Continuing French classes, Summer 2026

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French.

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! 

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. 

Also known as the northern lights, learn to paint these vibrant dancing lights in Acrylic paints. Blending is the technique that we will learn to use the most to capture these charged particles in the Earth’s atmosphere. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks.

Join Register Maine Guide Chris Toy for his annual hiking and camping trip to Baxter State Park, Chimney Pond, and Katahdin July 17-19. Although there will be two levels of activity for this trip everyone will be expected to be able to hike unassisted while carrying at least a 25 pound backpack for 3 hours while ascending at least 1000 feet.

The two night trip will entail hiking to scenic Chimney Pond and staying overnight in a communal bunkhouse with up to 10 participants. The second day will consist of an optional, more difficult ascent to the summit of Katahdin's Baxter Peak, weather conditions permitting. Those opting not to hike to the summit are free to enjoy the scenery and lower trails around Chimney Pond and the base of the mountains. The group will stay overnight and hike out the morning of the third day.

All meals and lodging in the bunkhouse will be provided. A waiver, supply list, and short interview with Chris will be provided upon registration. Questions can be directed to Chris at christoy.net@gmail.com, or text at 207-653-3163. The fee covers three days and two nights. *There is a $25 cancellation fee is you register and then cancel for whatever reason.

This is a full day online event featuring eight workshops on artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence. Great for working professionals, polish your soft skills in the workforce, great for small business owners wanting to learn how AI could simplify their business and cut back costs, retirees curious about artificial intelligence, Seniors looking for a relaxing way to keep learning to stay sharp, stay at home folks looking for discounts on airlines, hotels, and groceries, out-of-work individuals looking for a side hustle, and anyone wanting to feel inspired, entertained, and educated about AI vs EI. Great value price. Attend only the sessions you want or attend the entire online event, from the comfort of your armchair. Preethi Fernando is an author of 15 books and a speaker. She teaches at many districts, does webinars, and has her own training and consulting company, Kelum.

Workshop Titles: AI Tools for Small Business Owners - AI for Retirees and Seniors - Chat GPT Side Hustle - Emotional Intelligence Tools for Working or Living with Toxic People - Emotional Intelligence in Sales and Customer Service for Small Business Owners - Calm in the Storm - Discount Airline Tickets, Hotels, Groceries with Chat GPT - Leading with EI in an AI world - and more.