Does your dog have an excellent temperament? Do they seem to gravitate toward people who love dogs or who need a pick-me-up? Do they love attention and affection? Then they might be a perfect candidate for therapy dog work! In this class we'll build the skills necessary for you and your dog to become certified as a therapy dog team and visit facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, colleges, etc. In class, you will learn dog handling skills while exposing your dog to a variety of scenarios such as odd objects, medical equipment and unexpected loud noises. We will create scenarios where the therapy dog team discovers how to handle unexpected surprises. Dogs must be at least one year old to join this class and already have attend a group training class (or by instructor permission) with basic manners including sit, down, come, stay, and loose leash walking. Dogs must be comfortable working around other dogs and a variety of people. This class is not appropriate for dogs with fear, anxiety or reactivity issues. First class is people only, no dogs please.

These classes will be held at Somesville Fire Dept (1157 Main St., Mt. Desert). To accommodate the demand, Manners 1 will be offered multiple times/dates so please pay attention which section you register for.

All classes will be taught by Whitney Thurston, CPDT-KA of Salty Dog Obedience and Adventure. Each class runs 6 weeks for 50 minutes. Her goal and passion is to help other dog lovers learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs, to help them build lasting relationships.

Taking your basic obedience skills to the next level. Including mat training, walk away, drop it, focus work, leave it, heeling and adding distance and distractions to your obedience cues. Must have completed Manners 1 course for entrance (or by instructor permission). Dogs are welcome at the first class.

These classes will be held at Somesville Fire Dept (1157 Main St., Mt. Desert). To accommodate the demand, Manners 1 will be offered multiple times/dates so please pay attention which section you register for.

All classes will be taught by Whitney Thurston, CPDT-KA of Salty Dog Obedience and Adventure. Each class runs 6 weeks for 50 minutes. Her goal and passion is to help other dog lovers learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs, to help them build lasting relationships.

Let’s play! Join us as we read, sing, and play together with your preschool children. Learn activities which will help prepare your child for school success. Social skills play an important part in preparing for “big” school. Your child will practice these skills while playing in a learning environment. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please notify us of any allergies as we ask all parents to bring a snack for their child. No classes 2/17, 4/20.

Instructors: Jaynee Brooks-Robinson, Elaine Hawthorne, and Gail Small 
Section II: Mondays, 3/16-4/27, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: WRAE Learning Center
Fee: $25 per family per Section

Lighthouse Health and Safety brings you this American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course. It teaches individuals how to respond to emergency situations in a delayed-help environment. The program meets OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs standards. It is appropriate for anyone who participates in outdoor activities or who work in wilderness or remote settings where emergency medical services (EMS) response is more than 1 hour away. Students must have a current adult CPR/AED certification and be at least 14 years old. Successful students will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Wilderness and Remote First Aid valid for two years.

Hola! Spanish is one of the world’s most popular languages. This class is for students who may have plans to travel to a Spanish-speaking country. You’re meeting your son’s fiancé from Madrid, or ordering at a Peruvian restaurant. Learn to understand others and express yourself from day one: Role-play intros and greetings, ask directions, request travel assistance, barter at the market and practice typical dialogues and circumstances you might encounter. Gain travel insights about customs, etiquette and culture. 

 This class teaches professional welding skills and technology for those wishing to enter the welding profession or a technical college program. Hobbyists welcomed. No previous welding experience is required. Each class includes approximately 30 minutes of theory and safety training and 2 hours of hands-on welding. Safety glasses, welding gloves, and leather boots required. Book and supply fees are due at registration. If book returned in good condition, rental fee will be reimbursed. 

 Instructor: Shawn Wells

10 Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm

Begins: March 18, 2020

Location: MCHS

Registration: $149

Book rental fee $50, Lab fee $50

Total due at registration: $249

Get your groove on with Zumba Fitness!! Move to Latin rhythms like Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Reggaeton; along with other world rhythms. Get in on the fun and burn calories! It isn't just a workout, it's a dance party!   Don’t forget your water bottle! Instructor is "Kozi"

This is a medium intensity class.

Enrich your reading experience in this facilitated book discussion group for women. We will read one book a month, and participants will help select some of the books. Book choice for March is Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Rebecca Dawson Webb is a long time writing coach and editor who leads memoir and therapeutic writing workshops. Meeting Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20.