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Postcrossing: An International Postcard Exchange
with Julie Bolton
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
with Elizabeth Richards
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
with Mary Elizabeth Bailey
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.
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Just Swing for Beginners
with Elizabeth Richards
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
with Steve McGrath
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.
Beginner Collage
with Sara Ottomano
Explore fundamental collage techniques to create your own artwork! Create your own collection of collage papers with a focus on using two main techniques to add color and patterns: stamping and crayon rubbings. Then, put those papers to use making collages to display or share with others. Play creative collage games to generate ideas and then create a collage that celebrates what brings us joy. Leave the course with a collection of papers for future projects as well as a few small collages. All materials provided. Please wear appropriate clothing to work with paint.
Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.
Understanding Social Security & Medicare
with Sarah Blondin
Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security and Medicare benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!
Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.
Brianna Henward is a graduate of Cornell University for Business and a local health insurance and medicare advisor, a new mom and caretaker for her adult, special needs sister.
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Makeup Techniques for Your Features
with Candace Sanborn
Do you avoid wearing makeup because you don't like looking "made up"? Have your features changed with time and you're not sure what to do? Come learn easy makeup tips that give you an enhanced, natural appearance! Candace will help you identify your face, eye and lip shapes. Then, using the makeup and small mirror you bring, she will teach you makeup application techniques to enhance your features.
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!