Courses

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HOMEMADE GOAT MILK SOAP

with Karen Shumac

Oct

October 28th to November 4th, 2021

$40 More Info

Over the course of 2 sessions, we will transform common kitchen ingredients into beautiful handcrafted soap. On the first night, we will briefly discuss the science of soap making, safety tips, tools and ingredients. Then using a basic recipe we will combine vegetable oils and goat milk into a simple but luxurious soap the likes of which you will not find on the grocery store shelf. On the second night we will expand our repertoire by adding the color, scent, and/or exfoliant of your choice. Each participant will go home with serveral bars of soap.

Materials: $15 pay to instructor at 1st class

Waiting list available

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A TASTE OF COMPASSION

with Sheila Adkins

Nov

November 1st to 8th, 2021

$45 More Info

New to Compassionate Integrity Training (CIT)? Would you like to learn new skills and practices for becoming more resilient? Our two week mini course will help you calm your body and mind, become more emotionally aware, and learn to practice compassion for yourself and others. You can expect small group discussions, experiential learning activities, and reflective writing activities.

There is 2 sessions you may choose from:

November 1 & November 8 - Monday - 6:00 - 8:00pm

December 2 & December 9 - Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00pm

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KNIT AND/OR CROCHET

with Tina Collins

Nov

November 1st to 22nd, 2021

$45 More Info

Knit or crochet something special! This course is designed for the novice or someone who wants a refresher or just to practice skills. Please bring knitting needles and/or a crochet hook and a skein of yarn.

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CREATE BETTER HEALTH WITH EFNEP

with Alice Cantrell

Nov

November 2nd to 11th, 2021

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will help prepare you to Create Healthy Habits throughout your college journey and beyond! Each lesson will build upon the last and cover nutrition, cooking, food safety, meal planning, saving money, and physical activity.

Location: ZOOM

Online registration unavailable

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KEYBOARDING

with Liza Donald

Nov

November 3rd to 24th, 2021

$40 More Info

This is an introduction to keyboarding that is to demonstrate mastery of touch keyboarding using correct keying techniques, including correct posture and finger placement. You will improve speed and accuracy in keyoarding by using appropriate drills. Emphasis of the class is placed on letters, numbers, symbols, numberic keypad, and basic word processing applications. One key factor to mastering keyboarding is good technique. We will just have fun learning these formats.

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MAINE DRIVING DYNAMICS

with Jen Maddox

Nov

November 15th to 17th, 2021

$40 More Info

This course offers drivers the opportunity to improve their driving abilities. This five-hour course includes collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. A certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor teaches the course. Participants must attend both evenings. Those completing the course will receive a three point credit on their driving record.(Please include your driver’s license number and date of birth when registering)

Fee: $40 - age 65 & older is $25

Change from Mt. Blue Middle School to the Adult Learning Center