Ancient Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu Achieve physical, mental, and spiritual harmony through the application of hands as “jumper cables” to gently balance the flow of life energy in the body. This course will teach you self-help techniques that promote optimal health and wellbeing, and facilitate your own profound healing capacity through the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. 

We will explore search engines that won’t track you or download your data and how to use incognito browsing when using a public device.  We’ll discuss web browser and search engine options, and best practices to both keep your data safe and ensure your privacy. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

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Want to be a Registered Maine Guide? Don't know the process? Trying to decide how to train to take your tests? Want to know the rules about guiding? Take this one-hour interactive Zoom information session to get your answers and create your future! Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created.

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private concert by award winning Celtic Fiddle player, Katherine Moller, in the Victorian parlor of Hubbard House. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“I learned so much that Chris taught me, and the recipes were attainable."  “Chris speaks slowly and encourages questions."

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!

An award winning Grand Victorian sea captain’s home, The Homeport Inn and Tavernhas 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn at 207.548.2259

$495 Tuition includes all lunches and dinners ( Breakfast is included with room price.)

Time to get out the sweaters and have some tea! Scones are the perfect accompaniment! In this 3 hour class we will make Harvest Pumpkin Scones, Double Ginger Scones, Savoy Hotel Classic Scones, Maple Bacon Scones and Cranberry Orange scones. All ingredients provided as well as instruction. No experience needed. Be sure and bring a container to take home samples that you do not eat on the spot! You will FALL in love with the flavors

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

Zoom Link:

https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/regi ster/tZckf-ypqTIoGdwmYjQ- WaS7wmyOksOFLdaA#/registration

Herbal Gifts for Mind and Body With the holidays fast approaching, come glean ideas for simple, natural and unique gifts you can make for your loved ones. From delicious herbal teas to soothe the mind and gladden the heart, to hand-crafted skincare products to pamper and tend to the body; we’ll also explore some herbal seasoning blends, bath salts, sugar scrubs and MORE. With ideas for every budget and gifts for all ages, you’ll be sure to create something to delight everyone on your list. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the workshop along with a multi-paged handout with recipes {including common substitutions}, techniques, and resources. Andrea Webb is a very busy mother, clinical herbalist and educator in the Kennebec Valley of Maine. She is currently in private practice with over seven years of clinical experience and has been making herbal products, including her own product line, for nearly two decades. Students must have an audioand video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.