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COMPUTER LITERACY FOR ADULTS & SENIORS, Session 2
with Renee Payeur, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
It’s not just a matter of teaching old, young, or other “dogs” new tricks. You can do it! Technology is more user-friendly than you may realize. Learn the basics of informational and transferable skills focusing on what you want to do and how to simplify life using your computer, laptop, or tablet as well as the Internet and Gmail. Bring your laptop or tablet. If you need one to use, just let us know. Please pre-register as space is limited.
Pickleball for Beginners - MS
with Jim Hutchinson, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
Have you tried Pickle Ball yet? It is fun, social, and an exercise sport that you can do for a lifetime. You will learn the forehand, back-hand, serve, volley, and overhead strokes in a fun and supportive environment. It’s fun for friends to join together, or join and make new friends! Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. There will be a few to borrow during class time. Please wear proper footwear-- the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or the court is wet. Rain makeup classes will be held the following Sunday 2:30PM - 4:00PM. There will be no class on Monday, May 27, but wewill hold class on Wednesday, May 29, as a make-up. Invite a friend to join you! Limit 8 students.
Get Golf Ready: Beginners
with Ed Balboni, Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education Winthrop Site
Learn the fun and relaxing sport of golf. This six week clinic will cover short game, long game, golf course etiquette, and rules with the goal of making you comfortable on the course. Students should bring their own clubs.
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MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program May W24
with Lauren Hunt, MSPH, Augusta Adult and Community Education
MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program leads training and conversation on Overdose Response and Narcan Administration. The presentation will begin by discussing what harm reduction means, and what opioids are, before identifying what an opioid overdose looks like. The training will then discuss steps for responding to an overdose, and close with a conversation about the Good Samaritan Law. Attendees are invited to ask any questions and/or share experiences throughout.
Every attendee will be offered a Narcan kit in addition to educational materials to leave the class with. mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/harm-reduction
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Pickleball for Intermediates - MS
with Jim Hutchinson, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
This class is for 3.0 to 3.5 Pickleball players who wish to become a smarter, more skillful doubles player and for those gearing up for tournament play. Please wear appropriate footwear -- the instructor recommends court or tennis shoes and preferably pickleball shoes. There will be no class if it is raining or if the court is wet. Rain makeup classes will be held the following Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00PM. There will be no class on Monday, May 27, but we will hold class on Wednesday, May 29, as a make-up. Invite a friend to joinyou! Limit 8 students.
CPR
with Charissa Kerr, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
Learn about adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, adult, child and infant choking, and how and when to call emergency services. Course includes use of manikins, video, certified instruction, practical components, and a certificate of completion. Practical time has been increased to ensure you have enough time to gain confidence in your skills. Optional workbook is available for $10 (cash please) from instructor at class.
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Knitting Basics (2 weeks)
with Victoria Vaughn, Sanford Community Adult Education
Ideal for beginning or "rusty" knitters. Casting on, ending a project, and repairing mistakes will be covered, as well as mastery of the basic knit and purl stitches, the foundation of all knitting.
This class is a short three-week class. All levels of ability are welcome! Bring size 7 knitting needles, 1 light color Supersaver Red heart yarn (7 ounces), 1 small pair of scissors, and a tape measure.
Can't make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome!
Drop-In fee is $15 per class.
Please stop by the office to pay for class drop-in.
Spanish - Advanced
with Paul Garcia, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Advanced Beginner Spanish is for those who are ready to move on from the intermediate and Continuing classes. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book. Class skips 5/27.