Explore the next level of acrylic painting by learning more techniques. Creativity is king in this class and you are encouraged to paint what you love. Apply the techniques and discover hidden talents from deep within you. Supply list available from adult ed office.

About Sue: Susan is an artist who lived many years in France studying the Impressionists' painting methods (Renoir, Monet, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Pissarro, Picasso and Matisse). She teaches how to apply their techniques in easy to learn steps for beginners and intermediate painters as part of regular classes held at the adult ed department for enhanced learning.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Ever think about your roots? Does the thought of researching your family tree overwhelm you? Don’t let it. It’s easier than you think. You’ll receive guidance for locating your family members. We’ll talk about organizing, interviewing, charts, forms and computer software. This class should give you a good start to building your family tree. Join Nancy for an informative evening while you dig deeply into your roots. No discounts.

About Nancy: Nancy Milliken Mason is a genetic genealogist with over 35 years of expertise in traditional research methods. She integrates DNA results into her research to enhance its depth and accuracy. Nancy started the Maine Genealogical DIG (DNA Interest Group) in 2016 and the FTDNA Maine Genealogical Project in 2015. She grew up in Cumberland, Maine.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

New to the idea of DNA testing for genealogy research? Learn about the three major test types: Y-DNA, mtDNA and atDNA. Find out what each test offers and which might e the best tool to help with your research. Genetic DNA testing can give clues to the origins of your paternal and maternal lines. It can prove or disprove a genealogical problem. This testing can help find unknown family lines in cases of adoption or other separations from biological lines. It will find relative with whom you share a common ancestor. DNA is a wonderful tool to be used with traditional genealogical research. No discounts.

About Nancy: Nancy Milliken Mason is a genetic genealogist with over 35 years of expertise in traditional research methods. She integrates DNA results into her research to enhance its depth and accuracy. Nancy started the Maine Genealogical DIG (DNA Interest Group) in 2016 and the FTDNA Maine Genealogical Project in 2015. She grew up in Cumberland, Maine.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Barbara’s classes are fun, and the steps are easy to follow. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body. Class feels more like a dance party than a workout. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! Note: We will be offering an additional nights of Zumba on Wednesday & Thursday nights. Sign up for one or all classes!

About Barbara: Barbara has been a ballroom dancer and instructor for most of her adult life. She is also a licensed Zumba instructor certified to teach Zumba, Zumba Toning, and Zumba Gold. She just celebrated her 10-year Zumba anniversary. Barbara has been teaching Zumba classes at MSAD#6 since 2014.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Fusing the best of pilates, yoga & aerobics, Barre delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic, but will increase muscular endurance. This is a full-body workout that is also low impact with a focus on flexibility, balance, stability and strength. We end class with a gentle yoga cool down sequence. No dance background required! Please bring a yoga mat to class. No class on Memorial Day 5/27.

About Jillene: Jillene Jones is the owner of Pure Prana Yoga and has been a Registered Yoga Teacher since 2012. Her classes focus on creative breath and body awareness and fusing a wide variety of yoga styles into her program. She also uses modifications as needed for student skill and comfort levels. Jillene has been trained in a number of meditation techniques, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar Based Yoga, restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga Nidra. In addition to her yoga training, Jillene is a certified Buti Yoga, Hotcore, Barre Above, Balletone and Fitness instructor as well as a Reiki Master.

A non-refundable $1.99 transaction fee will be added to the price of this class.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join us for this one-hour workshop as we talk about paying for college. Note: FAME will send all participants a link to the Zoom meeting prior to the start date.

FAME administers Maine’s higher education finance programs. Through a variety of loan, grant and scholarship programs, FAME helps Maine students and families meet the costs associated with higher education.