How to decide what type of book to publish, Marketing your book, & How to schedule speaking engagements; sell your book online; book store sales. Taught by Kelum Training and Consulting.

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The Fundamentals of Creative Writing: Level 1

with Violet Hart

Next session: January 6th to March 3rd, 2026

$175 More Info

In this 8-week course, we’ll explore the basics of creative writing, including the various mediums, genres, and publication routes available to you, and we’ll practice the fundamental skills and habits you’ll use to become a successful writer. This class is open to students of all skill levels, and whether you’re ready to become the next Stephen King or just want to put pen to paper and have some fun, there’s a place for you here.

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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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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.

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History of Malaga Island

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Next session: February 11th, 2026

$35 More Info

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice. This course is offered via Zoom.

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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: November 12th, 2025

$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.