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CPR, AED, Standard First Aid

$100

with Andrew Eckman, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

There will be an emphasis on life-threatening conditions and a focus on critical life-saving skills. Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency. New and updated content on CPR, AED, first aid, epinephrine injectors (Epi-Pen®), hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response (Naloxone/Narcan®), compression-only CPR, and COVID-19. Accepted by most Federal and state regulatory and licensing agencies. MUST ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS.

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Dog Training Basics - MS

$10

with Donna Whitney, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This beginner dog training class will give you the confidence and skills for you and your pup -- designed for the young and not so  young! Students work in small groups with several trainers assisting. You will receive a helpful manual and many topics will be covered including the commands taught such as walking on a loose leash, stay and come exercises as well as other techniques. We will also discuss any behavior concerns you may have. All dogs must remain leashed at all times. We cannot enroll any dogs displaying aggression for safety reasons. Upon registration, you will receive forms from the Adult Education office to be completed before the classbegins. Please print, read, sign, and bring the forms to class withyou. Additionally, please bring proof of current vaccinations. There is a $125 material fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor onthe first night of class.

NOTE: The first class, Monday, April 22, will be an Orientation andInformation night for the two-legged family member/s only (nodogs on the first night, please)! The first night’s class time will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. After the first class, all following class meetings(April 29, May 6, May 20, & June 6) will meet from 6:00 PM - 7:00PM. There will be no class on May 13 or May 27.Limit 12 dogs. *Only ONE registration & payment is required perdog. Each dog registration includes up to two human companionsin the class (minimum of one human companion required).

Google Suite for the Office
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Google Suite for the Office

$116

with Kyle Hall, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Google Suite for the Office introduces students to Google Apps including but not limited to:

  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet

It explores the uses of these Apps and their basic functions which will allow the users to increase their productivity and collaboration. Students in this class will learn how to utilize these cloud computing tools to increase productivity, communication and collaboration at school and in the workplace.

Please note: the first and last day of this class will be in person at Portland Adult Education.

Need assistance paying for this class? We have scholarship money available to those that qualify! Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org for the scholarship application.

This class is full and no longer accepting students.

Hampden - Introduction to the Pottery Wheel Session 2

$40

with Melanie Crowe, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Introduction to the Pottery Wheel - Hampden Academy

Melanie Crowe

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 session class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of throwing clay: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty.

Three Sessions to choose from, each limited to 4 students due to the number of pottery wheels. 

Session 2 : April 22, 24 26 may 1  6-7:30 pm

Course Fee: $40 

Materials fee $25 Please make check payable to rsu 22 Adult Education and bring it to the first class.

Full Course

HOME COMPOSTING

$12

with Brigit McCallum, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Tried composting and it didn’t seem to work? Are you afraid of inviting pests if you try? There are some important ingredients to composting that make the difference in developing the “black gold” that can both transform your waste and nourish your gardens. We’ll cover types of composting and containers, components of successful composting in rural and urban settings, and common problems in composting and their solutions. Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 4 people to run this class.

About Brigit: An avid gardener, researcher and teacher, Brigit loves teaching classes where everyone learns new things, and where she goes home having learned more herself, for her own gardens, and for teaching future classes.

 

Intro to Italian

$215

with Stefani M Sellers, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 12 weeks

Expanded course!

Enjoy conversing in Italian by practicing your writing and speaking skills, learning about various cultural subjects and starting your path to fluency! Learn the fundamentals in a lighthearted and enjoyable environment while discussing your travel goals and encounters. Acquire efficient communication skills for travel, friendship and many other purposes! Handouts provided. No class 5/27.

Stefani Sellers is certified Level C1 by Dante Alighieri in Italy. She taught Italian at the International Language Institute in Northampton, MA, and has been a personal tutor for years

Microsoft Office Suite 2

$116

with Barbara Mascarenas, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is intended for the person who has prior experience using Microsoft Office products. We will cover work related skills; building tables, mail merge and graphics using Word. We will create a slide show using PowerPoint that will include graphics, transition and animations. Additionally, we will explore MS Outlook and Outlook calendar. This will be taught using Microsoft Teams as the remote platform.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Office Suite 1 or instructor approval

Need assistance paying for this class? We have scholarship money available to those that qualify! Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org for the application.

Painting with Acrylics

$44

with Lynn Carter, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn how to paint beautiful art using acrylic paints. Lynn will demonstrate the basic techniques needed for acrylic painting.





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