In this nine-week class participants will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python language. This course is for the complete beginner or someone with slight exposure to programming. Mr. Greer brings a wealth of experience, having worked in IT since 2004. Students will need either a PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) and a reliable internet connection. Class will be held during school vacation, Feb. 18. Limit 10 students.

This Beekeeping for Beginner course will help get you started in BEES and BEEKEEPING. Topics of discussion will be Langstroth Bee Hives, assembling bee equipment, installing a nuc, feeding the bees, controlling swarming,and dealing with varroa mites. Other topics will be how and when to harvest HONEY, split hives, winterize the bees, and importantly how to minimizeing. There is a $55 materials fee, cash or check only, due to the instructor at the start of the first class. This fee covers the cost of the book, use of the Turner Poulin Union Hall, and membership for one year in the Somerset Beekeepers Club. Assignment of a mentor will b eavailable. Limit 25 students.

Discover the beauty of Arabic in our engaging “Arabic for Americans” course! Immerse yourself in this rich culture and language -- building essential communication skills. From basic greetings to everyday conversations, learn to navigate Arabic with confidence. Our instructor will guide you through pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. A supply list will be provided with your registration confirmation email.

This is an introductory American Sign Language course. Students will be introduced to basic signs, as well as, Deaf Culture.

Crocheting is fun and easy once you know how. The best part is you can be creative almost anywhere. In this class, beginners willl start by working on a small afghan using single, double, and triple crochet stitches, and you will learn how to begin and end. The intermediate students will be practicing the basic stitches. If you know how to crochet and need guidance with a WIP (Work in Progress) bring it and get advice on finishing, improving, or just join us and have fun. A supply list will be sent via email once enough students are signed up for the class.

For the Afghan, you will need 2 skeins of a light colored yarn of your choiceand a correlating crochet hook. The size of the crochet hook is found on thelabel of the yarn. You will also need scissors, measuring tape, and a yarn needle. Please mark your calendar for a storm makeup on Saturday, April 5.

This class is for those who are new to investing or would like a strategy refresher. We will discuss basic rules of investing--how to develop a plan, how to choose quality investments, how to diversify your portfolio, and most importantly how to invest for the long term, and focus on the things that YOU can control. A Zoom option is available by emailing janderson@rsu18.org after you have registered. Storm makeup will be March 11. Limit 15 students.

Designed for people of all ages, this class provides a thorough understanding of how to effectively plan for the future, ensuring peace of mind and financial security. Discussion will include the key elements of estate planning (wills and trusts will be discussed), retirement planning, advance directives, various options and strategies to pay for long-term care, and how to pass your assets outside of the probate process. The attorneys will be available after class to answer questions as well. Storm makeup will be March 26. Limit 24 students.

Do you want to improve your writing skills for work? Write a poem to your beloved or finish that family memoir? Or maybe you have considered writing a script? If so, come join us for this 6-week writer's workshop where we will explore a variety of writing genres. In this session, we will be taking some time to address the concepts of Time and Place in our stories, poems, and plays. More specifically, how do they impact the scenes that unfold and the images we create, in both our earliest, developing rough drafts and in our more polished, almost-final revisions?