Mindfulness

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Virtual Gentle Yoga

with Nancy Kristiansen

Oct

Next session: October 31st to December 5th, 2022

$29 More Info

We invite you to join us for a morning of breathing and stretching as we learn and practice the fundamentals of yoga through gentle and detailed step-by-step instruction. The practice of yoga reduces stress, builds physical strength, and supports positive mental health and wellness. Please dress comfortably and use a yoga mat if you have one or a soft carpeted area that is quiet and separated from the rest of the hectic world. Live classes are recorded and emailed to students to practice at home. No class 10/10.

Instructor: Nancy Kristiansen
Section 1: Mondays, 9/12 – 10/24, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Section 2: Mondays, 10/31 – 12/5, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Fee: $29 per section

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Acadian Arts Fall Retreat: Schoodic Institute, Winter Harbor

with Acadian Arts Retreat

Oct

Next session: October 18th to 21st, 2022

$495 More Info

Schoodic Institute, Winter Harbor Retreat

Stay at the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) campus on Schoodic Point to paint, cook, and enjoy one of the most beautiful places in Acadia National Park. Its scenic setting on the rugged coast of the Atlantic Ocean offers easy access to coastline habitat, intertidal zones, and spruce/fir forests. Schoodic is a birding hotspot and has the darkest night skies in the U.S., with more visible stars than anywhere else on the coast of Maine. Bring your camera, lawn chair and binoculars. Perhaps there will be stargazing with Chris Toy, registered Maine Guide, and a bird walk with Schoodic Institute Bird Ecology Director, Seth Benz! You’ll get to participate in your choice of hands-on workshops in Watercolor Painting on the Coast of Maine, and International Cooking with an intimate group of artists and cooks.

To register for this workshop, visit www.acadianarts.com

Tuesday, 10/18, 1:00 PM – Fri, 10/21, 1:00 PM
$495 includes workshop and meals

For lodging, contact Megan Moshier 207-288-1337 or mmoshier@schoodicinstitute.org.

*COVID Note: All participants for the Acadian Arts Fall Retreats will need to provide a negative COVID test witin 24 hours prior to arrival. We will follow CDC guidelines according to location and dates

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Watercolor – Intermediate/Advanced

with Charlene Lee

Oct

Next session: October 5th to November 9th, 2022

$94 More Info

Students must have experience with watercolor and be able to work independently. There will be weekly critiques and a review of techniques. Some painting outside of class is suggested.

Instructor: Charlene Lee
Wednesdays, 10/5 - 11/9, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Windham Veterans Center
Fee: $94 (no senior discount)

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Gentle Mindful Yoga

with Nancy Kristiansen

Oct

Next session: October 25th to December 6th, 2022

$54 More Info

Please join us for an evening of breathing and stretching in this Mindful Yoga class. This practice of yoga can help rewire or reshape our brain and improve the quality of our life experiences. In this gentle class, we move mindfully through a series of postures designed to increase flexibility and build strength while encouraging a connection between movement and breath. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat!

Instructor: Nancy Kristiansen
Section 1: Tuesdays, 9/13 – 10/18, 5:30 – 6:45 PM
Section 2: Tuesdays, 10/25 – 12/6, 5:30 – 6:45 PM
Location: WMS Library
Fee: $54 per section

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Addiction: Society’s Epidemics

with Pam Edge

Oct

Next session: October 17th, 2022

$9 More Info

Understanding addictions and setting boundaries forone’s own safety and mental health is a learned skilland often results in making uncomfortable choices. Inthis series of classes, you will explore techniques to help deal with and understand the brain’s impact on human behaviors and how to cope with various addictions.

Section 1: Tobacco
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease,disability and death in the U.S. 40 million adults usetobacco products. 2.5 million middle school and highschool students use tobacco products. Learn about vaping, smoking trends and Juul pods.
Section 2: Gambling
Gambling addiction affects a significant number of people in the U.S. If ignored, gambling can negatively impact every aspect of life.
Section 3 & Section 4: Internet & Social Media
Do you struggle with putting your phone down or turning off the computer to tend to necessary tasks? Havework, school or home responsibilities suffered because more time is devoted to gaming? Is gaming always bad? Can you set limits on media time? Join us in exploring this phenomenon.
Section 5: Alcohol & Illicit Drugs
Learn the truth and consequences of the changes in brain chemistry and pleasure-seeking behaviors including overeating and how support groups,medication management and mental health/substance use counseling are all helpful in getting back on the road to a healthy lifestyle.
Section 6: Overeaters & OCD
Overeating is an addiction when the person loses control of the food intake and eats for reasons other than hunger.

Instructor: Pam Edge
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Fee: $9 per section
Section 1: Monday, 9/26, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Section 2: Monday, 10/3, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Section 3: Monday, 10/17, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Section 4: Monday, 10/24, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Section 5: Monday, 11/7, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Section 6: Monday, 11/14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Acadian Arts Fall Retreat: Harbor View House, Prospect Harbor

with Acadian Arts Retreat

Nov

Next session: November 10th to 13th, 2022

$495 More Info

Harbor View House, Prospect Harbor, Maine

Escape to a Grand Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artists, cooks and creatives! You will get to choose one of two workshops including Asian Fusion Cooking with Chris Toy and Watercolor Painting with Mary Laury. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as a special private house concert by Grammy balloted singer-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordon Ward. Day students are welcome
For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251.

To book your stay at the inn, call 207-963-9122, or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com.

Thursday, 11/10, 1:00 PM – Sunday, 11/13, 1:00 PM
$495 includes workshops and meals

Online registration unavailable

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