Filter by Category
All Classes
NIGHT Orientation: Tuesday - 4:30PM
with Caroline Mitchell, Region 9 Adult & Community Education
How Do I Get Enrolled in Adult Education?
The first step in enrolling in Adult Education is Orientation!
What happens during an Orienation?
We are so glad you asked! We want you to be prepared and informed about what to expect during your Orientation session.
During your Orientation Session you will:
- Meet with our student advisor
- Discuss what you would like to accomplish through Adult Education
- Fill out enrollment paperwork
- Sit for academic placement testing
What you should know before you arrive:
- We are located at 377 River Road, Mexico, ME 04257
- The Adult Education is the one that is facing the road
- You should ring the bell and wait for us to buzz you in. Once we do that, you can come right upstairs
- The Orientation process can take a few hours, so please plan accordingly
What you should bring to your Orientation Session:
- A CURRENT Maine Photo ID (Maine drivers license, Maine State ID card, Passport, Military ID, etc. - If you do not have any of those form of Photo ID, please let us know when you come and we can direct you as to the next steps.)
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us! We would love to hear from you!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: (207) 364-2012 Option 4
Email: adulted@region9school.org
Food Preservation Workshops
with Laurie Bowen, RSU 19 Adult Education
Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver Volunteers. All participants will receive a packet of information and a jar of what we make.
Financial assistance is available; please email the UMaine Extension staff at extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu for more information.
You must register at least one week prior to the class to ensure that enough materials are ordered – no exceptions.
Register by January 27
Glass on Glass Mosaics
with Herenya Wilkey, Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education
An intro to the bright and shiny world of glass on glass mosaics. Bring a photo for inspiration or go with the flow for an abstract adventure. Tools will be provided for in-class use. All materials provided.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no class during the week of 2/17-2/21 due to school vacation.
Heartsaver BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider (Feb)
with Sonia Groesbeck, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education
This professional certification course certifies the student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and choking protocols for all age groups, as well as other advanced skills including ventilation with an advanced airway or bag mask device. This is an in-person class.
Greetings! Good news! Thanks to a grant our Heartsaver classes are free until the grant funds run out.
HEARTSAVER® CPR FOR ADULT, CHILD, AND INFANT
with Ben McKenney, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
This course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Learn how, why, and when to administer CPR: the differences in use on adults, children, and infants; how to react to a choking adult or child; how and when to use an AED; and what the Chain of Survival is and why it is so critical. Fee includes registration, all materials, and certification card. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.
Note: CPR certification cards are good for two years and also meet the requirements for childcare providers.
Will run
Medicare 101 - Session 2
with Jo-Ann Neil, Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
Questions about Medicare? Join Jo-Ann Neal for this informational seminar outlining the basics of Medicare. Jo-Ann will answer your questions including what Medicare does and does NOT cover when to enroll, the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, and which plan is best for you. Following the presentation, Jo-Ann will be available for a question and answer session. Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and Financial is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Jo-Ann joined Allen Insurance and Financial in May 2013, bringing with her 10+ years of human resources and benefits administration experience. In 2016, she earned a Benefits Account Manager certification from the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and became appointed to work with customers on Medicare plans.
Medicare 101 - Session 2
with Jo-Ann Neal, Midcoast Adult & Community Education
Questions about Medicare? Join Jo-Ann Neal for this informational seminar outlining the basics of Medicare. Jo-Ann will answer your questions including what Medicare does and does NOT cover when to enroll, the difference between MedicareAdvantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, and which plan is best for you. Following the presentation, Jo-Ann will be available for a question and answer session. Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and Financial is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Jo-Ann joined Allen Insurance and Financial in May 2013, bringing with her 10+ years of human resources and benefits administration experience. In 2016, she earned a Benefits Account Manager certification from the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and became appointed to work with customers on Medicare plans.
Art 'A La Carte' Mixed Media Workshop
with Evelyn Nitzberg, SWA, Sanford Community Adult Education
Come play in this guided mix and match, mixed media workshop. Drawing, Printmaking and Transfer techniques. Create Artist Trading Cards, gifts, dozens of prints, greeting cards or practice drawing skills. You choose. Beginners welcome!
All materials are included.
Evelyn’s Credentials:
Award-Winning Society of Western Artists Signature Artist; Credentialed Art Educator; Credentialed Visual Arts Teacher; Chair Sanford Arts Commission; Supervisor Sanford Art Camps; Award Winning Painter; Kittery Art Association Gallery; @evelynnitzberg