General Enrichment

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Cardioboxing

with Carol Spaulding

$10 More Info

This high intensity aerobic workout will give you a great opportunity for aerobic exercise through guided routines building on four basic punches and four basic kicks. Some core strength building will also be included. All experience levels are welcome.

Instructor: Carol Spaulding

Begins: Monday, January 6, 2020 (no classes on Monday holidays)

Time: 6-7 pm

Location: Mt. Vernon Elementary

Registration: $10 per class (Drop-ins welcome, please pay Instructor.)

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Ceramics: Beginning/Intermediate

with Jeremy Smith

$89 More Info

In this 10 week course, you will explore the beauty of clay by learning to make coil pots, boxes, tiles and functional pottery. Students may personalize their approach to learning new wheel-thrown and hand-building methods. Tools will be available during class. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own clay, which will be available the first night of class for $15 per bag.

Instructor: Jeremy Smith

10 Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm

Begins: February 13, 2020

Location: MCHS

Registration: $89

Waiting list available

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Yoga for Every Body

with Susan Coady

$66 More Info

Yoga for Every Body

Are you feeling “old”? Are you stiff, stressed, tired and cranky? For thousands of years, the yogis of India studied and learned how to help the body resist the aging process. They developed simple ways to help the body retain its flexibility and natural pain free condition.

Experience how a gentle, slow practice of yoga postures can nurture and strengthen you as your body and mind become one naturally.

Give the gift of this class to your body so you can experience wellbeing.

Everyone welcome - all ages, fitness conditions and abilities.

Instructor: Susan Coady

6 Mondays, 4:30-5:45 pm

Begins: March 2, 2020

Registration: $66

Drop in, per class: $13

(Please register in advance, even if you will be coming on a “drop in” basis.)

Instructor Susan Coady has taught yoga and Ayurveda for 37 years and is certified through Kripalu Center in Stockbridge MA. She is currently an avid student of Raja Choudhury.

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Upholstery Basics

with Kelsie French

$95 More Info

If you have a favorite old chair or ottoman, don’t discard it. Reupholster it! Under the direction of a skilled instructor, you will learn basic upholstery techniques and complete a small project during this 8 week class. Students purchase fabric on their own. If the piece you select to upholster includes a separate seat cushion and/or skirt, intermediate to advanced sewing skills are required.

Supply fee $15-$25, depending on your project, payable to instructor.

Instructor: Kelsie French, E. W. French Upholstery

8 Thursdays, 6-9 pm

Begins: March 12, 2020

Location: MCMS

Registration: $95

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Basic Small Engine Repair

with John Drogosek

$79 More Info

This course focuses on the fundamentals of what it takes to get an engine to run. With a combination of classroom and shop time, we will explore various small engine problems and the methods used to make repairs. Projects from home are always welcome!

Instructor: John Drogosek

6 Tuesdays, 6-8:00 pm

Begins: March 10, 2020

Location: MCHS

Registration: $79

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Safety in a Modern World

with Kevin Webb

May

May 6th to 20th, 2020

$30 More Info

In this 3 week course, participants will learn some basic ways to handle everyday situations that have the potential to turn violent. It is not unrealistic to be in a situation where you have to control a scenario involving a family member or friend that has escalated out of hand. Th is course looks to bridge that gap and address what happens in a situation when reasonable force is needed. A potentially dangerous situation where injuring one of the parties is not necessary, but some level of physical component is likely to be utilized. Conflict resolution skills will be taught in the form of de-escalation strategies, avoidance, restraining and controlling techniques. Adults 18 and over are welcome to attend. No prior martial arts experience necessary.

Instructor: Sensei Kevin Webb

3 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 pm

Begins: May 6, 2020

Time: 6-8 pm

Location: Martial Arts Institute, 23 Leighton Rd, Augusta

Registration: $30