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Understanding the Internet

Free

with Nicole Moran, NDEC, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025

The internet has become such a large part of our daily lives that having a basic understanding of its origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what you can do on the internet.

No devices are required for this class.  Just bring yourself!

A Guide to a Good End

$9 Originally: $0

with Kimberly Mann & Kim Crabill, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 11 am
Everyone hopes their experience at end of life will be smooth sailing, pain-free and surrounded by peace and love. At Hospice of Southern Maine, our team of experts will come around you and your loved ones to support you through what is likely one of the most difficult times for everyone, end of life. Together in this 4-part series, we will explore the support offered by hospice, learn strategies to having tough conversations with family and loved ones, explore the many faces of grief from our bereavement team and learn practical steps you can take to prepare for end of life with advance care planning guidance and tools. Please join us as we work together to help reduce anxiety and stress around end-of-life topics through education and planning. Class schedule: Jan 28, Feb 25, March 25 & April 29

Beginning French

$150 Originally: $0

with Laurie Notch, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 12 weeks
1 additional session

Classes run on TUESDAYS. Even though the catalog says Thursdays, that was a printing error.

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French. *No Class: 11/26.

Google Tasks: Get it Done!

$10

with Annie Sargent, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Google Tasks is a little known feature of Google Suites. The tasks can be linked with calendar events, emails and other Google features that really assist with efficiently working through your to-do list, without losing track of what you need to get done. This is an in-peson class; makeup class, if needed, 03/07/24.

You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password.  It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program.  If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you!  Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.

Google Tasks: Get it Done!

$10

with Annie Sargent, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Google Tasks is a little known feature of Google Suites. The tasks can be linked with calendar events, emails and other Google features that really assist with efficiently working through your to-do list, without losing track of what you need to get done. This is an in-peson class; makeup class, if needed, 02/04/25.

You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password.  It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program.  If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you!  Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Stacy Owen, Dan Toomre, Katie Champlin, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Tai Chi

$80 Originally: $110

with Dianne Mros, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Mar 18, 2025

Practice Slow movements to help relieve tension, improve balance, and promote overall fitness. Develop breathing techniques to promote calmness and beneficial energy levels. Sessions are taught separately, with no prior experience required.                                                                    

Will run

Welding - MIG I (Jan 2025)
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Welding - MIG I (Jan 2025)

$355

with Gabe Piszcz, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Jan 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This 36-hour (GMAW) course is for students with little or no experience in MIG welding. This course will cover shop safety, troubleshooting problems, machine settings, basic metal joints and how to weld them. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Upon course completion, students may enroll in MIG II or TIG Welding. Students provide their own safety glasses, welding gloves, and reinforced-toe footwear. Please be sure to complete the 2-part form at this link and return it to MCST to complete your registration. Priority is given to those who seek training for the (welding)work force or who are looking to learn/upgrade their welding skills for their current employment.  Please call 596-7752 to speak to the Adult Education Director in order to register.





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