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.

Parents:  It is vital that your student arrive on time for class.  Due to late arrivals, students have fallen short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time.  Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up.  It is very important that your student arrives on time.  Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions.  Thank you for your understanding.

**Please Note: A make-up fee applies to all missed classes and driving sessions. ** **

Class and Driving Makeup Fees:

• Classroom: $40/hr
• Driving: $80/hr

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians must attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and participate in a ride-along with their child, which the instructor and the parent will schedule. 

Review all Rules and Expectations and parent/student links on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.com/home/driver-education/  

 Are you between the ages of 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better and completing the required hours of instruction. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are behind the wheel. A full payment of $575 is due at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. The list is available on our website for students with a medical diagnosis. Please contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. This form must be faxed from your doctor to the state before a student is permitted to drive. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus

Instructor: Pierre Martin

September 2026

• Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
• September: 8,9,10,15,17,22,23,2429,30
• Final Exam: September 30

November 2026

• Class Time: 4;45-7;45 pm
• November 2,3,4,9,10,16,17,18,23,24
• Final Exam: November 24

January 2027

• Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
• January: 11,12,13,19,20,25,26,27
• February: 1,2,
• Final Exam: February 2
• SNOW DATES: February 3,8,9