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Why Hospice Helps at End of Life
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Why Hospice Helps at End of Life

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with Kimberly Mann

Calendar Next session starts Feb 5, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

FEE: $5 (CASH)

PLEASE REGISTER FOR CLASS THROUGH THIS SITE. 

PAYMENT WILL BE DUE THE NIGHT OF CLASS. 

In this presentation, we will discuss what is involved in hospice care, the best time to choose hospice support, the interdisciplinary team, who pays for hospice services, palliative care vs hospice care, what benefits are available including equipment and supplies, and requesting an informational visit.  We will do our best to answer any questions you might have about hospice care at home and review the types of care provided at an inpatient hospice facility.

Kimberly Mann

Wood Carving Basics with Knives

$80

with Nathan Gardner

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Have you never carved wood but would like to try it?  If you're just looking for a group to carve with, come and join us.  You will learn some basic techniques for carving wood with woodcarving knives,  We will also discuss reading the wood to determine the best approach with each cut.  We will go over "Stropping" (Sharpening) your knives.

A new project is available for purchase each week or you can bring your own.  And the best part?  Kits cost just $10, making this class not only enriching but also affordable.

All levels of ability are welcome!

First week, carving project is free.

Materials Fee of $50 (CASH) for Specific Carving Knives

 

Hammered Silver Jewelry

$25

with Elizabeth Goody

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
5 additional sessions through May 12, 2025

Come create an original piece of hammered sterling silver jewelry. You will be able to make a pendant or earrings. There will be a variety of stones/beads and silver to choose from. Please bring any jewelry tools you may have.

The materials fee of $10 (CASH) is due at the beginning of class and is paid to the instructor.  Additional materials may be purchased if needed.

Beth Goody

 

Navigating Senior Living: A Guide to Quality Care and Confident Choices

$32

with Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This interactive course empowers families to explore assisted living options, covering facility quality, care levels, and staff, guiding you to make informed, compassionate decisions with confidence.

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop

$15

with Sarah Daigle

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 12, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

This is an online course.

An introduction to mindfulness with Sarah Daigle.  This class is for those feeling overwhelmed by life and seeking more calm and freedom and those looking to improve their mental and physical well-being.

In this online workshop, you will:

Learn why mindfulness is important

Understand how to practice mindfulness

Experience mindfulness

Gain insight on when and where to incorporate mindfulness in your life

Some of the many Benefits of Mindfulness:

Calm the mental chatter, override anxiety, and access inner peace

Boosts focus, memory, and brain function

Reduces stress and anxiety

Improves emotional and physical well-being

Supports better decision-making

Improves relationships and quality of life

Begin incorporating mindfulness into your everyday life, starting today!

About the Facilitator:

Sarah Daigle has practiced meditation and mindfulness since 2012 and began guiding others in 2014.  In her journey, mindfulness has improved her quality of life in numerous ways, including diminishing what were once debilitating anxiety attacks, improving her focus and memory, and creating a sense of calm in times of overwhelm.

 

What is ESP?

$25

with Walter Selens

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This two-hour class goes over the scientific research behind ESP, what it consists of, and how is it used today. We will take an intense look into the Human Senses, and how we perceive reality.

 

Walter Selens

He runs Parasykes in Springvale, ME.  He has been investigating the paranormal since 1988.

 

VALENTINE'S WEEK - Learn How to Find Signs from Departed Loved Ones

$15

with Robert Gutro

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Holidays like Valentine's Day are times when the spirits of loved ones give us messages.  In this class, you'll learn some signs to look for from your loved ones.  To understand what happens after death and how to recognize communications from the spirits of loved ones, this is a class for you.  Learn what blocks messages and hear true encounters from others.  By the end of the talk, you'll know what to look for. 

Rob Gutro, medium, paranormal investigator, scientist, and author

Portrait and Pet Photography

$129

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

This portrait photography class is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits.  You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets.  Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in a studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

Steve McGrath





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