During this workshop, you will learn how to navigate a simple Excel worksheet, enter data in a worksheet, use basic math functions, do basic formatting, how to replicate data, use built-in functions and work with columns and rows. The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. This is a live online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. Val Landry is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator, having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.  Instructor: Val Landry

Join Kathryn Carter and learn how to create stunning seascapes, landscapes, plants, flowers and birds with professional instruction and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how to select the right materials and handle them properly; color mixing ( to avoid making mud); the use of exciting techniques to capture light and shadow; and much more. Watercolor teaches us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the journey with confidence, gratitude, patience, and joy. Let’s paint!

MATERIALS – 2024-2025

PALETTE Mijello 18-well airtight (Amazon $20). Any covered palette will work. PAINT I recommend small tubes. Pans are hard to work with. Sets contain colors we do not use and they omit ones we do need. Windsor Newton, DaVinci, Daniel Smith are a few of the trusted brands we use. Colors Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap green, Titanium white. Additional but optional: Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cerulean, Payne’s Gray

PAPER Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press- 9x12.

BRUSHES Synthetic rounds in sizes #2, #4, #6, #8. 1/2” Flat. #1 Liner (optional). Black Velvet brushes are a blend of natural hair and synthetic, hold a good point and lots of paint or water. I use my #8 all the time along with a few synthetic brushes.

MISCELLANEOUS White and kneaded erasers, masking tape (1/2”), paper towels, HB pencils, notebook, kitchen towel, toothbrush, old credit card. I will supply water containers for class use. SOURCES: Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Daniel Smith, Jerry’s Artarama

Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. Instructor: Steve McGrath

Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.

Join Kathryn Carter and learn how to create stunning seascapes, landscapes, plants, flowers and birds with professional instruction and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how to select the right materials and handle them properly; color mixing ( to avoid making mud); the use of exciting techniques to capture light and shadow; and much more. Watercolor teaches us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the journey with confidence, gratitude, patience, and joy. Let’s paint!

MATERIALS – 2024-2025

PALETTE Mijello 18-well airtight (Amazon $20). Any covered palette will work.

PAINT I recommend small tubes. Pans are hard to work with. Sets contain colors we do not use and they omit ones we do need. Windsor Newton, DaVinci, Daniel Smith are a few of the trusted brands we use. Colors Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap green, Titanium white. Additional but optional: Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cerulean, Payne’s Gray

PAPER Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press- 9x12.

BRUSHES Synthetic rounds in sizes #2, #4, #6, #8. 1/2” Flat. #1 Liner (optional). Black Velvet brushes are a blend of natural hair and synthetic, hold a good point and lots of paint or water. I use my #8 all the time along with a few synthetic brushes.

MISCELLANEOUS White and kneaded erasers, masking tape (1/2”), paper towels, HB pencils, notebook, kitchen towel, toothbrush, old credit card. I will supply water containers for class use. SOURCES: Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Daniel Smith, Jerry’s Artarama

Is higher education in your family’s future? Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. In this 1 hour long workshop, we will cover how to decern the Net Price; (what you’ll actually pay) vs the Sticker Price when planning for higher education expenses, and the aspirational and financial benefits of savings for students of all ages. You’ll be introduced to several options available when saving for higher education, such as Coverdell, UTMA/UGMA accounts, and the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, NextGen 529. Join Maire Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get started with saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education. #FAME

Join this class with Kelly Monroe, the owner of In The Magic Travel, and gain valuable insights into planning your next magical vacation. With over a decade of experience specializing in all Disney destinations, Kelly will provide comprehensive information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks, dining plans, and more. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Kelly's expertise will equip you with everything you need to know to create an unforgettable Disney experience!

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE IS 4/28 IT IS DIFFERENT THEN THE DATE IN THE PRINT AND ONLINE CATALOG. 

Get a glimpse into the world of “news and information literacy” and learn why news literacy education is so important in today’s world. This overview session will give you a preview of a full five session course that will be offered in the spring of 2025. You’ll be introduced to the many aspects of “news literacy” and the role it can play in helping us all navigate our confusing world in which “the news” is not always standards-based news and journalism. We’ll examine the many challenges posed by mis- and disinformation online and on social media. Find out how some of the basic skills and principles of news literacy education can promote more understanding and better communication in a polarized society. Instructor: George Whitbread

Start writing that great American novel that rests within each of us. Learn about a writer’s notebook, pre-writing process, poetry, and publication issues. Enjoy two sessions of exploring creative writing in a friendly environment. Two sessions of two hours Jill Braceland has been successfully delivering seminars in organizing and writing topics to adult ed programs in the local area. Her seminars have a reputation of being interactive and practical, and are presented in an easy, friendly manner.