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GGrowrow YYourour PPotentialotential WELCOME Dear Friends of PVAEC, What a busy summer of extremes it has been! What happened to the “lazy, crazy, endless summer”? So we shift our gears and ready ourselves for another season. Do you know that participating in any of the creative arts is beneϔicial to your whole well-being? Creativity is good for us and makes us happy. Scientiϔic research ϔinds that being creative boosts our mental, emotional, and physical health. Such activities amp up our immune system. PVAEC can help you to better health through any of our enrichment classes offered this semester. Writing, music, drawing, and painting are all part of our human expression. Let PVAEC help expand your happiness by signing up for any of our enrichment classes. PVAEC also has a rich array of classes to strengthen your academic and employment skills. Check out all we have to offer in the following pages. We are here to help you. Please call or stop by for more information. Thank you for the opportunity to Grow our Potential while you Grow your Potential through adult education. Sincerely sending Peace and Love, Thelma

Thelma Regan, Director Whats Inside: Learning Center Locations...... 3 Class Location Guide...... 3 HiSET & High School Diploma...... 4-5 College Transitions...... 6-7 Eve Salley, Assistant Director/Academic Career Readiness...... 8-9 Advisor Academic Advising...... 9 Student Testimonials...... 10 Academy of Medical Professions..11 ED2GO...... 11-13 Greenville Adult Education...... 14 Hilda Roberts, Administrative Assistant Hub 3 - The Maine Highlands...... 14 Arts & Crafts...... 15-20 Community...... 21-22 Enrichment...... 23 Food & Nutrition...... 24 Leah Gomes, Instructor Health & Wellness...... 25 Photography...... 26 Technology...... 26 Work & Finances...... 27 Community Partners...... 28-29 Liza DeWitt, Instructor Registration...... 30-31 Page 2 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 LEARNING CENTER LOCATIONS

Dexter Learning Center Dexter 16 Church Street, Dexter ME

Penquis Higher Ed Center Dover-Foxcroft 50 Mayo Street, D-F ME

Guilford Memorial Library Guilford 4 Library Street, Guilford ME

Milo Public Library Milo 4 Pleasant Street, Milo ME

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 3 HISET DIPLOMA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Liza DeWitt, The PVAEC High School Diploma program is for PVAEC High anyone interested in completing their high school School and diploma. We evaluate your existing high school HiSET transcripts and determine how many classes you need to complete our diploma requirements. You Diploma may be closer to earning a high school diploma Instructor than you think! [email protected] 207-564-5881 While you are working on your High School Diplo- ma, we will help you prepare for your next step. Whether that is getting a job or going to college, we are here to help. So please feel free to talk to us about what you want to do after completing this program. The PVAEC High School Diploma Program is free, open to anyone 17 and older, not in school, and without a high school credential. Contact PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley to enroll at 564-5884 or email [email protected] Our Learning Centers are Located in Dexter, Dover, Guilford and Milo. Learning Center Locations are listed on Page 3. Photo: Bree-Anna Badger and Dylan Snow, 2019 PVAEC Graduates Each year, PVAEC holds a graduation ceremony in June for all of its HiSET® and High School Diploma graduates. It is always a well-attended event and a great experience for all those graduating, and their families and friends.

Page 4 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 HISET & HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Expand Your Opportunities. Take charge of your future with the HiSET ® exam.

Note: Statistical numbers are based on a 2017 study conducted by ETS.hiset.ets.org Copyright © 2018 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING and HISET are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). 41181

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 5 COLLEGE TRANSITIONS The goal of the PVAEC College Transitions Program is to assist people of all ages who wish to make the transition into college-level courses. Did you know... Many college programs (especially in the medical fi eld) require prerequisites that you may not have. If you need any prerequisites, such as Alge- bra 1, Biology, or Chemistry, PVAEC off ers these credit courses for FREE! We also provide workshops to assist with fi nancial aid, online researching, computer programs, MLA/APA formatting, and study skills. Make PVAEC your fi rst stop on your quest for higher education! The PVAEC College Transitions program is FREE and open to anyone who is interested in pursuing higher education. Enroll in our College Transitions program today, and get a jump on your college plans! Contact Academic Advisor, Eve Salley to enroll at 207-564-5884 or email [email protected] Our Learning Centers are Located in Dexter, Dover, Guilford and Milo. Learning Center Locations are listed on Page 3.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) will be oﬀ ering a FREE EMT course at Penquis Higher Education Center in Dover Foxcroft in January, 2020. EMT’s respond to emergency calls to provide eﬃ cient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patients to medical facilities. Accuplacer® Test Prep Tuition and fees will be waived for qualifying applicants. This program’s Accuplacer® is the placement test that rigorous admission requirements will most local colleges and universities include Accuplacer® testing (with use. This test sees which areas you a strong math score), Background may need to improve before taking col- Check, and Immunization Records. lege courses. From these results, we PVAEC’s College Transitions program can place you into our College Transi- can help prepare you to qualify for tions classes to improve those skills this program! Call PVAEC today to get and bring up those test results. started and ensure you’ll be eligible for Contact PVAEC College Transitions the program in January! Instructor, Leah Gomes to set up your For more information on the EMT program appointment for Accuplacer testing at and EMCC, call 207-746-5741 or email alord@ 564-5883 or email [email protected] emcc.edu Accuplacer Testing is $15 for anyone NOT enrolled with PVAEC.

ACCUPLACER® is a registered trademark of The College Board.

Page 6 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 COLLEGE TRANSITIONS ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP Attend a FREE Essentials of College Planning Workshop Sponsored by the Maine Educaitonal Opportunity Center

This workshop introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, fi nancial aid, career and study skills. The admission section reviews college options, the college search process and the application structure. The fundamentals of fi nancial aid, including the fi ling process and the applications are covered in detail. Career options and counseling are introduced. Effective transitions into college, college readiness and study skills are discussed. The participant receives 101 The Essentials of College Planning Workbook, The Post Secondary Guide to Education in Maine, The Student Guide, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Choose from the following Thursdays at 1pm: PHEC/PVAEC Adult Education August 29 50 Mayo Street September 19 Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 October 24 Presented by: Kate Walsh, MEOC November 14 Advisor November 21 This workshop and all MEOC services are FREE! December 12 For questions, or to register, call MEOC at 1-800-281-3703 December 19 http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ Penquis Higher Education Center The Penquis Higher Education Center (PHEC) is an off -campus center of East- ern Maine Community College (EMCC) and University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). The Penquis Higher Education Center is located at 50 Mayo Street in Dover Foxcroft. At PHEC, people can take college courses, pursue degrees, and receive the support they need to earn a degree close to home on schedules that fi t their family and work lives. PHEC off ers live, Zoom, online, interactive TV and two-way videoconferencing college classes. Academic advising, student support, computer access, and adult education services are available to help support student success. For more information on upcoming EMCC and UMA classes, go to www.emcc.edu or www.uma.edu or call PHEC/EMCC/UMA Representative, Christina at 207-564-2942.

