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Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education



Personal Enrichment

CHAIR YOGA

Free

with Marianne Wyer

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

Gain the benefits of yoga exercise without being on the floor! The chair is used as your foundation and support. This program is beneficial to all, regardless of age or flexibility. Simple stretching, guided breathing, and individual adjustments aid in gaining strength, balance, and vitality. Bring water for hydration. You may also bring a mat to place under your chair if you would like. Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 4 people to run the course.

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UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS, SESSION 1

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Mar 27, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an 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 commencement of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read this email carefully. Pre-registration is required for access to online link.

Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele performer and teacher. He believes studying an instrument makes the brain sharper, helps reduce stress and brings joy to the uke players and audiences. He has taught the powerful ukulele to almost 700 individuals!

 

FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION Q&A - LIVE ONLINE

Free

with Kasey McDonough

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 , runs for 3 weeks

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.

 

 

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TAI CHI TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

$45

with Volunteer Leader

Calendar Apr 9, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 12 weeks

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.

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TAI CHI – TUESDAY ONLY

$30

with Volunteer Leader

Calendar Apr 9, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 12 weeks

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.

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TAI CHI – THURSDAY SESSION

$30

with Volunteer Leader

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 12 weeks

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.

RELAX AND PAINT WITH SUE, APRIL SESSION

$30

with Sue Cannafarina

Calendar Apr 12, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.

 

 

FUN WITH CRAYONS!

$5

with Ann John

Calendar Apr 13, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Adult coloring books have become popular over the past few years and for good reason. Coloring is creative, relaxing, and fun. Join Ann in exploring a variety of types of crayons to include basic, pastel, oil, and watercolor crayons, and/or colored pencils as well as colors from mild to wild and everything in between. Draw your own picture or color a prepared one. So many colors, so little time! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.





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