Prescott Community Center

In this workshop, we will learn the transformative process, The Work of Byron Katie, to gain a perspective of clarity and inner peace. The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. Participants will practice listening to the answers they find inside themselves and open their minds to profound, spacious, and life-transforming insights. We human beings tend to put our happiness on hold until something changes. We'll be happy, we think, when we get what we believe we want or need: more money, a healthier body, a more attractive or understanding partner, a loving mother, and children who behave. Many of us spend our lives trying desperately to get the world and the people in it to satisfy our desires. No wonder we don't feel any lasting peace; mentally we're continually engaged in war with reality. As we do The Work of Byron Katie, not only do we remain alert to our stressful thoughts—the ones that cause all the anger, sadness, and frustration in our world—but we question them, and through that questioning the thoughts lose their power over us. **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.**

This intensive three-hour course covers adult/child CPR and AED, adult/child/infant choking, and infant CPR. Following the course, you will be comfortable assessing a victim, checking for breathing, performing rescue breaths and chest compressions, and activating the emergency response system. You will also learn how to help someone who is choking, respond in other emergency situations, and use an AED. An American Heart Association course completion card good for two years will be emailed to participants following the course. **Optional: bring a yoga mat or towel for comfort during the hands on portion.** Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certification e-card within 2 weeks of your class date. To claim your card, you can either: Login to your American Heart Association account at heart.org/cpr/mycards. Check your email! It will be emailed to you directly from the American Heart Association (eCards@heart.org) with the subject line "Claim your AHA eCard". Here is what they are saying about Kierstin's class: "It was fun and it flew by. I have taken CPR classes before and they were so boring." "Instructor made everyone feel comfortable and was an excellent communicator." "The instructor, Kierstin Pane was fantastic. She injected the right amount of knowledge with some humor. This kept everyone in the class very interested." "Instructor was very knowledgeable and class participants were very engaged in learning. Enjoyable and very helpful class." "The instructor made the class fun and answered all our questions and gave a thorough presentation"

Patrick Gendron, a certified Archery instructor, will teach the proper archery range procedures, safety, and how to shoot a bow and arrow through a step-by-step approach in a fun and safe environment.

Yoga practice begins with attention to the body and breath and is intended for everyone as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will practice a gentle Hatha based yoga that uses a combination of foundational yoga poses with the longer holds of Yin yoga, all with a focus on alignment, body awareness and breath practices. The pace is slower to allow for questions, individual assists and meditation practices within each class. 6-Week Session $108 | Individual Class $18

This workshop will highlight big and little ways to live lighter on the earth. We'll start with some of thoughts and rethinking that support making changes then get specific on low effort ways to reduce trash and food waste, composting, "cleaner" cleaning, and shopping differently. The format will be interactive, and we'll all learn from each other! **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.**

Spring bird migration is one of nature’s greatest annual journeys. Billions of migratory birds leave their wintering grounds and travel to their northern home for food and breeding. Some make a brief stop in New England before flying farther north and some raise their young here. We will observe these migrating birds as spring unfolds in the walks. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking as some terrain may be uneven. *IMPORTANT: The locations for the guided walks will be announced one week before each walk matching the migration status. The currently listed locations for each walk are educated guesses but may likely change. You will be notified by our office, the instructor, and website about the location for each walk.** Friday, April 4, 5:00-7:00 PM LOCATION: Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area Parking, Bolton, MA 01740, Google Location: 42.4695880, -71.6551578 Saturday, Apr 12, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Pine Meadow Pond Conservation Area, 73 Groton-Harvard Rd, Ayer, https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fa1N4PsbLztf8wrcA Saturday, Apr 26, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Oxbow Middlesex, 85 Walker Rd, Shirley, MA 01464, Google location: 42.560663, -71.616725 Saturday, May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM LOCATION: Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area Parking, Bolton, MA 01740, Google Location: 42.4695880, -71.6551578 Saturday, May 24, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Heald Street Orchard, Heald Street, Pepperell, MA 01463, Google location: 42°40'15.6"N 71°37'20.3"W

