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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



Personal Enrichment

Juggling for the Absolute Beginner

$19

with Martha Fournier

Calendar May 18, 2025 at 1 pm

Anyone can learn to juggle! Juggling improves hand-eye coordination, increases kinesthetic sense, boosts self-confidence, and most importantly: it's FUN! Learn the basics starting with the three-ball cascade, and use that as your launching point for a variety of tricks. Get the secret to true juggling success (hint: PRACTICE!), and get information on resources you can use to continue learning on your own. Martha will have supplies on hand to get you started in class and will discuss where to purchase your own juggling supplies.

Martha Fournier studied the theatre arts, circus arts, and physical comedy and performed professionally for 10 years.

Intro to Folk Dancing

$19

with Patricia Campbell

Calendar May 18, 2025 at 3 pm

Tour the world, one dance step at a time! Learn some basic steps in international folk dancing and a variety of dances for beginners. Discover Yemenite and Grapevine steps and various handholds for folk dances drawn from Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Israel, the US, Scandinavia, and more! A description of each culture will be presented, as applicable, to put dances in context. No partner is necessary.

Bring 2 small scarves, kerchiefs, or handkerchiefs (or something similar) to wave and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no sandals or high heels).

Patricia Campbell has more than 30 years of expertise instructing and directing a wide range of dancing styles, such as traditional square dance, international folk dance, contra-style, 18th-century/historical dance, and more. She currently hosts a weekly Zoom session called DanceTogether...Apart.

Navigating Senior Living

$19

with Kaitlyn Morse

Calendar May 19, 2025 at 6 pm

A Guide to Quality Care and Confident Choices

This interactive course by Maine Aging Partners is designed to empower families and individuals exploring assisted living and senior care options. Together, we'll demystify assisted living–what it truly offers, what to look for in facility quality, and how to navigate the range of care levels and staffing models. With insights from a seasoned expert in Maine's senior living landscape, you'll gain the tools to approach this journey with clarity, confidence, and compassion, making informed decisions that meet your unique needs or those of your loved ones. Q & A follows the presentation.

Kaitlyn Morse, the founder of Maine Aging Partners, has spent time working in home healthcare and senior living. After working with over 500 families, she realized how difficult it is to find a clear and unbiased source of information in this field and wants to share her knowledge with you.

Layouts & Spreads for Tarot Readers

$59

with Margaret Jones, M.Ed

Calendar May 20, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Tarot readings, in order to be effective, begin with a clear and concise question. Intention and the right number of cards in a spread oftentimes provide all you need to answer your questions. Novice and experienced readers will explore straightforward approaches to intention setting, spreads, and layouts. Examine the art of the question, one, two, and three card spreads, as well as the more complicated spread–the Celtic Cross. The insights you gain may be monumental, but the methods you use to realize them needn't be.

Bring a Tarot deck, preferably the Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck: available at Flourish in Biddeford, Leapin' Lizards in Portland, or Amazon.

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.

Beginner Belly Dance

$75

with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Calendar May 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Enjoy a judgment-free environment that emphasizes dance and positive body image while also offering support and encouragement! While beginners practice fundamental motions and combinations, intermediates polish their understanding and experiment with layers. The tummy-toning results are a positive side effect for inspiration! Explore movement, vocabulary, musicality, and history. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.

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.

Estate Planning

$15

with Eleanor Dominguez, Esq.

Calendar May 21, 2025 at 6 pm

A final will and testament, a durable power of attorney, an advanced health care directive, and HIPAA authorization are legal documents that every one of us needs. But as you age, the documents you need may change based on your goals, such as avoidance of probate, asset protection, or long-term care planning. Get your questions addressed while learning the significance of planning for long-term care and what estate documents you may need to accomplish your goals.

Eleanor Dominguez, Esq., has worked at Ainsworth, Thelin, & Raftice, PA since 2014, focusing on elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. In addition, she is accredited in preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims for veterans' benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Floating Embroidery: Spring Bouquet

$45

with Sarah deGrandis

Calendar May 22, 2025 at 6 pm

Create a magical floating piece of embroidery featuring a spring flower bouquet! Learn basic embroidery stitches to use on tulle in a 6-inch round hoop to create a lovely piece for your home or to give as a gift. All materials provided.

Sarah deGrandis is a formally trained artist and lifelong crafter with a BFA in New Media from the ME College of Art. She is passionate about learning different crafts and using modern, fun takes on traditional techniques.

Simple Dinner Rolls

$55

with Mary Elizabeth Bailey

Calendar May 22, 2025 at 6 pm

Who doesn't want a fresh, warm roll to go with any meal?! Don't let making bread intimidate you! Learn some simple and easy techniques and recipes to make dinner rolls at home with ease. Expect some hot, buttery, delicious rolls to enjoy at the end of class. This is a demonstration class, however, students are welcome to either watch or join us in the kitchen. Bring an apron and baggies for leftovers. Recipes provided.

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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