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Spring Tea

$22

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Sip into your cup of spring tea from the comfort of your home, as you are transported into an exotic world of tea. Spring time is tea time. Tea was an accidental discovery in 2737 BC when a Chinese Emperor had a pot of boiling water and a tea leaf fell into it, and voila, tea was born. Ice tea was an accidental discovery at the World Trade Fair in St.Louis, Missouri in 1904. From black tea to hibiscus tea to Sri Lankan tea, today, tea is highly valued as a health, energy, and social drink. Spring time is tea time. This is a light hearted, fun class, with visually stunning images of tea fields and mesmerizing story telling. Signing up for this class will shape you to appreciate your daily cup of tea even more.

A Personal Finance Class for Hard Working Folks During Hard Times

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

You will look at your financial life and identify what’s working for you, what’s going against you and how to make the shift to becoming financially wealthy. We look at your larger financial picture - together. Our relationship with money and how we feel about money dramatically affects our wallet. A rich mindset matters. Have multiple sources of income. Say no to continuously picking up a family member’s financial burdens and irresponsible behavior. What are your money leaks? Don’t fall for financial scams. Start a side hustle from home and increase your ability to earn. Warren Buffet once said, "if you don’t make your money work while you sleep, you will work till the day you die.” WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE : https://youtu.be/wW-BcPsASRI

How to Use Chat GPT

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Hop on the artificial intelligence bandwagon! Whether you are a Senior, a stay at home parent, a busy professional, or a curious individual, this easy, fun class is for all of you. Watch class intro here: https://youtu.be/CTLPT-VEhCw. The instructor lays out what Chat GPT, the artificial intelligence program could do for you - from making greeting cards, to finding what movies to watch, learning new recipes, to finding cheap air flights, to writing e-mails, to producing resumes for your job hunt. No prior knowledge necessary.

Side Hustle with Chat GPT and AI

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 1, 2026

Unlock the power of AI to transform your living room into a profit center. This masterclass reveals 20+ ways to turn your talents into income with Chat GPT + AI. Manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, for a side hustle. Great class for people looking for work, out of work individuals looking to start a small business, retirees wanting to get back into the workforce part time, seniors seeking enrichment, and those in the workforce who are in jobs they don’t enjoy and want to find new career opportunities working from home. You will gain useful knowledge either for yourself or. to pass on to someone else who could use an income.

American Castles

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

In an amazing one hour, you will watch, hear, and be mesmerized by the stories, pictures, and scandals behind American castles. The scandal of William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies of Hearst Castle, California, the overthrow of Queen Lili’okalani in Iolani Palace in Hawaii, rumors of fraud and murder surrounding Barrington House in Massachusetts, General William Palmer’s deep love for his “Queen” wife in Glen Erie Castle, Colorado, and the fascinating story behind Boldt Castle, in Alexandria Bay, New York, and many more that will leave you feeling awed and stunned. The presenter, Preethi Fernando is the author of “Castles and Grand Homes of America.” This is a visually stunning presentation with fun storytelling delivered by the author herself. You don’t want to miss this. Let’s visit 20+ American castles together in one short hour. WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/uGMKwP5ziaI

Certificate in Data Analysis

$495

with UGotClass LERN, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 6, 2026
1 additional session

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. 

Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

*Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate. 

This Certificate must be taken in the following order:

• Introduction to Data Analysis

• Intermediate Data Analysis

• Advanced Data Analysis

Certificate in Mastering Excel

$495

with UGotClass LERN, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 6, 2026
1 additional session

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.   

Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks.   

Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques.   

Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.

Students must have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate. 

Classes included in this certificate program: 

• Mastering Microsoft Excel

• Intermediate Excel

• Advanced Excel

Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Certificate

$495

with UGotClass LERN, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 6, 2026
1 additional session

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.  

Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.  

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

• Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers

• Cash is King   

• Financial Analysis and Planning for Non Financial Managers





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