Personal Enrichment

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More Hidden Gems in Your iPhone/iPad

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

$40 More Info

In our basic “Hidden Gems” course, we explored tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner…among other cool features. In this MORE Hidden Gems course we delve into the additional secrets of our iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You’ll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and /or iPad by the end of this course. This course includes 8 videos: Course overview, edit “For You” slideshows, privacy/security features, quickly start a video recording, Siri sidekick, use folders to organize photos, change text size, and learn the magic of widgets. 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, and 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.

How to Get Your Book Published

with Preethi Fernando

$90 More Info

Publishing your own book can be a rewarding work of art and a therapeutic experience. Have you always wanted to publish a children’s book, how-to book, memoir, art book, cook book, or just about any type of book? No, you don’t have to look for a publisher. Yes, you CAN do it on your own! Learn how to tap into readily available resources to turn your words into a published book. This might even lead you to scheduling speaking engagements. Getting your own book published can give you a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Preethi has published 15 books, and is both a speaker and instructor. She will teach you how to comfortably turn your words into works of art.

How to Use Chat GPT

with Preethi Fernando

$45 More Info

An easy to understand and non-technical class on the open AI program, Chat GPT. This course includes the many ways it can help you, such as saving time, and offering varied ways to word your thoughts, thus improving your communications and productivity. You will learn some of the many uses of Chat GPT, how to create your own account, and how to manipulate prompts to get targeted and productive results. Through this online, one-hour class, you will realize the many benefits of Chat GPT for your own varied uses- both at work and in your personal life. Simply sit back and follow the class for personal enrichment and professional development. Working professionals can apply this towards their professional development credit.

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Intermediate Guitar

with Jeffrey Chaplin

Mar

Next session: March 27th to May 1st, 2025

$50 More Info

This Intermediate Guitar class is ideal for those who know the basics and want to take their guitar knowledge to the next level. You will learn more about improvisation on the guitar, as well as more music theory. This class will help you more intricately understand and advance your guitar playing.

Introduction to Alcohol Inks

with Kim Crawford

Mar

Next session: March 27th, 2025

$23 More Info

Painting with alcohol inks is a magical process using isopropyl alcohol (yes, the same alcohol you already have in your medicine cabinet). Alcohol inks are a fluid medium that are hard to control and that is the best part! Once you have learned how to manipulate the inks and the right approach to this medium, you should find it an extremely fun and addictive style of painting! Students should bring their open mind and an adventurous spirit to this class as we explore this fluid medium and techniques. Lab fee: $10 to be paid directly to the instructor at the start of class.

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Introduction to Paper Quilling

with Kim Crawford

Apr

Next session: April 10th, 2025

$23 More Info

Students will join Kim on a learning adventure in the art of quilling paper - rolling, shaping and glueing strips of paper to make art forms. Basic techniques will be covered, and students may create various items including cards and ornaments. Come with an open mind and a clothing top that you do not mind getting glue on! Supplies fee: $15 to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.