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Gentle Yoga Flow

$65

with Laurie Lefebvre

Calendar Jan 31, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This is a gentle flow yoga class for all ages and body types, working on yoga postures in a flow format including breath work. Participants will learn yoga poses at a slow and gentle pace.

Modifications given when needed. Please bring your yoga mat. Yoga blocks are helpful if you have them.

Medicare 101

Free

with Courtney Cowan

Calendar Apr 3, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Whether you are newly eligible for Medicare or have been enrolled for years, this class has something for everyone. You'll gain information on how to obtain Medicare when you are eligible, and many other important topics. We will also discuss supplemental insurance that can be purchased to compliment original Medicare. There are many different products and carriers available, therefore it is so important to become educated about the options you can choose. Medicare has various enrollment periods which gives you the opportunity to change your policy if appropriate. Anyone with questions about Medicare will find this class helpful.

Courtney Cowan (license #PRR252278) offers insurance products through Maine Medicare Solutions, a licensed insurance agency.

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Boston Bound

$80

with Kathy Widdecomb

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 7 am, runs for 1 week

Even though our registration for the aquarium and museum are closed - we still have seats left on the bus for Boston!

Join us and spend the day on your own in Boston to explore, shop, and enjoy. You choose!

Any questions, give us a call at 453-4200 ext. 3114 or email adulted@msad49.org.

Boston Bound - Museum of Fine Arts

$104

with Kathy Widdecomb

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 7 am, runs for 1 week

We’re off again to Boston. This time we’ll have two options to choose from. Since the trip to the Aquarium didn’t run last semester, we’ll be offering that as well as the Museum of Fine Arts. Museum of Fine Arts: The MFA is open. Open to new ideas that broaden our perspectives. Open to every visitor, from the curious to the lifelong learner. Open to new possibilities discovered through art. Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, our renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone. We welcome diverse perspectives, both within the artwork and among our visitors. Where many worldviews meet, new ways of seeing, thinking, and understanding emerge. The conversations we inspire bring people together—revealing connections, exploring differences, and creating a community where all belong. For more information visit: https://www.mfa.org/ Dining: The Museum offers a diverse selection of dining experiences, with artfully prepared dishes for all tastes and budgets. From à la carte dining to a family-friendly cafeteria, visitors can find the right venue to suit the moment. Shopping: Linde Family Wing Bookstore and Shop: Located in the Druker Family Pavilion, the Linde Family Wing Bookstore and Shop features New England’s premiere collection of thousands of books on art, photography, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, and children’s books, as well as classic MFA gifts, including home décor, jewelry, stationery, prints, Custom Prints, fashion accessories, and toys. Signature Shop: The Signature Shop is located across from the ticketing desks in the Huntington Avenue Entrance. Begin or end your visit by browsing our exciting gift assortment highlighting the masterpieces of the MFA collections. The boutique atmosphere showcases handcrafted decorative arts, jewelry and apparel, and MFA and art-related gifts in an inviting, easily accessible location. The Signature Shop is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir of your visit or buy a distinctive gift featuring one of the many beautiful, iconic works in the MFA's collection. Gund Gallery Shop: In the Art of the Americas Wing, Level LG, discover a shop filled with treasures relating to Gund Gallery exhibitions. This fresh space is the perfect way to enhance an exhibition visit or serve as a jumping-off point for your exploration.

Depart: 7:00 a.m. at Lawrence Jr. High School parking lot (7 School Street, Fairfield)

Depart: 7:30 p.m. at the West Gardiner Park and Ride, across from the West Gardiner Service Plaza (Located between Routes 126 & 9 and the Turnpike Entrance)

Quick Rest Stop at the Kennebunk Service Plaza

Arrive: 11:00 a.m. Approximate arrival in Boston

Depart Boston: Approximately 4:00 p.m. at the Museum

Boston Bound - New England Aquarium & More
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Boston Bound - New England Aquarium & More

$131

with Kathy Widdecomb

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 7 am, runs for 1 week

Join us for a fun day in Boston starting with a visit to the New England Aquarium! There you can experience exhibits such as the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef, the Atlantic Harbor Seals, the Giant Ocean Tank, Olympic Coast, and more! Don’t forget to visit the gift shop!

When planning your visit, check out the website: www.neaq.org to see additional things to do, such as the Simons Theatre.

The theater is newly renovated, so you’ll enjoy comfortable, high-backed seats while watching films on a giant projection screen that is more than six stories high! Daily films include - Secrets of the Sea 3D, Incredible Predators 3D, Superpower Dogs 3D, and Cephalopods: Aliens of the Deep. The movies are between 45 and 49 minutes long. You must purchase tickets on your own for these films. This can be done ahead of time on their website and is strongly encouraged.

You can also book your own Animal Encounters online, such as Meet and Greet: Atlantic Harbor Seals, Make Art with Atlantic Harbor Seals and you can also have Virtual Animal Encounters. Check out the website for more information.

There are a number of food choices on site and nearby. The Harbor View Cafe’ is located on Level 2 at the Aquarium. There may be a few outdoor cafes as well. If you’d like to explore options for dining and shopping around the Aquarium, there are many only a short walk away: Quincy Market, North End, The Financial District, The Waterfront, The Theatre District & Chinatown.

If you trek out on an adventure, you must make your way back to the Aquarium to catch the bus back home! Wear comfortable walking shoes, layered outer wear, and bring totes or backpacks for purchases or the like. You may leave anything on the bus that you will not need while exploring.

The deadline to register for this trip is: MARCH 1, 2024 – so don’t miss out and book today! No refunds can be issued after this date.

Depart: 7:00 a.m. at Lawrence Jr. High School parking lot (7 School Street, Fairfield)

Depart: 7:30 p.m. at the West Gardiner Park and Ride, across from the West Gardiner Service Plaza (Located between Routes 126 & 9 and the Turnpike Entrance)

Quick Rest Stop at the Kennebunk Service Plaza

Arrive: 11:00 a.m. Approximate arrival in Boston

Depart Boston approximately 4:00 p.m.

Maine Driving Dynamics

$70

with Bureau of Highway Safety

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is aimed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness and abilities. This five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways.

Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.

A student who completes the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record.

Substitute Teaching 101 - April

Free

with Marisellia Greenlaw

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you interested in exploring the world of substitute teaching? Do you want to make a positive impact on students’ lives while fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment? Designed for aspiring substitute teachers, this course will equip you with the knowledge needed to be a substitute teacher for any school in MSAD 49. Learn about school policies, the roles you will play as a substitute teacher, classroom management tips, how you get paid, and have the chance to fill out an application at the end of class if you wish.

Wills and Trusts

Free

with John Nale

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn the difference between a Last Will and Testament and a Trust. Learn what will a Last Will and Testament does that a Trust does not do. Also, learn how to pass your assets outside of the probate process. Attorney Nale will be available after class to answer any questions.

Attorney John Nale has lived in Maine most of his life, and has been practicing law in Central Maine for over 40 years. As one of the few attorneys in Central Maine who concentrates exclusively in elder law, John speaks frequently to professional and community groups regarding long-term care planning, estate planning, advance directives, and MaineCare/Medicaid planning.

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