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Cooking With BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Winthrop/Monmouth Adult Education

In this course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides Chris, Jill, and Ed share their love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We haven"t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate brownie torte or apple pie?
BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by Jill Spencer, Ed Brazee, and Chris Toy, all Maine educators.
Create Zoom Online Courses
with BoomerTECH Adventures, MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education (adulted@msad11.org) 207-582-3774

This course is designed for those who want to develop an online course using Zoom, a video conferencing platform. This guide will explain how to build an engaging online course in any subject. Topics include; tools, settings, instructional strategies, building community, and tips for students and instructors.
*Please provide a current working email address when registering for this course. This class is based on iOS devices and Mac computers and the technology requirements for this class are a strong internet connection and a MAC Computer, iPad, iPhone to access videos and articles. This is a fully asynchronous, online course that students complete on your own time and at your own speed. Each course includes a PDF booklet with information about the class, instructions for using the class, and the content of the class. Instructors are available for personalized support for the class via email and/ or online chat.
iPhone & iPad Hidden Gems
with BoomerTECH Adventures, MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education (adulted@msad11.org) 207-582-3774

Did you know... your iPhone can track your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can write and draw on your photos? You can calculate in your search window? These time saving features will allow you to be creative, efficient, and learn the fun "hidden gems" of what your device can do!
*Please provide a current working email address when registering for this course. This class is based on iOS devices and Mac computers and the technology requirements for this class are a strong internet connection and a MAC Computer, iPad, iPhone to access videos and articles. This is a fully asynchronous, online course that students complete on your own time and at your own speed. Each course includes a PDF booklet with information about the class, instructions for using the class, and the content of the class. Instructors are available for personalized support for the class via email and/ or online chat.
Foster Care/Adoption Q & A Sessions
with Kasey McDonough, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine.
Recruitment Specialists will be answering your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is a great opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered!
Sessions will be held on the 2nd Monday of every month from 12-1p and 6-7p. No fee.
Register directly: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/783429
Aerobics ~ Low Impact
with Lois Davis, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Participate in a fun and exciting low-impact aerobics class where you work out at your own pace. Relieve stress, improve cardio, tone, and make new friends.
Will run
Foster Care and/or Adoption Q & A Online Afternoon Messalonskee W23
with Kasey McDonough, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Join the A Family for ME program for a live and virtual conversation about becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you have ever considered foster care or adoption, this is a great opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered! You will learn about the Licensing process, various ways to provide care and support, respite care, and other ways to assist Foster Families. Mondays, either 12:00-1:00 p.m., second Monday of the month (1 session) A Family for ME, via Zoom Self Supporting Fee: Free, Kasey McDonough, Recruitment Specialist Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/783429
Discover Sign Language
with Ed2Go, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

This is an online class.
Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Along the way, you will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do.
Throughout the course, you will learn by watching videos that demonstrate how to make the signs and how to incorporate facial expressions to communicate in this beautiful language. This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Throughout it, you will be immersed in silence, which will help you gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language.
You will also gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf culture and explore topics such as lip reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, when you meet a Deaf person, you will be ready to sign!
Cricut for Beginner's Package
with Tamra Keaton, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

This series of classes will show you the basics, how to use your cricut and how to get started making simple projects. We will begin with a short tutorial of how to use Cricut Design Space.
You will want to bring your Cricut, phone or laptop (that has Design Space on it), cutting mat and any tools that you may have. If you do not have tools, we will have some that you can use for the class.
This is a 5 class series.
March 7th - Intro to Cricut, register your cricut, access Design Space, knowledge of tools, terminology, weeding and making a cup. (Cup and vinyal will be provided).
March 21st - Weeding and layering vinyl
April 4th - Infusible Ink
May 2nd - Iron-on
May 16th - Stenciling