Experience the exciting art of looking! When you draw, you learn to see things again for the first time. Line, light and shadow, space, and perspective all come together to create an image. In this class you will discover how each of those elements work to produce a great piece of art! We will also be trying out some different tools such as blending sticks and erasers; and different mediums such as pencil and charcoal.

In this ELL class we will talk about issues of importance to parents of elementary school age children, and provide opportunities for discussion, critical thinking, and problem solving. All while improving their English skills. Lessons are based on relevant but entertaining readings about common concerns parents have about their child?s school journey.

 

Contact Julie for more information and to register. 207-282-3883 or jmberube@biddefordschoo.s.me

Do you have questions about parenting? Do you want to improve your parenting skills? Are you overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Parent Talk may be for you. Happy Families aren't born. They're made one day at a time. Through this video-based program, you will learn the skills that will help you develop cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem in your children, and encourage your children to be their very BEST! You'll also learn positive discipline techniques so you can avoid those all too familiar power struggles. You will be receiving an Active Parenting Certificate upon completion of this course.

Contact Julie at 207-282-3883 or jmberube@biddefordschools.me to register.

Information is Power. Life can be overwhelming these days with school, work, and family. Stress is a fact of life; we need to learn how to manage it. We will learn how to take advantage of the positive and reduce the negative effects of stress! Anger is one of the most misunderstood over-used human emotions. In this class we will learn how to recognize anger by identifying our anger triggers. We will learn about the three components of anger; the Emotional State, the Expression, and the Understanding. This class will increase your knowledge about how anger affects you. You will learn new ways to cope with anger and set goals to manage anger more effectively. Learning how to manage stress and anger is a way of taking control of your life. It is also a way of staying healthy and happy.

Contact Julie at 207-282-3883 or jmberube@biddefordschools.me to register.

Everyone hopes their experience at end of life will be smooth sailing, pain-free and surrounded by peace and love. At Hospice of Southern Maine, our team of experts will come around you and your loved ones to support you through what is likely one of the most difficult times for everyone, end of life. Together in this 4-part series, we will explore the support offered by hospice, learn strategies to having tough conversations with family and loved ones, explore the many faces of grief from our bereavement team and learn practical steps you can take to prepare for end of life with advance care planning guidance and tools. Please join us as we work together to help reduce anxiety and stress around end-of-life topics through education and planning. Class schedule: Jan 28, Feb 25, March 25 & April 29

Narcissists are everywhere! They may be our friends, family members, romantic partners, or co-workers. They will undermine your confidence, and wreak havoc on your health, career, friendships or finances. In this course, we will examine the 7 types of narcissists, their patterns of behavior, and the tactics they use. We will also look at the characteristics of the people they target, and the signs and symptoms of narcissistic abuse. This course will arm you with the information you need to spot narcissists quickly and avoid them, or strategies to cope with them in situations where you can?t. Please check for an email (could be in your Spam folder) from the instructor with the Zoom link in the days before the class.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply ?nd it difficult to ?nd the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won?t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 12 students. For ages 13+. For more information go to justonceclasses.com

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explain the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. Get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.