Are you looking for an opportunity to walk in a dry, safe, well-lit place? The hallways of Skowhegan Area High School are available from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and are a good place to walk this fall.  

·       You must register with Skowhegan Area Adult Education and sign in and out every time you attend. A roster will be available at the adult education office. 

·       Please respect the facility by changing into a clean and appropriate pair of indoor walking shoes. 

·       Please stay in the areas designated for walking. 

·       Please walk, not run.  

·       Listen for school cancellation announcements – if school or after school activities are canceled, there will be no walking. 

·       No walking on holidays or during school vacations.

·       If you have a medical condition or have not seen a health care provider in the past year, we strongly recommend that you do so before increasing your physical activity. 

·       A person choosing to be involved in this walking program does so at his or her own risk. 

FREE

Monday through Thursday 1/6/25 – 3/27/25 

5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

*Upon successful completion, participants will receive an AHA CPR certification & card.

In this two-night class, participants will learn how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. In addition, they will learn about risk factors and warning signs of mental health crisis. All participants will receive a textbook.

Because the class extends through dinner time, please feel free to bring a snack to enjoy during one of the two scheduled ten-minute breaks.

Brittney Dunphy is certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Fermenting vegetables preserves them and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It’s so easy that you’ll be a master in no time. Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated that can be used for most vegetables. This class will include both microbiology basics, troubleshooting and ferment creation. .  FMI visit emmaholder.com/fermentation.

ONLINE - one-night workshop

One - night Workshop

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden veggies? This hands-on workshop led by a University of Maine Extension volunteer will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will recieve a "Preserving the Harvest" packet and will learn recommended methods for preserving food.  They will also receive the latest and safest recipes, learn about equipment safety, and be taught how to ensure jars are properly sealed.

Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop.  There is a materials fee of $20 that will be paid directly to the instructor.

Chair Yoga incorporates elements from traditional yoga including breathing techniques, meditation and physical postures while sitting in a chair or using a chair for balance.

Performing yoga in a chair provides extra support for individuals looking for a gentle practice who may have mobility issues or injuries. Benefits of chair yoga include increased strength and mobility, increased flexibility and stress reduction.

No class on 4/22/25

In this training series developed by Maine SNAP, participants will participate in a cooking demo and taste test; during each class, they will also leave with ingredients to prepare the demo meal at home! Topics covered: •Choosing Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains • Healthy Eating Starts at Home • The Power of Planning • Shopping Smart • Recipe for Success

No class on 04/22/2025

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

*Upon successful completion, participants will receive an AHA CPR certification & card.