Leah Gomes, PVAEC College & Career Readiness, Adult Transitions and Technology Instructor

[email protected] 207-564-5883

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 7 CAREER READINESS The goal of our Career Readiness program is to help you determine what fi eld of work is best suited to you and build the skills needed to be successful in that job. You will be able to upgrade computer skills, create a resume and cover let- ter, improve interview skills, and brush up on reading and math skills. The program also covers navigating job search websites and applying for jobs online. This program prepares students for career placement, career preparation, and is a required prerequisite for our Certifi ed Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CDL-B programs. Certifi ed Nursing Assistant CNAs are caregivers who provide patients assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. They also help patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their hospital stay. These direct caregivers spend most of their time assisting patients and listening to their concerns. The State of Maine approved CNA course includes classroom work, skills labs, and clinical experience. Candidates must present either a high school diploma, or HiSET/GED. CDL-B Enrollment is limited to 10. The admission PVAEC and TCTC are off ering a CDL-B process includes enrollment into our Career course to prepare you for written and road Readiness Program, a criminal background tests for your CDL-B license. Instruction check, placement testing, and a series of is based on State Laws, Industry Regula- meetings with PVAEC staff . A non-refund- tions and Equipment Maintenance required able application fee of $50 is required. The for licensing. State of Maine standards for cost of the class is $1,150, which includes classroom and driving instruction are ad- tuition, textbook, background check, and hered to during the course. Students spend state exam. Start Date TBD a good part of their instructional time op- Payment plans and fi nancial assistance erating trucks through a combination of on may be available to those who qualify. the range practice and road time. Students For more information, or to enroll in this that successfully complete the program will program, please contact PVAEC Academic possess entry-level skills as required by Advisor, Eve Salley at 564-5884 or email the trucking industry. There will be a pre- [email protected]. employment drug test, and DOT physical (included with tuition costs). Gaining your CDL-B license opens up many employment opportunities including, bus drivers, lineman utility truck, snow plow truck, and more! For more information, please call PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley at 564-5884 or email [email protected]. (start date TBD). $2,600 (Tuition assistance is available). Photo: PVAEC Summer 2019 CNA Class Check out our online and interactive career train- Leah Gomes, PVAEC College & Career ing courses with ED2GO and Academy of Medical Readiness, Adult Professions on pages 11-13! Transitions, and Technology Our Learning Centers are Located in Instructor Dexter, Dover, Guilford and Milo. Learning Center Locations are listed [email protected] on Page 3. 207-564-5883

Page 8 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ADULT TRANSITIONS If you already have your high school diploma and you just want to continue learning, this program might be for you. If our College Transitions or Career Readiness programs don’t quite fi t your needs, check out this program! The Adult Transitions Program will allow you to complete a minimum of 5 courses of your choice. We have both online and textbook options with a wide range of topics. For each course completed, you will receive a certifi cate of completion. These courses are not certifi ed or college credits. If you need to take courses as a prerequisite for college, we do off er high school level chemistry, biology, and algebra courses. These can be taken as part of the 5 courses for this program. Upon completion of the 5 minimum courses, you will be able to participate in our graduation that happens each year in June. Our Adult Transitions Program is free and open to any adult who already has their high school credential. Contact Academic Advisor, Eve Salley to enroll at 207-564-5884 or email esalley@ pvaec.org Leah Gomes, PVAEC Adult Transitions Course Options Include: College & Career Readiness, Adult • Health Sciences Transitions, and • Veterinary Technology Technology • Civics and Government Instructor • Personal Finance [email protected] • Archaeology 207-564-5883 • And more! ACADEMIC ADVISING The fi rst step in enrolling in any of our academic programs, is setting up an appointment with PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley. At your intake appointment with Eve, she will go over program requirements with you, help you choose which of our programs best fi ts your needs, and prepare you for your next steps. You will also be given placement testing, which is called CASAS. It is important to do your best on your CASAS because it helps us determine your strengths and weaknesses. You will then move on to your next step in your academic goals.

Student Beneﬁ ts of PVAEC Academic Advising • One-on-one consultation • New student orientation • Goal and/or Career Planning • Financial Aid Options/Information • Progress/goal review • Provides guidance and/or solutions • Free to all new and current PVAEC Eve Salley, PVAEC Academic Advisor academic students. [email protected] 207-564-5884

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 9 STUDENT TESTIMONIALS We think our program is pretty remarkable, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what some of our Academic and Enrichment students have to say: Shelley Weston, PVAEC 2019 HiSET Graduate Shelley came to us in August, 2018 with a goal of earning her diploma. Eight short months later, Shelley achieved her goal! Now, Shelley has a good job that pays well, and she has more pride in herself than before. Shelley’s message to the world: “Take the chance to get that high school diploma, or anything you have your mind set on. PVAEC gave me the conﬁ dence to do what I needed to get my diploma!” Photo: Shelley Weston received her diploma at PVAEC’s 2018/2019 Graduation Ceremony in June, 2019 at Center Theatre.

Bree-Anna Badger, PVAEC 2019 HiSET Graduate and Current CNA Student Bree-Anna graduated from PVAEC’s HiSET Diploma program with honors in May, 2019. She immediately enrolled in our Summer 2019 CNA program. “Not only did PVAEC help me ﬁ nish my high school education, they encouraged me to continue learning. PVAEC helped me get into the CNA course. [Next], I intend to become a Registered Nurse in the Operat- ing Room!” Photo: Bree-Anna Badger, current PVAEC CNA Student Charlie Benson, PVAEC 2019 HiSET Graduate Charlie is one of PVAEC’s most recent HiSET grads, having completed her diploma in July, 2019. PVAEC’s HiSET program helped Charlie gain conﬁ dence, and her next step is to obtain her Class A Truckdriving license! “I was close to dropping out when Liza (PVAEC HiSET and High School Diploma Instructor) saw that some of us were struggling, and found a better way to teach us so that we could understand. Liza is hands down the best teacher ever!” Photo: Charlie Benson embraces her instructor, Liza DeWitt, on her last day in the PVAEC HiSET Program.

Michelle Cross, Debra Roberts, PVAEC Enrichment Student PVAEC Enrichment Student Michelle is a long-time art student with Debra most recently attended “Arts & PVAEC, and she has even recently Crafts with Shirley” Summer 2019 Ses- taught a few classes with us! Michelle’s sion to learn to paint and be creative. advice to anyone considering signing She said since retiring, PVAEC enrich- up for an enrichment course: “Don’t ment classes have given her some- wait! There is so much to learn and thing to look forward to and enjoy. “The enjoy!” staﬀ and teachers are so helpful and caring. It’s interesting and always fun to be here (at PVAEC).”

Page 10 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ACADEMY OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Looking for a new career in a Medical Coding with CPC high demand fi eld? Get nation- Certifi cation ally certifi ed in portable, high TUES/THURS 5:30-8pm Starts demand jobs through Academy 10/17/2019 20 Weeks $3500 of Medical Professions. Classes Certifi ed Group Exercise & are on-site at PVAEC Adult Personal Trainer Education in Dover Foxcroft via Online Anytime 10-20 Weeks $1500- Interactive Telivision. $3000 Medical Transcription Payment plans are available! TUES 6-8pm Starts 10/15/2019 16 Weeks $2400 Academy of Medical Professions Medical Offi ce Specialist with is an approved training provider for Billing Certifi cation V.A., Maine Department of Labor, TUES/WED 6-8pm Starts 10/16/2019 and Maine Career Center. 16 Weeks $3000 FMI or to register, call Academy Dental Assisting of Medical Professions today at MON 6-8pm Starts 10/14/2019 10 Weeks 1-866-516-8274 or go to $2400 www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com Clinical Medical Assistant TUES/THURS 5:30-8:30pm Starts Be sure to mention that 10/15/2019 16 Weeks $3000 you heard about these Pharmacy Technician classes through Certifi cate PVAEC Adult Education! Online Anytime 16 Weeks $1850

ONLINE LEARNING ED2GO the solution for today’s busy adult Popular Courses Convenient - Affordable - Effective Microsoft Ofﬁ ce Series Take a course on topics ranging from A-Z Grant Writing, (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) Photography, to Web Design and more all from the Medical Terminology comfort of your home or office at times that Accounting Fundamentals are convenient for you. A to Z Grant Writing Each course comes equipped with a Quickbooks Series (2013- 2019 & Online) knowledgable and caring instructor, Accounting Fundamentals lively discussions with your Praxis Core Prep fellow students, and Anatomy & Physiology practical information Medical Coding that you can put to Creative Writing immediate use. Adobe Suite Webdesign Start Dates: 9/11/19, 10/16/19, 11/13/19, 12/11/19, 1/15/20

0316-09 And hundreds For more information visit our website! more! Visit www.ed2go. com/pvaec or call 564-6525 for more www.ed2go.com/pvaec info!

