Personal Enrichment

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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.

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Hampden–Digital Photography: Capturing The Right Shot

with Melanie Crowe

Apr

April 7th to 11th, 2025

$40 More Info

This 3 night course is designed for students who have their own camera, have an understanding of how the camera works, and/or feels comfortable with digital photography. This course will cover basic photography concepts, how to compose the best photo, landscape photography, as well as taking photos in a variety of settings.

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Hampden–Intro To Drawing

with Obrianna Cornelius

Apr

April 1st to 29th, 2025

$70 More Info

Beginner/Intermediate

Anyone can draw! This class will cover the basics of drawing and give you the tools to create lifelike drawings of everything around you! Each class we will cover one essential drawing skill. How to hold the pencil like an artist, how to simplify and draw any shape, proportions, shading and values. At the end of each lesson you’ll be given homework designed to build your drawing skills. So grab your sketchbook and pencils and dive on in!

NO CLASS 4/22

Materials Needed :

Artist pencils (small set)
Mechanical Pencil
8x10 or 9x12 Sketchbook
Kneaded Eraser
Hard Eraser (often white or pink)
Colored Pencils (small set is fine)
Bag or box to carry everything in
Optional: Micron pens, markers, and anything else you like to create with.

Online registration unavailable

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Hampden-Creating Your Estate Plan

with Rob Smith

Apr

April 3rd, 2025

$10 More Info

Creating Your Estate Plan - Hampden Academy

Rob Smith Financial Advisor EdwardJones

This presentation is designed to help people better understand the basics of estate planning so they can consider the options that make the most sense for their specific situations. Participants will learn what to consider when creating a will, the benefits of trusts in estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on estates and how insurance can help protect your family.

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Date: Thursday, April 3

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Hampden-Foundations of Investing Seminar

with Rob Smith

Apr

April 17th, 2025

$10 More Info

H - Foundations of Investing Seminar - Hampden Academy

Foundations of Investing is an educational program for people who are either new to investing or need a refresher. Participants will learn: The importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals.

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Date: April 17th

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