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Word Level Grammar

$145

with LERN U Got Class, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

This is an online course.

Get reacquainted with the parts of speech. Don't worry! There's no painful memorizing involved. With these fundamentals in your back pocket, you'll learn how to choose the right word from pairs that sound alike but have very different meanings. 

Then you'll learn about subjects and predicates, the very foundation of sound sentence structure. You will build a grammar vocabulary and discover the value of using a dictionary as an everyday grammar research tool.

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

 

Writing News and Press Releases

$195

with LERN U Got Class, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

This is an online course.

Being able to write a good news story, press release or publicity notice is a skill that can set you apart in the workplace. Getting the word out is an essential activity for every organization. Acquire the skills good journalists have and learn how to craft a news story, press release, or publicity notice that will get attention.

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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B.A.S.I.C.

Free

with Kim Lynch, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 9 am

B.A.S.I.C is an acronym for Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohol, Seller/Server, Informational, Course. 

The course is taught by an experienced, state licensed Liquor Inspector. The mission of B.A.S.I.C is to promote responsible sales, encourage responsible consumption, and prohibit the sales of alcohol to minors. We encourage parents to talk to children about the dangers of the use of alcohol and we provide tools to our licensed agency liquor store partners to prevent the sales of alcohol to minors. This course will help you become a responsible seller/server with the skills to be successful and comfortable dealing with challenges and prepare you to thrive while protecting the most vulnerable in our communities. There is a pre-test and a post-test, and successful completion will award you a three year B.A.S.I.C certification.

How to Cast a Fly Rod—The first step to fly fishing 

$50

with Mary Ostrowski, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Learn the fundamentals of casting on a one-to-one basis. Beginners to advanced casters will learn or improve the basic cast, roll cast, and mends. In addition, you will learn line management, casting in wind, hauling, and other useful tasks. Take advantage of a certified casting instructor to assist you with any casting problems. If you have an interest in being certified yourself, I can offer advice with that process.

This class will be held OUTDOORS on the Skowhegan High School premises. Bring a 4-7 wt. fly rod with a floating line. Instructor will provide a leader with a practice fly. DRESS FOR OUTDOOR PRACTICE. Dates of class can be flexible if weather conditions prevent a class.

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Yoga & Meditation ONLINE for SUMMER

$35

with Karen Vasil-Busch, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm

This three week online course will set you up for the summer season. Enjoy flexibility for mind and body with yoga and Taking in the Good Meditations. Recieve benefits of self-compassion and strength in body and mind.

Led by a certified meditation teacher, licensed massage therapist and certified Ayurvedic practitioner. Life is good!

Online through zoom, Mondays June 3rd, 10th, 17th.

Maine Driving Dynamics

$52

with Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Rep, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 6 pm

Learn collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that challenge  Maine drivers. If you complete the course, you will receive a  3-point credit on your license. Online registration is not available for this class. Please provide your date of birth and license number when you call to register at 646-4565 or write it on your registration form if mailing. 

INSTRUCTOR: Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

 

Understanding Medicare

Free

with Aaron Manning, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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.

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Birch Bark Basket

$50

with Jessica Steele, RSU #3 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 4, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Make your own birch bark basket. Learn how to identify trees, collect the bark from down trees, how to process the bark, and finally how to make a basket.





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