This bee school is designed to give those who are interested in getting started keeping bees a basic understanding of bee biology, hive dynamics, beekeeping equipment and setting up an apiary, as well as hive management, and understanding and managing pests and diseases. All sessions are taught by experienced beekeepers. The Kennebec Beekeepers Association encourages all who are interested in keeping honeybees and the challenges of beekeeping to join us! A materials fee of $55 includes a text book and one year membership to the Kennebec Beekeepers Association, due to the instructor at first class.

Personal Safety is designed for any individual who wants the tools to be confident in their everyday life. This class will teach the skills necessary to stay safe in a variety of situations; from outward appearance and confidence level, to utilizing the body as a weapon. Everyday items that can be used as a form of self protection will be addressed as well. This personal safety course will give you the tools necessary to recognize possible dangerous encounters and teach you how to handle them. Focus will be placed on prevention strategies as well as mental and physical preparation. This 3 hour course will employ a variety of techniques that are easy and practical to use. Ages 14+ welcome to attend. No experience is necessary.

LEARN TO APPLIQUE! The class will be held at Mystic Maine Quilts in Chelsea. You can pick out a simple Patchability pattern for $9 or choose a pattern of your choice. Fabric requirements come with the pattern. A 10% discount is given to those who purchase a pattern + fabric at Mystic Maine Quilts. If you need assistance, the instructor, Barbara Acord is at the shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

SUPPLY LIST: APPLIQUE PATTERN, FABRIC, 1/2 YD OF WONDER UNDER, SCISSORS, SEWING MACHINE, & THREAD.

Forget about candy crush and pokemon. Learn the partner based game of bridge and how much fun in-person social gaming can be!  Learn the basic framework of this complex card game including how to value your hand, the strategies of card play, the many facets of bidding, game rules and bridge etiquette. After this class, you will know how to set up, bid, play and win a bridge hand! Bring a partner or meet someone new. This addictive game will provide hours of entertainment!

This canvas depicts the Maine state bird, the chickadee. Come have fun while learning the technique of painting feathers and moss covered branches. Bring a friend and enjoy a night out!

You do not need to be ET to make a wonderful scone! Have you had flat or tough dry scones? Debra will show you how to make light and tender Chocolate Cherry Scones, Apricot Ginger Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones and basic scones. This class will be participatory and samples of all items will be tasted and the rest divided among the class. Remember to bring your apron and an empty container to store all that you will take home. 

Review the basics of making a simple will. A will can protect your assets and help minimize the chances of a contest over your estate. If you die without one, your estate may not be distributed as you would choose. Use a will to: provide for your family, specify to whom you would like to receive your property, state your funeral and burial instructions, create a trust for minor children, disinherit a person(s), or name a guardian for minor children. Join local attorney Susan Farnsworth for this one-evening class as she explains the process of creating a will and discusses how to determine whether a simple will is sufficient or if a more complex document is in order to protect your assets.

Have you wanted to try tai chi but felt like learning a whole form was too much? Come play Tai Chi Flow!  You'll learn a few basic tai chi and qigong movements in a flowing manner without the sequencing that is typical of tai chi forms. This is a great introduction to tai chi, and also a reinforcement for basic tai chi principles for people with previous tai chi experience.