Personal Enrichment

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Hampden–Language Development from Birth to 5–CHILDCARE PROVIDED

with Monica Larrabee and Katherine Thibodeau

May

May 15th, 2025

$15 More Info

This presentation will discuss language development and vocabulary for children from birth to 5 years old, and the importance of early language development in grade school children. Included in the presentation will be how parents can boost language development and vocabulary learning in their children. The presentation is given by two Speech-Language Pathologists in the RSU #22 district. Childcare will be provided by the Key Club, with oversight from an adult ed staff member.

Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Date: Thursday, May 15

Hampden–Mahjong

with Susan McCallum and Brenda Willis

Apr

April 3rd to May 29th, 2025

$40 More Info

Mahjong is a fun and popular classic Chinese game of strategy and skill. This beginner class is for people who have no or limited knowledge of this Chinese tile game. Every meeting will include: an introduction to the tiles, an explanation of the Mahjongg card, an introduction to the tiles, an explanation of the Mahjongg card, and a chance to actually play the game in a relaxed environment.

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Date: Thursdays, April 3-May 29th (No class April 24), 8 classes

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

Hampden–Make a wool journal

with Toni Philbrick

Apr

April 12th, 2025

$22 More Info

Make a wool covering for a notebook with an appliqued flower whose flower pot is actually a pocket to hold your pen. Use your journal as a recipe book, keep track of your hobby, scrapbook, or to contain your secret thoughts. Make it for yourself or surprise Mom for Mothers Day. Bring scissors and lunch.

Materials Fee: $12 paid to instructor at the time of class

Hampden-Tai Chi–Session 1

with Andy Stewart

Apr

April 1st to 29th, 2025

$60 More Info

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practiced in many styles. The “sun” style, which is the form Andy Stewart will be offering, has been the subject of rigorous scientific studies that reveal its health benefits, including cardiovascular support, improved muscle strength and flexibility, and increased balance for fall prevention. The practice entails a fluid movement and flow produced through the integration of mind and body. It has in fact been called “meditation in motion” and that phrase probably captures the essence of the practice better than any other. It is about balance, both physical and mental.

Time: 12:00-12:45pm

Session 1: Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6

6 Weeks

Hampden-Strong Bones Exercise Class–Session 1

with Kate Peppard

Apr

April 1st to May 6th, 2025

$65 More Info

Led by Kate Peppard, this class focuses on improving bone density and muscle strength using small hand and ankle weights in both seated and standing positions. The exercises are slow and controlled, for optimal benefit and safety. Strong Bones is open to all ages and abilities, and is perfect for anyone with osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis, weakness and/or balance issues.