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REGISTER WINTER TODAY SPRING www.merrymeeting.orgwww.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 Keep Until June1 WELCOME! TABLE OF CONTENTS 2020 has been a challenging and interesting ACADEMIC, COLLEGE & CAREER Podcasting...... 17 year for us. have learned a lot about our MERRYMEETING TECH TIPS FOR ONLINE LEARNING SUCCESS Adult Basic Education...... 4 Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate...... 17 work and our mission. ZOOM & OTHER CONNECTIONS Arithmetic & Algebra College Prep...... 4 Social Media for Business Certificate...... 17 NEW Citizenship Exam Prep for English Learners . . . . . 5 Spanish for Medical Professionals...... 17 Merrymeeting has made some adjustments Most Merrymeeting classes this semester will be offered on video conferencing platforms, NEW Conquer Fractions & Decimals...... 4 SQL Certificate...... 17 to our instructional models to meet like Zoom, Webex, or Google Meets. This interactive format allows students and the Critical Reading & Writing...... 4 The Basics of Bookkeeping...... 15 needs of our learners in a variety of ways. instructor to meet in real-time, if not real-life. English College Prep...... 4 WordPress Certificate ...... 18 Like other years, we are offering a full menu Learners: FINANCE & BUSINESS • do not need a Zoom, Webex or Google Meets account to participate in classes . You Beginning to Intermediate Levels...... 4 Legally Speaking...... 8 of courses. Many familiar classes like art will should be able to simply click on the meeting link Merrymeeting will provide to join class . Intermediate to Advanced Levels...... 4 Let’s Talk About Credit...... 8 be featured, and we are also offering some • We do, however, recommend that you download the app associated with the video English Accent...... 4 My Money Works...... 8 new classes. Our goal is to provide each of HiSET Lab...... 4 So, You Want to Open an AirBNB...... 8 you with a valued and enjoyable experience conferencing platform of your class . NEW HiSET Writing...... 4 Tax Readiness for the Self Employed...... 8 in whatever class you take. Many of our • We encourage you to practice making video calls with family and friends using any of these ONLINE Academic Success Seminar...... 4 Understanding Medicare...... 8 classes are remote reflecting the current platforms to become comfortable with the technology . US History...... 4 FITNESS & WELLNESS public health situation we find ourselves • You must have reliable internet access and a video- and audio-enabled device to participate ARTS & CRAFTS 9 Phases of Chi...... 9 NEW Advanced Drawing: Learning to See...... 7 in. Please take a moment and explore our effectively in classes on Zoom or other platforms . NEW Chair Yoga! ...... 9 NEW Basic Printmaking at ...... 7 NEW Chakra Flow Yoga! ...... 8 classes in the catalog. We look forward to • We strongly recommend a desktop or laptop computer . NEW Chair Seat Weaving...... 6 NEW Fiesta Fitness ...... 8 seeing you again in 2021. • Tablets, including iPads, and all variations of smartphones have proven frustrating for NEW Continued Drawing Workshop: Color Theory. . 7 Living Well for Better Health...... 8 Continued Drawing, B/W & Colored Pencil . . . . . 7 Living Well With Chronic Pain...... 8 We are proud to be able to continue serving students attempting to access our classes . Welcome Catherine Scanlon, you. our evening Administrative NEW Creative Embroidery on Paper...... 7 Nordic Walking...... 8 • We have limited time in class to troubleshoot issues that commonly accompany use of NEW Digital Photography - Intro to Lighting. . . 6 Spring Forest Five Element Qigong...... 9 Have a great semester! tablets and smartphones, and kindly ask that you choose a device that will enhance your Assistant. Drawing, Learning to See...... 7 Buster Tai Chi and Qigong for Mid-Winter! .9 NEW Faux Paper Mache' Animals...... 6 Yoga for Men...... 9 Warm regards, learning experience . NEW Intermediate Painting with Acrylics...... 6 Yoga with Ann...... 9 Allen Lampert • If your desktop or laptop is quite old, may not have a webcam . You can always join with just Painting with Acrylics for Beginners...... 6 GET OUTDOORS! audio by phoning into a class using information provided in the meeting invitation . NEW Portrait Drawing and Painting ...... 6 Map & Compass...... 9 Punch Needle...... 12 ADULT EDUCATION STAFF • For questions and direct support with video conferencing, please call either office location Registered Guide Training...... 9 NEW Weaving Basics, Part I...... 6 NEW Weather for the Outdoor Enthusiast ...... 9 Allen Lampert Director and a staff member will happily assist you in advance of class . NEW Weaving Basics, Part II...... 6 Dawn Wheeler Site Coordinator, Bath LANGUAGES AUTO, BOATING & PLANES , Level I ...... 10 Raye Leonard Project Administrator CLASS PAGES Captain License Course OUPV/Six-Pack Level with Each Merrymeeting class is associated with a password-protected class page listed under the American Sign Language, Level II ...... 10 Paul Elisha Academic Counselor Master Upgade Option...... 5 French, Beginning ...... 10 Online Courses tab at merrymeeting.org. The class page contains information like materials Coast Guard Captain License Information Night. . . 5 Susie MacDonald Administrative Assistant French, Intensive...... 10 lists, pre-work to complete (if necessary), additional resources, and most importantly a link to Coastal Navigation...... 5 French, Intermediate...... 10 Catherine Scanlon Administrative Assistant your class meeting. Some classes that include demonstrations, like many in the Arts & Crafts Drivers Education...... 5 The ABCs & 1-2-3s of American Sign Language. . . . . 10 Pauline Hanson Administrative Assistant, Bath Maine Driving Dynamics ...... 5 category, will include videos available on the class page in advance of class meetings. Classes CERTIFICATE + WORKFORCE TRAINING MUSIC & DANCE Suzanne White Evening Secretary, Brunswick are recorded and posted on the class page for viewing by students throughout the semester. Cuban Salsa - Fundamentals...... 10 Certified Nursing Assistant...... 15 Cuban Salsa – Level 2...... 10 These will be removed at the start of the next semester. Clinical Medical Assistant...... 14 Guitar Class...... 10 Dental Assistant ...... 14 NEW MeditDance...... 10 • For classes longer than session, class-page access will be emailed to you about a week Certified Group Exercise & Personal Trainer...... 14 in advance. Middle Eastern Belly Dance Drills & Thrills. . . . . 10 Medical Coding with CPC Certification...... 14 Singing Class...... 11 • For one-session, or other brief classes, class page access will be emailed to you within 24 Adobe InDesign Essentials...... 17 Bookkeeping Certificate...... 15 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT hours of the start of class. Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial NEW Be a Hero . Be a Foster Parent...... 12 • We cannot list all our classes on the Online Courses tab at once. We update the list weekly Managers...... 15 Beautiful You and Color!...... 11 throughout the semester. If you do not see your class there when you sign up, please Visit MERRYMEETING.ORG to Certificate in Business Writing...... 15 NEW Best Hairstyles, & Necklines for Your Faceshape...... 11 understand that it will be there before your class starts. register for clsses, log in to Certificate in Customer Service...... 15 Certificate in Data Analysis...... 16 Chaga Facts...... 12 • Materials lists are also available at the top of the Online Courses tab at Merrymeeting.org, so your class page. You will also Certificate in Leadership Development...... 16 NEW Ropa Vieja, Tony Style!...... 11 you do not have to wait for your class page to be posted. find a listing of NEW classes Certificate in Mastering Excel...... 16 NEW Creative Writing Workshop ...... 12 didn't make it in the catalog. Certificate in Project Management...... 16 Dog Grooming: Bath Time!...... 13 Certificate in Web Design...... 16 Dog Grooming: Bonding and Calming...... 13 While you are there, be Contact Tracing...... 16 Dog Grooming: Clipping and Scissoring...... 13 CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Digital Marketing Certificate...... 16 Dog Grooming: Time for a Hair (fur) Cut!...... 13 sure to sign up for the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate...... 16 Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of New .11 MERRYMEETING ADULT EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT 1 CAMPUS: Merrymeeting Adult Hospice Volunteer Training with Beacon Hospice. . . . 18 Farming with Native Plants...... 12 ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - MAIN CAMPUS Morse High School Education Newsletter so Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace...... 17 Foraging...... 12 826 High Street • Bath you can to stay up to date Mastering Video Marketing Certificate...... 16 Make Up Techniques for Your Features...... 11 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 35 Republic Avenue • Topsham Medical Office Specialist with Billing Certification. . . . 14 NEW Making Videos with your Smart Phone . . . 12 Allen Lampert Katie Clark Christa Baade Phone: 207.443.8255 on classes, and be the first Medical Transcription Certificate Program...... 14 NEW Easy Video Editing...... 12 Phone: 207.729.7323 to know about exciting Malaga Island History Talk ...... 11 Phil Ponziani Cory King Jane Scease Monday + Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Northstar Digital Literacy...... 18 Patrick Manuel Jackie Jordan Shawn Chabot Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM things happening with Adult Pharmacy Technician Certificate with PTCB National NEW The Night Sky ...... 12 Barbara Gunn Judith Long Julie Booty Wednesday + Thursday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Education in our area. Certification ...... 14 NEW Vegan Test Kitchen: Talking Vegan...... 11 Vicki-Rose Porter Steve Ciembroniewicz Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phlebotomy with CPT Certification...... 14 NEW Weekend Retreats for Writers...... 