The Nine Phases of Qi is a powerful approach to strengthening your body while enhancing your nervous system, releasing unhealthy thought patterns and emotional blockages and discovering the true essence of your spirit. Students incorporate mindful movements and breath work with self-applied massage and meditation. Experience the pure joy and freedom of stress relief, increased energy and vitality, inner peace and pain relief. As time allows, we will add in qigong for the eyes and arthritis movements for the upper extremities. Option to purchase a DVD from the instructor.

You’re tempted and would like the change to give yoga a try but aren’t sure where to start. These gentle poses and helpful modifications are perfect for beginners and those who are new to yoga and might lack flexibility. Enliven, de-stress, and maintain a healthy body with yoga and mindfulness techniques taught by an experienced, certified yoga and stress management instructor.

Come attend this free information evening and learn more about these great certificate opportunities. Many courses offered via distance learning (Tandberg). Payment plans available. Plan to attend this free information evening to learn more! For more information or to register, phone 207-721-0714 or toll free 866-516-8274, www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Want to create a unique holiday gift for someone speical, maybe for yourself? Come learn how to create beutiful acid-etched wine glasses. Penny will provide many designs to choose from to create your personalized wine glasses. Great class for the novice craftsman! Bring four wine glasses to acid-etch. Fee for additional materials of $8 included in price of course. No discounts.

Acrylic painting may be just the tool you need to enjoy a color-filled life, and it's easier to learn than you may think! Through a series of guided lessons and demonstrations, each student will learn how to mix colors, arrange pleasing compositions, use color theory and understand technical aspects of acrylic paint on various surfaces. Don’t worry about prior skills – we will nurture everyone in a supportive environment. Materials list is available on merrymeeting.org .

This class is designed for students who wish to further refine their painting technique using acrylic paints. Don’t procrastinate about getting work done at home any longer. Instruction in still life, landscape, and portraiture will be made available in a supportive environment. Attention will be paid to individual student goals. Continued emphasis on observation and color mixing will enable participants to achieve mastery in this vibrant medium. Some prior experience is advised for enrollment in this course. Materials list is available on merrymeeting.org. Optional supplies available from instructor for nominal fee.

Tennis Anyone? It’s for Everyone! Adult Tennis 123 is a fun way to learn to play tennis or to refresh existing tennis skills! Meets for 3 weeks on Tues, Wed, or Sat each month. This is a lifetime sport perfect for any age and level. Select which start date is right for you: October: Tues, Oct 3, 9-10am, Wed, Oct 4, 6-7pm, or Sat, Oct 7, 10-11am; November: Wed, Nov 1, 6-7 pm, Sat, Nov 4, 10-11 am or Tues, Nov 7, 9-10 am; December: Sat, Dec 2, 10-11 am, Tues, Dec 5, 9-10 am or Wed, Dec 6, 6-7 pm. No discounts. Please call 729-7323 to sign up for this class to specify your start date.

Tennis Anyone? It’s for Everyone! Adult Tennis 123 is a fun way to learn to play tennis or to refresh existing tennis skills! Meets for 3 weeks on Tues, Wed, or Sat each month. This is a lifetime sport perfect for any age and level. Select which start date is right for you: October: Tues, Oct 3, 9-10am, Wed, Oct 4, 6-7pm, or Sat, Oct 7, 10-11am; November: Wed, Nov 1, 6-7 pm, Sat, Nov 4, 10-11 am or Tues, Nov 7, 9-10 am; December: Sat, Dec 2, 10-11 am, Tues, Dec 5, 9-10 am or Wed, Dec 6, 6-7 pm. No discounts. Please call 729-7323 to sign up for this class to specify your start date.