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Driver's Education: Morse High School w/Bryan

$575

with Bryan Fortier, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 28, 2025 at 2:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session

Ages: 15 - 19

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF NEW CLASS START DATE:  The September class will now start on Wednesday, September 10th instead of September 9th.  Thank you for your understanding. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Parents are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class AND participate in a ride-along with your child for the last hour of their 10 hour driving lessons requirement. 

**Please Note: A make-up fee applies to all missed classes and driving sessions. ** **

Class and Driving Makeup Fees: 

  • Classroom: $40/hr
  • Driving: $80/hr

Please visit our website to review the Rules and Expectations for this class: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

Are you between ages 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. Only employee discounts are allowed, but you must call to register. If the student has a medical condition, please contact the office or click on the link below as an additional medical form is required. Total hours of instruction is 40; 30 classroom and 10 driving. Full payment of $575 is required at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please bring your birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class as well as glasses for your eye exam, if you wear them. 

Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Bath Campus

September 2025

  • 2:30-5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • September 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 
  • October 1 (Final Exam) 
  • In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 10/2 and 10/7

 October/November 2025

  • 2:30-5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • October 28, 29, 30
  • November 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 (Final Exam)
  • In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 11/20 and 11/25

 

Introduction to Upholstery: Dining Chairs Edition

$275

with Kate Hedlund-Groden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Dining Chair Edition! This hands-on workshop introduces students to the foundational skills of upholstery. Over the course of six classes, students will learn to transform 4-6 outdated dining chairs into beautiful, functional pieces. Through guided instruction, students will become familiar with a variety of upholstery tools and techniques. Students will also learn how to select fabrics, measure and cut cushioning materials, and properly assemble a finished seat. Whether you're looking to refresh your dining room or gain a new skill, this course provides the perfect introduction to the art of upholstery. Course Highlights: + Learn how to reupholster dining chair seats using modern and traditional techniques. + Hands-on practice with a variety of upholstery tools: pneumatic staple gun, wooden mallet, staple remover, and pliers. + Guidance on fabric selection, estimating, and manipulation. + Basic seat assembly, padding, and finishing. + Safety procedures and proper tool usage. Materials: Students will need to provide their own fabric. All other materials will be provided. Recommendations on where to purchase fabric can be found on my website: khgupholstery.com. All tools will be provided for use during the class. What to Bring: Your chairs and fabric! *Be sure to have your new fabric selected by the second week of classes.* Please email a picture of your chairs to khgupholstery@gmail.com. This will help me estimate materials for the group and anticipate any details to mention. I recognize that vehicle sizes may prohibit people from bringing all of their chairs to the class. Please reach out should this be the case. If preferred, bring a pair of gloves, safety glasses, and/or mask to wear while removing materials from the chair. Old foam can be dusty!

Vintage Junk Journal: Create Your Own Beautifully Imperfect Keepsake

$45

with Susan Stacey, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover the art of junk journaling in this fun, hands-on class! In this class, you'll learn how to turn everyday materials—like old book pages, scrap paper, fabric bits, and ephemera—into a one-of-a-kind vintage themed journal full of personality and charm. We’ll cover basic binding, layout, and creative embellishing techniques. All materials provided. *Registration deadline is 10/22.

Simple Scones

$60

with Deb Arter, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Debra to try 5 new scone varieties. We will make Savory Hotel standard as well as Butterbeer Scones (like Harry Potter!), Pistachio Cranberry, Rosemary Cheddar and Carrot Cake Scones. All ingredients provided. Bring your apron and containers to take home samples! Class size limited so sign up early! All materials included.

Will run

Paint Night: Black Crow

$55

with Shirley Anderson, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

A bird that will eat almost anything is the perfect subject to paint this Halloween. Glossy black iridescent plumage is possible to paint with just a few brush strokes. In this class you will learn to paint feathers by layering and dry brushing. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Will run

Learn to Sew a Basic Wardrobe

$150

with Susan Ellis, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 8, 2026

Classes cover sewing basics like the tools you’ll need to get started, threading a needle, sewing by hand, and how to purchase and use a machine as well as how to choose and use a sewing pattern to put together a wardrobe of basic clothing pieces. We’ll make a drawstring bag in class, and a simple piece of clothing. There is a $45 tools and materials fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class (includes fabric and pattern for your bag but not for the clothing piece). *No Class: 11/27.

Will run

Maine Death w/ Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Mar 5, 2026

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

Will run

Tarot Readings: Individual Session

$22

with Devanna Wolf, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
23 additional sessions through Feb 12, 2026

Have you always wanted to find out what a Tarot Reading was like but never felt it was the right place and time? Devanna Wolf has been reading Tarot for 35 years, teaching Tarot fundamentals for a decade, designed her own deck, and would love to introduce you to the magic of the cards! Sign up for a 15-minute reading and get a glimpse into the art of Tarot and how it can offer a unique perspective on your life and circumstances. *Registration limited to one session per person.





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