13 Wine 101: An Intro to the World of Wine...... 12 2 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 3 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! ACADEMICS AUTOS + BOATS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION grammar, and peer feedback. Textbooks also enroll at any time and all materials their own pace. Classes include multi-level students. Books This class will provide instruction in included. For more information, please are included. Come join us! To register, and materials are included. Individual analysis of sounds of basic reading, writing, critical thinking, contact Paul Elisha, at 729-7323, Ext. 2. contact Paul Elisha at 729-7323 FMI. American English contrasted with the phonetic inventory of DRIVERS EDUCATION and math to help students acquire Michele Aronson Instructor: Jan Crosson the student's native language. Goals will be developed based Are you 15 years of age or older and want your State of fundamental academic, career and adult Monday & Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5:00-8:00 PM Monday & Wednesday, Jan. 4 FREE on individual needs. Articulation of individual speech sounds Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer life skills. Please contact Paul Elisha at 9 Weeks FREE will be taught. Please contact Paul Elisha, Academic Counselor, driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and 729-7323 FMI or to enroll. Books are ENGLISH COLLEGE PREP for information 729-7323. confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional included. US HISTORY This class will provide instruction in Instructor: Linda Miller, Zoom permit upon successful completion of the course with a Instructor: Kathy Ingmundson FREE This class meets the requirement for basic reading, writing, critical thinking, Date/time: TBA FREE grade of 80 percent or better. a U.S. History high school credit. This and math to help students acquire HISET LAB course will cover selected thematic topics fundamental academic, career and adult NEW CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREP FOR ENGLISH • If the student requires medication and/or has a Preparing for the HiSET (High School from Colonization to the Era. life skills. Please contact Paul Elisha at medical condition please contact the office as an Equivalency Test) can be difficult on Units, work, and tests are designed to be 207-729-7323 FMI or to enroll. LANGUAGE LEARNERS additional medical form is required. your own. Join this class, to benefit from done in class, as well as some homework. This class is designed for someone who is preparing for the • Total instruction is 40; 30 classroom and 10 driving. Books are included. Citizenship Test. Practice for your Citizenship the small class size and focus on your The course will primarily feature people Kathy Ingmundson FREE • The full payment of $465 is required at the time of goal. Enroll anytime! Books included. and events throughout these eras that interview, review your N-400 form, and study American Government and Civics in our 8 week Citizenship Prep class. registration. If a student withdraws from the course, Contact Paul Elisha at 207-729-7323, or shaped the course of this country. Please ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program Pauline Hanson at 443-8255 FMI. FREE contact Paul Elisha at 207-729-7323 FMI. Please contact https://rsu13.maineadulted.org/ or 207-594- Beginning to Intermediate Levels 9764 to register. costs. Instructor: Goddard, Zoom This class is an opportunity to learn the CONQUER FRACTIONS & Instructor: Elizabeth DiLalla, Zoom • Only employee discounts for this class. NEW Tuesday & Thursday, Jan. 26, 5:00-8:00 PM basics of English, including conversation DECIMALS and grammar. Students will learn Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:00-5:30 PM, 9 Weeks FREE • Please bring your birth certificate to the first class. 9 Weeks FREE • Parents are required to attend the first hour of the Do you still have your official HiSET sentence structure, spelling, reading math test to complete? Are fractions and ONLINE ACADEMIC SUCCESS comprehension, and writing. Individuals AUTOS + BOATS first class. decimals an obstacle for you? You're not SEMINAR are encouraged to progress at their own • Covid 19 safety protocols will be followed, including alone. Join Tricia for this 4-week session to This class is offered in collaboration pace. Books and materials are included. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN LICENSE INFORMATION NIGHT masks and social distancing. conquer this part of the test. will break between Southern Maine Community Please call Paul Elisha at 207-729-7323, or The Captain School Key West, through a local instructor is Drivers Education, Morse High School $465 down the process of dealing with fractions College and Merrymeeting Adult Pauline Hanson at 207-443-8255 FMI. offering the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV), Instructor: Donna Plourde • Morse High School into small pieces that you can easily Education. It qualifies for one general Instructor: Kelli Park commonly called 6-Pack course. The information night will Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Starting April 5, 2:30-4:30 PM, manage, and will then be able to build elective high school credit. Are you Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday answer questions you may have about obtaining the license, will for 5 weeks. Class Dates: April 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 26, 27, 29 and upon with other skills to master that math interested in going to college? Do you Jan. 4, 6:30-8:00 PM FREE provide the various methods available to complete the course May 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13. test! Please call Paul Elisha at 207-729-7323, want to take a course that will prepare requirements. To attend the free information session, please or Pauline Hanson at 443-8255 FMI. you to be successful AND award you 3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS select a date and time, pre-register and a meeting invitation will NEW Drivers Education Wiscasset High School $465 Intermediate to Advanced Levels Instructor: Patricia OLeary, Google Meets college credits? This class is delivered in a then be emailed to you prior to the start of the session. Instructors: This class is for students who have a Wiscasset High School • TBA Date: TBA FREE hybrid model that includes four classroom meetings followed by online assignments. foundation in the basics of English and Instructor: John Coffin, Zoom are ready to deepen their understanding. Tuesday or Thursday, Feb. 2 or 4, 6:00-8:00 PM FREE Drivers Education Brunswick & Topsham $465 NEW HISET WRITING The seminar is for free to adults interested Instructors: Terry Goan, Pierre Martin in preparing to attend college. Throughout Students will practice grammar, reading, This 6-week Zoom course is hosted by conversation, listening, and writing. Merrymeeting Adult Education • TBA Five Towns and RSU13 Adult Education the course students will engage in reading, CAPTAIN LICENSE COURSE OUPV/SIX-PACK LEVEL Individuals are encouraged to progress with Master Upgrade Option programs. Learn how to write an essay writing, and activities. Bring a 3-ring MAINE DRIVING DYNAMICS binder, 15 subject dividers for in-class at their own pace. Books and materials The Captain School Key West, through local instructor John Maine Driving Dynamics offers drivers the opportunity to for the HiSET Writing Test with focus on are included. Please chose the daytime Coffin, is offering the Operator of Uninspected Passenger learning to organize your ideas and provide packets, highlighter and pen. Students improve their defensive driving abilities. This 5-hour course must have their own computer and reliable class or the evening class. Call Paul Vessel (OUPV), commonly called the 6-pack course. The course includes collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver supporting details in an argumentative Elisha at 729-7323 or Pauline Hanson qualifies students for a Coast Guard license to operate vessels essay. Grammar, punctuation, and writing internet access. Microsoft Office products habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly will be provided to students. Students have at 443-8255 for more information or to carrying up to six passengers for hire (OUPV). The fee includes challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. The course is taught mechanics will also be covered. There will enroll. texts, charts, navigation tools, and the USCG-approved exam. be opportunities for revising and editing the option to stay until 9 p.m. for additional by a certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor. with other students. Learn how to write instruction on the nights the class meets in Instructor: Lori Powell FREE Instructor: John Coffin, Zoom Those completing the course receive a 3-point credit on your best essay! Please contact https:// person on Zoom. Class meets on Zoom in Session I: Monday/Wednesday, Jan. 11 6:30-8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday, March 2, 6:00-9:00 PM, 10 Weeks $900 their driving record. Must attend both evenings. Ages 15 to rsu13.maineadulted.org/ or 207-594-9764 real time on Feb 4, March 4, April 1, May Session II: Tuesday/Thursday, Jan. 12 10:00-11:30 AM 64 pay $40 and ages 65 and older pay $25. to register. 6, & June 3. Please call Paul Elisha, at 729- COASTAL NAVIGATION For discount, please call 207-729-7323 or 443-8255 to 7323 for more information. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS There are many nuggets inside this course that will help you Instructor: Brenda Hio-Hamdan, Zoom American English Accent register. No other discounts. Session I: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1:30-3:00 PM Instructor: Vicki-Rose Porter, Hybrid: Zoom, become a safer recreational boater. This course is good for Are you learning to speak and write anyone planning to proceed on tidal waters including bays, Instructor: Chantel Plumber, Merrymeeting Adult Ed Center: Session II: Tuesday, April 6, 12:30-2:00 PM FREE and online English but still find it difficult to Covid 19 safety protocols will be followed, including masks and Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:00-9:00 PM rivers, and more open coastal Maine waters. You will need to pronounce words correctly or to be have a chart parallel ruler, a chart pair of dividers, and a chart social distancing. CRITICAL READING & WRITING 15 Weeks FREE understood when you speak? Students This class meets the requirement for an of Casco Bay to complete this course. You can find these at Session I: Tuesday & Thursday, Feb. 16 & 18 6:00-8:30 PM will learn to produce all the and marine supply stores and online. It doesn't matter whether English IV high school credit. Writing ARITHMETIC & ALGEBRA COLLEGE consonant sounds of English, overcome Session II: Tuesday & Thursday, March 23 & 25, 6:00-8:30 PM $40/$25 well requires an understanding of your Casco Bay chart is paper or waterproof. If you have an PREP common pronunciation problems: old one that is OK as we are learning to navigate. You should language and its possibilities. Access to Are you in need of a math credit to earn troublesome vowel sounds, English a reliable computer and reliable internet have a computer, internet access, and a webcam to participate. your high school diploma, or need review structure and how structure A meeting invitation will be emailed to you prior to the start of Follow us on Facebook! is required. Coursework includes critical for a placement test? This is the perfect gives clues to pronunciation, stressed reading of required informational and class. No discounts. class to get math instruction through and unstressed , and timing Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak, Zoom narrative texts, writing a college essay individualized programming where you or flow of spoken American English. through multiple drafts, a review of basic Session I Thursday, March 4, 7:00-8:45 PM, 2 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME AT MERRYMEETING.ORG can move at your own pace. You can Individuals are encouraged to progress at Session II Tuesday, June 22, 7:00-8:45 PM, 2 Weeks $50 Call 207.729.7323 or 207.443.8255

