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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education



Our Classes

Miniature Punch Needle Rug Hooking

$47

with Janet Conner, BS

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This antique art resembles hooked carpets but in miniature dollhouse proportions! Discover how to complete and display this lovely and handy fiber craft. Kits are $25 each, payable to Janet in class and contain original folk art designs, hand-dyed and natural wool threads and instructions. Review designs/kits at jconnerhookedrugs.com and email jconnerhookedrugs@gmail.com at the time of registration, specifying your kit choice(s).

Required: Proof of registration, a bag lunch, small sharp fabric scissors, an Ultra-Punch Small Punch needle ($27 apprx.) and a 7” Morgan-brand locking embroidery hoop ($15 apprx.). Both available from instructor.

Janet Conner, BS in Art Education from Moore College of Art & Design, is a member of the Saco Valley Fiber Artists and exhibits regionally and at ME Fiber Arts Center. Her hooked designs, as well as those of her students', have been highlighted in Finishing Hooked Rugs and Rug Hooking Magazine. In 2016, Janet co-authored the book Rug Hooking Traditions with James and Mercedes Hutchinson. She released Magnificent Hooked Rugs, which were influenced by Western art history, in 2020.

Handmade Paper Bowls
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Handmade Paper Bowls

$39

with Gayle Fitzpatrick

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

Seize the opportunity to create beautiful handcrafted paper bowls! These unique bowls make fantastic presents or home decor. Decorative papers, handmade papers and adhesive are provided.

Required: Proof of registration, please bring a small plastic cereal bowl.

**Rescheduled due to storm 3/23.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She also works as a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Get to Know Your Local Library - Libby Memorial

Free

with Lee Koenigs

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

What’s happening in the community? Curious about something new? Looking for more information about a topic? Local libraries serve as crucial hubs for residents who want to get involved in their communities. Libraries are also dynamic community resource centers, giving users the information and tools needed to understand and handle both big and little problems. They spark curiosity and ignite discovery. They have spaces to work, gather, or hang out. Learn about the different activities and programs offered to people of all ages on a variety of topics. Don’t forget about all the materials you can borrow like movies, music, magazines, books and even fun digital resources like ebooks. Come learn about what the library can offer you and the greater community. If a resident, bring a photo ID and sign up for a free card!

Preregistration required.

Lee Koenigs has lived in OOB since 1999. She started working at Libby Library in 2004, becoming Director in 2012. She is currently the Co-chair of the OOB Community Friendly Connection, the Treasurer of the Maine Library Association and a member of both the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and York Region Digital Inclusion Coalition.

Chandra Weigle has been a Library Assistant at Libby Memorial Library for almost two years. She has also worked in libraries in other exciting places like Nebraska and Pennsylvania.

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Pickleball Taster Section I

$29

with Andra P Yanchenko

Calendar Apr 7, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified of weather location change the morning of class.

Required: Proof of registration, pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

Full Course

Pickleball Taster Section II

$29

with Andra P Yanchenko

Calendar Apr 7, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified of weather location change the morning of class.Required: Proof of registration, pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

Full Course

Aerial Yoga - Spring

$85

with Ashley Marie Jolly

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Classes in aerial yoga include flips, tricks and inversions. By keeping the swing at hip height, it transforms into a hammock that supports you during backbends and inversions and offers a unique way to build core, arm and leg strength. You'll flow and fly in your aerial swing during these 50-minute lessons, fusing the grace of yoga with the freedom of flight.

Required: Proof of registration. Please wear comfortable workout-type clothes but nothing too loose, and be prepared to go barefoot.

Ashley Jolly holds an Associates degree in Nutrition, practices as a licensed Nutrition Dietetic Technician Registered, and is certified in both barre and aerial yoga. Her main focuses are on strength, stability, and flexibility, as she finds these to be the trifecta of great fitness.

Full Course

Intro to Meditation for Beginners Section I

$19

with Donna Poulin

Calendar Apr 9, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Designed specifically for those who are new to meditation and interested in developing inner calm and mindfulness. A wide range of techniques will be covered, including body scan, breath awareness and loving-kindness meditation. Each method will be tailored to suit your individual preferences and needs. Establish a regular meditation practice and navigate common challenges through interactive discussions and guided sessions.

Required: Proof of registration. Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Energymend has meditation chairs, if you prefer using a yoga mat, please bring your own.

Donna Poulin is a highly skilled meditation teacher with expertise in various meditation techniques including transcendental, focused, visualization, and mindfulness meditation. She has taught for many years on the power of meditation to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall wellness.

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Creating Wildlife-friendly Backyards

$29

with Linda Woodard

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

By incorporating native plants, water features, habitat restoration and food sources, you can transform your yard and assist Maine wildlife. Discuss ways you can modify your lawn and garden to support birds, bats, frogs, bees, butterflies and many other helpful animals and pollinators. Small changes in native plant cover can have huge impacts and increase the diversity of insects, birds and other wildlife visiting our yards; providing food for native birds indirectly by supporting native insects that birds can consume or directly by providing fruits and seeds. Collaborate with neighbors and amplify your impact by creating essential wildlife corridors. Tuition includes a starter kit and a video on growing native plants.

Linda Woodard, an avid bird watcher, has been Director of the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for 18+ years. She has taught high school biology, bird watching, marsh ecology, and a wide variety of environmental topics.

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