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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM

$69

with Craig Coffmen

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 14, 2023 at 1 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you yearsof musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crashcourse will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favoritesongs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able tosit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And sincethe class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be ableto continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online questionand answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.

Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

Sewing Open Studio

$70

with Nancy LeClair

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2023 at 5 pm

Every sewist knows what it’s like to cut their fabric on the floor and then sew at the kitchen table. We also know it’s a bit lonely and sometimes frustrating to find help when we are stuck on a particularly baffling pattern instruction. NACE is home to an open sewing group that meets Monday evenings. Whether you’re trying to complete unfinished projects or start new ones, Nancy will be on hand to guide you through the difficult spots. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, or do hand work. NACE has irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, and rulers available to use during class time. 

Get Ready to Move

$18

with Jill Braceland

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2023 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Oct 19, 2023

It’s a lot of work to move to a new home, and having the right information can make it easier. Learn about moving companies, packing tips, downsizing before you move, and setting up a successful moving day. Leave with resources needed to plan a successful move to your new home. 

Moving Prep Series

$33

with Jill Braceland

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2023 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Oct 19, 2023

Are you starting a new journey in life and moving to a new home or even downsizing to a new home? Jill is here to help guide you to make your moving and downsizing efforts stress-free. You can take a single class, or take both at a discounted rate! 

Get Ready to Move
It’s a lot of work to move to a new home, and having the right information can make it easier. Learn about moving companies, packing tips, downsizing before you move, and setting up a successful moving day. Leave with resources needed to plan a successful move to your new home. 

Downsizing?
This seminar is designed to offer organizing strategies to start your downsizing efforts. Establish your project priorities, learn what supplies you might need, and set 

Introduction to Oracle Cards

$20

with Nancy Jusseaume

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 17, 2023 at 6 pm

Have you ever been curious about oracle cards and their uses? Join Nancy to discover exactly what oracle cards are and how you can use them. Many find these cards give supportive energies and can help with building confidence.

Card Decks are available for $10 and payable to the instructor at the start of class. 

Neck and Shoulders Workshop

$20

with NANCY COTTY

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 19, 2023 at 6 pm

Have tension in your neck and shoulders? This workshop will offer you some poses and exercises that will help to relieve some of your tension and will teach you many techniques that can be used at home or work to reduce pain and tension. These skills and poses can be repeated daily. All levels are welcome.

Equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

Sew for "Dress A Girl"

Free

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 21, 2023 at 9 am
2 additional sessions through Dec 16, 2023

Every girl deserves at least one dress. Since October 2009, "Dress A Girl Around The World" has reached over 81 countries with a recorded number of over one million dresses delivered to girls in need around the world. Recently, we spoke with the Maine DAG Ambassador, Jane, who is in need of help with sewing menstral pads and dresses for girls in need.

We will be holding 4 sewing dates for those who are interested in volunteering their time to sew. You can stay the whole time or for a few hours; any help is appreciated. If there are more requests for sewing days, we will update that information on our website and social media. Feel free to bring a lunch with you; the sewing room at NACE has a refrigerator you can keep your food/drinks in.

We do ask volunteers to please register for the days they wish to come in and sew to be sure the sewing room and supplies are all ready.

Plan Your European Vacation

Free

with Leslie Slater

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 23, 2023 at 6 pm

Are you planning your bucket list trip to Europe? Not sure what options are best for you? Leslie Slater of Cobbled Streets Travel is an experienced European traveler who can offer you tips, tricks, and insights to make your dream trip everything you want it to be. 





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