Courses

Arabic for Americans – Level 1

with Aqeel Mohialdeen

Feb

Next session: February 24th to March 31st, 2025

$29 More Info

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.

Waiting list available

Practical Financial Planning

with William Paradis

Feb

Next session: February 25th, 2025

$50 More Info

Navigating the constant push and pull of America's consumer mindset is a struggle for many people. Credit cards, student debt, fast food, and constant advertisements all create for Americans a life that, most times, is unsustainable for the long-term. This course teaches practical steps to escape the noise of consumerism and set yourself up for a financially sustainable life.

Session 1 = Pay off debt, building an emergency fund and creating a realistic budget.

Session 2 = Begin investing towards retirement, shortcomings of Social Security, and strategies to protect you and your family from financial risk.

Session 3 = Retirement distribution strategies, estate planning ideas, and tax planning during retirement.

Pottery: Make a Fun Mug*

with Rose Crossman, Rosie's Artistry / Elmhurst Street

Feb

Next session: February 26th to March 12th, 2025

$30 More Info

Join us for this mug-making class and learn how to create a mug and affix a handle the first night. On the second night, March 12, you will paint your mug. You will be able to pick up your artwork at the Adult Ed Office at Messalonskee on or about March 26. Materials fee is $30 cash or check to the instructor at the start of class to cover the cost of clay, glaze, and firing. Storm dates may affect this schedule. Limit 10 students. 2 Meetings, Feb. 26 AND March 12

Waiting list available

Talking Tarot

with Kathy Eckert

Feb

Next session: February 26th to April 30th, 2025

$100 More Info

Each 2-hour class will practice symbolic interpretation of the Tarot cards as reflections of the living, changing patterns of their lives, using the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Week One will provide an explanation of the Jungian perspective on signs and symbols, viewing Tarot as a set of dynamic and personalized messages. Study of Tarot’s symbolic foundation will begin that week, as well, with examples from both the Major and the Minor Arcana of how shared symbol structures often reveal totally different messages. This will be illustrated by the triangular structure often seen in the Major Arcana, and by the divine gift symbolism of the four Aces. In the nine remaining weeks, the rest of the 78 cards will be viewed, with a different category of symbols highlighted each week. Categories will include humanity, plants and animals, the natural environment and weather symbols, and actions within the images. This is a 10 week course, held on Wednesdays.

American Sign Language: Beginning Level I

with Paula Michaud

Feb

Next session: February 27th to April 7th, 2025

$75 More Info

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

Reiki Level I

with Gail Smith, RN

Feb

Next session: February 27th to March 20th, 2025

$60 More Info

In this class you will learn the foundations of Reiki; the history of it & how it works. You will learn tools to perform Reiki on yourself and others. You will have ample time in class to practice. It is expected that you will attend all four classes to receive a certificate.

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