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Strength Training for Seniors Messalonskee W23
with Angie Reckendorf

Learn how to implement regular strength training into your week to improve your quality of life. We will progress through a 8 week program where you will be introduced to the basics of movements that will compliment the demands of day to day life. You will leave this class knowing what to do to stay strong at home, in addition to understanding what equipment at the gym is best for you. For this class all you will need is a comfortable exercise mat or small blanket. No class on Apr. 17. Makeup date May 22. Limit 10 students.
Microsoft Excel 2013 W23
with Linda Davis

Will run
Foundations of Investing Messalonskee W23
with Rob Smith

Hairstyles for Your Child Made Simple Messalonskee W23
with Kaitlyn FitzGerald

Digital Photography Crash Course Messalonskee W23
with Eli FitzGerald

In two weeks we will cover the basics of the DSLR digital camera and other photography basics. We will look at aperture, shutter speeds, ISO, photocomposition, and how they are used together to create an outstanding photograph. We will also be taking an in-depth look at natural lighting as well as flash lighting techniques including on and off camera lighting. A DSLR camera is required. Inclement weather makeup will be Apr. 5. A 3-ring binder is helpful for this class. Limit 10 students.
Guitar an Introduction Online via Zoom Messalonskee W23
with David Deas

This introductory guitar course is designed for beginners interested in learning how to play the guitar. We will cover choosing a guitar, guitar maintenance, string sizes, changing strings, and care of the guitar. We will cover sight-reading, music theory, chord progressions, scales, and note values. When you finish this course you should be able to pick up sheet music and know key, melody, chords, and changes. You will need to pick up the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1, and the class handouts from the Adult Ed. office at Messalonskee High School before the start of the first class. The book will be about $9. You will also need to provide a 3-ring binder for your homework and notebook or notepad to take notes. The instructor welcomes students ages 10 and up. A parent or guardian must register and participate in the class with students under 17. No class Apr. 19. Limit 10 students.
Songwriting with Heather Pierson Online W23
with Heather Pierson

In this six-week program, we will discuss and explore all things songwriting, plus best practices for stimulating creativity and staying organized while doing so. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to connect and collaborate with fellow songwriters. Heather Pierson is a nationally touring pianist, singer/songwriter, and performer from Conway, NH. She has released fourteen albums and several singles of her original music, ranging in style from folk to jazz to vocal chants. Her life’s work, she says, is to share her love of music and her gratitude for life with others–one song, one heart, and one mind at a time.
Introduction to Self-Employment Online via Zoom W23
with Jean Dempster

This workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. Limit 20 students.