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Feeling Phyllo

$65

with Deb Arter

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 27, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

If you have not discovered what a time saver phyllo dough can be, this is the class for you! We will learn to make Spinach Feta triangles, Quick Sausage Cheese appetizers and Apple Sheet pan Baklava. All recipes employ phyllo dough. Be sure and bring a container or two to take home what you don't eat on the spot! All ingredients and recipes provided. Generous yield to divide among participants. No experience required! You will be hit of holiday parties!

Play the Ukulele: Your Journey Begins Here

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 27, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
3 additional sessions through Mar 3, 2027

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan at uketime24@gmail.com for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

Intro Art Class Series

$25

with Ed Higgins

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 28, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week
11 additional sessions through Feb 19, 2027

These one-day workshops are designed to introduce students to the corresponding 5wk courses. Though these workshops are not a prerequisite for the courses, it is an opportunity to meet the instructor and preview lesson plans before committing to the full class. Feel free to contact Ed Higgins at ed_higgins@icloud.com with any questions.

Collette Tours Info Night

Free

with Andrew Leighton

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 28, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Interested in a travel experience with Collette Tours? Come join Andrew for more specific details about how these inclusive travel packages are backed by a century of experience. Collette (a family-owned and award winning leader in travel) is proud to show you the world. Their passionate tour design team travels the globe, creating new experiences and staying ahead of the latest travel trends. Plus, with a professional Tour Manager at your service and local guides by your side, you'll never miss a thing! Choosing Collette comes with benefits that take your guided travel experience to another level. Our inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special. *SPECIAL NOTE: This Info Night is specifically focused on the current Collette Tours being offered through Merrymeeting: Switzerland-Austria-Bavaria Tour & Spotlight on Tuscany.

TiPS 360 Safe Alcohol Service

$60

with Mark Shinners

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 28, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

This class is presented by NE Food Safety. Learn what you need to stay safe, keep customers safe and pass the CFPM exam. All key points are covered, from cleaning and sanitization to cooking temperatures, purchasing, and proper methods of food preparation and delivery. Price includes unlimited practice questions, book, class, and proctored exam. Students will be taught information in a variety of manners, including an exciting round of Food Jeopardy. Your instructor will be bilingual (Spanish/English), with over a decade of experience instructing adult learners at hospitals, VAs, colleges and universities, restaurants and hotels, and more. Topics covered include correct ID Process, Drink Measurement, DRAM Shop Law, Negligence, How to Diffuse Difficult Situations, BAC rate and Intoxication Factors, as much more. This class is fun, but it’s also important. Get your team trained before the busy season! *There will be no alcohol on premise.

Chinese Cuisine: Candied Fruit Skewers

$50

with Shufang Liao

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Experience a classic Chinese street snack through Tanghulu, a delightful treat of fruit coated in a crisp sugar shell. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to select fruits like strawberries, hawthorn, or grapes, skewer them, and create the perfect glossy sugar coating. Discover how this snack dates to ancient times and remains a favorite during winter festivals and street fairs. *A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Drawing Fundamentals 1

$130

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks. **No Class: 11/26.

Full Course

Spanish for Beginners 2: Conversational Skills & Everyday Life

$150

with Courtney Hutchings

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

*SCHEDULE CHANGE: This class will now run on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays. Same weeks and times that were originally published, just different day.

Continue building your Spanish speaking skills through engaging conversations about music, art, and culture from across the Spanish-speaking world. This course expands on concepts introduced in Conversational Spanish 1, helping students increase vocabulary, improve fluency, and gain confidence in a supportive, interactive setting. *No Class: 11/25.





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