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Each individual online course consists of 12 sessions, delivered twice a week. Each course starts once a month. Register for courses at www.ed2go.com/pvaec Once you have completed all the required courses, contact Hilda Roberts ([email protected]) for your certiﬁ cate. Certiﬁ cates are $460, or $115 per class (pay for each class as you go). Start Dates: 9/11/19, 10/16/19, 11/13/19, 12/11/19, 1/15/20

Administrative Assistant Certifi cate Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Administrative Assistant Applications Interpersonal Communication Skills for Making Great Decisions Grant Writing and Non Profi t Management Certifi cate Intro to Non Profi t Management Marketing Your Non Profi t Writing Effective Grant Proposals Advanced Grant Proposal Writing

Leadership Certiﬁ cate Skills for Making Great Decisions Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II Building Teams that Work Medical Administrative Assistant Certiﬁ cate Administrative Medical Assistant Medical Terminology Interpersonal Communication Medical Coding (required textbooks for Medical Coding not included)

Certiﬁ cates will be awarded upon successful completion of all courses. All courses are available at www.ed2go.com/pvaec

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Offi ce Skills Certifi cate Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction to Microsoft Access Accounting Fundamentals Certifi cate Accounting Fundamentals Accounting Fundamentals II Beginning Excel or Quickbooks Intermediate Excel or Quickbooks

Beginning Web Design Certifi cate Creating Web Pages Introduction to CSS and XHTML Introduction to Photoshop Designing Effective Websites Medical Offi ce Certifi cate Medical Terminology Human Anatomy and Physiology HIPAA Compliance Medical Coding (required textbooks for Medical Coding not included)

Certiﬁ cates will be awarded upon successful completion of all courses. All courses are available at www.ed2go.com/pvaec

564-652564 6525 www.facebook.com/pvaecwww facebook com/pvaec PVAECPVAEC PagePage 13 GREENVILLE ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

It is never too late to change the circumstances of your life or simply enjoy learning something new. Greenville Adult & Community Education (GACE) is available to help you change those “circumstances.” We are here to help you improve your reading, writing, math, digital literacy/computer technology, and critical thinking skills so you can get a job, advance your present career, enroll in college, help your children with their homework, increase your standard of living, or even ﬁ ll an idle hour. Our program is based on both interest and need. GACE oﬀ ers classes and tutoring in a small group, classroom, and one-on-one settings. A plan of study is created for each student’s individual needs. 130 Pritham Avenue Greenville, ME 04441 (207) 695-2666 EXT 256 Director: Jim Chasse [email protected] Lead Teacher: Melanie Breton [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/greenvilleadultcommunityed/home https://www.facebook.com/Greenville.Adult.Education.Moosehead.Lake.Maine/ HUB 3 - THE MAINE HIGHLANDS

Maine College and Career Access

HUB 3 -- The Maine Highlands is committed to promote lifelong learning that will lead to post-secondary degrees and/or a credential of value to improve the quality of life of YOU, the student, and your family throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties and beyond.

If you are seeking your high school diploma or HiSET, would like to become ready to VXFFHHGLQFROOHJHDQGRUDFKLHYHDFUHGHQWLDORIYDOXH LH&1$&RPSWLD&HUWL¿FD WLRQ26+$&HUWL¿FDWLRQHWF VWDUWZLWK\RXUORFDODGXOWHGXFDWLRQSURJUDP Bangor Adult Education RSU 19 Adult Education Greg Leavitt Suzanne Nowinski 885 Broadway 266 Williams Road Bangor, ME 04401 Newport, ME 04953 [email protected] [email protected] Tel.: 207-992-5522 Tel.: 207-368-3290

Greenville Adult and Community Education RSU 22, 26 & 34 Adult and Community Education Jim Chasse TBA 130 Pritham Avenue 14 Goodridge Drive Greenville, ME 04441 Orono, ME 04473 [email protected] TBA Tel.: 207-695-2666, ext. 249 Tel.: TBA

Mountain View Correctional Facility RSU 50 & 89 Adult Education Martin French Rowena Harvey 1182 Dover Road 800 Station Road Charleston, ME 04422 Staceyville, ME 04777 [email protected] [email protected] Tel.: 207-285-0880 Tel.: 207-365-4284

PVAEC RSU 67 Adult Education Thelma Regan Andrea Smith 50 Mayo Street Mattanawcook Academy Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 Lincoln, ME 04457 [email protected] [email protected] Tel.: 207-564-6525 Tel.: 207-794-6712 Find local and state-wide Maine Adult Education course offerings at www.maineadulted.org

Page 14 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ARTS & CRAFTS Beginner Drawing Advanced Drawing Starting with the basics of pencil draw- Nature at its ﬁ nest! Rocks, wood, ﬁ elds ing, you will learn the techniques and and more will be featured in this mul- materials needed to complete a CAT timedia-composition using watercolor PORTRAIT! In this class you will learn pencils, graphite and pen and ink on to compose by the elements and detail combined surfaces for a truly gallery with special techniques to achieve worthy piece. Students will need wa- realistic fur and facial features of a cat. tercolor pencils, graphite pencils, pens Suzette will supply notes and bring in and watercolor trays and brushes, extra special equipment to experiment multimedia smooth bristol board (pad). with. Students need a pencil (variety Suzette will bring examples and a vari- kit), kneaded eraser, blending stumps ety of surfaces and blending medium. or tortillions and a smooth bristol multi- A must-do class for the nature artist! media pad. $40 Suzette East $40 Suzette East TUES 9/10-10/29 9-11am PHEC WED 9/11-10/30 9-11am PHEC Painting obviously builds creativity skills, but did you know it also improves fine motor skills and promotes critical thinking, too!

