NEW Conquer Your Photos App Chaos 

Tame Your Mac Images Many people have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos App. Frustration sets in when one tries to locate a picture or a video among the multitude of saved images.Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn in this course. Next comes organizing your images and video into albums and folders in order to develop your own management system. Plus, you will also learn how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view.

Cost:$40

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Take Fabulous Photos of the Flora and Fauna in Your World

This courseshows you how to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy-to-follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the topics which include: Using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning images. In an addition to the instructional videos, we have several articles with useful information to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. This course is made for you if you want to learn to use your camera or significantly upgrade your skills and abilities.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Taking Awesome Pictures With Your iPhone/iPad Camera  

This is a step-by-step guide to taking beautiful photos, appropriate fornovice photographers and anyone who wants to significantly upgrade theirphotography skills. Students will learn to take photos, portraits, slo-motion,panos, and more. Also students will learn about camera settings for properfocus and exposure, High Dynamic Range, and picture composition.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPhone in Just Five Lessons —

You are on the go with your iPhone in hand and want to do a quick search on the internet. Safari, Apple’s browser, is the place to start because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPhone app has some differences from the iPad version. We will explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, come to see the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari on your iPhone.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

NEW — Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your Mac in Just Five Lessons

Doing basic internet searches on Safari is fairly straightforward. However, within Safari there are many options most of us never explore. Join us for five lessons that will unlock the secrets of Safari: options contained in the top menu, choices provided on the opening screen, tips for more efficient searching, possibilities hidden within the share feature, and a demo of why you want to click on the AA button. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari.

Cost: $40

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Paralegals provide essential assistance to lawyers, corporations and other organizations, and they establish themselves as a crucial part of the legal system. For those looking for a challenging career in a growing market, now is the time to invest in your future, and start your career as a paralegal professional.

The course fee covers two 7 week sessions. Book fees are not included.  

Please call us to register for this class at 207-247-2022.

Have you overcome addiction or a mental disorder personally or been very close to someone who has? When you understand first-hand how important it is to have a good support system, it's natural to want to help others facing the same problems. The Peer Support Specialist course will provide you with the education and training you need to appropriately help others and use your experiences for positive outcomes. Whether you've experienced recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders becoming a Peer Support Specialist may be a great option for you. You will gain an understanding of the roles of Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters relative to advocacy, addressing stigma and discrimination, interpersonal communication, an overview of mental health and substance use disorders, cultural competence, ethical responsibilities and legal issues, including HIPAA. You'll learn to empower and help others through videos portraying stories of peers in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction throughout the coursework, and become a role model for others and show them that it is possible to achieve recovery.

The fitness industry is booming, and there is a growing need for certified personal fitness trainers. Personal fitness trainers work with individuals to help them develop the skills necessary to successfully engage in physical activity. The specific role of the personal fitness trainer will depend on the needs and abilities of each client, but regardless, the personal fitness trainer will play a vital role in the physical health of each client. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of personal fitness training. Through a variety of practical and theoretical applications, the student will learn how to assess each client and develop programming that incorporates different fitness methods, with the goal of providing the client with a comprehensive approach to fitness. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared to sit for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification exam, and will also be able to begin working with clients immediately.