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Open Sewing Lab
with Emily Loder, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
Have a sewing project in mind but don't know where to start? Join us and sew with friendly, like-minded people! Make a project you'll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. Emily will be available to provide sewing machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques. Enjoy a small class size and work at your own pace with personalized instruction. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in this hands-on class.
Emily Loder is a recreational programmer who, through Girl Scouting and volunteer service, has learned many skills that she enjoys sharing with her community. She has extensive experience with both machine and hand sewing techniques.
Tropical Terrariums - the Beginning
with Diane Ferron, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
Love plants but don’t have a “green thumb”? Come learn all the basics and needs to create your own “Nature in a Glass”. Discover how ecosystems and “clean up crews” work. Learn a bit of the science involved as we prepare the soil and the plants, arranging them in a visually appealing style. This is a great way to connect with nature and creative a living work of art! Materials fee of $35 (cash please) payable to instructor at class.
Zumba (in person) or Zoom Zumba!!
with Karen Dube-Harriman, Maranacook Adult Education
When you sign up for Karen's Zumba Class, you’ll have the option of coming in person to the Readfield Elementary School gym or staying home and joining from your living room via Zoom! This time of year it’s very dark at night and weather can be unpredictable. So we'll be offering Zoom Zumba! Those who sign up for class this session will get a Zoom link every week and you can choose whether to come in person or Zumba with us from the comfort of your own home. So, let’s stay fit together no matter the weather!
Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class that is good for all ages and experience levels. You don't have to know how to dance to do Zumba. For one hour a week the only thing you have to focus on is dancing and having fun. Come dance your day's stress away to upbeat Latin and American Music! Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with as little tread on the bottoms as possible so as not to tweak your knees.
Instructor: Karen Dube-Harriman
8 Thursdays, 6-7 pm
Begins: January 16th
1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, (No Class 2/20), 2/27, 3/6, 3/13-(this date will take place at the High School)
Snow make-up dates 3/27 & 4/3
Location: Readfield Elementary School Gym
Registration: $39
Understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act - ZOOM ONLY - Jan 2025
with Valerie Lovelace, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
This is a ZOOM only class. There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine’s law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved ones who may be qualifying.
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Cuban Salsa Level 1
with Anna Golendukhina, Portland Adult Education
Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) - January 2025
with Terry Adkins, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
This 40-hour CRMA course includes classroom training, with clinical available after successful completion of classroom. All students must complete clinical, either with our instructor or arranged through your facility. Successful students will be certified to administer oral medications to residents in state-licensed assisted living facilities. Clinical component is an additional $125 if done with MCST instructor. There are funding opportunities available for this class.
Intro to Laser Cutting
with Tomas Amadeo, Jon Betz, Portland Adult Education
Learn how a laser cutter works, what materials can be cut with it, and how it can expand your making skills and engrave your artwork.
Intro to Sewing
with Stacy Owen, Dan Toomre, Katie Champlin, Portland Adult Education