These classes are designed for people who speak little or no English. This is a fun and engaging way for students to learn English vocabulary and grammar in context while gaining skills and strategies in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students are tested to see what level they are currently which will help in placement. All tests are to measure your current level and are NOT pass or fail tests. Potential students need to contact Stephanie at (207) 282-3883 or satkinson@biddefordschools.me to schedule an Intake appointment.

This course is designed to assist individuals in developing essential digital literacy skills. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in: Basic Computer Skills Internet Basics Email Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Windows Operating Systems Mac OS Basics Social Media Information Literacy

EnGen is an online/mobile workforce focused program designed to support English acquisition for non-native speakers. EnGen uses real-world content and offers courses that cover a wide-range of topics, industries and skill levels with over 130 courses offered including: Healthcare Finance Information Technology CDL

Designed to improve defensive driving awareness, this State-of-Maine-approved course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits, and attitudes—all of the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. Class begins promptly at 6:00pm, and participants MUST bring their driver’s license to class.

For those that love to send and receive mail, this workshop is for you! We’ll make envelopes by hand and create stationary to match. It will be an evening of slowing down and taking the time to make postal art for friends and loved ones. While all materials will be provided, if you have a pair of scissors, please bring them.

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don’t even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new—even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain!

You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

Please check for an email (could be in your Spam folder) from the instructor with the Zoom link in the days before the class.

Participants re-enter the energy classroom to vent and review what was learned in the first class. We then re-establish the energy connection, intent, flushing and blocking. We will finish with slowing down with intention and more Reiki!

This is a class for people who have taken my first Acrylic Painting for Beginners class or for people who have some acrylic painting experience. You will need to know how to use acrylic paint and how to mix color already to join this class. We will work on more tutorials and expand your skills. Join us and create more exciting paintings to take home!