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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education



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Outdoor Yoga

$49

with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Calendar May 4, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

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.

Note: Class will be moved indoors to the Saco Learning Center (80 Common St.) in case of inclement weather. Jessy will text by 8:30 AM, IF class is to be moved indoors. No class 5/18 or 5/25.

Required: Proof of registration. 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.

Chair Yoga

$49

with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Calendar May 4, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

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, breathing and relaxation techniques with a focus on releasing tension, improving flexibility and creating mindfulness. No class 5/18 or 5/25.

Required: Proof of registration. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and bring an extra layer. All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary.

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.

Full Course

Pickleball Taster Section VII

$29

with Andra P Yanchenko

Calendar May 5, 2024 at 9 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

The Art of Shibori Dyeing

$49

with Kristen Bartlett

Calendar May 5, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Bind, fold and twist your cloth to create beautifully dyed patterns while using Japanese resistance-dyeing dating back to the 8th century. Explore techniques with a selection of objects for manipulating the fabric using a pre-reduced indigo dye. Leave with four dyed-by-you creations: two tea towels, a tote bag and the fourth, bring an item of your choice! Dye ingredients, vat, washbasin, materials for manipulating fabric, booklet of instructions, tea towels and tote bag will be provided.

Required: Proof of registration. Bring one pair of heavy-duty plastic gloves and one light-colored 100% cotton item to dye (T-shirt, handkerchief, pillowcase, etc.). Wear clothing for dyeing and bring a lunch/drink. Note: Dyeing is outside, so weather-appropriate clothing.

Kristen Bartlett, owner of Alley Oop Apothecary, established in 2020, practices many forms of art and has studied drawing, oil painting, graphic design, and photography. Additionally, she has been passionately immersed in the foodie and holistic worlds most of her working life and brings decades of experience and knowledge about both food and local producers of food through her former work as a local producer forager for Whole Foods Market.

Full Course

Pickleball Taster Section VIII

$29

with Andra P Yanchenko

Calendar May 5, 2024 at 12 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.

Responsible Beverage Server Training

$9

with Alissa Wigglesworth

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training was created by the Maine CDC to give the workers who make decisions about IDs, age, sobriety and their worksite safety (on top of a host of other responsibilities on their shoulders) the best skills and information possible to protect their customers, their staff and their community. Servers and sellers play an important role in reducing the effects of over-consumption and underage access to alcohol. Public health data shows that retailers and restaurant servers impact preservation of local safety. When you and your team are trained in the responsible methods for serving alcohol for safe consumption, your neighbors, families and community all benefit and experience increased safety and well‐being. RBS training helps you to keep your work environment low-stress and thriving. On top of that, being trained in RBS can help individuals and their establishments to avoid fines and lawsuits.

Alissa Wigglesworth, Prevention Program Coordinator at Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition, holds a BA in Psychology and Substance Misuse Studies from Keene State and is currently working on her Master's of Public Health at the UNE. She has been working in the prevention field since 2019 and has a passion for building community relationships, working with youth, and fostering healthy communities.

Stephanie Masters-Plamondon is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds a Master's degree in Public Health. Stephanie has been working in this role since 2020 and especially enjoys working with partners in the hospitality and restaurant industry as she worked as a server for many years.

Jazzercise! - Spring

$85

with Chelsea Hardy

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Build strong, lean muscles by combining a high-intensity dancing cardio session with a targeted toning portion that includes strength training as you explore two class formats: Cardio Sculpt and Power Sculpt. Wear what’s comfortable for you; fitted, flexible fabrics are always a solid start. Supportive cross-trainers or any athletic shoe should work.

Required: Proof of registration. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat.

LOCATION CHANGE to Jameson Elementary, OOB.

Chelsea Hardy has been a certified Jazzercise instructor since 2016. Her favorite part about Jazzercise is that each class is a total body workout perfectly blending fitness and fun!

Making Flatbreads I Section II

$45

with Mary Elizabeth Bailey

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Back by popular demand!

Once you taste these homemade, fresh hot flatbreads, you won’t want to buy store-bought ever again! We’ll make pita bread, corn and flour tortillas, and a soft potato flatbread. Make and taste them with hummus, butter, cheese, jam and sandwich fillings. These recipes pair well with sweet and savory items, and best of all, they are easy to make. Recipes provided. Please bring an apron, mixing bowl, spoon and baggies for leftovers.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

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