Maine Adult Education Association
Educate Empower Enrich
with Toni Philbrick, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
April 15th, 2025
Tiny wool quillies and beads are combined to make a sweet bracelet. Enjoy a night out and go home with it all made! Bring scissors.
Materials Fee: $10 Paid to instructor at time of class
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Date: Tuesday, April 15th
with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
April 3rd to May 15th, 2025
Aroma Yoga Essentials - *Stimulate the Mind and Senses* In Person 6 Weeks Session 1
“Aromatherapy and yoga are both ancient healing practices that can be used to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to enhance well-being, while yoga is a practice that focuses on relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation. Together, they can create a holistic experience that can improve your health.” Different aromas and physical postures can have different effects including: good for meditation, relaxing and uplifting, balance the mind and emotions, improve concentration, support immunity, relieve stress and help you sleep, help you feel calm and centered, help with mental rejuvenation, relieve tension in the brain and body.
Instructor: Michelle Spencer
Date: Session 1 - Thursdays, April 3--May 15
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Cost: $62 for 6 weeks
Location: Reeds Brook Middle School (cafeteria)
with Mya-Lisa King, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
April 2nd to 23rd, 2025
In this class, Mya-Lisa King will use mindfulness, meditation, and visualization techniques to guide you in navigating difficult emotions and negative thought patterns, to discover the deep well of possibility within you. Research has shown that mindfulness increases the neuroplasticity of the brain, and can help with sleeplessness, stress, fatigue, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout. This class is designed for all those seeking to explore the space beyond habitual thought and reaction, a place of self-compassion, inner wisdom and joy.
with Rob Smith, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
April 10th, 2025
Social Security: Your Questions Answered Seminar - Hampden Academy
Rob Smith Financial Advisor EdwardJones
Social Security: Your Questions Answered is an educational program for people who are nearing retirement, ages 55 and up who have questions about social security. During this 45-minute seminar we'll help answer these questions: How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan, when should I start taking benefits, what about taxes?
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Date: April 10
with Kris Eschman, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
May 15th to June 19th, 2025
Elevate your fitness routine with our 6-week Barre series! Kris Eschman will teach this energizing class that blends ballet-inspired movements and strength training with light weights for a full-body workout that tones muscles, improves balance and posture, and builds flexibility. Perfect for all levels, each session incorporates small, controlled movements and isometric holds designed to target and sculpt every muscle group. No dance experience or equipment is required—just bring a mat, or use one of ours!
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
Session 2: Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
6 Weeks
with Victoria Vaughn, Sanford Community Adult Education
July 7th to 28th, 2025
All levels of ability are welcome!
Ideal for beginning or "rusty" knitters. Casting on, ending a project, and repairing mistakes will be covered, as well as mastery of the basic knit and purl stitches, the foundation of all knitting.
Supplies needed:
Bring size 7 knitting needles, 1 light color Supersaver Red heart yarn (7 ounces), 1 small pair of scissors, and a tape measure. OR Bring a project that you are working on.
Can't make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome!
Drop-In fee is $15 per class. You can register online or drop by the office to pay for the class drop-in.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org