Filter by Category
Life Skills
COMPUTER LITERACY FOR ADULTS & SENIORS, Session 1
with Renee Payeur

It’s not just a matter of teaching old, young, or other such “dogs” new tricks. You can do it! Technology is more user-friendly than you may realize. Learn the basics of informational and transferable skills focusing on what you want to do and how to simplify life using your computer, laptop, or tablet as well as the Internet and Gmail. Bring your laptop or tablet. If you need one to use, just let us know. Please pre-register as space is limited.
HYPNOSIS FOR SUGAR CRAVINGS
with Hugh Sadlier

Repeated messages, experiences and influences in our lives cause habits to take hold in our subconscious minds. Discover the underlying mental and emotional connections that are not available to your conscious mind. Release the connections and replace them with connections to positive outcomes to support your success in beating those sugar cravings. Have a mat and pillow available for extra comfort. Pre-registration is required to receive pre-class readings and online link.
UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS, Session 1
with Duncan Perry

Here’s your chance to play this wonderfully versatile instrument. You’ll need a uke, curiosity, a passion for music, and time to practice. Join our no-stress program for lots of learning and laughs. Once you master the basics, you won’t want to stop. And, best of all, you don’t need to read music! Sign up, tune-up, and show up. Let your musical journey begin!
BUYING A UKE? Duncan can advise you concerning brands, prices, styles and sizes and recommend local shops where you can buy a good beginner uke, via email five days before class begins. PLEASE NOTE: The instructor will send an important email to your email address provided at registration five days before the class start date. Please read this email thoroughly before attending the first session. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele teacher and performer. He believes learning to play an instrument sharpens the brain AND helps reduce stress, bringing joy to ukulele players and audiences alike. Duncan has taught over 700 people to play the mighty uke!
Will run
MAKE YOUR BEST SHOT: AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY -LIVE ONLINE
with Mike Leonard

In this one-night class, participants will learn the basics of digital photography: what you should have read in your owner’s manual but didn’t! Topics covered include camera settings, understanding exposure and white balance, and tips for making your best shots of various subjects. It’s a perfect session to attend BEFORE going on a vacation so you can take home your best shots. Preregistration is required to receive online link.
About Mike: Mike Leonard has been taking pictures for more than 40 years and among his favorite subjects to shoot are nighttime scenes including lightning and Aurora, and in the daytime, he likes shooting landscapes, seascapes, lighthouses and more. His work is frequently on covers of The Notes publication in Yarmouth, Maine, In the Maine Activities Guide, on the local CBS affiliate in weathercasts and his work has also been featured in books, magazines, annual reports, brochures, textbooks and nationally on the Weather Channel.
UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS, Session 2
with Duncan Perry

Here’s your chance to play this wonderfully versatile instrument. You’ll need a uke, curiosity, a passion for music, and time to practice. Join our no-stress program for lots of learning and laughs. Once you master the basics, you won’t want to stop. And, best of all, you don’t need to read music! Sign up, tune-up, and show up. Let your musical journey begin!
BUYING A UKE? Duncan can advise you concerning brands, prices, styles and sizes and recommend local shops where you can buy a good beginner uke, via email five days before class begins. PLEASE NOTE: The instructor will send an important email to your email address provided at registration five days before the class start date. Please read this email thoroughly before attending the first session. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele teacher and performer. He believes learning to play an instrument sharpens the brain AND helps reduce stress, bringing joy to ukulele players and audiences alike. Duncan has taught over 700 people to play the mighty uke!
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
with Robert Harvey

We know this is no easy task! Join Robert Harvey of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency as he explains some of the ”ins'' and “outs'' to include when an individual is eligible for Medicare benefits, the timeline to enroll for benefits without penalties, what original Medicare does and doesn’t cover, what additional plans are available that work in conjunction with Original Medicare, and even possible financial assistance options. Come with your questions and concerns! Please pre-register as a minimum of 5 people is required to run the course.
About Bob: Bob has been educating people about Medicare for over 14 years. He has offices in Brunswick and Scarborough and travels the whole state assisting people with Medicare plan review and enrollment.
KNITTING WITH THE “KNOTTY KNITTERS”
with Sue Moulton

The “Knotty Knitters” is a group of fiber enthusiasts with skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. The members would like to invite new individuals to join. If you’re a novice, instructional support can be arranged. If you’re a pro, this is an opportunity to pass along your knowledge. This group meets year-round except for major holidays. Ongoing. Join anytime!
SACOPEE FAMILY READING CLUB
with Renee Payeur

Join us for dinner, stories, and fun family activities! In addition, each child will be able to take home a book each week! This free Parent and Child Together (PACT) activity meets at the Riverside United Methodist Church on Thursday evenings as designated. If you have questions regarding this FREE program or want to register, please call Renee at 625-3092 or email rpayeur@sad55.org. Bring the family and join us! Pre-registration is required due to space issues and to keep everyone up to date on any changes.
No Class April 20