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Our Classes

Spring Equinox New Moon Celebration: Gentle Yoga and Intention Setting

$35

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Heather for a celebration of the Spring Equinox, a time for new beginnings, renewal, balance, hope, growth and so much more! This class starts connecting to our breath with a brief pranayama (breathwork exercise), then transitioning to a gentle, intentional movement yoga class, intended for All (all levels, all ages, all people). We will transition to setting intentions for the new season and year to come with supplies that are provided (pens, paper, various materials, ..or simply in your mind). And finally, we will close with a brief meditation, offering a seal to the energy created and released. As the Earth begins to wake up from the slumber of Winter.....this Celebration will invite your physical, mental and emotional bodies to wake up as well! No Experience Necessary.

Understanding Medicare

Free

with Aaron Manning

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There’s an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process on. He will discuss: when you are eligible, what is the timeline for enrollment without penalties, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare, and your financial assistance options.

HandBasics Presents: Self-care for Osteoarthritis

$50

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 18, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
5 additional sessions through Aug 18, 2026

If you, or someone you know, suffers from Osteoarthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, to balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Occupational Therapists.

Paint Night: Pet Portrait (FF)

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 18, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 6 - 17

*This is a Family-Friendly program open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to also register a child. An adult can register with multiple children. Children must have at least one adult registered with them.

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Astrology: Houses and House Systems

$25

with Rebecca Quigg

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about the twelve houses of an astrological chart, the themes and topics indicated by each house, and some of the different house systems and the theories behind them.

Scam Smarts Workshop

Free

with Mechelle Given

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 19, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Recognize & Avoid Common Scams! This free 60-minute session is designed to help older adults, families, and caregivers recognize and avoid common scams. Spot red flags, understand the latest scams targeting seniors, protect personal and financial information, report fraud safely and confidently. Special emphasis on online shopping! Presentation by Coastal Enterprises, Inc

Chinese Cuisine: Mooncakes

$50

with Shufang Liao

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in style! In this no-bake class, you’ll craft delicate Snow Skin Mooncakes—modern variations of a centuries-old symbol of reunion and gratitude. Using glutinous rice flour, you’ll make the smooth, chewy “snow skin” and fill it with sweet lotus paste, red bean, or fruit flavors before molding them into beautiful designs. Learn about the cultural stories behind the mooncake while enjoying a creative, hands-on experience. All ingredients & equipment provided.

Intermediate Book Binding

$75

with Joelle Webber

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Classes will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, The Stab Binding, and the Long Stitched Book. Each class will focus on a different topic, while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary, tools & materials. Tools & materials provided. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due on the first night.





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