Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education Classes
Essentials for iPhones - Online
with Edward Brazee, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone with iOS 18! This comprehensive course for Mac/Apple users will provide essential knowledge and skills to master the latest iOS features and enhancements. Learn to streamline your workflow with a redesigned Control Center. Discover powerful shortcuts. Enhance your interactions with a more intelligent Siri. Explore innovative communication tools with Apple Intelligence. Capture stunning photos to unleash your creativity with upgraded photo editing tools and discover hidden camera features. Customize your iPhone and make it uniquely yours with personalized settings, widgets, and accessibility options. Finally, learn to keep your iPhone running smoothly and efficiently with expert tips and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this course will provide you with the confidence and expertise to navigate the iOS 18 world with ease. Enroll today and become an iOS 18 expert! Appropriate for anyone using iOS 18 (iPhone XR, 11 through 16, and SE (2nd & 3rd generations).
For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos on a computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos.
Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom.
Please have a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles.
Ed Brazee lead instructor.
BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.
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Taming Your To Do List
with Jill Braceland, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Identify techniques to organize your time and get more out of your days and evenings! Prioritize, improve your to-do list, and learn how we underestimate time. Discuss tips to stop procrastinating and understand how to ward off being so overwhelmed.
Jill Braceland has been designing and delivering management and writing tool seminars for 30+ years. She has a reputation for offering interactive, practical workshops in an easy, friendly manner.
Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry
with Jessica Muise, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Twist, wrap, and loop your way to a necklace or set of earrings using design elements drawn from the sea. Combine found materials with metal and learn easy wire-wrapped loop techniques to create your own unique jewelry. Bring your own sea glass or choose from the instructor's collection. Leave with a completed piece reflecting your creative design and resources to continue making similar jewelry at home. Registration closes at noon on 4/28. Tuition includes materials.
Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator, has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a consultant to artists, nonprofit organizations, and coalitions for social change.
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OOB History at the Historical Society Section 1
with Brian Bergeron, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Join volunteers from the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society at the Harmon Memorial Museum, home to numerous exhibits pertaining to Old Orchard Beach, including "Museum in the Streets," which depicts twenty-eight past and present views of OOB. Discover the history of the Pier, views and highlights of Ocean Park, and a Salvation Army display. Visit the Fire Room, which displays major fires from 1904 to the present, or view pictures of Charles Lindbergh's historic landing. These are just a few of the items of interest you'll see as you enjoy learning about OOB's storied past!
Taking photos of the displays is prohibited.
Metered parking available on Old Orchard St, free parking on Adelaide St, or in the lot behind OOB Town Hall (for the duration of the course only).
*Donations are not required but are accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the museum and its collection.
W. Warren Harmon was active within the OOB community from 1915–1952 and wore many hats, including town treasurer, auditor, moderator, and superintendent of schools, as well as lifelong involvement in many local organizations. His home was bequeathed to the community in 1974 for exclusive use by the historical society and designated as the Harmon Memorial Museum.
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Boat America
with James Katz, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

For all boaters on inland and coastal waters. This all-ages course is approved by the State of Maine, meeting boater education requirements for operators 16 to 25 on inland and coastal waters out to the three-mile line. This is the National Association of Boating Law Administrators-approved course, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID card must be carried when operating on the water. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil.
James Katz holds a BA from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. He has been a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1996 and currently holds certification as a Navigation Specialist, Instructor, Vessel Examiner, and Safety Patrol Boat Coxswain.
Death with Dignity Section 1 - Live Online
with Valerie Lovelace, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

*Please Note: This class will now take place on 4/30.*
Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine's Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law, or how to help a family member who might qualify.
Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 4/16.
Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and also serves as its executive director. She spearheaded a grassroots campaign from 2014 to 2019 to pass Maine's aid-in-dying statute, the Maine Death with Dignity Act. She is committed to providing factual information regarding medical aid in dying in the United States to politicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
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Country & Latin Line Dancing Section 2
with Elizabeth Richards, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Learn a few line dances to bust out when a line dancing opportunity presents itself or simply because you want to try something new! Discover classic country line dances and popular Latin rhythms, including rumba, cha cha, salsa, and more, in this fun, energetic class! Specific music and pattern requests will be taken the first night and taught whenever possible. All levels welcome! No partner required. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Elizabeth Richards has been teaching dance for more than 20 years. She loves watching the moment that steps 'click' for her students.
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Custards: Crème Brulée and Flan
with Mary Elizabeth Bailey, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Do you enjoy ordering crème brulée at restaurants because you don't think you can make it at home? Have you ever tried flan, its creamy cousin? Chef Mary will demonstrate the two methods for creating these creamy, lovely, delicate, and sophisticated sweets so you can make them at home. These simple yet delectable snacks will leave a lasting impact on your loved ones! This is a demonstration class, however, students are welcome to either watch or join us in the kitchen. Bring an apron, a couple of small containers for leftovers, and your appetite! Recipes provided.
Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.