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Introduction to Pilates Mat
with Morgan Sanborn
Learn basic pilates mat exercises designed to strengthen and lengthen the body in a safe and efficient way. Pilates is a wonderful way to strengthen your entire body and increase flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. No experience is necessary and exercises can be modified to suit everyone's personal needs. Pilates is commonly used as a form of rehabilitation and is a great way to decrease pain! Please bring a yoga mat, and wear something comfortable to move in.
Morgan Sanborn is a member of City Ballet of Boston and freelance artist with extensive background training and performing in multiple styles of dance and 25+ years of teaching experience. She is currently an American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Fellowship Instructor, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Academy International Mat, and working toward completing a comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification.
Maine Driving Dynamics
with William King
The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness. Course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.
Taught by Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Instructors
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Health Coaching for Real People in Real Life
with Sarah Goodwin
From Blah to Breakthrough
This interactive workshop, developed by National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches, uses a science-backed approach. Coaches work with you to discover what your healthy future looks like from all angles (nutrition, exercise, relationships, sleep, etc.). Then you will find a focus and move it forward into a desired outcome. Finally, self-design a plan of action that is achievable and comfortable for you. This fun group coaching format includes group discussions and support along with thought-provoking exercises and worksheets. Leave with an individualized and realistic goal, a plan for action, and new tools to help sustain forward progress toward a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Sarah Goodwin is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), trained at Duke Health & Well-Being. Being a health coach allows her to live true to her ideals while supporting others in their journey toward wholeness, with compassion and empathy. When not coaching, you can find Sarah in her garden with her three pups or on another adventure with her favorite travel partner/husband.
The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
with Barbara Hopkins
Learn more about how Medicare handles inpatient, outpatient and prescription drug expenses. Examine the enrollment windows and the different Medicare-compatible products such as prescription medication plans, Medicare Advantage and supplement plans. Current users, newcomers, adult children and loved ones of Medicare recipients will all benefit from this presentation!
Barbara Hopkins is a qualified ME agent with 20 years of experience in health insurance operations. She has a Master's in Communications Management and a certification in corporate training.
Death with Dignity Section 1 - Live Online
with Valerie Lovelace
Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine's Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify. Registration closes at noon on 1/15.
Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and also serves as its executive director. She spearheaded a grassroots campaign from 2014 to 2019 to pass Maine's aid-in-dying statute, the Maine Death with Dignity Act. She is committed to providing factual information regarding medical aid in dying in the United States to politicians, healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
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Genealogy Workshop
with Daniel O'Brien
Become a more skilled family history sleuth and journey into the world of online genealogy! Focus on strategies to achieve your research goals and discover new resources-including many free ones! Discuss the genealogical proof standard and learn to manage your research. Each session begins with a 45 minute PowerPoint presentation and the remaining class time will be used to apply your new skills to your individual research with professional guidance at hand. Bring your laptop and/or iPad. Great for beginners and intermediate researchers.
Dan O’Brien received his certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has been solving family history mysteries for clients and reuniting bio families for the past 15 years.
Open Sewing Lab
with Emily Loder
Have a sewing project in mind but don't know where to start? Join us and sew with friendly, like-minded people! Make a project you'll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. Emily will be available to provide sewing machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques. Enjoy a small class size and work at your own pace with personalized instruction. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in this hands-on class.
Emily Loder is a recreational programmer who, through Girl Scouting and volunteer service, has learned many skills that she enjoys sharing with her community. She has extensive experience with both machine and hand sewing techniques.
Best Clothing & Makeup for Your Coloring
with Candace Sanborn
Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? Join us for this fun interactive class, where you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. Receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks that suit your coloring. Then you can put the two together to create a more vibrant you! Bring a pen/notepad.
Candace Sanborn is a personal stylist and owner of Radiant Image in Auburn. She teaches women how to look and feel good about their appearance by dressing for their coloring, body type, and face shape. Candace provides personalized color palettes and clothing portfolios to make shopping easier and more focused, which saves money and results in more outfits with fewer pieces because clothes mix and match!