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Orono-Alcohol Inks Class – In person

with Erin Ellis

Apr
30

April 30th, 2025

Alcohol Inks Class - In person

Have you heard of the magic that is alcohol inks? Create a watercolor look on non-porous surfaces. Make plain white tiles into pieces of art. No art skills needed to make something gorgeous, super easy, and unique. Paint on glazed surfaces, glass, metal, etc. A variety of surfaces will be provided.

Instructor: Erin Ellis

Date:  Wednesday, April 30

Time: 6:00-8:00pm           

Cost: $20  Materials Fee: $5 (paid directly to the instructor the night of the class)

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Orono-Holocaust History – Victim Study – In Person

with Mathy Terril US Holocaust Memorial Museum Teaching Fellow

Apr
2

April 2nd, 2025

Holocaust History - Victim Study - In Person 

Each week we will look at a different group of victims -  6 weeks, 6 different victim groups. We will delve into the lives of: Women, Roma/Sinti (Gypsy), People with disabilities, Jehovah's Witnesses, Homosexuals, and political opponents.

Instructor: Mathy Terrill

Date: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class 23, school vacation)May 7 & 14

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $32 Location: Orono High School

Cost: $32 

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Orono-Stress Reduction and Relaxation with Therapeutic Yoga: Virtual – 6 weeks Session 2

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Mar
18

March 18th, 2025

Stress Reduction and Relaxation with Theraputic Yoga: Virtual - 6 weeks Session 2

This 60-minute Yoga class will provide sequences that calms the nervous system along with stretching/warming the muscles and preparing the mind to rest. Breathing techniques, short meditation and positive affirmations will end the practice.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer

Tuesdays:  5:30-6:30 pm

Starts: Session 2 - March 18 - April 29 (No class February 22)

Cost: $62 for each 6 week session

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Orono-Tai Yoga Flow: 6 week – In-Person Class Session 2

with Michelle Spencer - E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), Mindful Meditation teacher, with training i

Apr
4

April 4th, 2025

Tai Yoga Flow: 6 week - In-Person Class  Session 2 

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body! Tai Yoga is a combination of Tai Chi, Traditional Yoga Postures and Qigong.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer  

Date: Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16 (No class April 25)

Time: 10:00 -11am 

Cost: $62 for 6 weeks  

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

 

 

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Orono-Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People – ZOOM – 2 1/2 hour class

with Craig Coffman is Experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director For mor

Apr
8

April 8th, 2025

Chords Are Key - Using the Chord Method  By Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout The United States, Kenya, South Africa Arizona and the Philippines. He has a degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM - 2 1/2 hour class 

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.   

Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to form the three main types of chords

How to tune your guitar

Basic strumming patterns

How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)

How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor: Craig Coffman Date: Tuesday, April 8 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: $69 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

 

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Genealogy Workshop At the Old Town Museum - In Person

Designed for beginners, but helpful for those who have some experience, it is a two part Genealogy Workshop. Part 1 will introduce you to genealogy and assist you in building your family tree.  Part 2 will address sources, storage and publication of your research. Sample worksheets to begin recording your data will be provided along with discussion of ways to make your research fun and successful.  A computer is not necessary, but may be helpful. Attendance will be limited to 20.

Instructors: Mary Gibouleau & Museum Staff 

Date:  Part 1 Tuesday, April 15, Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Date: Part 2 Thursday, April 17,  Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Cost: $5

Location: The Barbara Csavinszky Genealogy Center, The Old Town Museum, 353 Main Street, Old Town, ME.

 

Cost: $5

Location: The Barbara Csavinszky Genealogy Center 

                 The Old Town Museum    

                 353 Main Street, Old Town, ME.