Classes and Workshops
Tai Chi for Health & Balance
Location: Zoom (video and audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this
Tai Chi for Health & Balance
Location: Zoom (video and audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this
October First Friday Biz Fit
ZoomEvery first Friday of the month, join us for a casual meet-up with other businesswomen and aspiring female entrepreneurs (virtual). Bring your tea, coffee, or smoothie and join the conversation. Informal conversation Networking Inspiration Support Register today to receive the Zoom link to join.
Next Level Vision: What do you aspire to create through entrepreneurship?
ZoomNext Level Vision is a series of virtual vision board workshops designed to help you create the business and life you desire. Facilitator Mallika Malhotra will guide you through a creative, thought-provoking experience that will give you and a group of peers space to dream and permission to think big. Sessions are October 6th 9:00am-10:30am and October 7th 9:00am-10:00am Each workshop will take place over 2 days. The first day will be a 2-hour “design day” where we’ll be in creation mode. The second day will be a 1-hour “dream and declare” meeting to share insights and verbalize your vision.
“Bowie 101: A Video Introduction to David Bowie”
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonAre you new to the music and visual artistry of David Bowie? Then this event is for you! Dr. Stephen Grandchamp (Assistant Professor of Literature and Digital Humanities at UMF) will screen and discuss four critical music videos from the career of David Bowie (including “Life on Mars?”) in order to initiate the New Commons Project’s exploration of his life and art.
Next Level Vision: What do you aspire to create through entrepreneurship?
ZoomNext Level Vision is a series of virtual vision board workshops designed to help you create the business and life you desire. Facilitator Mallika Malhotra will guide you through a creative, thought-provoking experience that will give you and a group of peers space to dream and permission to think big. Sessions are October 6th 9:00am-10:30am and October 7th 9:00am-10:00am Each workshop will take place over 2 days. The first day will be a 2-hour “design day” where we’ll be in creation mode. The second day will be a 1-hour “dream and declare” meeting to share insights and verbalize your vision.
“Mission: Imagination” Electric Violin Concert and Discussion
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonElectro-acoustic violist and David Bowie collaborator Martha Mooke explores and interprets David Bowie’s “search for unconscious intelligence.” This event's discussion and concert are inspired by Bowie's creative process of combining disassociated ideas to spark creativity.
Mono print image transfer workshop
Twice Sold Tales 155 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesTwo Imagine Studios in collaboration with Twice Sold Tales will be holding a private mono printing art workshop on Oct. 10. This event will be limited to 10 people. Pre-registration and masks will be required. Supplies will be provided and each participant will walk away with a colorful, unique piece of art for framing and hanging at home. Please RSVP by calling 610-772-6950.
Virtual Living Well with Chronic Pain Class!
Learn how to manage your chronic pain! This six-week workshop is for anyone experiencing chronic pain that has lasted longer than 3-6 months. Participants learn how to use their mind, manage symptoms, improve communication, and become more active. Registration link: https://www.healthylivingforme.org/Classes/Register/686 #health #healthy #healthyliving #healthymaine #maine #adults #seniors #classes #education #healtheducation #wellness #classesnearme #virtual #virtualclasses
Time Management for Entrepreneurs: A 3-Part Series
ZoomAs business owners, we are constantly prioritizing our work and managing our time. This 3-session course is designed to look at how we approach time management, and explore different techniques that will provide us with new ways of thinking about our time, workflow, and prioritization strategies. Our three sessions will involve reviewing and discussing time management frameworks and techniques, experimenting with these techniques, and learning from peers as to what they have found helpful in their experience. Participants will come away with resources and experiences to help empower and guide how they utilize their time going forward. Note: The sessions
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist” with naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk entitled “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist,” presented by naturalist Doug Hitchcox on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes and where to watch the live stream, should that be necessary. Birding, and other wildlife observing, provides an
Time Management for Entrepreneurs: A 3-Part Series
ZoomAs business owners, we are constantly prioritizing our work and managing our time. This 3-session course is designed to look at how we approach time management, and explore different techniques that will provide us with new ways of thinking about our time, workflow, and prioritization strategies. Our three sessions will involve reviewing and discussing time management frameworks and techniques, experimenting with these techniques, and learning from peers as to what they have found helpful in their experience. Participants will come away with resources and experiences to help empower and guide how they utilize their time going forward. Note: The sessions