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Excel for the Absolute Beginner 03.16.25

with Michael Wilson

Mar
16

March 16th, 2025

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as AutoSum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text.
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Basic Home Improvement and Repair for Beginners

with Wayne Sainio

Mar
17

March 17th to April 28th, 2025

You will learn several different home repair basics in this class taught by home maintenance guru Wayne Sainio. Over six weeks, he will cover several topics including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. The first class will be an introduction and a polling of student interests for the remaining five classes. He will also demonstrate one basic home repair in the first class. Handouts will be provided each week and you will leave this class knowing how to do many different home repairs on your own. Topics Wayne plans to cover are: broken pipes; faucet repair; changing a toilet fill valve and tank ball; replacing lights and outlets; changing light switches; replacing electrical panel fuses and circuit breakers; patching interior walls; replacing doors and windows; using wall anchors; repairing exterior siding; and much more! Class is suitable for those ages 18 and over. Class skips April 20.
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Birding by Ear

with Gary Roberts

Mar
17

March 17th to April 28th, 2025

Have you ever imagined going birding unencumbered by field guides, binoculars, or spotting scope? or wondered what bird is singing just out of sight? Join Maine Guide and Naturalist Gary Roberts to learn the songs of the common birds of our fields, woods, and backyards. Class skips 4/14 and 4/21.

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Spanish: Beginner

with Paul Garcia

Mar
17

March 17th to April 2nd, 2025

Beginners’ Spanish focuses on basic elements, emphasizing the development of spoken language skills. One goal will be "thinking on one's feet"—viable self-expression. Classroom practice spans the gamut from the traditional through situational exercises and "total pysical response" techniques. Textbook fee of $15 is included in registration. The same book is used in all of Paul's classes.
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Modern Chinese Culture and History

with Trevor Paul

Mar
18

March 18th to April 8th, 2025

Over four classes, you will learn the fundamentals of modern history and culture in the People's Republic of China. We will begin with an overview of the culture of China and how diverse the nation and peoples of China are. The next two courses will emphasize the events in China from the late 19th century to the present, with an investigation into events that have shaped the country into what it is today. The final class will be an experiential learning opportunity with calligraphy and watercolors using traditional Chinese inks and brushes.

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Focusing and Creating Calm

with Barbara Davis

Mar
19

March 19th to April 9th, 2025

$129 More Info
This class combines the simple practice of focusing with creative expression, such as painting, collage, drawing, and writing. Focusing is the process of noticing and attending to one's internal experience, also known as one's felt sense. Focusing is similar to mindfulness in that it is a practice of being in the here and now without trying to change our experience. We learn to be friendly to and curious about our experience. A brief focusing exercise at the beginning of each class will lead to individual creative expression. Participants will have the opportunity to paint, draw, sculpt, and collage. Focusing offers us the possibility of being with all of our experience and encourages us to trust our innate inner wisdom while invoking our creativity to help us be present with ourselves. No art or meditation experience necessary to participate. A $10 materials fee is included in registration.