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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education



Professional Skills

Intro to German

$129

with Gregory M Downs

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn basic grammar rules, verb tenses, common questions and expressions, as well as pronunciation and vocabulary that will be useful when traveling to a German-speaking nations. Additionally, get ready to read poetry, short stories, newspaper articles, road signs and more! For a more engaging learning environment, the textbook also includes extensive audio recordings and flash cards in addition to in-person Google Slides presentations.

Required: Practice Makes Perfect: Basic German by Jolene Wochenske, ISBN 9781260120912 (approx. $16 on Amazon). Note: It is best to purchase a new book with code so you can use the extra resources we will use in class.

Gregory Downs holds a BA in French and minored in German at USM. With a strong passion for foreign language acquisition and linguistics, he loves sharing this knowledge.

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FREE Captain’s License Info Session Section I - Live Online

Free

with John E Coffin

Calendar Apr 24, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain’s License?

Do you want to learn the differences between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each? These informational sessions will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. Also discussed will be the different methods for completing the course requirements.

We plan to offer both courses in Maine during the Fall of 2024, representing the Captain School Key West/Miami.

Registration required to receive Zoom link.

John Coffin has held his USCG License since 1985 and has operated charter vessels in the Florida Keys and ME. He is a Master ME Guide and a certified Boating Instructor for US Powerboating and the National Safe Boating Council.

Spanish for Beginners Level II

$209

with Gustavo Gómez Coello

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 8 weeks

This course is designed for adult learners who have completed Spanish for Beginners or have a basic understanding of the language. Building on the foundational knowledge acquired in the previous level, Basic Level II aims to enhance participants' proficiency in everyday communication, focusing on both spoken and written Spanish.

Required: 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.

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Computer Tutoring Section IV
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Computer Tutoring Section IV

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Apr 29, 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.

Computer Tutoring Section V
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Computer Tutoring Section V

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Apr 29, 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.

Computer Tutoring Section VI
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Computer Tutoring Section VI

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy

Calendar Apr 29, 2024 at 6:30 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.

Heartsaver® CPR & First Aid for Adults & Children

$79

with Karl Finley, EMT-P

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to handle first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest situations until emergency medical assistance arrives. Find out how to handle scenarios including bleeding, sprains, bone fractures and shock. Learn to operate an AED and give CPR to infants, children and adults. Certifications in first aid and CPR are valid for two years and meet the requirements for child care providers.

Karl Finley, an EMT/Paramedic who has served as a volunteer fireman with the Scarborough Fire Department for more than 20 years, previously spent 19 years at the Saco Fire Department. He has 11 years of experience instructing CPR and has been the public education coordinator for nine years.

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Responsible Beverage Server Training

$9

with Alissa Wigglesworth

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training was created by the Maine CDC to give the workers who make decisions about IDs, age, sobriety and their worksite safety (on top of a host of other responsibilities on their shoulders) the best skills and information possible to protect their customers, their staff and their community. Servers and sellers play an important role in reducing the effects of over-consumption and underage access to alcohol. Public health data shows that retailers and restaurant servers impact preservation of local safety. When you and your team are trained in the responsible methods for serving alcohol for safe consumption, your neighbors, families and community all benefit and experience increased safety and well‐being. RBS training helps you to keep your work environment low-stress and thriving. On top of that, being trained in RBS can help individuals and their establishments to avoid fines and lawsuits.

Alissa Wigglesworth, Prevention Program Coordinator at Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition, holds a BA in Psychology and Substance Misuse Studies from Keene State and is currently working on her Master's of Public Health at the UNE. She has been working in the prevention field since 2019 and has a passion for building community relationships, working with youth, and fostering healthy communities.

Stephanie Masters-Plamondon is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds a Master's degree in Public Health. Stephanie has been working in this role since 2020 and especially enjoys working with partners in the hospitality and restaurant industry as she worked as a server for many years.





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