Advanced Painting Carry on scenes on multiple canvases are all the rage and in this class you will learn the methods to making any Beginner Painting scene a “multiple”. Through the use Paint a winter barn wall scene of repetition of color, objects and complete with an old sled and holi- themes, you will master a night camp day wreath in the style of primitive scene and a moonlit moose on two americana. We will learn the basics of wraparound canvases that will awe primitive layout and color mixing and any viewer! Student artists will need 2 layering. Students will need a 16x20 rectangular wraparound canvases for or smaller canvas, acrylic paints, water paintable edges size 10x14 or 14x18 bin, a variety of brushes, brown or blue or one of each! Fun and creative! colored pencil, ruler, small sea sponge, Please bring your art acrylic paints and and palette trays. Suzette will bring a variety of brushes, tray and water bin design copy and a summary of steps to along with a light blue or brown colored use while you paint along with her-step pencil. Be prepared to paint the most by step. This is a great way to learn a alluring night scenes and have a lot new treatment and style, come join us! of fun in this relaxed and informative Supply list below. class! Supply list below. $50 Suzette East $50 Suzette East WED 9/11-10/30 12-3pm PHEC TUES 9/10-10/29 12-3pm PHEC Paints: Burnt umber, mars black, ultramarine blue, thalo blue, yellow light, quinacridone or thio magenta, titanium white; 1” fl at shader or blending brush, 1/4” fl at, 8 or 10 round, #2 short liner and #1 or 0 script, any small scruff y or “battered” brush. sea sponge, a couple palettes, divided water bin or 2 containers, pencils, paper towel and comfy clothes. Warning: Teacher is messy, but we have so much fun and help each other with peer advice. Feel free to bring in your questions and other paintings! 564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 15 ARTS & CRAFTS Chair Caning/Seat Weaving Chair caning is easier than it looks! Don’t let those heirlooms waste away in the attic any longer! Bring your own project and learn diff erent types of seat weaving - woven and pressed cane, rush, splint and tape. Your project should have all repair and fi nish work completed before the fi rst class. Starter kits are available if you don’t have a project. Charles Shaff er has been seat weaving since 1972. He has taught many people over the years how to Similar to the notion that practice makes restore priceless (and not so price- perfect, exercising the creative muscles in your less) antiques back to useful service. brain is known to boost creativity. Materials available for purchase from Quilting instructor. Sandra Haley has been teaching quilt- $45 Charles Shaff er ing with PVAEC since 1991! This class is designed for quilters of all levels, so TUES 9/24-11/12 6:30-8pm SEDO whether you’re a beginner or an advanced quilter, join this lively group and Yummy Yarn Socks pick up tips and tricks as you master Can you knit and purl? Then you can your project. Call Sandra at 943-7707 use one long loop knitting needle to for the materials list. make two socks at the same time. A $40 Sandra Haley pattern template will be provided for TUES 9/24-11/12 6-8pm PVHS toe up socks including invisible seam- less cast on, gusset heel, and stretchy Double Knit: Design Your bind off . Your pattern template can Own With Two Colors be used for any (yummy) yarn…just Can you knit and purl? Then you can select a needle gauge that will create double knit using just one needle to the tension you want for your socks. cast on! Together we’ll create your For this class, you may wish to select own personalized design for a thick, a light solid color yarn, weight # 4; and sturdy, reversible pot holder, hot pad, a 47-inch, 6-gauge long loop needle coaster, or scarf in two or more colors. that will yield about 5 stitches per inch. You can draw your design with paper Bring with you: 1) long loop (“magic and pencil or with an electronic tablet. loop”) knitting needle and 2) your yarn Your double knit project will be el- divided into 2 balls. egant with four fully integrated smooth $35 Sherry Corbin sides. We’ll also learn an incredibly FRI 9/13-10/11 10am-12p PHEC fast and easy way to double knit using one color. Bring with you: 1) yarn of your choice, two solid colors; 2) two needles, or one straight needle and one circular (or long loop) needle of any size, to create the tension you like; 3) a crochet hook for hiding ends and fi xing errors; and 4) a tapestry needle for binding off . $50 Sherry Corbin Photo: Scarf by Sherry Corbin FRI 9/13-11/1 1-3pm PHEC

Page 16 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ARTS & CRAFTS Arts & Crafts with Shirley Shirley Groody is an accomplished artist and PVAEC instructor. She has been successfully teaching art to students of all levels for many years. Students always walk away from Shirley’s class with a beautiful piece of art, a smile on their face, and new friends! Sign up for one, two, or all three of her following classes:

Halloween Slate Painting This class will be an introduction to the trendy “paint and pour” style. It is a lot of fun but it can get messy, so dress appropriately! Supplies will be provided by Shirley. $30 Shirley Groody THURS 9/5-9/26 2-4pm PHEC

Cardinals on Stave Barrel We will paint a pair of cardinals on a piece of stave barrel. Sup- plies will be provided by Shirley. $30 Shirley Groody THURS 10/3-10/24 2-4pm PHEC

Christmas Stocking A snowman scene will be painted on a wooden stocking. A variety of design options from beginner to advanced will be provided! Purchase your wood from Shirley at the ﬁ rst class for $2. $30 Shirley Groody THURS 10/31-11/21 2-4pm PHEC

Masterpieces & Messages Not only do I walk you step by step through your painting, giving you a variety of choices on colors and even canvas size, BUT I’ll also give each person a FREE mini intuitive reading based on their painting! It’s amazing the insight, healing and guidance that comes through, just from YOUR painting! It’s kind of like a 2 for 1 special! All supplies are included! Angie Butler Welch is an Intuitive Artist and Psychic Medium from Clifton, Maine. FMI go to www.leapoﬀ aithartistry.com Choose from a daytime or evening session, or attend both!

Tree of Life Moonlit Pumpkin Patch $35 Angie Butler Welch $35 Angie Butler Welch MON 10/28 12-2pm PHEC WED 10/30 6-8pm PHEC

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 17 ARTS & CRAFTS Paint & Mingle! Beginner Sewing Join Gale Robinson of Leaves & Learn to use a sewing machine, or Blooms Greenhouse for one, two, brush up on old skills! In this class, you three, or all four of the following paint will learn basic straight stitches and nights! If you have never picked up essential sewing skills. This class is a paintbrush, or you’re an expert perfect for beginners, those with very painter, you are welcome to attend. basic skills, as well as those who have Please bring a hairdryer if you have taken previous classes and prefer to one to speed up the drying process. All work under supervision. Please bring supplies are provided by the instructor. your own sewing machine. If you don’t have one, PVAEC does have one sewing machine available for students to Stellar Sky share, courtesy of a generous donor. MON 9/30 $45 Brigitte Gidman 6-8pm TUES 9/10-10/15 5:30-7pm PHEC $25

The Haunted MON 10/21 6-8pm $25

Harvest Moon Photo: Applique Corners Tote, The Book of MON 11/18 Bags by Cheryl Owen (2011) 6-8pm Intermediate $25 Sewing: Tote Bag Single use plastic bags will be banned in Maine on Earth Day, 2020. Get ahead of the game, and start making your own market/tote bags and start making a difference now! Tote bag pictured above. Please bring: 12 inches of square Merry Night bonding web, 16X44 patterned cotton MON 12/16 fabric, 20X60 canvas fabric, coordinating 6-8pm thread, 8X36 iron-on medium interfacing, $25 8X36 iron-on ﬁ rm ﬂ exible interfacing, and your sewing machine and notions. $30 Brigitte Gidman TUES 10/22-11/12 5:30-7pm PHEC

