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Tue13 Continuing ASL
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Tue13 Continuing ASL

$15

with Elsie Nemeth

Calendar Mar 3, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

Review sign class for former intermediate and advanced students. Practice, learn, and teach with classmates.  

Tue19 Brain Care is Self Care

$35

with Tom Roe, B.S.

Calendar Mar 17, 2026 at 11:10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Are you curious about how the brain works? Did you know our brain’s main purpose is to keep us alive? Would you like to know how caring for your brain can help build community resilience? If these questions peak your interest, please join us to learn how NEAR-P* Science can help you, your families, and our community flourish. The course will give you practical tips on caring for yourself while diving into the broader mission, vision and goals. Trauma-Informed Care and the local Self-Healing Communities Collective (SHCC) movement (SHCC is also known as Self-Healing Communities of Michiana https://www.selfhealingmichiana.org). All materials will be provided.

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Wed41 How to Successfully Declutter Your House

Free

with Kirsten Sharpe

Calendar Mar 18, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Kirsten Sharpe, Managing Broker and Owner of Sharpe Realty and The Realtor for Seniors™, will guide attendees through what decluttering truly means, why it’s worth doing, and the psychology behind letting go. She will share practical steps to take action and begin decluttering, along with proven strategies for staying clutter-free. The presentation also includes helpful resources on where to donate or discard items responsibly, followed by a Q&A session with Kirsten Sharpe. The session will meet on March 18.

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Fri26 Wines of the World - Italy

$25

with Sharyl Dawes, MBA

Calendar Mar 20, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Build your wine knowledge by sipping and studying your way through some of the world’s most famous wine regions. Each session will feature 3-5 tastings, with a discussion of food pairings, tasting notes, and the history and geography of the region. Sharyl has hands-on viticultural and wine-making experience. The cost is $25 per session. The session meets on Friday, March 20.

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Wed24 Forever Travel Show

Free

with George Azar, M. Ed.

Calendar Mar 25, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

Come, learn about all the trips coming up through Mayflower. The session Will Take Pl., Wednesday, March 25.

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Thu28 Advanced Spiritual Art Journal with Magazine Collage

$55

with Rev. Marianne Chalstrom, M.Div.

Calendar Mar 26, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Have fun tending your Creative Soul with this art journal practice. We use magazine collage and journaling techniques to explore creativity, memories, feelings and inner wisdom through the found expressing our soul’s native language. This art journal practice is fun and soul-tending as we come together in a safe group setting. Additional journaling, and/or YouTube videos may be assigned outside of class. Highly recommended: at least one semester or collage retreat with the instructor. Bring: Sketchbook, gluestick, scissors, magazines. Other materials, text books may be recommended.

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Fri30 Wines of the World - Italy

$25

with Sharyl Dawes, MBA

Calendar Mar 27, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Build your wine knowledge by sipping and studying your way through some of the world’s most famous wine regions. Each session will feature 3-5 tastings, with a discussion of food pairings, tasting notes, and the history and geography of the region. Sharyl has hands-on viticultural and wine-making experience. The cost is $25 per session. The session meets on Friday, March 27.

Wed20 The Joy of Nature Journaling

$55

with DeAnna Varela, M.A.

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Step into the sunshine and let your creativity wander! The Joy of Nature Journaling is a relaxed, playful course for anyone eager to explore the outdoors with curiosity and a sense of fun. No experience needed—just an open mind and a love for the natural world. Learn quick sketching skills, simple nature photography, collage, and gentle guided writing. Your naturalist instructor shares fun facts and easy techniques as you slow down, notice small wonders, and create joyful pages that celebrate the beauty around you. *Runs April 1 - May 6 in the Brown Barn at St. Patrick’s County Park. A journal and a pencil will be provided. Please bring a $5 copy fee to the first class.

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