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Restorative Yoga (Session 2)

with Sue McKay

$39 More Info

Please note that this class will begin on November 16 at Abraham Lincoln School and meet for five Thursdays (November 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21). Two classes, December 4 and December 11 (Mondays) will be held at Mary Snow School.

Restorative yoga, also called gentle yoga, is a style of yoga designed to relax, restore, and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit. In a restorative yoga class, you will find mellow movements, long-held postures often supported with props such as blankets and blocks, and a general atmosphere of ease and calm. Poses may be held anywhere from two to 20 minutes. The intention of a restorative yoga class is to create the conditions for calm so as to allow students to drop into a state of deep relaxation and stillness. This intentionally calming environment is in stark contrast to the busyness of modern life and can provide a safe place of respite and refuge. This class is suitable for all levels and all (adult) ages of Yoga practitioners. Basic items needed for this class include a Yoga mat, a Yoga strap (a belt or tie will work), a Yoga block or bolster (firm pillow). We also recommend bringing a small blanket (not required) and wearing comfortable, layered clothing. Please bring these with you to each class as they will not be provided by the instructor.

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Wills and Trusts Explained

with Jesse Bifulco

Dec
5

December 5th, 2023

Free More Info
This Course shows the difference between a Will and a Trust and how each is used as a tool in an estate plan. It covers the basics of a Will, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directive, as well as more complex topics such as trust use in Medicaid/MaineCare asset preservation, estate plans for blended families, and how to protect the inheritance of an adult child. Attendees will learn how estate planning techniques can be used to preserve assets and prevent family conflict. Taught with stories, the class shows attendees potential areas of loss in their own families. Maine Estate Planning and Elderlaw Attorney Jesse Bifulco is passionate about helping his clients protect their family and property. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, he is admitted to practice law in Maine, and New York. Jesse belongs to national organizations devoted to the advancement of estate planning and elder law, as well as the Elder Law and Trusts & Estates sections of the Maine state Bar Association.
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Health Coach Workshop

with Wendy McLoon

Dec
5

December 5th, 2023

$50 More Info

We all experience times when we need a little help figuring out what changes we could make to help us find happiness, contentment and/or balance in our lives. Or, we know exactly what we need to do but lack motivation or we’re just frozen, afraid to step into change. Other times life throws us a curveball and thrusts us into change we don’t feel ready for. This workshop will explore how to embrace change and identify aspects of your life that, if adjusted, could help you to coast through life’s challenges more easily. You will learn what steps can be taken immediately to begin to find more peace, contentment and ease. We will talk about ways to overcome the obstacles to change that may appear and how to resist the urge to fall back into old habits. This is a virtual workshop via Zoom. Wendy McLoon is an IIN Certified Health Coach, specializing in helping people through life’s many transitions and the anxiety associated with change. This includes people who are empty nesters, navigating divorce, changing careers/jobs, considering marriage, managing relationships (family, friends, lovers), grieving loss, etc.

Tai Chi

with Barbara Cookson, LMT, Certified Tai Chi Instructor

Dec
5

December 5th, 2023 to January 9th, 2024

$125 More Info

Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. As we age or recover from an injury our ability to allow enough movement to balance becomes altered. Come learn balance and flexibility. Avoid re-injury! Barb can easily provide modifications if needed. Classes held at Hermon Covey Physical Therapy - 2263 RT. 2, Hermon, ME.  Six classes per session. 

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Aquatics Fitness Class

with Dr. Emily Clark, DPT

Dec
4

December 4th, 2023 to January 22nd, 2024

$125 More Info

Our therapy pool is 92 degrees with salt and H2O system. What a great way to work on your strength and flexibility, without pain. Great for any levels of fitness. All classes are taught by therapists and they can easily provide modifications if needed. Classes held at Hermon Covey Physical Therapy - 2263 RT. 2, Hermon, ME. Six classes per session.