Page 18 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ARTS & CRAFTS Where’s my class being held? See Building Your Story our Class Location Guide on Page 3. Building Your Story is a course in telling a tale with your hands. This two-day immersive story- telling course offers an opportunity to express a story or multiple stories in a three dimensional way; by selecting materials and memorabilia that represent your own narrative. Consider this a chance to make visible what resides inside. Dig deep by building out. Build your story using a vast array of materials and tools as one way to see the stories internalized, and even alter or shift the stories inside if you choose. This is one way to understand how objects create Intro to Diamond a storyline that can constrict or expand one’s Painting sense of self and worldview. This course is for Diamond painting is an easy and anyone interested in self-exploration through enjoyable activity for crafters young art. Students will physically build a story and and old. Based on the same concept share visual “data” in the form of a completed as mosaics and paint-by-number, sculptural tale. Story compilations can be built diamond painting uses tiny diamond- in 3x3” boxes that will be provided or, students like facets to create colorful designs can choose to bring their own container that and patterns for ﬁ nished designs that will house their personal narrative. Please bring sparkle. any materials or memorabilia from home to add New PVAEC instructor, Stacey to your story. Youngsters welcome, with adult Shorey is a lover of inexpensive and supervision. new crafts. She is a passionate, down Merrilee Schoen currently lives in Dover- to earth farm girl, eager to share this Foxcroft. She’s from a lineage of artists and has artform. been creating and making ever since she can Purchase your diamond painting kit remember. Current work includes capturing the from Stacey at the ﬁ rst class for $10 stories and sounds of place, and weaving audio or bring your own. They can be pur- “life-slices” into larger discussions of how each chased at craft stores or from Amazon. of us responds to life inside, and out. Through her travels she’s found a deep fascination with $35 Stacey Shorey people, their stories, their life-styles and how FRI 9/13-10/4 6-8pm PCHS each person relates to their environment, home and place in a unique and personal way. She’s had the great fortune of assisting and appren- ticing with many elders and fellow artists and looks forward to more collaborative connections. When she’s not working in food-access locally, or as a farm hand, Merrilee enjoys live music, late night conversations with friends and walks with her cat, Marbles. $20 Merrilee Schoen MON 9/16 & 9/23 5:30-8pm DLC Art ehhances emotional intelligence, positive Photos: Diamond Paintings recently emotions, and kills negativity. Art connects completed by Stacey Shorey. For more samples of Stacey’s work, go you with likeminded people and helps you to www.pvaec.org express feelings and thoughts in a healthy way.

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Raku Pottery with Jemma Raku dates back to the 16th century Japanese Tea Ceremony and means ‘Joy’. It’s a low-fi re process whereby the glazes produce metallic lusters and crackling. No two pots ever come out the same. With Raku fi ring, the potter removes the vessel from the kiln while it is still very hot, red, and glowing. He or she then uses tongs to move the piece from the kiln to a prepped trash can or ‘reduction chamber’ with com- bustible materials inside. It’s fun but it’s messy so wear old clothes or bring an apron and tie hair PVAEC Craft Center back. Bring clean up rags and any Happy Hour pottery tools if you have them. It’s Do you have a big or messy project not as easy as it looks so bring some that you don’t have the space for? patience too. Space is limited! Perhaps you need a peaceful space Jemma Gascoine is the owner of Mon- away from the people you love most, son Pottery. She has been selling her or you just want a night out with functional and sculptural work for eigh- other artists and crafters. This Fall, teen years and teaching clay classes the PHEC gymnasium will be open to to all ages for fourteen years. FMI go all artists and crafters to come in and to www.jemmagascoine.com work on your project, socialize, and learn more about what PVAEC has to This is an 8-week course with the off er while you’re here. Whether your last class being the raku fi ring, which project is painting, sewing, knitting, or we will do on Saturday morning, anything in between, you are welcome November 16. to attend. Drop in when you can; $140 Jemma Gascoine regular attendance is not required, but THUR 10/3-11/16 4:30-7pm it is welcomed.We will provide tables New Location: Monson Pottery and cleaning supplies. Bring your own (16 Greenville Road in Monson). project, and clean up your own mess. Children 16 and under MUST be chaperoned by an adult. This free community program is brought to you by PVAEC and open to anyone in the greater Piscataquis area and beyond. FREE No Registration Required WED 9/11-10/30 4-7pm PHEC Photos: Raku Pottery by Jemma Gascoine Page 20 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 COMMUNITY Become a Pine Tree Hospice Volunteer Pine Tree Hospice volunteer education programs, in compliance with Maine State regulations, prepare volunteers to offer hospice and/or bereavement care for families in our community during and after a progressive life-limiting illness. Times and locations are to be scheduled for all of the following classes. FMI visit www.pinetreehospice.org or call 564-4346 to register. Hospice 101: Introduction to Hospice for Indirect Care Volunteers This 4-hour orientation program prepares volunteers to serve as indirect care providers. “Indirect care” includes services such as cooking, picking up prescriptions, working in the offi ce or library, fund raising, serving on the board or on a committee, but does not include direct interaction with clients or families. Upon completion, participants interested in becoming a direct care volunteer may choose to be mentored by an experienced Pine Tree Hospice direct care volunteer during visits with hospice clients and families for a maximum of 20 hours. Hospice 101 is offered as a class and also offered as an Independent Study. Certifi cates are awarded after completion. H101 Independent Study can be scheduled at any time. Core Curriculum for Direct Care Hospice Volunteers and Bereavement Facilitators This 12.5-hour program is the fi rst part of the educational preparation for direct care hospice volunteers and for bereavement facilitators. Direct care volunteers serve hospice clients and families, but do not provide physical, nursing, or medical care. Bereavement facilitators support bereaved adults, children and families in structured group settings. Certifi cates are awarded after completion. Direct Care Hospice Volunteers After completing the Core Curriculum, this 9-hour program prepares volunteers to provide direct service to hospice families. “Direct care” involves being with a hospice client and family and may include quiet companionship, respite care, transportation, or activities such as fi shing, playing cards, reading or excursions. Direct care does not include physical, nursing, or medical care. Direct care volunteers may choose to participate in any direct or indirect care Pine Tree Hospice function. Certifi cates are awarded after completion. Volunteer Bereavement Facilitators After completing the Core Curriculum, this 14-hour program prepares volunteers to provide bereavement support to adults, children and families through the Pine Tree Hospice Bereavement Programs. Bereavement Facilitators may choose to participate in structured group settings, which include the Nights of Service program for grieving children and families, the Growing Through Grief program for grieving adults; and the Evening Grief Support Group for Adults. Certifi cates are awarded after completion.

Partners for Peace Volunteer Hotline Training This 44 hour training will provide you with all of the skills and information necessary to volunteer, or become an intern, for Partners for Peace, the local Domestic Violence Resource Center. Partners for Peace provides support services to anyone affected by domestic abuse and violence in the Penobscot and Piscataquis County region, including a free and conﬁ dential 24-hour hotline. All supplies will be provided for the training. “We rely on our dedicated volunteers to help with our helpline, support groups, children’s groups, committee work, court accompaniment and everything in between,” said Casey Faulkingham, the Community Response Team Leader. “Our community members and volunteers are some of our most important resources. We simply could not do this work without them.” Start date is tentatively set for October 14 and TBD based on participant availability. Please visit www.partnersforpeaceme.org or call 564-8166 to register today!

