CRMAs are in high demand!

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine's regulations governing residential facilities. In addition, students must complete a Clinical Medication Administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy. Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Participants must be 18 or older. High school credentials and background checks are not required. However, a reading/comprehension level of English at a 10th grade or better level is required. Handbook included. Course fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available for qualified applicants. Bring a 1.5-inch 3-ring binder. $125-$150 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test.

Prerequisite: CASAS testing, with a score of 240 or better, is required to complete enrollment. No exceptions. Appointments available at our Saco Learning Center on Tuesday, 10/2, 11 AM or Thursday, 10/10, 2 PM. Please let us know at registration which date/time will work best for you.

For questions about the program, please email the instructor at jennifercourtois@myfairpoint.net

Jennifer Courtois, RN, has 40 years of nursing experience in hospital, home health, diabetes & community education, and 10+ years teaching CNA, PSS & CRMA in both the classroom & clinical areas. In addition, she works as a consultant for an assisted living facility and as a full-time nurse educator.

Come celebrate the real magic of the season and look closely at plants and local ecology with plant and bird hobbyist Laura Grover. Learn about the treasures of the Saco Heath and its woods on this very unique Wabanaki land as we take an easy stroll along the boardwalk. Registration closes at noon on 10/18.

Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet in the Saco Heath parking lot. Walk begins promptly at 1 PM. Rain date 10/27.

Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and Laura will contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

Beginners & ALL levels welcome!

Explore hand drumming through the traditional music of Guinea, West Africa. Alongside your fellow students and Master Village Drummer Namory Keita, play patterns and rhythms. Fun and engaging, Namory's remarkable style unites all levels in a community experience and is fun and engaging - a not to be missed experience!

Please bring a Djembe, Ashiko, Conga or other hand drum. Some rentals are available at $5/drum, payable to instructor in class. Email info@namorydrum.com to reserve a drum.

Namory Keita is in high demand! He is an accomplished teacher and performer with a distinctive style and a depth of traditional knowledge that is extremely hard to find outside of the Guinean villages where he was born. His assets include his extraordinary talent for captivating any audience and his connections to local and international drummers and dancers.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. In this series, we'll deepen into the practices from the Intro workshop. Somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation, and intuitive self-guided movement will help us connect deeper with our inner resources. Experience greater health and well-being while releasing tension & stress.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

The main responsibility of a notary is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents and, in Maine, to perform marriage ceremonies. Study the office's history as well as its responsibilities, qualifications and record-keeping requirements. You must live in ME or be a NH resident regularly employed or with a business/trade in Maine. Leave with the test completed and a plan in place for turning in your paperwork. A notary license is $50 and valid for seven years.

Bethany Mulkern has been a notary public since May 2019 and has performed various notarial duties, including weddings. As a result, she is well-versed in all aspects of the role of a notary public and has a great deal of enthusiasm about the subject matter, which she's excited to share with her students!

Learn to make, feed, grow, and use sourdough and discover creative and unusual ways to use it in your baking repertoire. As you sample some sourdough-based treats, watch a demonstration of how to make traditional sourdough bread, waffles, and a quick bread. Leave with a sourdough culture and recipes so you can start creating your own mouthwatering treats at home. This is a demonstration class, however, you are welcome to either watch or put on an apron and join in the fun. Recipes provided. Bring your appetite, an apron, baggies for leftovers, and a small lidded container to bring your sourdough starter home in.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.