Personal Enrichment

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Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPad 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. Your iPad is the gateway to the world when you open the Safari app. Safari, Apple’s browser, is superb because it provides a variety of cool features. The Safari iPad app has some differences from the iPhone version. (See our separate course for iPhone, “Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPhone in Just Five Lessons.”) In this course, you will learn what the icons on the top menu do, explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, learn the advantages of reader view, and more. After completing the five lessons you will be a confident user of Safari on your iPad. This course includes 5 videos: the Top Menu, Start Page/Opening Screen, 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.

Quilting for Fun!

with Jane F Leonard

Apr

Next session: April 30th to June 4th, 2025

$25 More Info

Jane is a seasoned quilter who will teach you how to make quilt squares for beautiful pot holders, towels bags and full size quilts. This is a special weekly morning class! Bring your fabric and a sewing machine.

Digital Tools for the Beginning Memoir Writer

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

$40 More Info

Each of us has a story to tell. However, the memories of red marks on our school essays often keep us from sharing our stories. Fortunately, the digital world offers planning and editing supports unavailable in the past. This course will show you how to use these tools and others to unleash your creative self. This course introduces you to a variety of digital tools that support writing your memoir, even if you are a bit uncomfortable writing for an audience. There are seven videos that concentrate on different aspects of the process you will probably use to write your memoir. Each video discusses several helpful digital tools or websites. Expressing one’s thoughts, feelings, and perhaps even secrets is a daunting prospect for most of us. These digital tools will remove some angst about the mechanics of writing and allow you to concentrate on your content and message. The course package contains all the materials you need: Tips for Getting Started, summaries of each of the instructional videos, and a list of all course resources (videos and printed articles). Students will need a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles.

Dough Bowl Candles & Glass Lanterns

with Jenn Paulin

May

Next session: May 14th, 2025

$45 More Info

Join Jenn from Candlewood for a fun and creative evening making two crafts! We will use dried flowers and nature debris to create stunning, decorative pieces that add a touch of nature to your home and make the perfect gift. You will learn to craft beautiful, aromatic candles using delicately dried flowers, soothing scents, and natural ingredients to make unique and charming dough bowls. You will also learn the art of Decoupage, transforming a simple glass jar into a stunningly adorned and scented lantern. Students will take home both beautiful and functional pieces. Supplies fee: $10 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Drawing for Beginners

with Donna Kantor

$58 More Info

It's never too late to learn! No experience is necessary or expected. A class that introduces the nuts-and-bolts approach to a structured drawing process. A variety of mediums will be used - graphite in different forms and charcoal in block, powder and vine. Materials provided for in-class use.

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Hatha Yoga

with Joan Grady

Apr

Next session: April 29th to June 17th, 2025

$70 More Info

Everyone can do some yoga, and, with very little instruction, you can begin to practice your focus on breath and holding postures. Yoga can be helpful with managing pain, improves your posture, tightens and tones your body, increases circulation, strengthens the back muscles, and helps with anxiety. Students should bring a yoga mat and a towel or light blanket. Wear loose clothing suitable for exercise. This class is for the beginner to experienced yoga student.