Personal Enrichment

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Orono-Genealogy Workshop At the Old Town Museum – In Person 1 week/2 nights

with Mary Gibouleau

Apr

April 15th, 2025

$5 More Info

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

April 30th, 2025

$20 More Info

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-Windows 11 – In person 3 Weeks

with National Digital Equity Center Staff

Apr

April 30th, 2025

Price not available More Info

NDEC-National Digital Equity Center

The National Digital Equity Center brings years of community, state, national and international planning toward digital equity assuring all populations valid and equitable participation in the Internet of Things.

Windows 11 - In person 3 Weeks

"Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this 3 week class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more."

Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team

Date: Wednesday, April 30th,May 7th, May 14th

Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

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Orono-UKULELE TIME IS NOW! 4 Weeks Zoom

with Duncan Perry

Apr

April 16th, 2025

$84 More Info

UKULELE TIME IS NOW! 4 Weeks Zoom

The Ukulele has never been more popular. Here’s your chance to find out how to play this wonderfully versatile, go anywhere, instrument and you don't have to know how to read music! Join our no-stress program for some laughs and learning. Bring your sense of humor, a passion for music, and curiosity about playing. You will be introduced to essential chording and strumming skills using familiar songs. Once you master the basics you won't want to stop!

Instructor: Duncan Perry Session 1 Date: April 16, 23, 30, May 7. Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Cost: $84 per session

Session 2 Date: May 12, 20, 27 & June 3 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Cost: $84 per session

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Hampden-Modern Western Square Dancing–16 weeks

with Bob Brown

$45 More Info

It's great fun, easy to learn, and it's a little bit of exercise. Square Dancing!!! This series of classes is for the beginner and anyone else who might want to get back into the fun. We're running 8 classes of the basic calls to show you the fun you can have. Bring your partner (spouse, significant other, or friend) for a great learning experience.

At Citizens of Maine, 177 Cold Brook Rd, Hampden.

For more information, call Bob at (207) 447-0094

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Hampden–Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 3

with Melanie Crowe

May

May 12th to 22nd, 2025

$40 More Info

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 3: May 12, 14, 16, 22

Waiting list available