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Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Gelli Plate Monoprinting class scheduled for March 2 at Strong Elementary School. We apologize for the inconvenience! If you registered and paid for the class, please call 207-678-2701, Ext 4226 for further information.
Posted by Julie Sawyer on February 28, 2017 | Read more in: News and Events
Maine Adult Education will hold its annual Statehouse Day in the Hall of Flags on Thursday, March 16, 2017, from 8:30 until noon. The event provides the many adult education programs in Maine an opportunity to visit their legislators. Programs will have informational table displays in the Hall of Flags. Several programs will be bringing groups of adult learners to visit sessions of the House and Senate, tour the Statehouse, and visit the Maine State Museum.
At 11:30, a program in the State House Hall of Flags will highlight the many ways that Adult Education programs have enhanced the lives of participants. Speakers will include Acting Commissioner of Education Robert G. Hasson, Jr. Ed.D., State Director of Adult Education, Gail Senese,Ph.D., MAEA President Nancy Allen, and students from area Adult Education programs.
For additional information call Maine Adult Education Association at 207-564-3630 or contact info@maineadulted.org. All are welcome to attend.
Posted by Julie Sawyer on February 1, 2017 | Read more in: News and Events
Basic Excel - 6-week course designed for those with no previous experience with spreadsheets. Learn the basic functions and operations along with the toolbars and basic menu commands. Upon completion, students will be able to create and save workbooks, apply cell functions to spreadsheets and perform basic printing. Students should be familiar with using personal computers, mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on the computer. Specifically, you should be able to find documents on your computer and manage files and folders. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take our Very Basic Computers series. Instructor: Regina Savage; Dates: Mondays from March 6 - April 10; Time: 6:00 - 8:00; Site: Mt Blue Campus, Room E106; Fee:$60
Grow Better Onions this Year!
In this class, we'll learn the choices to make to ensure success in your onion patch from choosing a variety to deciding whether to go with seed, bulb or seedling to plant. You can grow great onions! Instructor: David Fuller; Date: April 10; Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm; Site: ALC; Fee: $5.00
Posted by Julie Sawyer on January 26, 2017 | Read more in: News and Events
Did you make a New Year's Resolution to continue your education? Whether "continue" means obtaining your high school diploma, preparing for a college or technical career, or even learning a new skill, Mt. Blue Adult and Community Education has something for you! Call and pre-register for Orientation which will be held on January 26 from 9-3. We will ask you to come in prior to that day to complete paperwork and do some placement testing in a quieter setting. Then Orientation Day will be an informative and fun day...a time to meet other students, meet the staff and tour the facility, and meet with the instructors to set up classes. Lunch will be available for all attendees. The staff is looking forward to meeting you, so call today at 778-3460!
If you are interested in learning a new skill through our enrichment classes and are anxiously awaiting the Community Ed Course Catalog, it should be available in your mailbox and on line (rsd9.maineadulted.org) by the first week of February. Those classes will begin after school vacation, or February 27.
Make 2017 great....do something for yourself!
Posted by Julie Sawyer on January 5, 2017 | Read more in: News and Events
Health care professions are among the fastest growing occupations and you can be part of this trend in 2017! Mt. Blue Adult Ed will be offering a CRMA course in February. In 40 hours, you will learn the skills to become a CRMA, or Certified Residential Medication Aide and begin a new career. The class will be held at the Mt. Blue Adult Ed Learning Center on the Mt. Blue High School Campus the week of February 20-24 from 8-5 every day. The cost is $350. Call Adult Ed at 778-3460 for more information or to register.
Posted by Julie Sawyer on December 8, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
QuickBooks is designed for small to mid-sized businesses that want to incorporate powerful, effective software with a traditional approach to accounting. Whether you are new to QuickBooks or have used an earlier version, this 8 week course is for you! Starting January 5 - February 16, you may register for the 5:00 class or 6:45 class, whichever time best accommodates your schedule. Call Mt. Blue Adult Ed at 778-3460 for more information or to register!
Posted by Julie Sawyer on November 29, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
The last Mt. Blue RSD Adult Ed Orientation for 2016 will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 9-3. The next Orientation will be January 26, 2017. Call today to register for either session at 778-3460. Make 2017 A GREAT YEAR!
Posted by Julie Sawyer on November 29, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
DId you know you could create landscapes, still life, portraits etc. and achieve fabulous, original style with just paper? Come and join in the fun in our Painting with Paper class and let your creative spirit be free! All supplies included. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 from 5PM to 7PM. Instructor: Heidi Richards; Location: Strong Elementary School Cost: $35 materials included. Call Greta Espeaignnette at 678-2701 to sign up!
Posted by Julie Sawyer on November 1, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
Winter is a prime time to begin the next step in your education, whether that is to earn your high school diploma, HiSET diploma, a CNA certificate or College Transitions. Call us to register for Orientation on December 1 from 9-3. When you call, we will schedule you for some time prior to that day to do your assessment testing. We can't wait to hear from you! Call 778-3460 Monday through Thursday.
Posted by Julie Sawyer on October 27, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
What will you do after the Fair is over? Mt. Blue RSD Community Education is offering more than 60 classes including many new ones. Did you know that Plants are Best for your health? Learn how to cook with whole plant-based foods to improve your health. How would you like to learn Soap Making or Using Essential Oils to avoid the additives of commercial products? Are you a baby boomer who needs to Understand Medicare or want to be sure your driving skills are up to par by attending an interactive presentation on Keeping Your Keys?
Of course, there are always the community favorites, including Calligraphy, Tai Chi, Beekeeping, Fly Tying, Hunter Safety, Ukulele, Cooking Classes for biscuits, donuts, pie crusts, Wine Making, Fortune Telling, Photoshop AND MANY MORE. Whatever your interests might be, we have something for you!
Classes begin September 26 so there is still time to register!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES you may go on line to rsd.maineadulted.org, drop by the office or call Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:00 at 778-3460.
Posted by Julie Sawyer on September 15, 2016 | Read more in: News and Events
