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Kittery Adult Education



Personal Enrichment

WoWi - World of Work Inventory

Free

with Marci Dionne

Calendar Current session started Jan 2, 2024

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.

NorthStar Digital Literacy Micro Credentials

Free

with Marci Dionne

Calendar Current session started Feb 29, 2024 at 4 pm

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

Earn certificates in the areas that are important to you for daily life, employment or higher education. Choose the lessons and assessments you want to learn: basic computer skills, internet basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Office 2016, Excel, Mac OS, Using Email, Google Docs, Power Point, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Learning, and/or Information Literacy.

Free to eligible adult education students or $70 for non

Strong Bones

$66

with Mary Schwoerer

Calendar Current session started Apr 2, 2024 at 9 am
1 additional session on May 2, 2024

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

Acrylic Painting

$64

with Gayle Fitzpatrick

Calendar Current session started Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

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

Full Course

Play the Ukulele, Your Journey begins here!

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Current session started Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

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
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Sailboat Racing

$60

with Tom Brown

Calendar Current session started Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm

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

 

Understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act
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Understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace

Calendar Next session starts May 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Valerie Lovelace, Executive Director, Maine Death with Dignity

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine’s compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine’s law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who maybe qualifying. This class is offered virtual over ZOOM, you will be sent a link prior to class.

Class size limited to 15.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30pm

Registration Fee: Free

Spring Migrant Birds at Fort Foster

$22

with Dave Tucker

Calendar Next available session starts May 4, 2024 at 7:30 am

Focus on migrating birds and spring specialties. Bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.

Saturday, May 4, 7:30-10:30am *rain date 5/5

 





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