Did you learn French in high school and can't speak of word it? Have you always been interested in learning French but didn't dare try?  Join us as we learn French together!  Expect to learn and have some laughs as we explore this beautiful language. Please bring a device with you that can access the internet. Kelly Winslow is a French teacher at Gorham Middle School.  Since she arrived in 1996, she has loved working with her students as they navigate a new language.  When Kelly is not teaching, she enjoys reading, knitting, exercising, and being with family. 

6 classes, Wednesdays, 1/29-3/12 (no class 2/19), 5:00pm-6:30pm, GMS, $75

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 to the end. He will discuss when you are eligible, what the timeline for enrollment without penalties is, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn't cover, and what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare in addition to your financial assistance options. Aaron has been licensed in health insurance and Medicare since 2018 and has helped hundreds of clients with their health. HealthMarkets is located in the Village Mall and serves as a local resource to help clients navigate their health insurance options. 

Wednesday, 2/5, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $0

Join Master Gardener Joel Leak and explore the many different small fruits you can grow in any sized yard.  Fruits are delicious and nutritious, and many are easy to grow.  Joel will cover over 20 different kinds of fruit - both native and cultivated.  Many of these are familiar to you, and some you may not have thought of growing before. Joel Leak has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and has been gardening for over 50 years. He teaches Adult Education classes in vegetable gardening, fruit trees, culinary herbs, and growing berries.  He lives in Falmouth, where he maintains a large vegetable garden, berries bushes, fruit trees, and an incredible edible hedge. 

Tuesday, 3/11, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $20

The CPR class includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, adult, child, and infant choking, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes the use of the manikins, video, certified instructor, practical components, and a certificate of completion. The video portion has been shortened, and the practical time has been increased to ensure everyone has enough time to gain confidence in their skills. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). The cost is $10 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Session II, Thursday, 3/27, 6:00pm-9:00pm, GMS, $60

This is a six-week series to explore the different challenges that we experience in everyday life. We will focus on releasing things that hold us back, such as unnecessary guilt and the wrestling of the "should haves" and the "shouldn't haves." Each week will feature a theme or a topic to dive into, and we will share our thoughts freely without judgment, fixing, or feedback! This empowers women to speak their truths without the fear of being told they are wrong, and it creates a safe space to come together as women to support each other. Elissa "Elle" Nauman, M.S., facilitates guided meditations and women's circles throughout the Portland area and is the creator of Soul Sister Circle Maine. She is an energy healer using the modalities of Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) and is also a certified chakra therapist. It has been said that one million women's circles throughout the world will help shift patriarchy to equality, and it's Elle's passion to contribute to this goal.

6 classes, Tuesdays, 4/1-5/13 (no class 4/22), 6:30pm-8:15pm, GMS, $65

Pollinators have suffered greatly from habitat loss, pesticide use, and the spread of invasive plant species.  As a result, planting a pollinator garden is more important now than ever.  Even a small garden can make a huge difference. Learn how to create a landscape that supports pollinators, including butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds, with plants that serve as host plants and provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Amy is passionate about nature, plants, and all things connected to Mother Earth.  Officially, she's a Naturalist, Garden Coach, Horticulturist, Educator, and the enthusiastic, Nature Spirit guided, Director of  Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me).

Wednesday, 4/16, 6:00pm-7:30pm, GMS, $30

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The CPR class includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, adult, child, and infant choking, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes the use of the manikins, video, certified instructor, practical components, and a certificate of completion. The video portion has been shortened, and the practical time has been increased to ensure everyone has enough time to gain confidence in their skills. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). The cost is $10 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Session III, Thursday, 4/17, 6:00pm-9:00pm, GMs, $60

The First Aid class includes medical emergencies, bleeding that you can see, bleeding you cannot see, treating for shock, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes a blend of PowerPoint and video, instructor and practical components, and a certificate of completion. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). The cost is $10 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Wednesday,  5/14, 6:00pm-7:30 pm, GMS, $45