564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 21 COMMUNITY Attention Foster Parents! Are you a licensed foster parent with the Department of Health and Human Services? Have you been providing foster care for at least a year? Do you know that you may qualify to come on board with a Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) agency? TFC agencies provide additional resources and training to foster parents and also offer a number of additional supports to children for whom you are caring. This class session will offer additional information on the difference between family foster care and specialized (or therapeutic) foster care, the nuts and bolts about how you qualify, the simple steps involved in the process of coming on board with an agency, scenarios for when this transition would and would not necessarily make sense and will answer any questions you may have. If the class time does not work for you, call for an individual session. Stephanie Doore is passionate about her work with foster families, having worked with them for twenty-six years. Stephanie considers foster parents the everyday champions of children who need someone to hear their voice, to believe that the world needs their uniqueness and to stand beside them as they strive for their potential. Stephanie has earned both state and national awards for her work with foster families. FREE WED 9/18 6-7:30pm Stephanie Doore DLC ENRICHMENT Learning a new language prevents dementia, improves creativity and memory, and fosters better decision-making skills!

Beginnereginner French This class will introduce the fundamentals of the French language starting with proper pronunciation from a native speaker. It will then progress to basic dia- logue. In order to ensure student success, this class will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Required textbook is “Learn French the Fast and Fun Way”. Purchase your own from Amazon (third edition or newer), or buy a used copy from PVAEC for $10. Brigitte Gidman was born in the Southwest of France where she lived for 25 years. She is passionate about sharing her French heritage and language. $50 MON & WED 9/9-10/16 5:30-7pm PHEC Brigitte Gidman Intermediate French Prerequisite: Beginner French with Brigitte Gidman This class will be a continuation of Beginner French. This class is for those who have attended Beginner French with Brigitte Gidman in the past or this semester. Required textbook is “Learn French the Fast and Fun Way”. Purchase your own from Amazon (third edition or newer), or buy a used copy from PVAEC for $10. $50 MON & WED 10/21-12/4 5:30-7pm PHEC Brigitte Gidman Ukulele Beginner/Refresher Jam! Bring your own ukulele and learn to play or brush up on your ukulele skills. Learn how to tune your uke, get to know the basic chords and strumming patterns for many favorite tunes, and, especially, have fun playing and singing. The ukulele is a four string, fun and easy to play instrument for all occasions. This class is open to children 10 and older accompanied by an adult. Susan Abel has been playing the ukulele and other string instruments for years and currently directs the DRHS Ukulele Club, a multigenerational group who performs around the area. $40 MON 9/16-10/28 6-7:30pm PHEC Susan Abel Page 22 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 ENRICHMENT Numerology Intensive: Your Life’s Blueprint (Week #1) This class is highly recommended as a prerequisite to workshops 2-7 below (Tools for Intuitive Training), any students having participated in prior Numerology Intensives are exempt. If you have ever pondered the questions “Who am I really?” and “What is my true purpose in this lifetime?”, then this three hour intensive is for you! Numerology is the Science of numbers… translating the letters of your Birth Name (as it appears on your Birth Certiﬁ cate, whether incorrect or later changed) and numbers of your Birth Date, into the single digits 1-9, requiring only rudimentary addition skills (including reduction… reducing double digits to single by adding them together). Armed with just these “basics”, it is mere child’s play to return to, redirect, and/or balance priorities as your dreams and aspirations shift, change and unfold with the passage of time. Who on Earth does not want to live a life ﬁ lled with Purpose and Intention, Passion and PURE JOY! Choose a morning or afternoon session: $45 TUES 9/10 9am-12pm PHEC OR $45 WED 9/11 1-4pm PHEC Susan West

Tools for Intuitive Training (A series of cross-cultural mini-workshops) Choose any or all of the following workshops, and feel free to bring anything along for a “show-and-tell” of how you got into divination. Everyone will have a chance to share their own methods/tools with the class. Numerology Intensive (Week #1) is highly recommended as a prerequisite to workshops 2-7. About the instructor (pictured above): Week #2 I Ching (Asia) Named Susan Danforth West at birth by my WED 9/18 1-3pm $25 PHEC parents, and born a “skeptic” on November 29, 1947 in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, your guide to Week #3 Viking Runes (Northern Numerology has been a student of the Science Europe) of Numbers for 50+ years! WED 9/25 1-3pm $25 PHEC Please join me for an enlightening and revealing tutorial while I share with you the secrets of the Week #4 The Tarot (Middle Europe) numbers themselves and their amazing cross- WED 10/2 1-3pm $25 PHEC cultural vibrational correlations! Then, together, you and I will relate them to every aspect of your Week #5 Additional “Card” Systems, incredible journey while here on Planet Earth! including: The Medicine Cards (Na- Who Are You? tive American), Gypsy Fortune Telling Find your heritage and learn how to compile all Cards, Butterﬂ y Cards, The Dolphin your genealogical information into a book. You Divination Cards (to name a very few). will need four generations to start (grandpar- WED 10/9 1-3pm $25 PHEC ents, parents, self, and children for example). Week #6 Alternative Tools: Pendu- Students should come to class prepared with a subscription to ancestry.com, a notebook, and lums, Dice, Colors, Gemstones, Bio- index cards in a variety of colors. rhythms, Etc. Evalynn Garceau has a B.S. in Music Education WED 10/16 1-3pm $25 PHEC and a Masters in Special Education. She taught Week #7 Present your own homemade for over 30 years and is ready to teach again in Divination System to your fellow a new, fun way. classmates! $60 Evalynn Garceau WED 10/23 1-3pm $25 PHEC WED 9/11-12/4 1-3pm PHEC 564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 23 FOOD & NUTRITION

