Let's pick up where we left off learning German grammar and vocabulary! The textbook will be supplemented with additional resources on topics such as home and family, travel, food, and recreation to use as building blocks for conversation skills. Although this course is a continuation of the beginner course, it is open to anyone with a desire to learn German.

Text: Practice Makes Perfect: Basic German by Jolene Wochenske, ISBN 9781260120912 (approximately $16)

Gregory Downs, BA in French with a minor in German from USM, has a strong passion for foreign language acquisition and linguistics and loves sharing the knowledge he has gained.

This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain FREE training on your path to pursuing a career in behavioral health! Get all of your questions answered and learn more about this certificate program. Preregistration required.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

This gentle yoga class offers all the benefits of yoga without the need to get down to (and up from) the floor. Yoga postures are adapted for practicing seated or standing using the chair for support when needed. You will be guided through yoga postures and breathing/relaxation techniques with a focus on releasing tension, improving flexibility, and creating mindfulness. All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary. No class 9/27. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and bring an extra layer.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative Belly Dance, Yin, Hatha and Chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through ShivaShakti school of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while turning inward with this gentle movement class. Hatha yoga is accessible and all experience levels are welcome, but it is recommended for those who can easily move between reclined, seated, kneeling, and standing positions. Jessy will text by 8 AM IF class moved indoors (to Saco Learning Center) in case of inclement weather. No class 9/28. Rain date, if needed, 10/12.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, two yoga blocks (or thick books), a yoga strap (or long scarf), a blanket, water and (optional) bug spray.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Enjoy the delights and treasures of beautiful Wabanaki land at Clifford Park in Biddeford! Plant and bird hobbyist Laura will guide you on a stroll along a moderate trail with a couple of hills, rocks, and roots. Discover late-blooming flowers, learn how pollinators prepare for winter, and appreciate local ecology and wildlife. Registration closes at noon on 9/6. Wear comfortable shoes; bring bug spray (and binoculars, if desired). Meet in parking lot. Walk begins promptly at 9:30 AM. Rain date Wednesday, 9/11, 3-5 PM. Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and Laura will contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

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, via text, of weather location change the morning of class.

Bring a 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.

For those just starting out in pickleball or for those players who wish to get better at the sport. A specific game component will be covered at each session, and students will learn the rules that apply to that skill. Following drills and practice, Coach Andra will observe an organized match and provide advice to players on how best to improve their game. Play, practice, and build your pickleball prowess in each weekly session, as a different skill is on offer each week. Students will be notified, via text, of weather postponements the morning of class.

Bring a pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15-$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water. Note: This is not a program for advanced players.

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.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.