HISTORY OF MALAGA ISLAND

(Black History Month)

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bayin 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after theeviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated theMalaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice. This courseis offered by Zoom.

Thursday, February 6, 2025 5:30-8:30 PM

$35

Soups and Stews

There is nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up and soothe your soul. In this hands-on cooking class, Learn techniques and recipes for soups and stews that are big on flavor and nutrition and easy on the wallet.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at (207) 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Thursday, 2/13

4 – 6 p.m.

Home Economics Rooms

Cost: $25

Instructors: Brenna Nelson, RD and Anna Froman, ND

Link to register through Maine General:

https://www.mainegeneral.org/classes-events/detail/?eventId=bedf928b-c7ae-ef11-a86f-000d3a611ea2

Pickleball: Learn to Play!

Come try your hand at one of the fastest growing sports in the country! 

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. This weekly clinic will be held in the high school gym, and will consist of general instruction and open play.

Instructor: Monty Hoskins

8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm

Begins: February 26, 2025

2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16

(Snow Makeup days: 4/30 & 5/7)

Location: Manchester Elementary Gym

Registration: $49

*Due to the popularity and positive feedback from our last class, we have increased this from a 6-week to an 8-week class!  This adds a slight increase to the registration fee as well. 

New Course (part of the Registered Maine Guide Course but open to anyone)

WINTER OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS: During this one day outside workshop, you’ll be wearing snowshoes whileimproving your skills with: compasses (taking and following bearings), fire building, cooking using various techniques,shelter building, and how to search for a separated group member and handling some possible first aid issues. Designedfor those with some knowledge who will be leading family members or small groups in the colder weather outdoors, orpreparing to become a Registered Maine Guide.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

8:15 am to 5:15 pm

Brunswick, ME

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.

An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Time: 6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Online Live via Zoom

Registration: $69

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but  simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a  few hours you can learn enough about playing  the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private  lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along  with your favorite songs right away.

Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will  be able to sit at home with your guitar and  take this class without any pressure at all. And  since the class includes an online book and  online follow-up video lessons, you will be able  to continue your practice and study on your  own.

An optional periodic online question and  answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

For ages 13+. 

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Time:  6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Registration: $69

Stress Management 101Managing stress effectively is crucial for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, identify personal stressors and explore practical strategies and techniques to navigate and mitigate stress in your life. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student or simply seeking to improve your quality of life, this workshop empowers you to take control of stress, cultivate resilience and live with greater balance.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at (207) 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Tuesday, March 11

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Maranacook Community High School, Media Room

Cost: $15

Instructor: Julie Kaupin

Click on the link below to register:

https://www.mainegeneral.org/classes-events/detail/?eventId=ecef59cb-4eab-ef11-a86f-000d3a611ea2

COASTAL NAVIGATION LEVEL 1  

 Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides.

Students will need access to either a Casco Bay Chart or Penobscot Bay Chart, parallel ruler and dividers.   

Class meets Live Online by Zoom over two sessions

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

2 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm

March 12 & 19, 2025

Registration: $60

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I  have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.