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Tools for Working Across Difference in Uncertain Times
with Maine Health, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Whether supporting youth, families, patients, or community members, today’s professionals need skills that calm, connect, and clarify. This 8-hour training offers practical techniques in trauma-informed compassion, intercultural communication, and resilience-building—helping you stay grounded and effective while creating environments where others feel safe, respected, and understood. Presented by Marie Sheffield LCPC and Tatyana Fertelmeyster, LCPC, Bridge to Belong, LLC, bridge2belong.com. Link to sign up is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDL3GPP.
Sip & Sgraffito
with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.
Boat America
with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
For all boaters on inland and coastal waters.
Approved for Maine Operators under 26 years of age on inland waters and coastal waters!
This course is approved by the State of Maine and meets the requirements of the new law requiring boater education for operators between 16 and 25 years of age on inland and coastal waters out to the Three-Mile Line. It meets the requirements for PWC operators ages 16 and 17. This is the NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved course, for all ages, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID Card must be carried when operating.
ATV/SNOWMOBILE SAFETY
with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Participation in an ATV and snowmobile education course will teach how to properly operate and maintain an ATV and snowmobile. Laws, responsibilities, and personal safety will also be covered. Passage of final exams is required. You must attend the whole class in order to receive your certificates. Students under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Woven Wicker Window Feeders
with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Learn to make a beautiful woven window feeder for birds! We'll cover identification of basketry materials in the wild, responsible collection, processing and storage, and weaving techniques, including the basics of stake-and-strand waling and randing weaves. *Program includes all required tools and materials.
Block Printed Napkins
with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Dive into the world of fabric design and create unique block printed napkins. Learn the skills necessary to carve a motif and print with fabric ink to transform plain cotton napkins into family heirlooms. Instructor will get your napkin color choice via email. A $35 materials fee is due the day of the workshop.
PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK ONLINE CLASS
with Preethi Fernando, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
An online link will be provided to you prior to class.
Curious about what it takes to publish and sell your own book? This class is ideal for the retired Senior, the busy working professional wanting to become a published author, professionals wanting to publish a book to boost their resume, the stay at home parent wanting to publish a children’s book, and for the curious individual wondering if they have what it takes to become a published author. Yes you can. Note this is not a writing class. INSTRUCTOR: Preethi Fernando author of 15 books, keynote speaker and instructor has a Master's degree from Clark Univerity. She is the founder of Kelum Training and Culting and the winner of Stephen King's Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com or connect on LinkedIn.
A Personal Finance Class for Hard Working Folks During Hard Times
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
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