Students who attend this class should have a solid foundation in the French language and be able to converse in French. Students will hone French conversational skills, delving into advanced grammar, usage, and mechanics while solving translations. The class will mainly be taught in French, and we will strive to maintain French dialogue, while learning through music, international signs, body language. Materials to bring: Please bring to class a notebook and/or loose-leaf paper, writing utensils, a pocket folder, and a small French/English dictionary would be helpful (Katy will have extras on hand). This class is for advanced adult students. Here is what they are saying about Katy's Advance French Class: "Teacher Katy was well-informed personable and encouraging... a vey pleasant experience. I look forward to more!" "This is a wonderful class, and Katy is an excellent teacher. I truly enjoy gathering each week with my fellow students. I look forward to the next session."

John Mitchell will discuss his book Ceremonial Time. In print for 40 years, this book is a deep history of the square mile of land known as Scratch Flat, near where John lives, 35 miles west of Boston. The book expresses a concept learned from Native Americans living in the area--the concept of "ceremonial time" in which past, present, and future can be realized in a singular sacred moment--usually during dance or ritual. John's talk will cover a folkloric history of the people who inhabited this nearby area over the last fifteen thousand years, from the last Ice Age through the years of Native Americans, Shamans and bears, to the colonists, witches and farmers, and now to the encroaching business parks.

Doing yoga in a chair offers the same benefits as on a mat. Stretching and breathing are possible anywhere. Come experience moving in whatever way you are able, and connecting to your breath and yourself. This is available to women, men, and adolescents. We will stretch toward what matters, and enjoy the benefits of the gentle, ancient practice of Yoga for daily living. Learning to be in the body you have can be challenging, and Barbara will support you where you are!

Buy a commemorative brick to be showcased in beautiful Prescott Park and Preserve Prescott for the Community! Your purchase of an engraved, commemorative brick paver provides an enduring legacy and promotes the beautification of Groton's Main Street. Bricks will be installed this Spring and those who purchased them will be invited to a brick reveal party! Thank you for your generous donation to support this effort! PROCESS: 1. Select the Number of Bricks in Upper Right Hand Corner (Under 4 Options Available) 2. Click Enroll Now 3. Sign in or Create an Account if you don't have one 4. Checkout & Purchase 5. Once your purchase has gone through you will receive a confirmation email. In this email you will find a link that will bring you to a Brick Inscription Form. Please fill this out immediately after your purchase. Once the form is filled out our office will follow up with you to confirm your inscription. BRICK INSCRIPTION DETAILS: (Below is the information and the requirements for your Brick Inscription. After your purchase has gone through you will fill out the Brick Inscription Form found in you confirmation email.) Please note: For aesthetic purposes, the manufacturer highly recommends only two lines of text on the 4 x 8-inch brick with 18 spaces for each line, including punctuation and blank spaces. The actual layout of the text will be done at the manufacturer's discretion. Bricks will be placed at random, special placement is not available. Friends of Prescott reserves the right to reject any message deemed inappropriate. There is no refund after purchase. Each line will fit 18 characters including spaces and punctuation. LINE 1: LINE 2: Optional - LINE 3:

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost in your backyard to benefit your gardens and landscape. It will also present other alternatives to support a good cause outside of your home without requiring you to manage the compost regularly. Composting also provides environmental and financial benefits by reducing carbon emissions and the cost to Groton taxpayers in hauling and burning food scraps. **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.**

This introduction to crochet class is for beginners AND anyone who wants to improve their skills or technique. You will learn the techniques to create your projects and enable you to crochet evenly with all thread and yarn sizes. Initial supplies will be provided. The instructor will provide the materials. However, if you have a pattern and supplies that you want to start or continue, bring them to the class.

The Prescott Community Center is dedicated to leveraging the Prescott School as an accessible locus for all people to learn, play, gather, and prosper through connections with others. We thank you for your donation to help us defray our costs.