Have you been wondering how to finish your high school diploma? We are here to help!

We offer the HiSET Program, free of charge. Call us today to make an appoinment: 207-242-8795 or email steve_vose@maranacook.com.

Classes for English meet Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30. Classes for Math meet Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30. 

We are here to help you in obtaining your HiSET diploma!

When you sign up for Karen's Zumba Class, you’ll have the option of coming in person to the Readfield Elementary School gym or staying home and joining from your living room via Zoom! This time of year it’s very dark at night and weather can be unpredictable. So we'll be offering Zoom Zumba! Those who sign up for class this session will get a Zoom link every week and you can choose whether to come in person or Zumba with us from the comfort of your own home. So, let’s stay fit together no matter the weather!

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class that is good for all ages and experience levels.  You don't have to know how to dance to do Zumba.  For one hour a week the only thing you have to focus on is dancing and having fun.   Come dance your day's stress away to upbeat Latin and American Music!  Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with as little tread on the bottoms as possible so as not to tweak your knees.  

Instructor: Karen Dube-Harriman

8 Thursdays, 6-7 pm

Begins: April 3rd, 2025

4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, & 5/29 (No Class on 4/22)

Location: Readfield Elementary School Gym

Registration: $52

Have you ever thought about fabricating with metals? Maybe as a craft/hobby, or the start of a new business venture down the road? If you answered yes, then our new Basic Beginner Welding class is the right fit for you! The class will cover stick (SMAW) welding including learning how to weld different types of joints together, how to use the large range of supporting equipment (brushes, sanders, grinders, etc.), and the various welding processes with a focus on safety first.

Instructor: Quinn Gerrish

The class will meet for 8 consecutive Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm beginning on May 29th running to July 17th.

Location: Maranacook High School

Industrial Arts Shop

Class is limited to 6 students! 

All needed ppe will be supplied to the students while in class. It is recommended to have leather boots and to wear all cotton jeans. (no light or torn fabrics)

Acadian Arts Retreat Asian Fusion Cooking at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

with Chris Toy

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created.

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. 

All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. 

Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“I learned so much that Chris taught me, and the recipes were attainable."  “Chris speaks slowly and encourages questions."

June 20-23, 2025

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.”  “Very helpful watercolor instruction."

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but  simply find it difficult to find the time? 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.

Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will  be able to sit at home with your guitar and  take this class without any pressure at all. And  since the class 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.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

For ages 13+. 

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Monday, June 23rd, 2025

Time:  6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Registration: $69

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

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.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Time: 6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Online Live via Zoom

Registration: $69

https://maranacook.maineadulted.org/cdl-truck-school/

Course Outline: The CDL course consists of 42 hours of classroom and 30 hours of range and road driving instruction. It is expected that students will complete all of their required drive time and received CDL licensure in approximately 3-4 months. 

Late Summer 2025 CDL Class B Licensure Program: We are now taking reservations for our spring 2025 CDL class-B truck driving class. In person classes will occur on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-9:00pm.

Regular CDL class dates are: August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 and September 2, 4, 9, 11. In addition to the regular CDL class dates, those planning to obtain their school bus/passenger endorsement must also attend August 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 8am-1:00 pm. The hazmat endorsement training date is TBD.

CDL Drive Time: Drive time will occur M-F, 8am-5:00pm, with very limited availability on weekends. Individual student driving appointments will be arranged by instructors. All driving and classroom instruction will occur at our training facility located at 73 North Road in Readfield.

Class Registration Fee: To reserve a guaranteed spot in the spring class, you must submit a check or cash payment payable to Maranacook Adult Education and submitted to: 2250 Millard Harrison Dr., Readfield, ME 04355. Please call 207-242-8795 with any questions you may have.