The following classes are brought to you Planning Ahead for through a partnership between PVAEC And Next Year’s Garden The UMAINE Cooperative Extension Offi ce of Piscataquis County. Fees for these classes Do you want to try growing some of cover our costs and class supplies only. your own vegetables and/or fl owers Preserving the Harvest next year? Not sure how to start? Ever wonder how to preserve all those Learn what you can do in the fall to be great garden vegetables? University of ready for spring, from site selection Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands- to planting garlic (we’ll have some on on food preservation workshops will hand to give out!) and other bulbs. teach you the basics of canning and Trisha Smith is the Community Educa- freezing, including how to use water tion Assistant for Home Horticulture at bath canners to preserve pickles, UMaine Cooperative Extension Pis- jam, and vegetables. Learn from the cataquis County. Garlic is one of her experts. We will provide fresh produce favorite crops. and canning jars. Each participant will $5 Trisha Smith take home a jar of what we prepare MON 10-7 4:30-6pm PHEC and canning packet. Workshops are Free Nutrition and taught by UMaine Extension Commu- Cooking Education nity Education Assistant (CEA) Laurie Pre-registration is required. Bowen. University of Maine Cooperative $25 Laurie Bowen Extension Expanded Food and Nutri- WED 9/25 5-7pm PHEC tion Education Program is FREE to Fermenting Sauerkraut income eligible adults with a child/chil- Come learn the process of making dren, pregnant, and if you are eligible your own sauerkraut through the won- for programs such as SNAP, WIC, or ders of fermentation. This hands-on Head Start. food preservation workshop will teach In this program you will learn to: you the basic steps for fermenting. • Cook new recipes Learn the basics, such as preserving • Choose healthy foods equipment, recommended recipes and ingredients, and enjoy the ease • Save money at the grocery store of fermentation. You will start a batch • Keep food safe to eat of sauerkraut, learn the steps towards • Be more active fermentation, and take your fi rst batch To register, receive more information, home to fi nish. or request a reasonable accommoda- $25 Laurie Bowen tion, contact: WED 10/9 5-7pm PHEC University of Maine Cooperative Exten- Preserving Jams sion UMaine Extension’s hands-on food Penobscot County preservation workshop will teach you 307 Maine Avenue the basics of canning and freezing, in- Bangor, Maine 04401 cluding how to use a water bath canner Phone: 207.942.7396 or 800.287.1485 to make jam. We will provide produce (in Maine) and canning jars. Each participant will FREE Laurie Bowen receive a food preservation packet and will go home with a jar of what we MON 10/7-11/4 5:30-7:30pm PHEC make. Be sure to check out “Helping Custom- ers “Find” You ... Digital Resources and $25 Laurie Bowen Tools for Farmers” led by Donna Coffi n WED 11/6 5-7pm PHEC on page 27! Page 24 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 HEALTH & WELLNESS Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi, B.A., M.A., CLO is the owner of Pandora’s Prod- ucts and Pandora’s Lunchbox. She has a B.A. in Theatre, an M.A. in Ho- listic Wellness, is a certifi ed Usui Reiki Master Practicioner and Elder Greenfi re Wisewoman. She creates organic skincare products as well as organic, plant-powered meals and meal plans. Join Alicia for one or more of the following classes. FMI, go to https://pandorasproducts.net Edible Holistic Wellness 101 We discuss the basics of eating organically, what a GMO is, the importance of eating seasonally, and what raw food is. Learn how to read about the chemicals in our food, including caffeine, sweeteners, and fl avor enhancers. $10 TUES 9/10 6-7:30pm DLC Easy Plant-Based Cooking Demo Create & take home these seasonal recipes (Gluten & Soy-Free) *Chickapea Salad - chickpeas, spices, lots of varia- tions! *Clean Start Kale Salad - if you’re not already a kale lover, you may be at the end of this demo! While we enjoy the creations you’ve made, we’ll have a Q&A and will discuss other bean options and the importance of these pro- tein powerhouses! Recipes & my seasonal eating guide will be included. Please bring an apron & container for leftovers. $10 TUES 9/17 6-7:30pm PHEC Herbal Basics 6 herbs for relaxation, as well as general information on the importance of incorporating herbs into our daily routines. $10 TUES 9/24 6-7:30pm DLC Mindfulness 101 We have the power to avoid all the negativity on the news, social media, and advertising distractions. We can avoid feeling over- whelmed and become a beacon of hope without a lot of work. How can you make mindfulness a daily practice in your hectic life? Repetition is how we form habits, whether good or bad. Mindfulness is no different. We’ll discuss gaining control of your life with ease and will practice a simple 5- minute meditation. $10 TUES 10/1 6-7:30pm DLC AAyurveda 101 This 3-week course requires RSVP for all 3 sessions. Ayurveda is “the science of life” that honors us as the individuals we are. Forget counting calories, avoiding 90% of Nature’s crops, and Yo-Yo dieting. We’ll discover balance in food, exercise, and senses. Week 1: Intro: Learn your dosha, what that means, and how the seasons affect your traits. Week 2: Living in Balance: Understand how to balance the mind, body, spirit. We’ll focus on our senses, an often dangerously overlooked aspect of Wellness. Week 3: Daily Routines: Learn how to eat, exercise, and adjust your work space for your dosha. We’ll also discuss your ideal daily routine. $30 TUES 10/15-10/29 6-7:30pm DLC Make and Take Spray This workshop discusses how our skin absorbs nutrients and what to look for on labels. We’ll cover the basics on essential oil safety and allows patrons to make their own organic spray blend they can use as an air-freshener, clothing, or bedding spray. *Alicia is not affi liated with any essential oil company. $10 TUES 11/5 6-7:30pm PHEC Transformation 101 This 3-week course requires RSVP for all 3 sessions. Section 1: Mind, Body, Spirit: the fi rst week covers sleep, exercise, meditation, nourishment for our senses, and time management hacks. Section 2: Nourishment Basics: discusses macro- and micronutrients, common misconceptions, portion control, fad DIEts, digestion, chewing, and snacking. Section 3: Preparing for Success: the fi nal week explains clean foods to have on hand, herbs & spices, how to read ingredient labels, clever marketing scams, shopping & prepping food for success. $30 TUES 11/12-11/26 6-7:30pm DLC

T’ai Chi Chih T’ai Chi Chih, called “joy through movement”, is a relaxing meditation consisting of 19 gentle move- ments in a standing or sitting position. T’ai Chi Chih originator Justin Stone recommends daily T’ai Chi Chih practice “to achieve heightened energy, serenity and health, longevity, and weight and blood pressure control.” At the end of these sessions you will be prepared to include T’ai Chi Chih practice as part of daily life to enhance your physical, mental and spiritual balance. You are most welcome to join us if you have practiced T’ai Chi Chih and could benefi t from a refresher. $45 TUES 9/10-10/29 10am-12pm Sherry Corbin GRC 564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 25 PHOTOGRAPHY Digital Camera: Point and DSLR 101 (Basic) Shoot Topics in this one night class include: Use your Point and Shoot to take pho- handling and holding techniques for tos like a DSLR Camera. Learn how your camera, basic settings for por- to use the camera to approximate what trait, landscape, and action shots and you can do in professional photogra- photograph handling; composition; phy. camera terminology with what they do $35 Noel Topping (ISO, Shutter, Aperture, etc.) and some WED 9/25 6-8pm PHEC “must have” accessories are explained. $35 Noel Topping WED 10/9 6-8pm PHEC DSLR 102 (Advanced) Topics in this one night class include: in depth settings and the mysteries of White Balance. An in depth look into modern fi lters. Understanding the use of RAW quality images and more. “There is one thing the photograph must WED 10/16 6-8pm $35 PHEC contain, the humanity of the moment.” $35 Noel Topping - Robert Frank WED 10/16 6-8pm PHEC TECHNOLOGY Cord Cutting Ever thought about getting rid of cable or satellite TV because it was just too pricey? Well, you aren’t the only one! The Internet has provided so many more options to help you get just the content you want for less. So, if you have reliable wireless internet and are interested in cutting the cord, attend this class to learn how to navigate through all of the options so that you can cut cable TV and legally stream your content online so you pay less and still get your shows. $20 Leah Gomes TUES 9/17-9/24 5:30-7:30pm PHEC Intro to the iPad You have an iPad and like the mobility it affords you. Now you’re ready to tackle some tasks. For new users of Apple devices, those who are considering buying one, or those that wonder what else it can do, attend this BYO iPad workshop to learn tips and tricks and get your questions answered. Bring your iPad all charged and ready to go. Please have your Apple ID and password with you. Register early, this class fi lls up fast! *This class is for iPad users only. $20 Leah Gomes MON 10/21-10/28 5:30-7:30pm PHEC Intro to Facebook and Instagram By now, we’ve all heard how valuable—even essential—social media can be. Whether your current sentiment leans more toward enthusiasm or trepidation, there’s no way around the fact that social media is a far more complex fi eld than it fi rst seems. With this workshop, get an introduction to the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. You’ll learn about security settings, navigating posts, and uploading pictures and videos. Whether you’re new to social media or just looking to close a few knowledge gaps, this workshop is for you. $20 Leah Gomes WED 11/6-11/13 5:30-7:30pm DLC Leah also offers one-on-one “Computer Lab” appointments on Mondays. Call her today to schedule yours at 564-5883 or email [email protected] $5 for 30 minutes