4 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 5 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! ARTS + CRAFTS ARTS + CRAFTS NEW DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I interesting still life and landscape NEW WEAVING BASICS, PART II Visit MERRYMEETING.ORG to register for classes DRAWING, LEARNING TO SEE Introduction to Lighting compositions. We’ll also expand your While color plays a big part of design— Using material from Betty Edwards, Drawing from the Right Learn to fine tune your lighting skills with understanding of using texture, painting (yes we explore that in depth), we will and see NEW classes we are offering that Side of the Brain Workbook, the definitive 2nd Edition, students Leah, using various types of photography big, and mixed media art. Then join our move beyond “plain weave” into several didn't make it in the catalog. will learn five basic perceiving skills. The process is demanding, lighting. We will start off the class with online group workshops so we can discuss techniques of manipulating the threads engaging and deeply satisfying as you integrate these skills and natural light and other continuous the video topics, answer questions, and to create textures, lacey patterns, and NEW CREATIVE EMBROIDERY ON PAPER: HOW TO expand your awareness. Materials approximately $40-$45, will lighting sources and work our way to share your work for critique. (Sharing wonderful edges. We will be perfecting be discussed at the first class. There will be a series of video on-camera and off-camera flash with work is optional, of course.) All skill your weaving skills by cleaning up the "DRAW" WITH THREAD demos to deepen your understanding of the lessons. These are examples and comparisons of each. By levels welcome! edges, adjusting proper tension, and Looking for a brand new creative outlet? Drawing and fiber password protected, available to registrants. the end of this short introductory class, making clean thread joins. We’ll finish arts combine in this fun and experimental medium. If you you will learn to see light better and use Instructor: Pat Casey • Zoom, plus video sew, you probably have all the materials on hand! Maine artist Instructor: Kathie Boldt • WebEx, plus video demos and critiques demos and critiques by cutting up your weaving & sewing it Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10:00-11:30 AM, 10 Weeks $130 it to best your scene or subject. No back together to form a pillow, zippered Jaime Wing began using thread to create text and images on discounts. Session I: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1:00-2:30 PM his prints and handmade paper - and would like to share his 6 Weeks $100 bag or other item. Pre- requisite for NEW ADVANCED DRAWING: LEARNING TO SEE Instructor: Leah Haraden, Zoom this class is Weaving Basics, Part I. process with you, step-by-step. No discounts. Monday, May 17, 6:00-8:00 PM, 2 Weeks $35 Session II: Wednesday, March 24, 1:00-2:30 PM This class is for those who've completed Drawing: Learning to 6 Weeks $100 You must own or have access to a rigid Instructor: Jaime Wing, Zoom • Thursday, April 1, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM $35 See and for those who've been away from drawing and want to NEW PORTRAIT DRAWING + heddle or a floor loom for this class. See warm up. We will be reviewing the five seeing skills and simply Merrymeeting.org for a materials list. NEW BASIC PRINTMAKING AT HOME taking them a bit further. Primarily a drawing active class w/ PAINTING Instructor: Sharon Gilslider, Zoom $80 Have you ever wanted to try relief printmaking but didn't know moderate review of skills. AND practicing the more challenging The human head has been the subject Wednesday, April 14, 6:00-8:00 PM, 4 Weeks where to start? With this basic online livestream course, use skills. No class on May 26. of choice for artists for generations. soft linoleum to start making your own greeting cards, patches, Experience how the art of portraiture has NEW CHAIR SEAT WEAVING t-shirts, and more! No discounts. Instructor: Kathie Boldt • WebEx, plus video demos and critiques evolved throughout history and use this Wednesday, April 28, 10:00-11:30 AM • 6 Weeks $95 In this informational class, you will Instructor: Jaime Wing, Zoom • Thurs., March 11, 6:00-8:00 PM, 2 Weeks $65 online studio class to learn to create your be introduced to various styles of seat CONTINUED DRAWING, B/W & COLORED PENCIL own lifelike (or abstract) portraits. weaving, with a focus on weaving a basic Instructor: Matt Tanzi, Google Meets $100 cane seat. A hands-on weaving practice After completing Drawing: Learning to See, this course takes you Session I: Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 AM- 12:00 PM 6 Wks session on a small frame will take place further into developingyour seeing and mark making skills, Session II: Saturday, March 27, 10 AM-12:00 PM 6 Wks at the first class. This will be followed working in B/W and Colored Pencil. Learning the perception by supply information and 3 Zoom of color demands a depth of experience in seeing tones. You PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS FOR classes to assist and answer questions will find yourself becoming more and more skilled in drawing BEGINNERS as you weave your seat. Participants are tonal thumbnails, a critical step for moving to color perception. encouraged to bring a chair plan to Color theory will enhance this relational seeing. Using The Acrylics are a great medium for New Color Mixing Companion by Josie Lewis will inspire a playful beginners. Pat will provide videos which work on to the informational first session to have it evaluated. To register, please approach to understanding color, side-stepping the often focus on various aspects of painting daunting challenge of what colors DO to each other. This step including color-mixing, composition, call Mid-Coast School of Technology - Adult Education at 207.596.7752 No may move you to trying watercolor, needing to plan for adding and a variety of acrylic mediums, tools, expense. Those will be described in class. Colored pencils will and techniques. Access several videos discounts. The 1st Class will be held at Mid Coast School of Technology. do fine also. See website for supply list. There will be a series of each week at your convenience to learn video demos to deepen your understanding of the lessons. These about topics like color-mixing, using Instructor: Susan Reidy, Hybrid • Zoom are password protected, available to registrants. contrast, and creating interesting still Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:00-8:00 PM life and landscape compositions. Then 4 Weeks $58 Instructor: Kathie Boldt • WebEx, plus video demos and critiques join our online group workshops so we NEW WEAVING BASICS, PART I Morning Session: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10:00-11:30 AM, 10 Weeks $130 can discuss the video topics, answer Weaving without a loom? Join NEW FAUX PAPER MACHE’ Afternoon Session: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2:30-4:00 PM, 10 Weeks $130 questions, and share your work for experienced weaver and crafter, Sharon, ANIMALS critique. (Sharing is optional, of course.) to find out how. She will teach you about NEW CONTINUED DRAWING WORKSHOP: COLOR different looms and how they work, Have leftover cardboard boxes from the All skill levels welcome! holidays? Want to engage in a fun activity THEORY fibers and materials used, and how colors While working on small drawing/thumbnails, we will use the Instructor: Pat Casey, Zoom, plus video & textures are used to create designs. to ward off the Winter blues? Join Linda Murray, Watercolor Instructor demos and critiques Heather to create some Faux Taxidermy Josie Lewis book on Color Mixing to practice, and therefore You will choose your project, "dress your deepen experience of color relationships. These are playful and Session I: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1:00-2:30 PM loom" and get working. By the end of the Animals! Using newspaper, cardboard, 6 Weeks $100 paper mache and paint, you can create Thank you for so very informative patterns of simple mixing, and suggest the course you will produce one or several use of watercolor. (I am NOT a watercolorist, AND have long Session II: Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-2:30 PM items and know how to take care of the cutest collection of critters. These many great years at 6 Weeks $100 are great for decorating a nursery or kids experience in color theory). Colored pencil can also be used. the hand woven gem! You do not need Merrymeeting Adult Ed Both media take time. to own a loom to take this course. See room and do not cost a lot to make. INTERMEDIATE PAINTING WITH Merrymeeting.org for materials list. $20 Instructor: Heather Monsen $60 Linda! Instructor: Kathie Boldt • WebEx, plus video demos and critiques ACRYLICS fiber kit fee, which will be mailed to you, Wednesday, March 3, 6:00-7:00 PM 6 Weeks Morning Session: Tuesday, April 27, 10:00-11:30 AM • 6 Weeks $95 Acrylics are a great medium for both included in price for the course. We wish you much creative Afternoon Session: Tuesday, April 27, 2:30-4:00 PM • 6 Weeks $95 beginners and experienced artists. Pat Instructor: Sharon Gilslider, Zoom enjoyment in your will provide videos which focus on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:00-8:00 PM various aspects of painting including 6 Weeks $120 retirement! color-mixing, composition, and a variety Need computer training for of mediums, tools, and techniques. your business?​ Access several videos each week at your REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME AT MERRYMEETING.ORG convenience to review topics like color- Phone & office registration opens January 15th! For More Information, call 729-7323 mixing, using contrast, and creating Call 207.729.7323 or 207.443.8255 6 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 7 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! FINANCE FITNESS FITNESS, HEALTH + WELLNESS LEGALLY SPEAKING LET’S TALK ABOUT CREDIT for entire description. Text provided at NEW CHAIR YOGA! 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No class Feb. 18 or of attorney, death tax, guardianship/ information, to register, and to find Instructor: Jen Paquet, Zoom FREE This class is for all abilities and March 25, or April 22. integrates the chair into the conservatorship, elder care, and more. classes: newventuresmaine.org NORDIC WALKING Instructor: Ann Kimmage, Zoom Bring your own legal questions! New Ventures Maine FREE poses making modifications Session I: Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:15-6:15 PM, 6 Weeks Nordic walking burns 20-40% more for each level of ability. There Session II: Thursday, April 1, 5:15-6:15 PM, 6 Weeks $62 Instructor: Madelyn Breerwood, Zoom calories than regular walking, develops Tuesday, March 4 6:00-8:00 PM $20 will be an emphasis on mindful upper body strength, increases safety by breathing, dynamic movements, YOGA FOR MEN SO, YOU WANT TO OPEN AN AIRBNB... adding upright stability while reducing stretching and strengthening The benefits of yoga for men and women are similar: more the impact on lower body weight-bearing muscles and exploring ranges flexibility, strength, and stress relief. But men are built Did you know that the number of people joints. It improves neck and chest turning to choosing Airbnb for lodging of motions creating a full mind- differently and lose flexibility faster. The practice in this class mobility, enhances mood, and is a fun body experience. 