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Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education



Family Life

in Community Enrichment

Sign Language I

$60

with Michele Dorr

Calendar Current session started Mar 12, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 5 weeks

In Sign Language for Beginners or Refresh Your Sign Language Michele will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences so that you can introduce yourself and start a conversation. You will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and common activities.

First Time Home Buyers Education - Messalonskee

Free

with Laurie Wadsworth

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 26, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 14, 2024

Buying your first house is truly a big deal!  In this 8-hour, in person class we will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process and owning the home going forward. You will learn the steps involved in buying, how to set goals, and prepare for homeownership, explore loan products and credit, protect and grow your investment, and how to avoid being ripped off. A Homebuyers Education Certificate can help you access down payment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified homebuyers education. It’s good for TWO years with most lenders! Register here at midmaine.maineadulted.org and the program will take you to the KVCAP registration site to finish the sign-up process—cost will be $30. Each person must register separately. Limit 24 students.

 

Cooking Matters for Families

Free

with Deborah Barnett

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is specifically designed for the cooking challenges of Families!!!  There will be lessons in meal prep, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition.  You will learn to prepare and plan healthy meals, save money at the grocery store, keep food safe, and be more physically active.  We will talk about PICKY eaters, introducing new foods, and how to have your family be more involved with meal planning.  Participants will receive the ingredients for the recipes we create in each class to share with your family at home.  You will learn healthy new recipes and how to choose healthy foods.  Upon completion of the course, you will receive a gift bag of goodies including a new cookbook.  Kids are welcome to come to the last class.  The teacher will send you an online survey before class starts.  No class during school vacation April 16.  Limit 10 students.

Dog Training Basics - MS

$10

with Donna Whitney

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This beginner dog training class will give you the confidence and skills for you and your pup -- designed for the young and not so  young! Students work in small groups with several trainers assisting. You will receive a helpful manual and many topics will be covered including the commands taught such as walking on a loose leash, stay and come exercises as well as other techniques. We will also discuss any behavior concerns you may have. All dogs must remain leashed at all times. We cannot enroll any dogs displaying aggression for safety reasons. Upon registration, you will receive forms from the Adult Education office to be completed before the classbegins. Please print, read, sign, and bring the forms to class withyou. Additionally, please bring proof of current vaccinations. There is a $125 material fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor onthe first night of class.

NOTE: The first class, Monday, April 22, will be an Orientation andInformation night for the two-legged family member/s only (nodogs on the first night, please)! The first night’s class time will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. After the first class, all following class meetings(April 29, May 6, May 20, & June 6) will meet from 6:00 PM - 7:00PM. There will be no class on May 13 or May 27.Limit 12 dogs. *Only ONE registration & payment is required perdog. Each dog registration includes up to two human companionsin the class (minimum of one human companion required).

Fix a Bike - MS

Free

with Erik DeSilva

Calendar Next available session starts May 8, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for a bike maintenance workshop for Teens and Adults. Areyou curious about bicycle mechanics? Would you like to maintain your bike better, do repairs yourself, or get your bike ready for spring? Would you like to be better prepared to fix break downs when you are out on the road? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16years. Please make a donation by cash or check if you are able to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at the beginning of class cash or check or via their website www.bikemaine.org/donate. Rain date will be Thursday, May 16. When registering please mark this date on your calendar just in case it rains on May 8. Limit 18 students.





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