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Self Treatment for Carpal Tunnel, Arms & Hands
with Rebecca Riley
Rolf Method Practitioner, Rebecca Riley will demonstrate how to treat your own forearms, hands, and carpal tunnels. These techniques help with soreness, pain, joint restriction, and nerve compression. Properly practiced, these methods will improve your arm/hand strength and function.
Ladies of Norse Mythology
with Sarah Love
Figures like Thor, Odin, and Loki get a lot of attention, but what about the women in Norse Mythology? In this one-night class you will get an introduction into the women present in the stories and learn about them through their myths.
The Volsung Saga Retelling
with Sarah Love
We have all heard about the Norse gods like Thor and Odin, but what of their heroes and folklore? In this one-night class you will hear the granddaddy of all the Norse sagas: The Volsung Saga. This story has influenced art and music for hundreds of years, and even had a great influence on Tolkien while he wrote the Lord of the Rings books.
Intro to Runic Magic
with Sarah Love
Runes are an ancient alphabet we use in many ways. In this 2-hour class, you will get the basics of runic magic and how to apply it to your life. A small bundle of supplies will also be given to each participant so that we can craft something in class.
Wild Food Foraging Walk
with David Spahr
This two-hour course will include walking in the woods to find edible wild food along with detailed descriptions of plant habitat and structure of the plants. Bring: notebook and pen, basket, mesh or other bags, wax or brown paper bags, knife, bug repellant and hat, water or other refreshment and a snack, gloves, waterproof boots (preferred), tall socks into which you can tuck your pant legs. Optional: GPS, backpack, field guide, magnifying glass.
PLEASE NOTE: This walk will be along the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail. You must access Harrison Avenue from the Ash Street intersection (it is closed at the Rte 126 intersection). From Ash St. turn right onto Harrison and drive past the Road Closed sign to the parking area on the left side of the street. Meet either there or at the head of the trail.
Wild Mushroom Walk
with David Spahr
This two-hour course includes a walk through the woods to find edible mushrooms along with detailed descriptions of habitat and structure of mushrooms. Most mushrooms found in nature are not edible, but learning this is more important than knowing which ones to eat. David Spahr has collected edible mushrooms for 45 years and is a member of the Maine Mycological Society and North American Mycological Association. He is on the Maine Mushroom Task Force developing rules for the foraging and sale of wild mushrooms. Minimum age is 12 with an adult.