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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$55

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Time:  6:30-9 pm

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Registration: $59

 

Map & Compass Level 1

$50

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Apr 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

MAP AND COMPASS LEVEL 1    

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety.  Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass.

Class meets Live Online by Zoom

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

2  Mondays, 5:30-8:30 pm

April 1 & 8, 2024

Registration: $50

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I  have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.

Will run

Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat

$495

with Chris Toy

Calendar Apr 6, 2024

Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat at Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor, Maine

with Chris Toy

April 6-9, 2024

$495

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.

Escape to a Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordan Ward. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.  

Feedback from recent participants: 

“I learned so much from Chris that I can use immediately at home in my own kitchen.”  “Great kitchen hints!”

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat

$495

with Mary Laury

Calendar Apr 6, 2024

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat at Harbor View House, Prospect Harbor, Maine

with Mary Laury

April 6-9, 2024

$495

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!

Escape to a Victorian Inn, the Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor on the coast of Maine, with an intimate group of artist, cooks and creatives! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus special activities to extend your learning from the day’s workshops, including a private house concert by Grammy balloted sing-songwriter, storyteller, and author Gordan Ward. For more information about the workshop, call Mary at 207-632-2251. To book your stay at the inn call 207-963-9122 or visit https://harborviewhousellc.com/.  

Feedback from recent participants: 

“Great instructor!-Mary acts as a guide to develop our own style.“ “Easy no stress instruction.”

Developing a Personal & Home Defensive Protection Plan

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

DEVELOPING A PERSONAL AND HOME DEFENSIVE PROTECTION PLAN   

This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense.  

Part 1 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately.

Class meets Live Online by Zoom

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Registration: $35

 

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I  have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.

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Constitutional Carry & Legal Use of Force Explained

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Apr 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY AND LEGAL USE OF FORCE EXPLAINED   

This three-hour course is for firearm owners and nonowners. You’ll learn what to do when you see an attack or if you are attacked and respond with force. You’ll learn how to contact the first responders, how prosecutors might view what you did, rules about concealed carry in the US and Maine, and various ways to protect yourself without using a firearm.  

Part 2 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately.

Live online by Zoom 

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 5:30–8:30 pm

 Registration: $35

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I  have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.

 

 

Tai Chi for Health and Balance
Online Registration Unavailable

Tai Chi for Health and Balance

$45

with Akiba Mermey

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Maranacook Adult and Community Education is excited to announce a series of classes in association with MaineGeneral Health and the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center. RSU 38 is committed to providing fitness and wellness classes and activities to our local community members, as well as all others who want to walk a pathway to better health. Join us in taking the first steps leading to a better you!

 

Tai Chi for Health & Balance 

Tai Chi is an enjoyable, low-impact exercise that can help to improve balance, relieve pain,  increase strength and prevent falls. It is easy  on the joints and good for those with arthritis  and balance issues.

Cost: $45/person (20% discount for Seniors 65 & up, & Veterans)

Instructor: Akiba Mermey

 Location: Maranacook Community High School, Readfield 

Date: Mondays & Thursdays,  April 22 – June 17  (16 sessions)

(no session May 27) 

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  

(16 sessions)

 

Link to register through MaineGeneral:

 Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Chair Yoga
Online Registration Unavailable

Chair Yoga

$42

with Ann Parker

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Maranacook Adult and Community Education is excited to announce a series of classes in association with MaineGeneral Health and the Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center. RSU 38 is committed to providing fitness and wellness classes and activities to our local community members, as well as all others who want to walk a pathway to better health. Join us in taking the first steps leading to a better you!

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga offers the benefits of traditional yoga practice without getting on the floor.  Benefits include improved posture and balance, increased strength and flexibility,  reduced stress and a sense of well-being. Done seated or using a chair for support,  this gentle practice adapts to your needs and ability; no experience needed. 

Cost: $42/person (20% discount for Veterans and Seniors 65 and older)

Instructor: Ann Parker 

Location: Maranacook High School, Readfield 

Date: Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.  

(6 sessions) 

 

To register, go to MaineGeneral site: 

Chair Yoga

 





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