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WoWi - World of Work Inventory
with Marci Dionne
YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!
The World of Work Inventory (WOWi) is a comprehensive career assessment instrument, which has been carefully constructed to help a person learn the most about him or herself in relation to the wide variety of occupations available. The WOWi provides a personalized profile for each person. As a result, you will receive a listing of occupations most suitable to your unique combination of personality, interests and skills. If you are uncertain about what career you should be in, if you are considering a career change, or thinking of going back to school, the WOWI Online can help you explore your options, so you can make the best and most informed career decisions. Finding the right line of work is not always easy. Because you’re a complex person, you need a career test that measures more than one aspect of who you are in order to help you find the most suitable and satisfying occupation. That’s why WOWI Online measures interests, aptitudes, and personality. You will receive customized reports with career recommendations as well as O*NET career growth outlooks, salary ranges, and levels of education and training needed to enter the industry.
Free, 207-439-5896 call for link to take the online assessment then meet with the career counselor to interpret the career reports.
Acrylic Painting
with Gayle Fitzpatrick
This class covers composition, color theory, and color mixing as well as materials and techniques. You’ll learn and practice the fundamentals of painting with acrylics. Class time will provide time for experimentation, creativity and the opportunity to work on your own projects with guidance from the instructor. Beginner and Intermediate painters are both welcome! Class size limited to 10.
4 Tuesday sessions
April 23-May14, 6-8 pm
Registration Fee: $64
Play the Ukulele, Your Journey begins here!
with Duncan Perry
Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don’t even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. Here’s your chance to find out how to play this wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument in our no-stress program for beginners.Pick the session that works for you. Prior to class, you will be sent a ZOOM link to join this class virtually.
Session 1: Wednesday, Jan. 31-Feb. 21, 6-7:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday, Feb. 27-March 19, 6-7:30pm
Session 3: Wednesday, March 27-April 17, 6-7:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23-May 14, 6-7:30pm
Registration Fee: $79 per session
Sailboat Racing
with Tom Brown
Principal Race Officer Tom Brown brings his 20+ years in the Committee Boat to this course covering yacht racing and the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021-2024. Sail handling, trim, and choices are discussed. Tactics, Conduct of a Race, Scoring and the Appendices are also on the table. New and seasoned racers alike will benefit from lively discussions and on-the-race-course examples. The course is geared to the sailors in the classroom.
4 Tuesday sessions
April 23-May 14, 6-8 pm
Strong Bones
with Mary Schwoerer
Are YOU ready to build bone density, improve strength, balance & agility? This class is your answer to a total-body/ mind workout for osteoporosis and osteopenia. Includes: weekly tips on Nutritional needs for Strong Bones, recipes that include delicious ways to get & absorb nutrients, exercises that include weight training, balance & agility and bone breathing exercises. Suggested items for class: 1, 2 OR 3 lb. weights (or any combination), resistance bands, bootie bands, chair & water bottle. Mary holds a M.Ed. and is Bone Builders Certified. This is a virtual class over Zoom.
Tuesday & Thursday, 9-9:40 am
Registration Fee: $66, for 1 month
Macraweave Wall Hanging
with Alicia Stiles
PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATES
For anyone who has admired fiber art and thought creating their own would be far too complicated, this is the class for you! Alicia will break the process into simple steps that will have you creating from the very first class! To create your own Macraweave wall hanging, you will learn basic macrame knots in addition to weaving techniques. During this 4 week series Alicia will guide you through every step of the creation process, from learning techniques, choosing driftwood, yarns and cords, and creating your own stylized version of the chosen design! In addition to your own work of art, you will leave this class with the knowledge and skills to continue creating the macraweave of your dreams
4 Tuesday Sessions
May 14- June 4, 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $140
Retirement by Design
with Irene Bowen
This presentation illustrates how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you're 10 or 40 years from retirement, you'll learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want. We'll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected events and how you can keep your strategy on track. Irene is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.
Zentangle: Design Your Own Pencil Case
with Valeria Rienzi
NEW class just added!
Have fun using Zentangle to create your own pencil case or gift/trinket bag.
Tuesday, May 14 or Thursday, May 16, 6-8:15 pm
Material fee: $10, payable at class by cash (exact change if possiblel) or check made out to instructor.