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The Hero/Heroine's Journey

$65

with Margaret Jones, MEd

Calendar Feb 9, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Joseph Campbell once said that a journey, whether it be inner or outer, begins with a yearning to discover something new. It urges you forward, asks you to leave familiar surroundings and cross the landscape to discover the treasure that lies ahead. In this experiential workshop, create a character and take a journey that is both personal and mythological. Guided by Margaret's storytelling voice and inspired by Tarot, journaling and ritual, walk the path of the hero/heroine as you develop a mythic story that will illuminate your own personal one. By following your instincts, you will guide your character into an unknown landscape and acquire the knowledge you need to proceed on your own journey. Bring a journal for writing, a writing utensil and comfortable clothing/shoes for walking around the room.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

Conquering Clutter

$15

with Amy Smith

Calendar Feb 10, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover practical steps and essential tips for effectively decluttering and organizing your home. Learn proven strategies to tackle clutter without feeling overwhelmed and uncover common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're tackling a specific room or your entire home, this session will empower you with the knowledge and motivation to achieve a more organized and peaceful living environment.

Amy Smith, Occupational Therapist turned professional organizer, brings a unique perspective to her work through her extensive background in healthcare. She is dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes and live life to the fullest.

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Scrap Cards

$35

with Faith Garnett

Calendar Feb 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Looking to find a use for all the paper scraps you have left-over from other projects? Create your own unique cards from scraps! Explore making three different cards: a fractured card, a pieced star card, and a striped card. Sentiments will be provided for all occasions and no two cards will be alike! Create three cards to take home. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own paper scraps. Registration closes at noon on 2/10.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

Postcrossing: An International Postcard Exchange

$29

with Julie Bolton

Calendar Feb 12, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Send and receive postcards from all over the world! The idea is simple: for every postcard you send, you will receive one back from a random postcrosser from somewhere in the world. All you need is a postcard, a stamp, and a pen! Postcrossing brings many people together, making the world a smaller and happier place, one postcard at a time. There are countless reports of new friendships made, new languages learned, and numerous cultural facts about other countries that people learned through their exchanges in the project. Join Julie as she walks you through setting up your free postcrossing account, address your postcards and decorate them how you'd like. What a unique and fun way to meet people from all walks of life! Please bring your smartphone or tablet and a pen.

Julie Bolton is a former teacher, website designer, and product manager for a software company. She joined Postcrossing in 2023 when she moved to Maine from Ohio and wants to share her love of international postcrossing with more Mainers. She attended her first postcrossing meetup in Biddeford in the summer of 2024 and met others from Maine and Massachusetts who love connecting around this fun hobby. She is active on the Board of Directors of Saco Main Street and loves calling Maine her new home!

Country & Latin Line Dancing Section 2

$89

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Learn a few line dances to bust out when a line dancing opportunity presents itself or simply because you want to try something new! Discover classic country line dances and popular Latin rhythms, including rumba, cha cha, salsa and more, in this fun, energetic class! Specific music and pattern requests will be taken the first night and taught whenever possible. All levels welcome! No partner required. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. No class on 2/20.

Elizabeth Richards has been teaching dance for more than 20 years. She loves watching the moment that steps 'click' for her students.

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Homemade Pizza Dough & Sauce

$55

with Mary Elizabeth Bailey

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Skip the pizza delivery and serve up some fantastic homemade pizza! Join Chef Mary and learn to make pizza dough and a savory sauce from scratch! Yes, frozen dough is convenient, but there is nothing like homemade dough for unbeatable flavor and texture. Discover how a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients can quickly turn into a scrumptious meal. Add your favorite toppings to make a one-of-a-kind flavor experience! This dough is great for pizza, calzones, and stromboli. This is a demonstration class, however, students are welcome to either watch or put on an apron and get their hands dirty. Recipes provided. Bring an apron, baggies for leftovers, and your appetite!

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.

Full Course

Just Swing for Beginners

$99

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Enjoyable and simple to learn, single-time East Coast swing is entertaining for dancers of any age. Pick up the fundamentals and build your repertoire while learning numerous turns and additional steps. Develop the self-assurance you need to get out on the dance floor and show your stuff! Course fee is per couple and we will not be changing partners in this class. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. No class 2/20.

Elizabeth Richards has been teaching dance for more than 20 years. She loves watching the moment that steps 'click' for her students.

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Portrait and Pet Photography - Live Online

$29

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits! Learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Understand the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion—nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.





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