Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will answer your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn about the licensing process and explore the various ways to support youth and provide care, including respite care. Discover ways to support foster families. Register directly:  

FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION Q & A - LIVE ONLINE

Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will answer your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn about the licensing process and explore the various ways to support youth and provide care, including respite care. Discover ways to support foster families. Register directly: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/

     Second Monday of the Month

     12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.

Stained glass is so beautiful! This vase represents that beauty using the simplicity of modpodge and colored tissue paper. Welcome spring, decorate your Easter table, or give this beautiful vase as a gift. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Try out UV resin art and design your own beautiful jewelry and decorations. You will be amazed at what you can create, and, best of all, it’s so easy! No experience necessary. Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $15 is payable to instructor in class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

From the comfort of your own home, play the piano like a professional by

using chords. Learn to form the three basic types of chords, handle a

variety of keys and time signatures, and avoid counting and simplify more than 12,000 complex chords. This class is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Course includes an online book, follow-up video lessons, optional periodic Q&A sessions and a recording of the class–enough materials to continue your practice and study on your own!  Required: a stable internet connection; a computer, tablet or cell phone; and a piano or keyboard available during class. Registration closes April 6. Pre-registration is required to receive online materials and link.

Craig Coffman, an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist, and music director, has 30+ years of experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars have been attended by 30,000+ students throughout the US over the last 27 years.

Tai Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please note: This is for one day a week. You can do Tuesday or Thursday in any given week as your schedule permits.

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need a ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style, and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the start of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read the email and documents carefully. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Fresh sourdough bread - it’s easier than you think and as delicious as you imagine! Join experienced breadmaker Martine for this two-part course. At the first meeting, students will learn how to feed their sourdough starter and make goodies from their excess sourdough. At the second meeting, students will learn how to make and form the levain (dough) and how to bake their sourdough loaves. Please bring a large container for your starter (starter is provided by the instructor) and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary) to the first meeting. For the second meeting, bring your fed starter (from the previous class), a large mixing bowl, and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary). All ingredients will be provided. Materials fee of $8 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.