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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Courses

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Tai Chi for Beginners: 10 Movements 04.30.25

with Mike Shunney

Apr
30

April 30th to June 11th, 2025

$59 More Info
Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing you will cultivate, store, and circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth, and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone, and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 23rd continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!
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Qigong: Mindful Movement with Natural Breathing 04.30.25

with Mike Shunney

Apr
30

April 30th to June 11th, 2025

$59 More Info
These ancient Qigong practices have improved the health of millions of people over millennia. The air that we breathe is our most important source of nourishment. There is a mountain of research in western medicine confirming the value of a regular practice of improved breathing for many health conditions, and even more benefits in combination with these movements. Ba Duan Jin, Swimming Dragon & Wu Ming Qigongs will be introduced.
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Cooking: The Tastes of West Africa 04.30.25

with Jordan Benissan

Apr
30

April 30th, 2025

$49 More Info
Join Togo native Jordan Benissan as he teaches you how to cook dishes from West Africa. Among the dishes you may be preparing are West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, Jollof Rice (West African Paella), Gusi Dessi (Spinach, kale, and collard greens, cooked with melon seeds in a reduced tomato sauce; served with white rice), and West African tapioca pudding cooked in lemongrass broth with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Registration fee includes all ingredients. Bring containers for leftovers and be prepared to take notes.
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Embroidery: Personal Best

with Susan Hill

Apr
30

April 30th to June 4th, 2025

$105 More Info

This workshop is designed to give participants excellent skills in embroidery. Students will develop a working vocabulary of both plain and fancy stitches with variations, including the stem stitch, chain stitch, split stitch, French knot, blanket and buttonhole, couching, feather and fly stitch. Illustrated instructions will be provided and students will create a personal sample book of stitches. Students are encouraged to share ideas as well as any heirloom textiles they may have; workshops will support students to develop skills specific to personal projects. Linen fabric, wool and cotton embroidery threads, and best needles will be provided.

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Introduction to Whittling: Nordic Style Kuksa Wooden Coffee Cup and Spoons

with Jessica Steele

May
1

May 1st, 2025

$75 More Info

Kuksa is a type of drinking cup traditionally crafted by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia. Perfect for tea or coffee. In class, we will use either basswood or birch woods for the cup. We will also carve wooden spoons. We will have many various woods to choose and whittle. Designed for both beginners and skilled carvers alike. We will go through the various tools and carving techniques needed to make this cup and wooden spoon. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

Strength and Yin Yoga 5.1.25

with Erin Greenier

May
1

May 1st to June 12th, 2025

$25 More Info

In this 1.5 hour class you will learn strength training and yin yoga using a combination of strength training—through Pilates, band work, ball, plyometrics, and body weight—followed by slow stretching and restorative yoga on the floor. Students should have a yoga mat, 2 blocks, a bolster or large pillow, medium exercise ball (48-55cm), small hand exercise ball, 2" light band, resistance band with handle (light or 5-10lb), and 5lb dumbbell.