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Understanding Social Security
with Sarah Blondin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY S2 ONLINE CLASS
with Steve McGrath, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
This Class is dedicated to helping you with understanding howto use your smartphone photography, how to take a create greatImages on your phone, what editing apps to use, how to share andprint your images. Join Steve as we go over how to find out how touse essential controls on your phone along with the best free andlow-cost tools for editing and image management.
INSTRUCTOR: Steve McGrath
Paint Night: Pet Portraits
with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.
Painting the Landscape Series
with Jessie Lozanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Open to all levels and paint mediums, these one-night workshops by Jessie are designed to give students the fundamentals of painting different types of landscapes.
Trees: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint trees with strong form, texture, and movement. We’ll study values, color, and tree forms to capture depth and character. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Fall Forests: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn the fundamentals of color so they can paint their favorite New England fall scenes! Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Water: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
Winter Scenes: In this class, open to all levels, students will learn how to bring pale winter scenes to life through focusing on form and light. We'll study the colors of snow, the shapes of winter plants, and learn to notice the interesting moments that make this time of year unique. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.
A Taste of Greece: Appetizers & Sides
with Constantine Zoulamis, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to prepare classic Greek appetizers like tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, and giant beans. We’ll also create hearty, comforting soups, including lentil, great northern bean, and the traditional avgolemono, featuring both chicken and meatball variations. All materials/ingredients provided.
Becoming A Big: Volunteering and Bettering Your Community
with Michael Czerpfanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Discover how you can make a lasting difference in a youth’s life mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)! This presentation introduces BBBS's mission and explores the different avenues for volunteerism. Learn the importance of mentoring, the positive impact of strong relationships, and how BBBS supports everyone throughout the process.
Using Blogs to Share Your Family History
with Craig Siulinski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Publish your family history on blogs! This three session course will focus on creating a family history blog using Google’s free Blogger platform. The instructor will provide all you need to know to get started with publishing your family history stories online. The interactive component of blogging adds a dynamic element to publishing that allows your blog audience to add comments and stories thereby enriching the content you share with your family. It is recommended that students have an active Gmail account as all handouts will be shared virtually via Google Docs. *The preferred device for this course is a laptop or a desktop with webcam.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT SANDY HILL FARM
with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
This an outdoor walking tour of Sandy Hill farm, most famous forthe over a million Christmas lights. We tour the farm and then we are off for dinner. Tour is limited to 08. The trip includes entry tothe Holiday Lights and dinner.GUIDE: Lynne Longworth