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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.

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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-Introduction to Fly Fishing

with Kevin Tracewski

Apr
5

April 5th, 2025

Introduction to Fly Fishing

This course is designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing. Topics covered include tackle selection and assembly, knots, fly casting, fish foods, artificial flies, fly fishing strategies, entomology, and wading safety.  After completing this course, you should have all the understanding and skills necessary to catch fish with a fly rod on your own.  This course will be taught in Orono by Kevin Tracewski, a registered Maine guide and author of the best selling book, A Fisherman’s Guide to Maine.

Instructor: Kevin Tracewski

Date: Saturday,  April 5 (9AM – 4PM)

Cost: $85 for 7 hour session  

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Exploring your Spiritual Gifts (2 hour class with psychic medium games!)

Do you sometimes know things before they happen?  Ever just had a feeling about something that proved right? Do you sometimes have vivid dreams? Have you felt the presence of a loved one in spirit? What does this all mean?  In this fun group workshop we will go over many of the various spiritual gifts, helping you to understand the differences and how they might be present in YOU! Interactive discussion format.  After the discussion, the real fun begins as Angie will help you explore and access your spiritual gifts of intuition, mediumship and healing by playing some fun Psychic and Mediumship games! You’ll be amazed at how your gifts present themselves!  No experience necessary for this fun and enlightening workshop!!

Instructor: Angie Welch

Date: Tuesday, May 6    6-8pm

Cost: $30 per student

No Class Limit (Minimum 6 to hold the class)

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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