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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education



Our Classes

Balms & Butters

$45

with Jennifer Greiner

Calendar Jan 31, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Chapped hands and lips can be a challenging part of winter. Having all-natural, DIY options for your lip balm and body butter needs can be a lifesaver! They also make wonderful presents to help us get through the colder months. Learn to make your own custom-scented lip balm and take home two jars and a sample of body butter! Please bring a pen/notepad. Tuition includes all materials.

Jennifer Greiner of Divine Vitality uses a unique approach of professional counseling and essential oil wellness to integrate alternative, natural methods into your health & lifestyle.

Ukulele For Beginners - Section I - Live Online

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Jan 31, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You'll need a ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won't want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don't have to read music! Sign up, tune up and show up to start your musical adventure now! Registration closes at noon on 1/29.

Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner's ukulele. Contact us and we'll have him reach out to you!

Required: Five days before to the commencement of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read this email carefully.

Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele performer and teacher. He believes studying an instrument makes the brain sharper, helps reduce stress and brings joy to the uke players and audiences. He  has taught the powerful ukulele to almost 700 individuals!

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Citizenship Prep Class

Free

with Mike West

Calendar Feb 1, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 14 weeks

A 14 week in-person class that helps students seeking to gain U.S. citizenship understand the naturalization process and prepare for the interview and civics test. This includes class instruction, take home study materials, and a compilation of online resources. Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation. Some basic English skills required.

Once online regristration is complete, you will recieve a call or email to schedule an intake interview and English assessment at the Saco Learning Center. 

Spanish for Beginners

$209

with Gustavo Gómez Coello

Calendar Feb 1, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn Spanish from a native speaker! 

Focus on the foundational concepts of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Your confidence will increase with more practice and you'll soon be able to communicate in Spanish! No experience needed. No class 2/22. 

Required: Proof of registration. Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approx. $12, Amazon). 

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

Seasonal Wellness with Chinese Medicine: Winter

$29

with Meret C Bainbridge, L.Ac

Calendar Feb 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Learn about the Five Elements and Seasons cycle in Chinese medicine beginning with winter - a time for introspection and relaxation. Discuss yin, the kidney and bladder meridians, deep listening and replenishing our essence. We'll gather each season to explore tools for wellness, including self-acupressure, movement, guided meditation, diet & lifestyle guidelines. Stay tuned for additional classes throughout the year as Meret will be covering all of the seasons! Take one or all!

Required: Proof of registration, dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket, pen and notepad.

Meret Bainbridge, L.Ac. is the owner of Acupuncture by Meret in Saco. She has been practicing acupressure, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine since 1996.

Paper Marbling

$39

with Gayle Fitzpatrick

Calendar Feb 3, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to make ornamental papers using this time-honored technique. These papers may be used for a variety of projects, including handmade books, scrapbooking, cards, boxes, picture frames and more. Learn about the tools and techniques that will enable you to develop this craft and its potential for future projects. All materials provided. Proof of registration required.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She also works as a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Computer Tutoring Section VII

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Feb 5, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Register for a one-hour, one-on-one appointment for your technology needs. Topics include Mac/PC information, social media, email, and attachments. You might need assistance using iTunes, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, or editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Because it's your hour and we want to make sure your needs are satisfied, please respond to the brief questionnaire we will send you following registration!

Required: Bring your MacBook or PC laptop, or use one of our Windows laptops.

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.

Full Course

Computer Tutoring Section VIII

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Feb 5, 2024 at 5:15 pm, runs for 1 week

Register for a one-hour, one-on-one appointment for your technology needs. Topics include Mac/PC information, social media, email, and attachments. You might need assistance using iTunes, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, or editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Because it's your hour and we want to make sure your needs are satisfied, please respond to the brief questionnaire we will send you following registration!

Required: Bring your MacBook or PC laptop, or use one of our Windows laptops.

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.





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