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It will cover eligibility, masks and social distancing. of the participants. Session I: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5:15-6:15 PM, 6 Weeks this is a class not to miss. Debra has timeline to enroll, what it covers Instructor: Barbara McGranahan, Brunswick Instructor: Dannika Ross, Zoom Session II: Wednesday, March 31, 5:15-6:15 PM, 6 Weeks $62 operated River Escape for two years in and what it doesn't cover, additional High School $30 Session I: Monday & Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1:30-2:00 PM, 6 Weeks $60 Damariscotta as an active and popular plans that are available, and financial Session I: Thursday, May 6, 5 -6:00 PM, 3 Weeks Session II: Monday & Wednesday, March 22, 1:30-2:00 PM, 6 Weeks $60 GET OUTDOORS! Airbnb. She has also interviewed many assistance options. Come with paper and Session II: Thursday, June 10, 5-6:00 PM, 3 Weeks other Airbnb or VRBO owners and put pen to take notes. SPRING FOREST FIVE ELEMENT QIGONG REGISTERED MAINE GUIDE TRAINING together a packet with good information, Instructor: Robert Harvey, Zoom NEW FIESTA FITNESS With these five movements you will learn how to connect your In this blended learning class, you will have an online textbook tips and actual stories of unusual events Wednesday, May 5, 6:30-7:30 PM FREE Fiesta Fitness is a Latin dance fitness emotions to your organ systems in a powerful way. We will work and live weekly online sessions. Focus is on learning how to in the life of a short term landlord. class created by Tony, designed to with positive emotions to rebalance our energy. Each emotion guide and therefore learn or enhance what skills and knowledge Included will be issues dealing with get you fit while having fun with the has its own special signature and frequency which matches an you bring to the course. You will learn to be a Registered Maine ordinance, insurance, expectations, fees, FITNESS, HEALTH, rhythms and movements of Latin music organ system. Each movement works with an element, (wood, Guide for the specialties of Recreation, Fishing, Hunting, Sea hosting, communication, neighbors and & WELLNESS and dance. You are guaranteed to burn fire, earth, metal, water) which will assist you in bringing Kayaking, or Tidewater Fishing. You must choose one specialty more. No discounts. calories and leave feeling great! Class positive energy to promote healing. No prior experience is to test with Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. There will Instructor: Deb Arter, WebEx LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC PAIN meets on Zoom. Students must have necessary for these gentle movements. You can choose to do be 10 three-hour online classes, 5 mini online classes, at least Session I Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:00-8:30 PM Do you want to feel better, increase an audio and video enabled computer, them either standing up or sitting down. Please wear loose 35 hours of homework, and at least two optional (but highly Session II Thursday, April 8, 6:00-8:30 PM $30 your quality of life, or improve your tablet or smartphone to participate. comfortable clothing and have drinking water nearby. suggested), separate-fee, all day skills workshops. Course will experience with healthcare providers? Instructor: Heather Laffely • Zoom $60 Instructor: Diane Doiron, Zoom not include the following also needed to test to become a TAX READINESS FOR THE SELF Living Well with Chronic Pain is Session I: Thursday, Jan. 28 • 9-10:00 AM • 6 Weeks Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:30-11:30 AM, 6 Weeks $60 Registered Maine Guide: $55 fingerprint background check, Session II: Thursday, March 11 • 9 - 10:00 AM • 6 Weeks First Aid and CPR certificate, and $100/ specialty IF&W test EMPLOYED for people who are experiencing one 9 PHASES OF CHI or more pain conditions, such as from CHAKRA FLOW YOGA application fee. Students need access to a device with video Learn how to organize your financial Lyme disease, arthritis or fibromyalgia. NEW 9 Phases of Chi which is a powerful approach to strengthening capabilities, a printer, and a 2 degree baseplate compass. records, understand your tax Curious about chakras and what they are your body while enhancing your nervous system, releasing Participants in this class learn practical all about? You know they have meaning, Instructor: Alice Bean Adrenyak, Hybrid: Zoom and Online responsibilities, become familiar tools to help develop self-management unhealthy thought patterns and emotional blockages and with tax forms, and file your taxes but you want more information? Do you discovering the true essence of your spirit. Experience the Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:00-10:00 PM $500 skills and positive change. Visit enjoy practicing yoga? Did you know that with confidence. This workshop is Merrymeeting.org for entire description. pure joy and freedom of stress relief, increased energy and designed for sole-proprietors. For more the chakras and yoga are connected? Join vitality, inner peace and pain relief. The 9 Phases of Chi NEW WEATHER FOR THE OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST information, to register, and to find Text provided at no cost by Spectrum Heather for 8 weeks of Virtual Chakra We're spending more time outside and that is good. Learn Generations. Jen's classes are held at a can be practiced while sitting or standing. Please wear loose how to better use weather forecasts to plan ahead and to read classes: newventuresmaine.org Flow Yoga. We will spend the first 15-20 comfortable clothing and bring some water to drink. convenient time for each participant and minutes discussing one Chakra per week, weather signs to best manage your outdoor activities. Good for New Ventures Maine FREE can be set up individually. Instructor: Diane Doiron, Zoom walkers, cyclists, hikers, campers, paddlers, boaters, playing then transitioning into a slow vinyasa Thursday, March 25, 10:30-11:30 AM, 6 Weeks $60 Instructor: Jen Paquet, Zoom FREE flow yoga class focusing on the Chakra games, and those that exercise outdoors. Learn from a Master MY MONEY WORKS Maine Guide and Total Weather Spotter. No discounts. This one-session workshop will help you of the week. We will start with the first NEW STRESS BUSTER TAI CHI + QIGONG FOR decide if self-employment is the right LIVING WELL FOR BETTER HEALTH chakra, the Base/Root, and move up to MID-WINTER! Instructor: Alice Bean Adrenyak, Zoom Do you want to feel better, increase your the seventh, the Crown. The last class we Tuesday, April 13, 7:00-8:45 PM $25 choice for you. The class covers the pros quality of life, or improve your experience Chinese yoga is also known as Qigong (chee-gung) and Tai Chi. and cons of owning your own business, will review and conclude with a practice Chinese yoga is a wellness practice that uses the breath, mind with healthcare providers? You can now addressing all 7 Chakras. Information MAP & COMPASS the steps needed for start-up, the major take Living Well for Better Health at intent, and gentle movement to activate the “Healer Within.” elements of a business plan, and the many covered will include such topics as what Each class will include a Qigong warm-up and Tai Chi form Learn how to read a topographic map and DeLorme Gazetteer, home and for free! This program is body parts and yoga postures relate to colors of a map, symbols used, topography, and more. Learn resources available to help you succeed. run by peer leaders who understand practice. Playing with Tai Chi is known to strengthen the lungs, For more information, to register, and to each Chakra, what mental and emotional improve balance and stability, and to generate more well-being. latitude and longitude and locating your position, parts of a just how challenging it can be to make characteristics are related, and energetic compass, how to make a bearing on a map, and determining find classes: newventuresmaine.org our own health and wellness a priority. Why not give it a try? Robin is known for her warm smile and and astrological properties, among other her ability to make Tai Chi accessible, fun, and inclusive. distance. Introduction to using a compass outside will be New Ventures Maine FREE Throughout this six session series that details. This is sure to be an informative covered but not practiced. No discounts. has been proven to promote health Instructor: Robin Brooks, Zoom and fun class for new and seasoned yogis Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak, Zoom and prevent disease, you’ll learn how to alike! Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30, 6 Weeks $60 boost your energy, improve mood and Session I Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00-8:45 PM, 2 Weeks $50 Follow us on Facebook! Instructor: Heather Laffely, Zoom Session II: Tuesday, June 8, 7:00-8:45 PM, 2 Weeks $50 decrease fatigue. Visit Merrymeeting.org Monday, Jan. 25, 5:30-7:00 PM • 8 weeks $120 REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME AT MERRYMEETING.ORG 8 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 9 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! LANGUAGES MUSIC + DANCE PERSONAL ENRICHMENT FRENCH, BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE,LEVEL II questions. This is a great refresher class SINGING CLASS BEAUTIFUL YOU AND COLOR! This class is for anyone who wants to Are you ready for more ASL? If you've for experienced dancers and suitable for Our singing class is not just for singing. We will also address Learn to select clothing colors that flatter your eyes, hair and learn just enough French to get by in a taken Level I, you are ready for this dancers new to belly dance. Please wear projection, pronunciation, accuracy of pitch, and personal style. skin coloring. Prior to class, you’ll send selfies of your face to French-speaking country (or province), one! Join Martin through distance comfortable clothing, similar to what you We will have fun working towards singing songs in parts (SATB) the instructor so she can determine if you're warmer or cooler in as well as those who want a refresher. learning for more fingerspelling, might wear to a yoga class that will allow while discussing vocal production to help you become a stronger coloring. You’ll watch your appearance change as the instructor We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases advanced vocabulary, storytelling, and for free movement and the ability to see singer. Come discover the capabilities of your own voice! Our plan virtually “drapes” different shades of colors over your photo. and essential vocabulary. Along the way yes! Karaoke! Previous sign language your movement. Hip scarves make it even this spring is to meet in person, outside, under a tent! Bring an In addition to learning about your most flattering colors, you’ll get tips on travel and culture from your experience helpful. more fun. You can dance barefoot or in internet capable device to download a piano app. to use as an receive general recommendations for eye shadows, blush and teacher, who has lived and traveled in Instructor: Martin Samelson, Zoom a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the aide in learning note names and matching pitch. Covid 19 safety lipsticks based on your coloring. Soon you’ll be rethinking the Europe, Africa, and Asia. Students are Tuesday & Thursday, March 2, 10:00-10:30 studio. protocols will be followed, including masks and social distancing. colors you wear – from clothes, to jewelry, to makeup! Candace responsible for ordering their own book AM, 4 Weeks $40 Instructor: Josephina Gasca $140 Instructor: Randy Lindsey, MMA, Merrymeeting Adult Ed, Outside Tent is owner of Radiant Image and has 30 years of branding and prior to the start of class: "Barron’s E- Location: TBA marketing experience working with a variety of organizations French." Tuesday, April 27, 5:00-6:30 PM, 10 Weeks $95 MUSIC + DANCE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 PM 10 Weeks throughout northern . Her mission is to apply her Instructor: Laurie Notch, Zoom PERSONAL ENRICHMENT wealth of experience to people, particularly women, to increase Monday, Feb. 15, 6:00-8:00 PM, 12 Weeks $144 CUBAN SALSA - FUNDAMENTALS NEW MEDITDANCE their self-confidence by helping them feel great about their “MeditDance” is a little conjunction appearance and their ability to connect effectively with others. FRENCH, INTERMEDIATE Join us for an introduction to Cuban No discounts. Explore current events and travel via Salsa! Students will learn the basic of that stands for meditation and dance! news articles and videos with the goal the Salsa footwork and some simple, fun under the TDF LLC program. We start Instructor: Candace Sanborn, Zoom of improving comprehension and moves that will get you out on the dance by warming up and then dance to our Tuesday, March 2, 5:30-7:30 PM $25 conversation skills, as well as grammatical floor. You will learn how to connect with own pace! While you are dancing, move usage. This is a high-intermediate course. any partner, and build your confidence as freely and wildly as you desire. Tony MAKE UP TECHNIQUES FOR YOUR FEATURES No textbook required. dancing to different styles and tempos will guide some to move and motivate Do you avoid wearing makeup because you don't like looking Instructor: Laurie Notch, Zoom of music. Partner is not required but you, making sure you have a good time!! "made up"? Have your features changed with time and you’re Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:00-8:00 PM, 12 Weeks $144 recommended! Here’s where MeditDance is different: not sure what to do? In this online class, you’ll learn easy Before we start stretching at the end makeup tips that give you an enhanced, natural appearance! FRENCH, INTENSIVE Instructor: Anna Golendukhina, of the class, we will do 10 minutes of By providing a close-up photo of your face, we’ll identify your Learn lingo and cultural tidbits for travel, Merrymeeting Adult Ed Center, Outside Tent guided meditation to cement all those face, eye and lip shapes so you can learn makeup application eating out, shopping, and holidays in Friday, May 7, 6:00-7:00 PM, 6 Weeks $75 positive vibes you’ve built through the techniques for your features. Bring your makeup to apply what French-speaking countries. Students are class. In a standing position, we’ll find a NEW VEGAN TEST KITCHEN: TALKING VEGAN you learn as we go! No discounts. responsible for ordering their own book CUBAN SALSA – LEVEL 2 comfortable movement and do breathing COVID has changed our lives in a big way, so what better Join us for Cuban Salsa level 2 class! time than now to switch things up and try our hands with a Instructor: Candace Sanborn, Zoom prior to the start of class: “Vite et Bien 1”. exercises to bring us peace and fill our Thursday, March 18, 5:30-7:30 PM $25 Students will continue learning new minds with positive thoughts while new cuisine. Making the switch from conventional cooking to Instructor: Laurie Notch, Zoom $144 moves and different Salsa footwork. Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:00-8:00 PM, 12 Weeks relaxing our muscles. Fill your body with one that doesn’t use animal products can be seen as daunting MALAGA ISLAND HISTORY TALK You will learn how to connect with good energy, for strength and a positive for some, but if it’s approached as a new kitchen adventure, the any partner, and build your confidence experience can be enlightening. Join Jinger as she relates her Malaga Island is a 41-acre island at the mouth of the New THE ABCS & 1-2-3S OF AMERICAN vibe! The combination of both offers Meadows River in Casco Bay, ME. It was the site of an dancing to different styles and tempos stress relief, increased physical fitness, personal cooking adventure as a 40+ year vegetarian to vegan SIGN LANGUAGE of music. Partner is not required but interracial community from the Civil War until 1911, when the Come learn the basics of American Sign an development of confidence and cooking advocate. You won’t be cooking this time around and recommended! instead have the opportunity for discussion and questions. residents were forcibly evicted from the island. Travel back in Language with Martin in two free classes self-esteem! history and learn about who used the island before the colony, through distance learning. Then you will Instructor: Anna Golendukhina, Digital handouts as well as a few choice recipes to create on your Instructor: Tony Garreton, Zoom $120 own. Take the plunge! No discounts. about the colony and its history, and then about it now. Take a be ready to dig into Levels I & II. No sign Merrymeeting Adult Ed Center, Outside Tent Tuesday/Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30-6:30 PM, 6 weeks virtual tour with Master Maine Guide, Alice Bean Andrenyak, language experience necessary! Friday, May 7, 7:00-8:00 PM, 6 Weeks $85 Instructor: Jinger Howell, Zoom who specializes in its tumultuous history. No discounts. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:00-7:30 PM $30 Instructor: Martin Samelson, Zoom MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE GUITAR CLASS Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak, Zoom Session I: Tuesday & Thursday, Jan. 19 & 21, Bring your brand-new guitar you got NEW CHICKEN ROPA VIEJA, TONY STYLE! Session I Tuesday, April 27, 7:00-8:45 PM 9:00-9:30 AM OR 10:00-10:30 AM FREE DRILLS & THRILLS this Christmas! Or maybe dust off that One of Tony's favorite Cuban dishes, this is typically made with Session II Tuesday, May 18, 7:00-8:45 PM Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, old guitar from the attic! Or borrow a beef, but you can make it with chicken or pork.We will pair this Session III Thursday, July 15, 7:00-8:45 PM $25 Session II: Tuesday & Thursday, Jan. 26 & 28, with delicious white rice and black beans. As a bonus you will 9:00-9:30 AM OR 10:00-10:30 AM FREE is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi guitar from someone who doesn't use it means “dance of the east” in Arabic. anymore. Even if you play already, come get to experience Tony's delightful personality and his passion for EDIBLE & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS OF NEW ENGLAND Session III: Tuesday & Thursday, Feb. 2 & 4, Belly dance celebrates every body type sharpen your skills and have fun learning cooking! It's fun and a great way to do something with your loved Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and 9:00-9:30 AM OR 10:00-10:30 AM FREE and every stage of life. The dance is with others. Our plan this spring is to ones far away! You can get the ingredients list at Merrymeeting. discussion of edible and medicinal mushrooms, identification, Session IV: Tuesday & Thursday, Feb. 9 & 11, proud and powerful and soft and sinewy meet in person, outside, under the tent! org. Tony will ask you to prep a bit before the class starts. This tools and equipment for harvesting, as well as books, materials, 9:00-9:30 AM OR 10:00-10:30 AM FREE with elegant and isolating movements We will start with chords and songs while recipe feeds 4-6 people. See merrymeeting.org for ingredients list and other resources. David has collected edible mushrooms for Session V: Tuesday & Thursday, Feb. 16 & 18, emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates we address topics such as technique, and directions. No discounts. 46 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association 9:00-9:30 AM OR 10:00-10:30 AM FREE of dance. And so much fun! This strumming, reading music and tab, and Instructor: Tony Garreton, Zoom and the North American Mycological Association. No discounts. Saturday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 PM $30 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, LEVEL I Mixed Level class will feature a pre-class finger-picking. We'll have power for Instructor: David Spahr, Zoom Come meet Martin again through instruction video and a practice video for amps. Get some new strings and bring NEW BEST HAIRSTYLES, GLASSES & NECKLINES FOR Session I Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8:30 PM distance learning to learn about the every class so that when we come together, lots of enthusiasm and questions about Session II Tuesday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 PM either live in studio (limit 9, masks and guitar! Covid 19 safety protocols will YOUR FACE SHAPE deaf culture, basic fingerspelling, and You’ll learn how to identify your face shape then learn the most Session III Tuesday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 PM $25 vocabulary. Before this class ends you safe distancing required) or via Zoom (no be followed, including masks and social limit), Josephina can answer questions distancing. flattering hairstyles, glasses and necklines for your features. By will be creating short sentences all in providing two photos of your face in advance of class, you’ll get ASL! and explain technique more in depth. Instructor: Randy Lindsey, MMA, REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME @ MERRYMEETING.ORG Then, we will dance together, practicing to watch as the instructor “drapes” you in different necklines Instructor: Martin Samelson, Zoom Merrymeeting Adult Ed, Outside Tent showing which ones look best on you! No discounts. Phone & office registration opens January 15th! the featured technique. Before we close, Monday, April 26, 5-6:30 PM, 10 Weeks $95 Tuesday & Thursday, March 2, 9:00-9:30 AM, there will be another opportunity for Instructor: Candace Sanborn, Zoom Call 207.729.7323 or 207.443.8255 4 Weeks $40 Thursday, April 29, 5:30-7:30 PM $25 10 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 11 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! PERSONAL ENRICHMENT PERSONAL ENRICHMENT CHAGA FACTS new ones on your own. $20 materials fee included in the cost NEW WEEKEND RETREATS FOR Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and of the course. Students will pick up the materials kit at the discussion of chaga. This details all aspects of chaga Merrymeeting Topsham office prior to class. This class will WRITERS "mushroom" (Inonotus obliquus) including where to find be offered through Zoom or Webex. Students must have an Nurture your writing practice with an them, how to use, and current science. Many aspects are shown audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to intentional at-home writing retreat led by including those most never see. David has collected edible participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about Raye Leonard, former editor of the Coastal and medicinal mushrooms for 46 years. He is a member of accessing the class prior to its start date. No discounts. Journal and former English instructor in the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Instructor: Sarah deGrandis, Zoom the Maine Community College system. Mycological Association. No discounts. Tuesday, April 20th, 6:00-8:00 PM $50 We will gather on Zoom from 6 to Instructor: David Spahr, Zoom 7:30 p.m. Friday evening for inspiring NEW THE NIGHT SKY introductions and flexible instructions Session I Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 PM The night sky is full of wonders and mysteries. This course will Session II Tuesday, April 13, 6:30-8:30 PM $25 for a productive and satisfying retreat. help unravel some of that mystery as we learn about our solar Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon