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Driver's Education: MCAE Topsham

$575

with Bryan Fortier, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 4, 2026 at 4:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 15 - 19

Parents:  It is vital that your student arrive on time for class.  Due to late arrivals, students have fallen short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time.  Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up.  It is very important that your student arrives on time.  Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions.  Thank you for your understanding.

**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 bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians must attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and participate in a ride-along with their child, which will be scheduled by the instructor and the parent or legal guardian. 

Review all Rules and Expectations on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

 Are you between the ages of 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 successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better and completing the required hours of instruction. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are behind the wheel. A full payment of $575 is due 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 call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. The list is available on our website for students with a medical diagnosisPlease contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. This form must be faxed from your doctor to the state before a student is permitted to drive. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus 

 March 4-27, 2026

  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
  • March: 4,5,6,11,12,13,19,20,26,27
  • Final Exam: March 27

Astrology: The Planets and Signs

$25

with Rebecca Quigg, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about the energetic and archetypal associations of the planets and the signs, and how each represents different aspects of life and personality.

Drawing For The Creatively Frustrated
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Drawing For The Creatively Frustrated

$225

with Kat Logan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Discover your hidden artistic side in this engaging drawing class, inspired by the principles of Betty Edwards,”Drawing from the Right side of the Brain”. Designed specifically for adults who may feel uncertain about their drawing skills, this course aims to reset your creative pathways and develop confidence in your abilities and to have a lot of fun in the process. All materials are provided. Kat Logan is a professional artist with a studio in Bath and instructs workshops In Maine and abroad. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.

A Personal Finance Class for Hard Working Folks During Hard Times
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A Personal Finance Class for Hard Working Folks During Hard Times

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 6, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Apr 4, 2026

You will look at your financial life and identify what’s working for you, what’s going against you and how to make the shift to becoming financially wealthy. We look at your larger financial picture - together. Our relationship with money and how we feel about money dramatically affects our wallet. A rich mindset matters. Have multiple sources of income. Say no to continuously picking up a family member’s financial burdens and irresponsible behavior. What are your money leaks? Don’t fall for financial scams. Start a side hustle from home and increase your ability to earn. Warren Buffet once said, "if you don’t make your money work while you sleep, you will work till the day you die.” WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE : https://youtu.be/wW-BcPsASRI

American Castles
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American Castles

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 6, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Apr 4, 2026

In an amazing one hour, you will watch, hear, and be mesmerized by the stories, pictures, and scandals behind American castles. The scandal of William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies of Hearst Castle, California, the overthrow of Queen Lili’okalani in Iolani Palace in Hawaii, rumors of fraud and murder surrounding Barrington House in Massachusetts, General William Palmer’s deep love for his “Queen” wife in Glen Erie Castle, Colorado, and the fascinating story behind Boldt Castle, in Alexandria Bay, New York, and many more that will leave you feeling awed and stunned. The presenter, Preethi Fernando is the author of “Castles and Grand Homes of America.” This is a visually stunning presentation with fun storytelling delivered by the author herself. You don’t want to miss this. Let’s visit 20+ American castles together in one short hour. WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/uGMKwP5ziaI

Celebrating International Women’s Day
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Celebrating International Women’s Day

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 6, 2026 at 8 pm, runs for 1 week

March 8th is International Women’s Day. In celebration of International Women’s Day, author of “17 Women Who Shook the World” Preethi Fernando rocks it, with some of the most amazing women of our time and their criteria for success. The life stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa, and Wilm Rudolph are filled with obstacles. Yet, they turned them around to become successful life stories. If you are seeking inspiration, storytelling, and history, this is for you. WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/BOmdjrROOOM

Driver Education - Wiscasset

$575

with Lionel Brillant, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 4:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Parents:  It is vital that your student arrive on time for class.  Due to late arrivals, students are falling short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time.  Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up.  It is very important that your student arrives on time.  Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions.  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 one 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. 

Class Dates: 

March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 (Final Exam)

 

 

Accelerated Spanish: Grammar & Practical Use
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Accelerated Spanish: Grammar & Practical Use

$135

with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Jumpstart your Spanish in just six weeks! This fast-paced course focuses on essential grammar, sentence construction, and practical vocabulary for everyday use. It’s a great next step after the Conversational Spanish course, or a solid starting point for motivated beginners. No prior experience needed—just come ready to learn in a fun, supportive environment. A comprehensive workbook is included!





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