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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Courses

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Cooking: The Tastes of West Africa 05.28.25

with Jordan Benissan

May
28

May 28th, 2025

$49 More Info
Join Togo native Jordan Benissan as he teaches you how to cook dishes from West Africa. Among the dishes you may be preparing are West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, Jollof Rice (West African Paella), Gusi Dessi (Spinach, kale, and collard greens, cooked with melon seeds in a reduced tomato sauce; served with white rice), and West African tapioca pudding cooked in lemongrass broth with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Registration fee includes all ingredients. Bring containers for leftovers and be prepared to take notes.
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Spanish: Advanced

with Paul Garcia

May
28

May 28th to June 16th, 2025

$65 More Info
Advanced Spanish is for those who are ready to move on from the Intermediate and Continuing classes. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book.
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Wills and Trusts Explained 06.04.25

with Jesse Bifulco, Esq.

Jun
4

June 4th, 2025

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This course shows the difference between a Will and a Trust and how each is used as a tool in an estate plan. It covers the basics of a Will, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directive, as well as more complex topics such as trust use in Medicaid/MaineCare asset preservation, estate plans for blended families, and how to protect the inheritance of an adult child. Attendees will learn how estate planning techniques can be used to preserve assets and prevent family conflict. Taught with stories, this class shows attendees potential areas of loss in their own families.
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Sewing: Open Studio 06.05.25

with Sandy Clement

Jun
5

June 5th, 2025

$15 More Info
Have a project you need to finish or need some help? This class is for you! Bring any sewing project and get hands-on help, or just use the time to join some fellow sewing friends. You may bring your sewing machine and favorite sewing notions if you wish. There are machines in the sewing room that may be used as well.
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Foraging Walk

with David Spahr

Jun
7

June 7th, 2025

$29 More Info

In thiis class you will learn about edible and medicinal wild plants commonly found in the spring. We will be looking for and examining nutritious greens, their uses, and their niche in the local ecology. Class will meet near the windmill behind school.Boots or waterproof footwear is recommended.

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Sewing: Open Studio 06.12.25

with Sandy Clement

Jun
12

June 12th, 2025

$15 More Info
Have a project you need to finish or need some help? This class is for you! Bring any sewing project and get hands-on help, or just use the time to join some fellow sewing friends. You may bring your sewing machine and favorite sewing notions if you wish. There are machines in the sewing room that may be used as well.