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Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPhone in Just Five Lessons

with BoomerTECH Adventures, with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee

$40 More Info

This course by BoomerTECH Adventures will show you how to get the most out of Apple’s powerful Safari browser. When you are on the go with your iPhone in hand and want to do a quick search on the internet, Safari, Apple’s browser, is the place to start. The iPhone app has some differences from the iPad version. (See our separate course for iPad, “Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPad in Just Five Lessons.”) In this course, we will explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, come to see the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari on your iPhone. This course includes 5 videos: the Menu, Start Page, Efficient Searching, the Share Button, and Reader View. Other course resources include supplementary videos and articles. You will have access to BoomerTECH Adventures email for support before, during, and after the class. The course package contains all the materials you need: Tips for getting started, summaries of each of the instructional videos, a list of all course resources (videos and printed articles). All resources are accessible from the course booklet. Students will need a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles.

Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your Mac in Just Five Lessons

with BoomerTECH Adventures, with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee

$40 More Info

This course by BoomerTECH Adventures will show you how to get the most out of Apple’s powerful Safari browser. Doing basic internet searches on Safari is fairly straightforward. However, within Safari there are many options most of us never explore. Join us for five lessons that will unlock the secrets of Safari; options contained in the top menu, choices provided on the opening screen, tips for more efficient searching, possibilities hidden within the share feature, and a demonstration of why you want to click on the AA button. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari. This course includes 5 videos: the top menu, opening screen, efficient searching, the share button, and reader’s view. Other course resources include supplementary videos, articles, and tip sheets. You will have access to BoomerTECH Adventures email for support before, during, and after the class. The course package contains all the materials you need: Tips for Getting Started, summaries of each of the instructional videos, a list of all course resources (videos and printed articles). All resources are accessible from the course booklet. Students will need a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles.

Watercolor for Beginners

with Donna Kantor

May

6

Next session: May 6th to 15th, 2025

$58 More Info

If you've always wanted to learn watercolor painting in a relaxed, no-critique environment, this is the perfect class! Throughout four sessions you will learn some foundational skills and a variety of techniques, painting a simple landscape, birds and a floral. A suggested materials list will be available at the first class. Please bring whatever materials you have. Lab fee: $10 for supplies to be paid directly to the instructor at first class.

Watercolor Greeting Cards

with Kathleen Gerdes

Mar

12

Next session: March 12th to 26th, 2025

$25 More Info

Learn the simplicity of basic watercolor skills and the craft of making your own greeting cards. In this class, we will paint beautiful spring scenes. You will take home a set of 4-6 cards - ready for framing or giving. All paint and card-making supplies included.

You Too Can Paint!

with Tom Nash

May

20

Next session: May 20th, 2025

$42 More Info

New or “seasoned” artists will complete an original acrylic painting of the Northern Lights during this session. All supplies will be provided. Just bring a smile, a desire to have fun and be creative, and a positive belief that “You too can paint”! No experience is necessary. Materials fee of $5 (cash please) payable to the instructor at class.

Learn the Ukulele!

with Duncan Perry

Feb

5

Next session: February 5th to 26th, 2025

$74 More Info

You don't need to read music - on the versatile uke you can knock out folk, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, and classical music, tunes old and new! Duncan Perry is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching the ukulele for 17 years. Duncan will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs and a no-stress learning approach. Plan on lots of laughs along the way! The uke is small and portable, and playing the uke is both fun and good for your brain. All you need to join this Zoom class is a playable ukulele, electronic tuner or tuner app., and computer or tablet. Instructional materials included. Once you master the basics you won't want to stop. Sign up, have a uke on-hand, and let your musical journey begin!