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Middle Eastern Belly Dance Mixed Level Drills & Thrills

$150

with Josephina Gasca, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Sep 11, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! This is a great refresher class for experienced dancers and suitable for dancers new to belly dance. Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the studio. Zills (finger cymbals) will be used in class. Check in with the instructor before you purchase any. As an added bonus, you will also have access to a video library with instruction, drills, and ongoing choreography during the length of the session. The class fee is per person and for 10 sessions. Class meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26. *No Class: 11/27 & 12/25.

Full Course

CLASS Collaborative Learning and Social Skills

Free

with Lynn Sheehan, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Unlock the power of effective communication and collaboration in our adult social skills class. Discover the art of active listening, conflict resolution, and teamwork through games, crafts and real world experiences. Enhance your relationships, both personally and professionally, in a supportive and engaging environment. Join us now for a brighter social future! Instructors: Lynn Sheehan & Shawn Cola

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Looking for Enrichment Instructors for our Winter/Spring Session!
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Looking for Enrichment Instructors for our Winter/Spring Session!

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with MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 19, 2024

LOOKING FOR MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education Enrichment Instructors!

Seeking adults to teach Adult Enrichment Classes who have talent, skills, experience and passion to share with our community. Adult Enrichment offers a wide variety of activities for participants to select and engage in. These activities focus on providing enrichment through education involving lecture/discussion, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to meet like-minded people who share common interests.

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Each Adult Education Enrichment class is personally designed by the instructor. Topics and goals for the class along with materials are also provided by the instructor. We do have a TV for sharing your presentations and or course content sharing.

2. Collaborate and communicate with the Adult Enrichment Coordinator on any specific technology or classroom needs for the class. This should be confirmed by the time the class is officially launched.

3. Provide instruction using knowledge of the various learning styles and needs of participants. Our classes are typically designed for beginners with a flexibility to accommodate those with some experience or knowledge.

4. Prepare materials for class activities. 

5. Collaborate and distribute class evaluations to participants and work with the Adult Enrichment Coordinator regarding opportunities to improve content and ensure positive outcomes.

6. Monitor engagement of participants and ensure a safe and positive environment for learning. 

7. You are provided a roster for attendance provided by MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education.

Share knowledge and experience with others in a clear way that is positive, comprehendible, and has the capacity to inspire continued learning on the topic. 

Pass a background check

Arrive early for setup and be dependable to deliver class content as agreed upon. 

Communicate with participants and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances positive outcomes. If any negative situation occurs prior to class, please bring that issue to the Community Education staff rather than share in class with the public.

Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Display good verbal, digital and written communication skills. 

Communicate in a timely manner with the Adult Enrichment Coordinator if questions or requests for information arise. 

If you are interested...please complete the attached course proposal form for our WINTER/SPRING 2025 Session! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDL8VaEEWAdt5vFmfBB7Qz3DA0nWa1wKzL6zfKmdDhGyMzGA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please email Kelly with any questons: kelly.cabral@msad52.org

Animal Lover Suite
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Animal Lover Suite

$299

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 27, 2024

Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

Jump into the world of nature photography! In this course, you'll master taking beautiful outdoor photos of everything from landscapes to specific nature items such as water, flowers, trees, animals, and more. Along the way, you'll learn all about digital camera equipment, telephoto photography, and even macro photography. With plenty of examples and opportunities to share your work, you'll be shooting breathtaking photos in no time!

Start a Pet Sitting Business

If you're an animal lover, find out how to translate your passion into a profitable career! In this course, you'll master the essentials of starting a pet sitting business. You'll begin with dog and cat care, including nutrition, exercise, first aid, and identification of common diseases. You'll also find out how to handle home visits and impress potential clients. In addition, you'll delve into finances and explore start-up costs, accounting, fee-setting, business plans, and low-cost marketing. By the end of this course, you'll have all the knowledge you need to be a successful pet sitter.

Become a Veterinary Assistant

Do you like animals? Would you like to prepare for a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to counsel veterinary clients on pet nutrition, vaccinations, worms, fleas, first aid, euthanasia, and alternative medicine. You will also get a taste of how a veterinary hospital ticks as a small business by focusing on billing, workplace safety, and marketing through client education programs.

Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles.

This is an instructor led course.  Available class dates are April 12, May 17, Jun 14 and July 12.

For more information or to register please click the link.

Beginning Writer's Workshop
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Beginning Writer's Workshop

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with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 27, 2024

Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.

In addition, you will learn how to move your work from the prewriting stage to editing and final revision. You will also learn how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and imagery in your different drafts. By the end of this online workshop, you will have a thoroughly developed creative writing piece. You might even be ready for publication!

This is an Instructor-Led class.  Sessions begin on May 17th, Jun 14th, July 12th and Aug 16th.  For more information or to register please click the link.

Certificate in Global Healing Systems
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Certificate in Global Healing Systems

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with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 28, 2024

Global healing traditions reflect the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy, and availability of resources in different parts of the world. With foundations dating back thousands of years, these healing traditions have a long and rich history. Providing the primary form of health care for the majoring of the world's population, global healing traditions include health and wellness practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs using ceremonies, plants, animals, or mineral-based medicines, energetic therapies, and/or physical/hands-on techniques. Understanding the various global healing practices provides health care professionals with improved knowledge and skills to support their clients who use various traditional healing practices and techniques.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic concepts of healing for Ayurvedic medicine, curanderismo, Central and South American healing traditions, Native North American healing traditions, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Unani medical system.

For more information or to register please click the link.

Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit

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with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 28, 2024

Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) are those environments in which characteristics of the individuals and various elements of the organization are focused on social, psychological, physical, cultural, and spiritual components that support and enhance the inherent healing capacities of the individuals who live and work in the environment. Healing relationships, the powerful effect of evidence-based design and all its elements (color, sound, light, art), a focus on nature, the impact of technology on health, and the important environment aspects of health such as clean air and water are all explored in this innovative certificate program.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the various elements of optimal healing environments and how they impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level; and describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner.

For more information or to register please click the link.

Certificate in Healthy Aging
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Certificate in Healthy Aging

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with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 28, 2024

As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality care and quality of life. This certificate is designed for individuals who are working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for careers in aging services or gerontology. Topics include nutrition and healthy aging, the healthy aging brain, physical activity and healthy aging, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe specific aspects of aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

For more information or to register please click the link.





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