Regina Strongheart's book, “When My Mother was a Mountain” is based on her month-long solo camping trip in the Black Hills of SD in 1996. For this event, Regina will read some of her chapters, entertain questions and discussions, and have books for purchasing. Regina was a chemistry teacher for thirty years. She learned about her healing gifts organically through her many adventures, individual research into the healing arts, and her own personal healing journey. She lives in a magical forest in Topsham, Me. where she operates her business, Forest Circles. "In the summer of 1996 my life took a detour during a month-long solo camping trip to the sacred Black Hills area of South Dakota. My only companion was my German shepherd, Doug. It was then that some unimaginable things happened. I sensed emanations from the land, saw the ghosts of Indigenous people, and watched birds morph before my eyes. The journey led to a spontaneous transformation from ordinary science teacher into medical intuitive and healer. During my trip I encountered dangerous storms, generous Native Americans, and confusing encounters with others. In my journal, I documented my near catastrophes, metaphysical anomalies, and the incredible sadness of the area. While writing the memoir I relived my childhood, growing up in the farmlands of New Hampshire."

Learn the Zentangle method for mindful drawing and create your own art even if you don’t think you are an artist. Using the Zentangle motto of “anything is possible one stroke at a time,” you’ll learn simple pen strokes that will open up doors to creative pattern-making for relaxation, creativity, and focus. In this introduction, Irene Burgess, certified Zentangle teacher, will provide you the basics of the method in a stress-reducing atmosphere designed to make you appreciate your own creativity. All supplies needed will be provided.

Have you already taken Stained Glass with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass.

Classes run on THURSDAYS. Even though the catalog says Tuesdays, that was a printing error.

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. *No Class: 11/28.

Art and creativity can help you to relax, become more mindful, increase your self-awareness, and develop healthy habits and routines. Learn how to let go of stress through a creative drawing process. Also, learn how the role of art and creativity can benefit your overall well-being. Class will guide you through a series of drawing exercises that build upon each other helping you to relax and enjoy some creative time. NO drawing or artistic skill is required - You will learn to create art intuitively, learn about ways to use your art and enjoy your own creative experience. All supplies will be provided, however you are welcome to bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to - though not required. Taught by Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, TTS - Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Tis the spooky season and time to build a monster of a story for chills and thrills. Learn how to stitch the parts of a plot, setting, and character together into hair-raising tales of things that go bump in the night. Class takes place on Zoom. Students must have reliable internet, and an audio and video enable computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

The ukulele is an easy and fun way to make music for the first time, or learn a new instrument. We’ll start with 4-5 basic chords that can be used to play lots of popular and familiar tunes and build from there. We’ll cover how to tune, strum and sing along. Bring your own uke or contact Nina at nina.andersen.458@gmail.com on how to get one. No prior musical experience required. All levels welcome! Instructor Nina Andersen has 30 years of experience facilitating and supporting adults making music at whatever level they can. She is the Founder and Music Director of the Southern Maine New Horizons Band, Music Director of the New England Adult Music Camp and the Associate Conductor of the Harpswell Concert Band. She was also the Music Director of the Maine Pops Concert Band from 1997-2017. This program will run out of Bowdoin College, Gibson Hall, Room 10. *No class: 10/14, 11/11.

In a non-threatening safe environment with no live ammunition present, learn the basics of: handgun safety at home; how to handle a pistol safely; parts of a pistol and ammunition; fundamentals of pistol shooting including holding, stance and aiming; common malfunctions; cleaning; and selecting a pistol just right for you. The two-hour semi-private range time is separately scheduled and has a fee of $60 payable to the instructor. If you go to the range, you’ll fire either your own pistol or one from the instructor and try to put five rounds of ammunition through 4 separate target circles at ten feet using only 20 rounds. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for your personal handgun. If “renting” a pistol from the instructor, she will have 50 rounds of ammunition for you for a cost of $25. To pass this nationally rated course and get certified you must: attend all sessions and actively participate, pass a written examination, and pass the ten-foot shooting qualification, all within two weeks of the last class session. Certification can be used to apply for a Concealed Carry Permit. Two week classroom sessions 5:30 – 8:30pm. $125 plus two-hour semi-private range instruction.