A new and interesting way to learn to square dance. Fun and easy. It's for beginners and anyone else who's ever danced in the past and wants to return to the fun. Instruction is in a relaxed, easy setting with a personal touch geared for success. A great way to have fun with your partner (spouse, significant other, friend). Great family fun. At Citizen's of Maine, 177 Cold Brook Rd, Hampden

For more information, call Bob at (207) 447-0094

Too cold, dark and slippery outside to walk? Join our indoor walking club. Please use a pair of goodwalking shoes (no boots). Stay on the ground level or challenge yourself by walking between thefirst and second floors. This is an independent program with no instruction provided.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, at Hampden Academy (No walking club during school closures)

Strength is important. It allows us to perform all the activities we love for the rest of our lives. By focusing on our core, we can access the muscles that support our bodies. Studying the practice founded by Joseph Pilates, we look at how to incorporate these movements and exercises into a yoga/Pilates fusion class that will strengthen the body, increase flexibility and improve our balance. Classes can be done with body weight exercises or with light weights if you would like to bring your own. Some exercise bands will be available to use as well.

Make a fringed, wool wreath for yourself or a gift. Decorated with a bow, cones or acorns, and berries. SHARP SHEARS NEEDED. At The Keeping Room.

Saturday, November 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Class fee : $20. Materials fee: $24. (Payable to instructor)

Chords Are Key - Using the Chord Method  By Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout The United States, Kenya, South Africa Arizona and the Philippines. He has a degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

How To Play Piano by Ear - Zoom - 2 ½ Class

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music.  A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language.  This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument.  Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party!  Prior experience with chords recommended.  Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session.   Class is held online using zoom.   

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date: Saturday, November 23  11AM -1:30PM

Cost: $59 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

Internet Safety  2 Classes In-Person

Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe.

Onsite Requirements for this class: No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team

Date: Wednesday, December 4  2pm-3pm: 

 Cost: Free

Make a wool ornament with an appliqued candle, holly and beads for berries. Kit includes threads. Bring SHARP SHEARS. Bring lunch or order out. At The Keeping Room.

Saturday, December 7. 9:30 – 2

Class fee: $ 22. Materials fee (paid to the instructor): $12.

Be an EMPOWERED Empath!  

You’ve heard the term but do you know if you are one?  Here are just a few signs: Do you read or feel people's emotions without even trying? Are you highly sensitive, feeling everything very deeply?  Are you known as a human lie detector?  Do you find people always gravitate towards you for help or advice?  Do you often feel overwhelmed in large crowds?  Feel overly sensitive to the news?  Found yourself in a relationship with a Narcissist?  You might be an empath!  Instead of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and drained, Angie will teach you how to be an empowered empath so you can use these “sensing” abilities to feel confident, set and hold boundaries, become a manifesting queen (or king), and an incredibly compassionate healer and friend.   1 ½  hour class 

Instructor: Angie Welch

Date: Tuesday,  December 10  6-7:30pm

Cost: $25 per student

No Class Limit (Minimum 6 to hold the class)