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Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here!

$79

with Duncan Perry, Maranacook Adult Education

Calendar Jan 31, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here! 

Session 4

Wednesday, January 31, February 7, 14, 21

Session 5

Tuesday, February 27, March 5, 12, 19

 Session 6

Wednesday, March 27, April 3, 10, 17

Session 7

Tuesday, April 23, 30, May 7, 14

Please specify the session when registering.

Class meets Live Online via Zoom

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact your instructor, Duncan (at uketime24@gmail.com) for guidance about buying one.

. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

 

Instructor: Duncan Perry 

4 weeks, 6-7:30 pm

Registration Fee: $79

Biography Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how play the ukulele for the last 14 years. Having served as a volunteer music therapist in medical and hospice settings, he quickly came to understand that music is medicine and that learning to play an instrument not only sharpens the brain but helps reduce stress. It also brings joy to those who play the uke and to their audiences. Duncan has taught in a variety of Maine communities and did not let the COVID-19 epidemic stop him. He simply moved from teaching in person to an online format and now reaches students all over Maine, New Hampshire and beyond

Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

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available

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 2, 2024

Do you know the five most common reasons why manuscripts are instantly rejected? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores.

Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed. This course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don't discover for years and will walk you through every step of the publishing process. If you really want to be a writer, this course will give you all the tools you need to get published.

This class is offered as self-paced or Instructor led.  Instructor Led dates for class sessions are as follows:  Feb 15th, Mar 15th, Apr 12th and May 17th.

For more information or to register for this class please click the link.

Banking Today
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Banking Today

$200

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 6, 2024

Financial institutions are unlike any other business. To someone new to the world of banking, it can seem puzzling. However, financial institutions play a key role in maintaining thriving communities and economies. The welfare of the nation depends on the banking industry. In this course, learners will examine types of banking, customer groups, the business of banking, and the role of banks in a community.

For more info please click on the link.

Certificate in Computer Skills for the Office
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Certificate in Computer Skills for the Office

$299

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 6, 2024

Bring your Office skills to a whole new level by diving into a suite set of powerful instructional courses. Excel with Excel, and move from the basics to an advanced level. Employ all of your newly-learned tips and tricks to unlock new dimensions from your data. Plus, expand your presentation prowess, with courses that deliver on the functional basics of the PowerPoint application while boosting your visual design skillset. Watch well-crafted video tutorials while reinforcing your learning with built-in knowledge checks, interactive exercises, and interactive games. Upon successful completion of all courses in this certificate program, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion And with this special pricing, you'll get the Excel Basics course free and a cumulative discount of 38%, versus buying each course separately.

For more info please click on this link.

FAME Workshops via Zoom W24
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FAME Workshops via Zoom W24

Free

with Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar Feb 12, 2024

FAME is offering several web-based workshops this semester. All workshops will be offered via Zoom and will be free of charge. If you have questions about these workshops or have suggestions for future workshops, please email Jessica Whittier at jwhittier@famemaine.com.

1. Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications February 12, 7:00 pm

2. Student Loan Repayment – Know Your Options! February 21, 6:00 pm

3. Adulting 101: Money Starts April 3, 6:30 pm

4. Adulting 102: Money Grows April 10, 6:30 pm

5. Getting a Jump-Start on Planning for Your Child’s Higher Education Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm

6. Planning and Paying for College May 15, 7:00 pm

7. Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME 2/6/2024, 2/20/2024, 3/5/2024, 3/19/2024, 6:00 pm

Photoshop - Independent Study & Projects

$65

with Lynn Perry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Feb 26, 2024 at 3:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Photoshop students from previous sessions will continue this spring in an eight-week independent study format. Students will fine tune their projects using photo enhancement for lighting, color and size; and add artistic elements with filters, text and framing.

Others who have been using Photoshop Elements or Photoshop are welcome to join the group for project support. The aim of this class is not traditional instruction but to create a place for group sharing, support and experimentation.

No class on April 17, 2023

Will run

Tech Spot

$5

with Lynn Perry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Feb 27, 2024 at 2:30 pm

SESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT

The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project that offers technology advice and tutoring to adults from throughout our school district.

Examples of possible help sessions include general computer operation, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance with some software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.

FMI or to schedule an appointment with the Tech Spot staff, please call the Adult Education office at 474-7553.

Project partners include RSU 54 Adult & Community Education, Town of Skowhegan, Outer Reach Broadband, and the RSU 54 Technology Staff.

Gentle Beginner Hatha Yoga - 6 Week

$60

with NANCY COTTY, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 27, 2024 at 5:30 pm
1 additional session on Apr 9, 2024

Join us for a class in Hatha Yoga led by certified instructor, Nancy Cotty from Peace Within Yoga. Yoga is a great way to relax and improve your health and well being. The focus will be on stretching and breathing while building our strength and finding peace. All levels are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome and new students can join anytime. All equipment will be provided for you. Information learned through yoga classes and workshops should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. 

No class Feb 20, Apr 16





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