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Artificial Intelligence Vs Emotional Intelligence
with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This is a full day online event featuring eight workshops on artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence. Great for working professionals, polish your soft skills in the workforce, great for small business owners wanting to learn how AI could simplify their business and cut back costs, retirees curious about artificial intelligence, Seniors looking for a relaxing way to keep learning to stay sharp, stay at home folks looking for discounts on airlines, hotels, and groceries, out-of-work individuals looking for a side hustle, and anyone wanting to feel inspired, entertained, and educated about AI vs EI. Great value price. Attend only the sessions you want or attend the entire online event, from the comfort of your armchair. Preethi Fernando is an author of 15 books and a speaker. She teaches at many districts, does webinars, and has her own training and consulting company, Kelum.
Workshop Titles: AI Tools for Small Business Owners - AI for Retirees and Seniors - Chat GPT Side Hustle - Emotional Intelligence Tools for Working or Living with Toxic People - Emotional Intelligence in Sales and Customer Service for Small Business Owners - Calm in the Storm - Discount Airline Tickets, Hotels, Groceries with Chat GPT - Leading with EI in an AI world - and more.
Summer Knitting
with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education
Escape the summer heat and join a welcoming community of knitters for a fun and relaxed evening of creativity and connection!
This class is open to all skill levels—from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their skills—and creates a supportive space where knitters can learn from one another while sharing their passion for the craft. Beginners will learn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches, build confidence reading patterns, and pick up helpful tips for fixing common mistakes. More experienced knitters are encouraged to share ideas, support fellow makers, and enjoy time spent stitching together in good company.
Instructor Vicky brings years of knitting experience and knowledge, along with enthusiasm, encouragement, and a lighthearted approach that makes every class enjoyable and welcoming for all.
Materials to bring to class:
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)
Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.
Plein-Air Painting the Landscape: Excursion at Reid State Park
with Jessie Lozanski, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to see the elements of composition directly in the landscape and bring them to their canvases. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a list of materials will be sent out. (Park admission is not included in the fee)
Paint Night: Pet Portraits
with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.
Understanding Medicare
with Aaron Manning, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There’s an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process on. He will discuss: when you are eligible, what is the timeline for enrollment without penalties, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare, and your financial assistance options.
Map and Compass Fundamentals (Level 1)
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. There is homework to practice in between each class. Students will have access to an online textbook. Perfect for future Registered Maine Guides or Trip Leaders. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.
Developing A Personal and Home Protection Plan
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part of a series but can be taken separately. Class taught via Zoom.
When Your Office Is Someone’s Home
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
This three-hour course is for anyone that goes into someone else’s home to do work, repairs, estimates, sales, nursing, or outside the home contractors. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, stay safe and protect yourself without using a firearm. Part of a series but can be taken separately. This is a Zoom class.