system, the constellations, and deep sky objects. We will discuss will include several rounds of writing FARMING WITH NATIVE PLANTS the motions of the moons and planets, meteor showers, eclipses, Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. from prompts, practice in how to listen and other interesting sights. The course will include software to your writing for the story it wants to In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys recommendations for learning the constellations and information of farming with native plants trees, and bushes. No discounts. about binoculars and telescopes. You do not need expensive tell, plus how to get out of the way of the Instructor: David Spahr, Zoom equipment to get started in astronomy; just a little knowledge and words. You will be encouraged to develop Session I Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 PM clear skies. Contact Bonnie Merrill at CLC Adult Education at ONE ON ONE one piece from the morning session to Session II Tuesday, April 6, 6:30-8:30 PM $25 563-2811 to register No discounts. share for feedback during the afternoon Instructor: Wayne Barber, Zoom DOG GROOMING session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Develop this FORAGING Monday, March 1, 6:30-8:30 PM, 5 Weeks $49 piece further Saturday evening on your This 2.5 hour course will include walking the woods to find All sessions are delivered one-on-one with individual dog owners. own or apply new insights and learning edible wild food along with detailed descriptions for habitat and NEW WINE 101: AN INTRO TO THE WORLD OF WINE Each dog and their person are unique and have individual needs. to a current work-in-progress. Sunday structure of the plants. David has been foraging for over 50 years. Do you enjoy an occasional glass of wine? Ever wonder how wine from 10 a.m. to noon is an opportunity Go to Merrymeeting.org for supply list. No discounts. is made? Want ot know a little more about what is out there in These needs are most easily addressed and successfully mastered in for you to briefly share this work. Please Instructor: David Spahr, In person, Bowdoinham Boat Landing the wine world? Ever gone into a wine shop and been petrified by this format of individual dog grooming workshops. There are no note this is not a manuscript workshop. Session I Sunday, May 30, 1:00-3:30 PM what to choose? Is "room temperature" the right way to serve red steadfast ‘class dates’. Once you register your name will be sent to the Class takes place on Zoom. Students Session II Sunday, June 27, 1:00-3:30 PM $40 wine? The world of wine is intimidating, huge,and so much fun! must have an audio- and video-enabled Get materials list at Merrymeeting.org. instructor and he will contact you to set up the classes. desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone to NEW BE A HERO. BE A FOSTER PARENT. Instructor: G. Frank Stickland, Zoom • Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6;00-8:00 PM $25 Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person Instructor: Alphonso Govi, Jr. Bundle All 4 Dog Grooming Classes: $200. participate. More information and retreat for a child here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or NEW MAKE VIDEOS WITH YOUR SMART PHONE prep guidance will be sent in advance. adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and This course will focus entirely on both shooting and editing simple Please contact Raye directly at leonardr@ the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a video pieces on your smartphone, both for iOS, and Android. This BONDING AND CALMING BATH TIME! link75.org with questions. special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, course will cover the basics of getting good footage, such as shooting Do you want to get comfortable with It's all about spa day for your dog! Instructor: Raye Leonard • Zoom and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification techniques like the "rule of thirds," and the very basics of the various your furry friend and they with you Shampooing your dog, cleaning Session I: Feb 19. To Feb. 21 process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a types of video you can record (i.e. slo-mo, resolutions, framerate, etc.). through the art of touch? Some dogs do their ears and eyes, clipping their 6 p.m. Friday to noon Sunday $100 The second half of the class will focus on editing those videos using not react well when first experiencing nails, brushing their coats, and if forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take CyberLink's PowerDirector App. This app is available on both iOS Session II: April 30 to May 2 that very first step to becoming a resource family. the feel of touching but do adjust necessary, how to perform anal and Android for FREE and has a nice blend of ease-of-use and power. rather quickly as they realize it is very gland expression. What are the 6 p.m. Friday to noon Sunday $100 Instructor: Stephanie Eklund, Zoom I strongly recommend downloading the application PRIOR to class, Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:00-8:00 PM FREE calming. This class will show you how recommended shampoos? Are there just search "PowerDirector" in the iOS AppStore or the Google Play to massage your dog and why this certain types of wipes to use around NEW CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Store. It should be the first result, if you're unsure if you have the right benefits you both. We will also take their eyes and ears or will a face cloth Creative Writing Workshops offer writers the opportunity app, just make sure it says "CyberLink" somewhere on the apps page for the developer. The Please have your device charged in advance of time to go over what tools are needed with some shampoo work? Answers to get feedback on their work, give feedback to others, and the class. No discounts. for grooming, including why you need to these questions and more! develop excellent, holistic writing skills. If you enjoy writing Instructor: Keegan Denery, Zoom $35 a stuffed animal to practice on. No discounts. $50 fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, this course will provide you with Session I: Monday, Feb. 8, 1:00-3:30 PM No discounts. $50 constructive criticism from not only the instructor but also Session II: Monday, April 5, 1:00-3:30 PM TIME FOR A HAIR (FUR) CUT! from the rest of the participants. This platform allows you CLIPPING AND SCISSORING The focus will be on working with to learn from other fellow writers, acquire new perspectives, NEW EASY VIDEO EDITING Would you like to be able to clip your your dog to give them the clipping and become more comfortable with sharing your writing. This course will focus on how to quickly and easily edit polished- dog yourself? We will direct you how and scissoring they need to boost their The instructor will also provide lessons concerning dialogue, looking videos from your computer. It's perfect for family movies, to clip and use scissors on your stuffed confidence! A dog that feels like they characterization, narrative voice, publication, and other highlights, digital scrapbooking, and more! But best of all, animal with your dog in the room. are styling is a happy dog! Do you have important writing elements. The class is welcome to aspiring no prior experience is required! Feel free to record some footage Do you have a long haired or short a long haired or short haired dog or one writers of unpublished works as well as anyone who would like with your phone prior to class if you'd like to practice/learn using in between? Is there a certain direction your own content, but it is not required! Sample footage will be haired dog or one in between? Is there the opportunity to write their first story or poem collection. a certain direction you need to clip in? you need to clip in? What size clipper This class will not typically consist of writing prompts; however, provided if needed. We will be using adobe Premier Pro Rush attachments should you use? How can available on both Mac and Windows. I strongly recommend What size clipper attachments should occasional lessons may involve them. you use? How can I feel comfortable I feel comfortable using scissors on my Instructor: John Breerwood, Zoom trying to download and install the program prior to class, it can be downloaded here https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/ using scissors on my dog? Questions dog? Get the answers here to help you Monday, March 1, 6:00-8:00 PM, 6 Weeks $90 feel more comfortable grooming your download/rush?promoid=HHJ4XGRS&mv=other . This program like these will be answered in to help Visit MERRYMEETING.ORG to PUNCH NEEDLE requires either Windows 10, or macOS X v10.13 or later. you feel more comfortable grooming dog. Make a modern, fun, piece of wall art for your home using Instructor: Keegan Denery, Zoom $65 your dog. Please try to find a stuffed No discounts. $50 register for classes and see the traditional craft of punch needle rug hooking! Learn the Session I: Monday, Feb. 22, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, 3 Weeks dog with similar fur length to your pet. many NEW classes didn't make basics and tools of punch needle, as well as tips and tricks, Session II: Monday, April 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 3 Weeks No discounts. $50 it in the catalog. ideas on how to finish your piece, and the confidence to start 12 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 13 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! CERTIFICATES + WORKFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATES + WORKFORCE TRAINING CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT MASTERING COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE taken individually for a cost of $195 each. Please call the office All-inclusive 16-week certification course: Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to register for individual courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8Instructor: Medical Assistants are responsible for to create, edit and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, Jodie Trana a variety of medical office tasks from documents in MS Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, Accounting & Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 administrative to technical and scientific ACADEMY and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Master the most common uses so Cash is King: March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 duties and must have quality human that you can work faster and more efficiently and can take your relations skills. Visit Merrymeeting. of MEDICAL PROFESSIONS computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging. Financial Analysis & Planning / Non-Finance Managers: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 org for more course details. Upon You will leave class with a set of skills that are a workplace 3 Course Bundle: $495 completion of the program, you will requirement in today’s fast paced ever-changing environment sit for your CCMA (Clinical CertifiedACADEM To register for the AcademyY of Medical Professions certificate and will enable your future career success. CEUs/ILUs 1.6 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT INFO SESSION Medical Assistant) national certification Attend this info night to hear from the instructor about class exams through NHA . Cost includes of MEDICALprograms PROFESSION listed on thisS page, or for more info on payment plans, Instructor: Betsy Flanagan Start date: TBA $195 expectations, materials needed, and the importance of your national certification, 6 practice please call: Academy of Medical Professions toll free background check information and attendance and more. exams, online study guide materials, BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE You will get to meet people from the Human Resources books, resume assistance, and all other at 866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714. Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, departments from area nursing facilities who will tell you associated fees. Externships may be or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill about potential wages, sign-on bonuses, benefits and tuition available in your area. FMI: email [email protected] set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the reimbursement or direct funding from their facility. You will Academy of Medical Professions knowledge needed to measure and manage the financial health also meet representatives from other funding sources. Tuesday/Thursday, March 2, 5:30-8:30 PM of your business. It’s imperative that you understand how the Zoom Real Time • TBA FREE 16 Weeks $3,200 process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle Certified Coder. This certificate program PHARMACY TECHNICIAN accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT DENTAL ASSISTANT is taught by a Certified Medical Coder your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the and includes Medical Terminology, CERTIFICATE WITH PTCB NATIONAL This state approved 180-hour course consists of classroom 10 week certificate program in Dental CERTIFICATION process works. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. time, lab practice and clinical work. Time is spent on Assisting for one of the most high- Anatomy & Physiology, CPC exam, The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC Work One-On-One with a Pharmacy the aspects of caring for patients and residents, diseases demand careers. This program is Technician Trainer and entirely online below order (the classes build off each other), however, courses and disease processes, anatomy and physiology. Visit designed to teach all aspects of dental tests and all books. Basic computer skills may be taken individually at a cost of $195 each. Please call the are required. No discounts. with support from a Pharmacy Technician Merrymeeting.org for entire description. Find application assisting and provide you the skills and Trainer. Visit Merrymeeting.org for office to register for individual courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 at Merrymeeting.org and submit. Register early to be you need to work in this field and Academy of Medical Professions more course details. You will be ready to Instructor: Sharon deFonteny considered for funding sources. No discounts. pass a national certificate exam Visit Thursday, March 4 5:30-8:00 PM, pass your PTCB national certification Understanding Debits + Credits: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 Instructor: Margot Kovach, RN, Hybrid: Zoom. Labs/Clinicals in person Merrymeeting.org for more course 20 Weeks $3,750 included in cost. No discounts. details. Upon passing the DANB General Ledger + Month End Procedures: March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, 4:00-9:00 PM $975 RHS®, you will receive a certificate of MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST WITH Academy of Medical Professions Closing Procedures + Financial Statements: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 knowledge based on competency for BILLING CERTIFICATION 14 Weeks $2,050 3 Course Bundle: $495 that component from DANB. 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At the This program is designed to teach you MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION PHLEBOTOMY WITH CPT Business Writing - Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 end of the cycle, what do the numbers mean? The Basics of Effective Copywriting - March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 everything you need to know to enter the CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers health and fitness field as a group fitness Our course is all-inclusive, and in- Writing and News Press Releases - April 5 or June 7 - July 2 $195 Medical transcription is a desired and why! CEUs/ILUs 1.6 3 Course Bundle: $495 instructor and/or personal trainer. field for most people trying to work at depth; you will be able to perform Visit Merrymeeting.org for more course home. Strong typing, computer, and basic phlebotomy procedures and Instructor: Sharon deFonteny March 1 | 4 Weeks $195 CERTIFICATE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE details. You may choose to complete English grammar skills are essential. evaluate patients for ability to CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR NON- Customer service is now essential for business and all work both group fitness and personal training, Visit Merrymeeting.org for more withstand venipuncture procedure. organizations. With the increase of technology, human or take one or the other. All materials course details. Course includes medical Visit Merrymeeting.org for more course FINANCIAL MANAGERS interaction with customers becomes all the more important. included in fee, including National terminology, anatomy & physiology and details. Includes national certification, Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial Good customer service is now one of the central factors in Certification Exams. No discounts. transcription. Includes everything for books, resume, and job assistance. No information to aid effective decision making. First, get a organizational success. 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CERTIFICATES + WORKFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATES + WORKFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT each. Please call the office to register for individual courses. SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATE Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after In today’s business environment, there is a need for good CEUs/ILUs 3.2 Instructor: TBA Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, project management. Project management is one of the fastest Video Marketing: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $245 around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater YouTube for Business: March 1 - 26 or May 3 – 28 $245 Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill exposure. First, gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success develop and maintain a project. Then acquire a well-rounded 2 Course Bundle: $395 Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Whether knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their your business is home based or a large company, this certificate to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. Finally, organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma will take you to the next level where important decision-making learn the ten Project management Knowledge Areas and their projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, is concerned. Courses may be taken individually at a cost support role and relationships to the five Project Management participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during of $195 each. Please call the office to register for individual Processes. Courses may be taken individually for a cost of $195 the course. Courses may be taken individually at a cost of courses. Instructor: Jeff Kritzer each. Please call the office to register for individual courses. $195 each. Please call the office to register for individual CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructors: Andy Stanhope & Christina Martinez Introduction to Data Analysis: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Intermediate Data Analysis: March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 Introduction to Project Management • Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 3 $195 GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 Advanced Data Analysis: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195/$495 Project Management Processes • March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt: Mar 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 Project Management Knowledge Areas • April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July $195 design. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3 Class Bundle: $495 design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any 3 Course, 12 Week Bundle: $495 Especially geared for future leaders of the Gen Y generation other vector graphics for print or web. Adobe InDesign is (born 1980-1999), the certificate provides how-to practical CERTIFICATE IN WEB DESIGN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS CERTIFICATE Online users say a website’s design is the number one criteria for the industry standard page-layout program that works with information on advancing your leadership potential. Discover Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way your style of leadership. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders deciding whether a company is credible or not. Understanding communication and marketing strategy for your organization. what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as know and the strategies they employ/exhibit in for influencing brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. Use Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be others. At the end of completing the three course certificate, today’s market of highly saturated digital competition. First doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. No to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and you will come away with a new understanding of leadership masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your communication and marketing. You will come away skills. Courses may be taken individually for $145 each, or prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. Then find with both an understanding of social networks and practical, out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications. your own composite digital art work. Access to the Adobe bundled together for $395. Please call the office to register for software tools required. Software Requirements: For all online how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your individual courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructors: Tawanda McLauren Take away a functioning web application hosted on a web organization or business. Courses may be taken individually server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized. Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their & William Draves own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software at a cost of $195 each. Please call the office to register for Finally, learn about responsive design process, advanced layout individual courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Leadership Principles • Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $145 and design features. Courses may be taken individually at a are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. If Developing Your Leadership Skills • Mar 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $145 cost of $245 each. Please call the office to register for individual you're taking the entire “Graphic Design certificate” you'll need Introduction to Social Media: Feb 1 - 26, or April 5 - 30 $195 Developing Your Professional Career • April 5 - 30 or June 7 - Jul 2 $145 courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructor: Marcus Lander and Tonya Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Marketing Using Social Media: Mar 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 Wright Otherwise you may sign up for single courses at a cost of $225 3 Class Bundle: $395 each. Please call the office to register for individual courses. Integrating Social Media: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 CERTIFICATE IN MASTERING EXCEL Introduction to Web Design • Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $245 CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructor: Andy Helmi 3 Course, 12 Week Bundle: $495 A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an Intermediate Web Design • Mar 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $245 Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $225 entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit, Advanced Web Design • April 5 - 30 or Jun 7 - July 2 $245 SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Adobe Photoshop Essentials: March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $225 Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used 3 Class Bundle: $595 Adobe InDesign Essentials: April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $225 spreadsheet tool in the world. Begin with learning how an between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATE 3 Course Bundle: $545 answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for edited for delivery. This Certificate will help you discover how Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You eMarketing. Relevant for any type of organization, including ADOBE INDESIGN ESSENTIALS will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program with confidence. Courses may be taken individually at a cost businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need of $195 each. Please call the office to register for individual InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructor: Amy Klous already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course can provide the latest most advanced information and answer documents such as brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. You with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with Mastering Microsoft Excel • Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 your toughest questions. Courses may be taken individually will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, your Spanish-speaking patients. NOTE: Students will also Intermediate Excel • March 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 at a cost of $195 each. Please call the office to register for setup, design, enhance, and finalize multi-page documents. need to order an eBook for under $15, or the paperback book Advanced Excel • April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 individual courses. CEUs/ILUs 4.8 Instructor: Dan Belhassen Access to Adobe InDesign software required. Other classes version (please see book information below). Students will offered to complete the certificate are found under Graphic 3 Class Bundle: $495 and Susan Hurrell purchase (on their own) McGraw-Hill Education Complete Design Software Essentials Certificate. Medical Spanish, 3rd Edition: ISBN-13: 978-0071841887. CONTACT TRACING Improving Email Promotions • Feb 1 - 26 or April 5 - 30 $195 Instructor: Andy Helmi $225 The eBook version is available at Barnesandnoble.com. You According to the Medscape Coronavirus Resource Center, Boosting Your Website Traffic • Mar 1 - 26 or May 3 - 28 $195 can also purchase the paperback book version if you wish, at least 44 states and the District of Columbia have begun Online Advertising • April 5 - 30 or June 7 - July 2 $195 PODCASTING available from numerous sources including Amazon. CEUs/ Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and ILUs 3.2 expanding their contact tracing workforce. To help meet 3 Class Bundle: $495 connect with customers. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth the need for training for contact tracers, we are offering this as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the Instructor: Christina Sempe course, based on CDC and public health guidelines. This MASTERING VIDEO MARKETING CERTIFICATE February 1 - March 26 • 8 Weeks $290 Video marketing is the latest hot new marketing trend. audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you contact tracer training will provide you with a skill which is in are and determine if you are the kind of company with which demand on the job market. While taking this training does not Shoppers who viewed product videos were 144% more likely to add the product to their cart. Video with good SEO has a 53% they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or guarantee that you will become employed as a contact tracer, hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take the information and skills you learn in the course will provide higher chance of showing up on page one of Google searches. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and stories connect you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed you with skills necessary to be considered for employment. to get your show online. Come to class with your idea and end REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME AT MERRYMEETING.ORG people. Video also leads to an emotion ‘trigger’ that plain text Phone & office registration opens January 15th! Instructor: Jeff Kritzer cannot do. Courses can be taken individually at a cost of $245 with your show online for all to hear. CEUs or ILUs 1.6 Start date: TBA $299 Feb. 1, 4 Weeks $245 Call 207.729.7323 or 207.443.8255 16 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021 www.merrymeeting.org • 207-729-7323 • 207-443-8255 17 To register, click on the class and follow the link to merrymeeting.org or FMI! CERTIFICATES + WORKFORCE TRAINING REGISTER TODAY! SQL CERTIFICATE Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming MERRYMEETING ADULT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAVORITE COURSES language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to ED TECH TIPS FOR ONLINE HOW CAN I REGISTER? AGE POLICY analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst. We strongly recommend registering Unless specified the minimum age THAT FILL UP FAST! You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table LEARNING SUCCESS with a credit or debit card ONLINE for participants in adult education Certified Nursing Assistant ...... 15 to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You’ll also learn how to alter data in or by calling the office as soon as pos- enrichment courses is 18 years old. 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Merrymeeting does not discriminate Driver's Education ...... 5 based on race, color, national or Edible & Medicinal Mushroom ...... 11 Intermediate SQL March 1 - 26, April 5 - 30, or May 3 - 28 • 12 Weeks $595 Meets . This interactive format allows Visit Merrymeeting.org, call 207-729- ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual Middle Eastern Belly Dance ...... 10 Advanced SQL April 5 - 30, May 3-28, or June 7 - July 2 • 12 Weeks $595 students and the instructor to meet in real- 7323 or 443-8255. You can also fill out orientation, marital or parental status, Painting with Acrylics for Beginners ...... 6 time, if not real-life . the registration form on the back page age or disability in its employment or Portrait Drawing and Painting ...... 6 WORDPRESS CERTIFICATE and fax back to 207-729-5609, or mail in the administration. Contact Human Punch Needle ...... 12 WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and • You do not need a Zoom, Webex or it to Merrymeeting Adult Education, Resources at 207-729-9961. US History ...... 4 blog design. Learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and required Google Meets account to participate 826 High Street, Bath, ME 04530 or 35 Yoga for Men ...... 9 elements for having a website. Then build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics in classes . You should be able to Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME 04086. ARE MATERIALS + BOOKS Yoga with Ann ...... 9 include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content simply click on the meeting link WHAT DISCOUNTS DO YOU OFFER? INCLUDED? creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working Merrymeeting will provide to join with widgets and plugins, and more. You will also acquire advanced knowledge about • Seniors: Age 60-plus $10 off classes Materials for enrichment classes are not WordPress options and features as well as learn how to modify WordPress web pages class . of more than two nights. included in the registration fee unless by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) • We do, however, recommend that you noted. Material fees are payable to the • Employees: 20 percent off classes instructor at class. techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more. After successfully download the app associated with the that cost up to $100; $20 off completing the WordPress Certificate course you will know how to build a WordPress video conferencing platform of your classes of $100 or more. 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If opportunities might find you making a life collage for folks who cannot speak, platforms . you register after the course is full, we working on legacy projects, etc., or you might prefer helping administratively even will notify you and ask if you want to from home. Hospice staff will help teach the history/philosophy of hospice, medical • We strongly recommend a desktop or be put on a waiting list or be refunded. We recommend registering online at Merrymeeting.org aspects of care, family dynamics, communication, loss, grief and bereavement, and laptop computer . You can also complete this form and drop it off, mail or spirituality at the end of life. Upon completion of this 10-week course, you will receive • Tablets, including iPads, and all WHAT ARE THE CANCELLATION AND a hospice certificate, and if you choose to volunteer, you would be working with me, fax it back to us at 207.729.5609 variations of smartphones have REFUND POLICIES? your Volunteer Coordinator, for Beacon Hospice patients in your area. proven frustrating for students • If you cannot start a course, notify 35 Republic Avenue • Topsham, ME 04086 Instructor: Donna Teague, Merrymeeting Adult Ed. Covid 19 safety protocols will be followed, attempting to access our classes . us 5 business days prior to the including masks and social distancing. first class and we will refund your Wednesdays, March 3, 4:00-6:00 PM, 10 Weeks $10 • We have limited time in class to troubleshoot issues that commonly registration fee. Materials and Name______accompany use of tablets and books or other personal expenses NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY are not refundable. 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Stress Buster Tai Chi + Qigong for Mid-Winter with Robin Brooks, Page 9

FOR A FULL INDEX OF CLASSES, SEE PAGE 3! 20 Merrymeeting Adult Education • Winter-Spring 2021