Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Wells, ME
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Personal Enrichment
at Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People -ZOOM
with Craig Coffman, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Ages 13+
STUDENTS FOLLOW UP AFTERWARDS WITH MY ONLINE LESSONS THAT GO WITH THE BOOK AND THEY DO THIS ON THEIR OWN.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM
with Craig Coffman, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give
you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private
lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and
get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes
the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and
also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held
online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly
lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.
Know Your Numbers for Retirement
with Anthony Corsino, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

How much will you need? Learn how to calculate the amount of money you need to retire comfortably, based on your unique lifestyle and financial situation. Get step-by-step guidance through the process of determining your retirement "number." Gain a clear understanding of your current financial position and what's required to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Through engaging exercises, take stock of your income, expenses, and savings, and develop a personalized plan for reaching your retirement goals. Leave feeling empowered and motivated to take actionable steps towards securing your financial future. Please bring a notebook/pen and a calculator.
Instructor: Anthony Corsino
Critical Thinking Skills- NEW
with Koriahn D. Quint, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Develop essential critical thinking skills to make sound, confident decisions in today’s fast-paced workplace. This course teaches you how to evaluate information objectively, avoid common thinking errors, and apply a structured problem-solving process. Gain tools to think independently, identify assumptions, and distinguish fact from opinion—skills highly valued by employers for career advancement and workplace success.
Zoom Option Available.
Teacher: Koriahn D Quint, CEBD
The Portland Museum of Art and The Winslow Homer art Studio - NEW!
with Lynne Longworth, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

This trip is a combo, We start off at the Museum of Art where we will pick up a bus to take us to the Winslow Homer Art Studio we leave for Prouts Neck from the Museum at 10:30 and return to the Portland Museum of Art, where you will have time to enjoy the museum and lunch in the cafe if you wish, we return to Wells by 3:30. This trip is very limited as we must use the museum's bus and only 8 people to the bus make your reservation early.
FANCY FOLD FALL CARDS - NEW
with Faith Garnett, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

In this class, you will make a Halloween waterfall card, a harvest box card and a Thanksgiving easel card. All materials and instructions will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs
RAD - Self Defense Class
with Wells Police Department, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

RAD SELF-DEFENSE RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. Designed by police officers and safety experts, RAD uses a woman’s natural strengths effectively against an attacker’s vulnerabilities. The training is physically demanding. Nationally certified RAD instructors teach every class. Each participant will get a workbook and reference manual outlining the entire defense program. This manual is the key to a free lifetime return and practice policy for completing the program. You will attend four 3-hour sessions. The fourth class is a simulation that is optional but highly recommended. INSTRUCTORS are members of the Wells Police Department including Officer Stephanine Morini and Sergeant Adam Shaw. They are all nationally trained and certified to teach the RAD System.
WATERCOLOR S2 Intermediate
with Russel Whitten, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to paint from references, still life objects and observation. You will receive feedback and see what others are working on. Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper understanding of this medium. You may bring your own supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please request a materials list at registration.
INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten