Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing a social strategy for your organization or business. Learn the top five considerations when starting a social network as well as tips to manage an online community. Discover how to create your own private social network using the Ning platform. Discuss the top tools to use to manage your social media life and build integration into your website. See how Google Docs and Calendars work and how to use online video to further your business goals. Hear about mobile check-in applications and how companies are using coupon and deal sites. Get your company listed properly on local search engines so more customers can find you. Discuss how web design has changed and get feedback on your website while discovering usability testing and user interface design. Finally, learn how to manage this influx of information created by the new media revolution. Develop a manageable workflow and get productivity tips to be more efficient. Learn what you might be doing wrong in social media as well as essential policies to have in place for your employees and company. See what trends are on the horizon and where your goals fit with those new trends.

Unlock the power of color and transform your design skills with this comprehensive course on color theory and application. From understanding the science of light and pigment to exploring color perception, psychology, and harmony, you’ll gain a solid foundation for making informed design choices. Learn how to craft balanced, visually appealing color palettes, apply the 60–30–10 rule for effective hierarchy, and design confidently for both light and dark modes while keeping accessibility in mind. Through real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop the ability to plan, test, and implement color strategies that elevate any project—whether it’s a website, app, or branding initiative. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand color—you’ll be able to wield it as a powerful tool to engage, influence, and delight your audience.

*To register for this program, please call 207-729-7323.

Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. You'll leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out.

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Then discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an online ad expert and can answer your toughest questions as well.

Weight Training may prevent the brain from cognitive decline(harvardhealth.com). It reduces frailty, builds muscle & bonedensity and protects brain structure (neuroscienceinstitute.com)Brain GYM involves coordination and cognitive challengesto improve cognitive function. Combining BRAIN GYMwith Strength Training is highly effective in improvingmemory, preventing cognitive decline & maintainingindependence. $55. a month

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer

Massabesic Adult and Community Education and Parsons Memorial Library invite you to join us each month to meet new people, build a sense of community, and enjoy learning from guest speakers and community organizers each month. Pre-registration required.

October: October's Speaker will be Andy Chandler from AARP presenting on spotting and avoiding scams. There will be complimentary cider and dounts.

This 3-week course in Mindfulness Meditation uses reflectivewriting as a tool to excavate & track random occurrences thatcome together in a meaningful way.INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $75 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $75 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *There will be class on 10/12 & 1/18. **No Class: 11/23.