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AI (Ai) Made So Practical and Easy!
with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older and young adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. If you have or have not used Google before to search for information, this AI will be a snap! Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!
Tai Chi for Health and Balance (Spring)
with Spectrum Generations, MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education (adulted@msad11.org) 207-582-3774
Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance and relieve pain, while improving your overall health and wellness. It is a slow exercise that’s easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing, and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body.
Intro to Sewing
with Stacy Owen, Michelle Kruegar, Dan Toomre, Katie Rose Champlin, Portland Adult Education
Immersive Creative Writing
with Stephanie Garrity, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
The imagination is an amazing tool, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the art of creative writing. From short fiction and poetry to full-length fiction or multi-volume fictional sagas, from unique social media posts to original advertising copy, it is important that the creative writer be able to tap into their creative, imaginative core. This class will touch on; generating ideas for a wide variety of writing projects, how to hook the reader’s attention, how to write attention-getting social media posts, the structures of poetry and fiction as well as developing narrative design for stories. You are welcome to bring your laptop or a notebook and writing utensils, whichever you are more comfortable with. But either way, this is an immersive, interactive class, so come prepared to write! Can’t wait to see you there! Join your instructor, writer and author Stephanie Garrity, in taking your stories to the next level.
AI (Ai) Made So Practical and Easy!
with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older and young adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. If you have or have not used Google before to search for information, this AI will be a snap! Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!
Peg Loom Weaving
with Margaret B. Russell, Portland Adult Education
Computer Class for Older Adults 6.29.24
with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4 and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!
Unlock Safari's Secrets On Your iPhone In Just Five Lessons - BoomerTECH Advendures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
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 with 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.