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Conquer Your Mac Photos App: Edit Your Images - Online
with Edward Brazee, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Overexposed image? No problem–adjust the exposure in editing mode. Wish your photo could be black and white instead of color? Choose a filter and change the ambiance of your image. Does the main object of your picture seem lost among extraneous details? Use the cropping feature to focus the viewer’s eye on the most important part of the image. These examples are just a few of the many ways you can turn an average image into something special. Have fun editing your pictures with the many options in your Mac’s Photos app.
Please have a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles (as courses are Mac-based).
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.
Jill Spencer 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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Conquer Your Photos App Chaos: Tame Your Mac Images - Online
with Edward Brazee, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Many Mac/Apple users have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos app. Frustration can arise when you try to find a picture or video among the multitude of saved images. Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn. Next comes organizing your images and videos into albums and folders to develop your own management system. Plus, discover how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view!
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.
Jill Spencer 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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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.
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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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.
Intro to Genealogy
with Daniel O'Brien, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Get started on your genealogical journey! Get info on building your family tree and best practices to achieve success. Through lecture and discussion, learn to set realistic goals, build a resource network, create a family blog or website, and so much more! Dan is ready to assist and offer his expert advice.
A multi-week Genealogy Workshop will be offered in the fall.
Dan O'Brien received his certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has been solving family history mysteries for clients and reuniting bio families for the past 15 years.
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Make Your $ Work for You
with Sarah Blondin, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

You work hard for your money. Is your money working hard for you? Do you have faith in your present investment plan? Join us to learn how to manage risk, use compound interest to your advantage, and invest wisely to achieve your objectives.
Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.
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