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Hampden-Yogalates Fusion - 6 weeks

$62

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Calendar Apr 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Yogalates Fusion - 6 weeks 

Yoga infused Pilates for Core Strength, Flexibility, Meditation, and Breathwork. 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.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer 

Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm

Dates: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15

Cost: $62 for 6 week session

Location: Hampden Academy

Will run

Orono-Messages and Masterpieces - Paint with a Twist! In Person

$30

with Angie Butler Welch

Calendar Apr 22, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Messages and Masterpieces - Paint with a Twist!  

No experience needed for this fun step by step painting class.  But there IS a twist!  I'm a psychic medium, so I also offer a brief intuitive message to each person based on their painting! I'm always amazed at the messages that come through just from the paintings!  All supplies are included, plus a brief message from the painting.  2 hour class

Instructor: Angie Welch

Date: Tuesday, April 22    6-8pm

Cost: $30 per student.  Limit 15 students due to the room size (Minimum 6 to hold the class) 

 

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Orono-Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3

$62

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

Strength and Balanced for Senior Fitness: Virtual - 6 weeks 

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session."Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports  muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion.  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you  safely and effectively.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Mondays: 8:30-9:30 am

Starts: Session 3  April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)

 Cost $35        

 

Orono-Gentle Fitness for Health: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3

$35

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Gentle Fitness for Health:  Virtual - 6 weeks

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Mondays: 10-11 am

Starts: Session 3  April 28 - June 9 (No class April 21)

Cost: $35 for each 6 week  session

Hampden--Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 1

$40

with Melanie Crowe

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 6 pm

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 1:
April 28, 30, May 2, 8 

Full Course

Orono-Windows 11 - In person 3 Weeks

Free

with National Digital Equity Center Staff

Calendar Apr 30, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 3 weeks

NDEC-National Digital Equity Center

The National Digital Equity Center brings years of community, state, national and international planning toward digital equity assuring all populations valid and equitable participation in the Internet of Things.

Windows 11 -  In person 3 Weeks

"Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this 3 week class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more."

Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team

Date: Wednesday, April 30th,May 7th, May 14th

Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

 

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Orono-Alcohol Inks Class - In person

$20

with Erin Ellis

Calendar Apr 30, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Alcohol Inks Class - In person

Have you heard of the magic that is alcohol inks? Create a watercolor look on non-porous surfaces. Make plain white tiles into pieces of art. No art skills needed to make something gorgeous, super easy, and unique. Paint on glazed surfaces, glass, metal, etc. A variety of surfaces will be provided.

Instructor: Erin Ellis

Date:  Wednesday, April 30

Time: 6:00-8:00pm           

Cost: $20  Materials Fee: $5 (paid directly to the instructor the night of the class)

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Orono-Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 3

$62

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Calendar May 1, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

Chair Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks

This morning class, practiced in a chair, offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes. Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Thursdays: 9:00-10:00 am

Starts: Session 3  May 1 - June 5 (no class May 26)

Cost: $62 for 6 week session





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