Have you always wished you could play the fiddle but didn’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument and how to hold the bow, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn some simple tunes focusing on both ear training and sight reading. Yes! we will be playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star AND Hot Cross Buns along with some simple tunes from the New England fiddle repertoir. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument

For any and all students who are prepping for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology or other competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Chemistry with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for a while, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete this class will earn 1 high school credit. It will be offered entirely online, with required weekly review sessions conducted via video call. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.

A required instructional period will be Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm on Microsoft Teams. An additional online review session will be offered each week. Students are required to attend these sessions. If a student is unable to attend this session, they must communicate with the course instructor.

  This class is available for students enrolled in an Adult Education high school completion program, or post-secondary students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a college or career training program within 18 months. At this time, it is not intended as a credit recovery program for currently enrolled high school students in the K-12 system.

This course is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. A video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency services arrive.

This course uses AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the learning of skills. Students receive a course completion card, valid for two years! Pick the date that works for you when you register.

ALL DATES: SEPT 16 • OCT 28 • NOV 18 • DEC 9 • JAN 6 • 3-8:30pm/$102 per class

* FYI - WE MUST HAVE 5 STUDENTS MIN FOR THIS COURSE TO RUN SO YOU MAY NEED TO BE MOVED INTO THE NEXT COURSE DATE IF THE MIN IS NOT MET FOR YOUR CLASS DATE...

Learn to play percussion through the fun and engaging art of bucket drumming. This is a fun and accessible way to enjoy making music with others. Participants need to bring a plastic bucket. Written materials provided and we’ll create our own customized sticks during the first session. No prior musical experience is required. Nina Andersen has 30 years of experience facilitating and supporting adults making music at whatever level they can. She is the Founder and Music Director of the Southern Maine New Horizons Band, Music Director of the New England Adult Music Camp and the Associate Conductor of the Harpswell Concert Band. She was also the Music Director of the Maine Pops Concert Band from 1997-2017. This program will run out of Bowdoin College, Gibson Hall, Room 10. *No class: 1/20, 2/17.

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and do a ride-along with their child, to be scheduled by the instructor and parent. 

**Please Note: There is a make-up fee for all missed classes and drives.

Review all Rules and Expectations on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

 Are you between ages 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are hours behind the wheel. A full payment of $560 is due at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. If the student has a medical diagnosis, the list is on our website.  Please contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus

**Disclaimer: Due to the instructor's full-time job, a class may run from 5:30-8:30 pm. Please always check your email. A notice will be sent out on the day of the class.

 September 2024

• Class Time: 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• September: 16,17,18,23,24,25,30
• October: 1,7,8
• Final Exam: October 8

January 2025

• Class Time: 4:45 -7:45 pm
• January: 6,7,8,13,14,15,21,22,27,28
• Final Exam: January 28

April 2025

• Class Time: 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• April: 14,15,16,28,29,30
• May: 5,6,12,13
• Final Exam: May 13

Embark on a captivating crafting journey with Catherine to create your own 11x14 image transfer panel. Delve into collage on the first night, crafting a captivating background with vintage papers. Then, unleash your creativity on the second night, adding vibrant colors and finishing touches. Seal your masterpiece with matte varnish for longevity. Don't miss this chance to let your creativity flourish! Kit fee of $25 payable on the first night.

This course is for people experiencing tight hips and low back discomfort , as well as active people and athletes.  Tight hips impact knees and low back.  Contributing factors are long periods of sitting which lock hips tight.  We begin with simple stretches and breathwork for deep relaxation and progress as mobility increases.  No experience is necessary, Bring a mat for floorwork.

INSTRUCTOR: Judy Stark 

Zumba Gold is Bold! is designed for all ages - for those new to Zumba, for those who have had an injury, or those who love Zumba, but would like a modified version. Zumba Gold runs for 45 minutes, unlike Zumba that runs for an hour. There is verbal cuing as well as non-verbal cues.  The music is the same great, fun, upbeat music.  You will sweat and you will receive the many benefits of dancing. The only change is the movements will be less stressful on your joints and your body.  It’s a class where you are exercising, but having fun doing it!!  This is an in-person class; no class 2/17/25

Lisa Elliot has been a licensed Zumba and Zumba Gold instructor since 2015.  Her specialty is Zumba Gold. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know those that come to her classes and seeing them have fun and getting the health benefits of dancing!