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Nice Girls Finish Rich! A Financial Literacy Seminar for Women

$35

with Donna Accettullo, MEd, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 14, 2025 at 6 pm
If you think money management is too complex, too boring or takes too much time, this course will change your mind! In this seminar designed especially for women, I will share the lessons learned on my own journey from cash-strapped single mom to worry-free early retirement. Anyone can follow this plan! In this entertaining course, I will demystify everything from budgeting to investing, 401k?s and Social Security, and everything in between. We will also look at apps and websites that can help. At the end of this course you will have the tools and information you need to create a more secure today and more abundant tomorrow.

Still Life Drawing for Beginners

$49

with Kyle Durkin, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 22, 2025 at 6 pm
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.

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A Guide to a Good End

$9

with Kimberly Mann & Kim Crabill, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 11 am
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

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The Narcissists Among Us

$35

with Donna Accettullo, MEd, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 6 pm
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.

Just Once Guitar for Busy People

$29

with Don Pride, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 29, 2025 at 6 pm
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

Just Once Piano for Busy People

$29

with Don Pride, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 6 pm
Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don?t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you?ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Students need to be 18 or older.

Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here!

$79

with Duncan Perry, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Mar 4, 2025
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.

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HealthCare Provider Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

$68

with Diane Frechette, RN,BSN,MS,CNOR, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Feb 8, 2025 at 8 am
This 2 year certification course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of medical settings. This audience includes nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, students in a healthcare program at a university/college, allied health professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapist, athletic trainers, etc.), and others who may need training in basic life support skills. Taught by American Heart Association Certified Instructor.




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