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Maine Adult Education



Personal Enrichment

Learn to Play the Ukulele!

$79

with Duncan Perry, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 6 pm
1 additional session on Apr 28, 2026

Your Journey Begins Here! 
The ukulele has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, and country tunes old and new -- even classical music.

Join instructor Duncan Perry on ZOOM, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, and who will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy! 

If you don’t own a ukulele, download the buying and care guide provided by the instructor below;

A Ukulele Buying and Care Guide

Tai Chi

$60

with Dale McKibben, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 10 am

Improve your well being through the peaceful movements of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an excellent way to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. This slow movement excercise is great for people of all ages and skill levels. In this 8-week program, you will walk through the different series of movements of Tai Chi. 

No class: 4/23

Full Course

Wills and Trusts

$12

with Sarah Neault, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 6 pm

Gain a comprehensive overview of estate planning processes. You will receive information about intestacy, guardian/ conservatorship, wills, trusts, estate taxation, durable  financial Powers of Attorney, advance health care directives  and MaineCare (Medicaid/Nursing Home issues). 

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah B. Neault Sarah practice areas include estate planning, probate administration, and trust preparation and administration, as well as some real estate transactions. Sarah is a graduate of New England School of Law, Boston, MA, J.D. Degree, 2008, and Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Criminal Justice Degree, Cum Laude, 2002.

Full Course

Sewing & Quilt Weekends

$18 Originally: $12

with NACE Staff, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 3, 2026
2 additional sessions through Jun 12, 2026

Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.

Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early! 


Class times are as follows: 
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm


* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223

Boat America

$35

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 8:30 am

For all boaters on inland and coastal waters. 

Approved for Maine Operators under 26 years of age on inland waters and coastal waters! 

This course is approved by the State of Maine and meets the requirements of the new law requiring boater education for operators between 16 and 25 years of age on inland and coastal waters out to the Three-Mile Line. It meets the requirements for PWC operators ages 16 and 17. This is the NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved course, for all ages, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID Card must be carried when operating. 

ATV/SNOWMOBILE SAFETY

$9

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 9 am

Participation in an ATV and snowmobile education course will teach how to properly operate and maintain an ATV and snowmobile. Laws, responsibilities, and personal safety will also be covered. Passage of final exams is required. You must attend the whole class in order to receive your certificates. Students under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

 

PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK ONLINE CLASS

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 11 am

An online link will be provided to you prior to class.

Curious about what it takes to publish and sell your own book? This class is ideal for the retired Senior, the busy working professional wanting to become a published author, professionals wanting to publish a book to boost their resume, the stay at home parent wanting to publish a children’s book, and for the curious individual wondering if they have what it takes to become a published author. Yes you can. Note this is not a writing class. INSTRUCTOR: Preethi Fernando author of 15 books, keynote speaker and instructor has a Master's degree from Clark Univerity. She is the founder of Kelum Training and Culting and the winner of Stephen King's Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com or connect on LinkedIn.

Side Hustle with Chat GPT and AI

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 1, 2026

Unlock the power of AI to transform your living room into a profit center. This masterclass reveals 20+ ways to turn your talents into income with Chat GPT + AI. Manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, for a side hustle. Great class for people looking for work, out of work individuals looking to start a small business, retirees wanting to get back into the workforce part time, seniors seeking enrichment, and those in the workforce who are in jobs they don’t enjoy and want to find new career opportunities working from home. You will gain useful knowledge either for yourself or. to pass on to someone else who could use an income.





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