Page 26 PVAEC www.pvaec.org 800-551-6525 WORK & FINANCES Substitute Teacher Training This fun one-day program is designed to prepare people interested in serving as a substitute teacher or ed tech. There will be plenty of hands-on learning that will include important classroom management techniques and teaching strategies. We’ll also cover some legal aspects and help you develop your own sub pack of resources and an action plan that will Helping Customers “Find” get you started on the right foot! If You ... Digital Resources you’ve been subbing, this is a great op- and Tools for Farmers portunity for a refresher and some new Farm stands, farmers’ markets and ideas. Attendees will earn a certifi cate other direct to customer marketing recognized by Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, methods have always relied on “Word Greenville, Guilford, Milo and other of Mouth” marketing to get most of local districts.The program is taught their customers. Now customers are by Walter Boomsma, an experienced communicating in a variety of ways substitute teacher and adult educator. including digitally and farmers need to $10 Walter Boomsma be sure their customers can fi nd them TUES 9/17 9am-4pm PHEC easily in the digital universe. Homebuyer Education 90% of Americans have cell phones Not sure what to do when buying a and 60% have smartphones. 70% of home? What is all that fi nancial jargon people use their smartphone as a store your banker is throwing at you? locator. Can they fi nd your farm or MaineStream is a certifi ed Home- farmers’ market? What are customers buyer Education provider for HUD and posting about their farm experience at Maine State Housing Authority. Your your farm or farmers’ market? certifi cate of completion allows you to Come and fi nd out how you can make access special loan programs through your farm stand, farmers’ market or MSHA, FHA, and VA and is good for other direct to customer market site two years. more visible to the digital technology. The link to register online is https:// Bring your mobile device if you have www.mainestreamfi nance.org/ho- one. meownership/classes/homebuyer- Donna Coffi n is a University of Maine education-signup/ or call Heather at Extension Professor in Piscataquis 974-2403. and Penobscot Counties and has been You may also be eligible for a savings assisting farmers and gardeners since Family Development Account (FDA) to 1980. She utilizes new media in com- help you save for your home purchase. munications with clients and assists Register online at https://www.main- farmers in marketing. estreamfi nance.org/homeownership/ $5 Donna Coffi n classes/homebuyer-education-signup/ MON 10/28 6-8pm Ext Offi ce or call Heather at 974-2403. Your registration is not considered complete Do you want to teach an Adult Ed until paid in full. Sorry, no refunds. class? We’ll be accepting course proposals for Spring 2020 classes $30 Heather Massow in November & December! Call us at SAT 10/5 8:30am Penquis 564-6525 or email hroberts@pvaec. org to get on our mailing list! 564-6525 www.facebook.com/pvaec PVAEC Page 27 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC) is governed by a Regional Council comprised of four local school districts: AOS #94 Dexter Kevin Jordan, Superintendent Patrick O’Neill, Ed. D. - Director, Tri-County Technical Center Elaine Thomas, School Board RSU # 68 Dover-Foxcroft Stacey Shorey, Superintendent David Bjork, School Board MSAD #4 Guilford Kelly McFadyen, Superintendent Stephanie Hewett, School Board MSAD #41 Milo Michael Wright, Superintendent Christine Hamlin, School Board Thelma Regan, Director PVAEC PVAEC Adult Education is located in Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Guilford, and Milo

PCEDC is a collaborative grass roots eff ort created in 1997 by county residents interested in promoting economic development in Piscataquis County. OUR VISION FOR OUR COUNTY Piscataquis County will have a strong, diverse, and vibrant economy that off ers higher quality jobs to support strong, diverse, and vibrant families and communities. A strong economy is one that is wealth generating, able to survive national economic downturns, productive, and effi cient. It’s also diverse, containing a numerous, healthy combination of manufacturing, service, and retail businesses. Such an economy must be a vibrant one that values creativity, supports leadership, and is knowledge based. The resulting higher quality jobs will be able to fi nancially sustain individuals, families, and communities. PCEDC will continue to build a prosperous future of Piscataquis County for everyone by growing our population, ensuring a viable future for our youth, providing opportunities for lifelong learning and employment, promoting tourism and recreation, and advocating for this county at multiple levels to ensure a good quality life for all of our residents. HOW CAN WE ASSIST YOU? Business Development, Community Development Block Grants, Brownfi elds, Tourism Development, and Food System Work We are in the PHEC Building at 50 Mayo Street in Dover Foxcroft, Maine. www.pcedc.org 207-564-3638 or email [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Piscataquis-County-Economic-Development-Council

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Located at The Penquis Higher Education Center 50 Mayo Street Dover Foxcroft, ME Call anytime at 564-8196 or 207-951-0835 EMDC can help you: Training & Education Assistance: • Industry Certiﬁ cations such as CNA, CMRA, NCCER, OSHA 10, AWS Servsafe and more! • Help with college including books, tuition assistance & fees • HS Diploma or HiSET Assistance Employment & Career Assistance: • Career Assessments & Exploration • Career Guidance & Counseling • Intensive Job Search Assistance • Resume Creation & Interview Preparation Support Services Assistance: • Financial Support for Childcare, Transportaion or other needs • Trade Speciﬁ c Tools • Interview Clothing & Uniforms • Connections to Community Resources • Tutoring & Study Skills Assistance

Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine. Through educational programs and resources, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Piscataquis County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, contact us at 207-564-3302. Check out our course listings on pages 25 & 27! The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono ME, 04469, 207.581.1226.

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Non-Academic (Enrichment) Courses: You may register and pay online. You may mail in your payment and registration form. You may register by phone (564-6525) and then mail in your payment with the form on the next page. (Payment is needed to hold your seat). Academic Courses: You must schedule an appointment with Academic Advisor, Eve Salley in order to register for an academic class. Call Eve at 564-5884 to make your appointment. Your placement in academic classes depends on your test scores, and meeting our pre-requisites. POLICIES: A P: The minimum age for participation is 17 years unless our director gives special permission. C: We generally require a minimum of 8 students in our classes. We will notify you if a class is canceled due to lack of enrollment. G: If you are dissatisfi ed with a class, please let us know. We will provide you with a gift certifi cate for any other like course in the future. R: We will refund 100% if the class is canceled, or if you cancel within 24 hours of the fi rst meeting. No refunds or credits after the second session of a class. Refund checks take 2-4 weeks to process. S C: Adult Education classes are canceled whenever K-12 school has been canceled that day. Cancellations due to late-developing severe weather will be announced on local TV stations, and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/pvaec). S V: There will be no classes on Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day), Monday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day), November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break), December 25 and December 31. Academic students are responsible for following their instructor’s schedule. PVAEC academic instructors update their Facebook pages and voicemail daily. O: PVAEC reserves the right to make changes to the starting or ending dates, times and locations of courses when necessary. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Let us know at the time of registration if there is anything we can do to accommodate your needs. Look out for our Spring 2020 Brochure, coming out in mid-January!

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Name:______Phone:______Address:______Date of Birth ______Town:______State ____ Zip ______Email:______COURSE Day/Date Total Fee(s) 1: ______$ ______2: ______$ ______3: ______$ ______Total Enclosed: $ ______Credit Card:______Visa Mastercard Exp: (MM/YY)______Code: (3 digits on back)______Signature______*Credit Card charges apply ($1.99 Convenience Fee). Save money by paying by cash or check. Make checks payable to PVAEC and mail with this form to PVAEC, 50 Mayo Street, Dover-Foxcroft ME 04426 Please DO NOT send CASH by mail!

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PVAEC is an equal opportunity employer. At PVAEC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.