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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



Our Classes

The Art of Natural Perfumery

$29

with Jennifer Greiner

Calendar Nov 14, 2024 at 6 pm

Discover the science and art of making natural colognes and perfumes. Learn how to blend top, middle and bottom scent notes to create seductive aromas that balance the body, mind and emotions using of a variety of essential oils. Create your own perfume or cologne to take home. This class is great for any gender interested in their own personalized scent. All materials provided.

Jennifer Greiner of Divine Vitality uses a unique approach of professional counseling and holistic wellness to help individuals transform into the best version of themselves.

Autumn Plant Walk at Clifford Park

$15

with Laura Grover

Calendar Nov 17, 2024 at 1 pm

Discover the treasures still blooming and the gifts the woods give us in late autumn. Admire plants and local ecology with plant and bird hobbyist, Laura Grover while learning about the wild world on beautiful Wabanaki land at Clifford Park in Biddeford. Registration closes at noon on 11/15. Wear comfortable shoes or boots and weather-appropriate clothing. We will meet in the parking lot, beginning our walk promptly at 1 PM for a stroll along a moderate trail with a couple of hills, rocks, and roots. Rain date Wednesday, 11/20. 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.

Computer Tutoring Section 10

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 4 pm

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.

Computer Tutoring Section 11

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 5:15 pm

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.

Computer Tutoring Section 12

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm

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.

Think Before You Buy: Fast Fashion - Live Online

$9

with Bea Johnson

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm

What is fast fashion? Examine the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and its contribution to waste, pollution, and labor practices. Explore sustainable alternatives and consumer actions to mitigate these issues, as well as ways to properly manage textile waste. Join us to understand the true cost of fast fashion and discover how we can promote a more ethical and sustainable industry. Registration closes at 10 AM 11/18. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Beatrice Johnson, BS Ecology & Environmental Sciences from UMO, has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated. She has found her place in teaching sustainable waste management and loves to see people taking simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint, bettering the future of the world.

Crocheted Christmas

$75

with Myriah Davis

Calendar Nov 19, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Make Happy Holidays!

Make different holiday decorations at each session, including wreath ornaments, sprigs of holly or mistletoe, and popcorn/cranberry garlands that keep year after year! Use a variety of stitches and skills ranging from single and double crochets to puff and post stitches to increases, decreases and picots. Join the circle and spread some holiday cheer in your home or give these as amazing handmade gifts! All materials provided and all skill levels welcome.

Myriah Davis, owner & operator of Davis Arts, a pop-culture-based art business, has more than 20 years of crochet experience. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm for all things yarn, but especially crochet, with everyone she meets.

Let's Talk About Money

Free

with Matthew Sudsbury-Francois

Calendar Nov 19, 2024 at 6 pm

Understanding how a budget operates is among the most challenging areas of home budgeting. It's more involved than just keeping an accurate checkbook. Get information on how to start a budget, track it, set priorities and goals, save money, detect spending patterns, and more. Sponsored by Lighthouse Credit Union.

Matthew Sudsbury-Francois has more than seven years of experience in the banking sector. He began as a teller and advanced to his current position as branch manager at the Biddeford location.

Michael Rumo, who has 13 years of experience in the financial sector and has held a number of positions, is currently Lighthouse's regional manager.





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