Central Lincoln County Adult Education
Maine Adult Education Program
Safely Gathering Knowledge Together!
Welcome to a new year of learning! It won’t look exactly like it has in the past, but we promise to do our best to keep you engaged and growing – even if it’s from a distance!
The current pandemic has turned our world upside down and sideways as we’re sure it has for many of you. Trying to navigate these unchartered waters has not been easy, but your local adult education programs are committed to providing both academic and enrichment opportunities that meet the needs of our communities.
Due to safety concerns, we will not be able to hold any of this fall’s enrichment classes in the AOS 93 schools. The safety protocols that would need to be established following after school and evening in-person classes would be too much for the school custodians to take on given the level of sanitation now required. We know it’s going to feel very different this fall, but we hope you’ll take advantage of one or more of the learning opportunities listed in these pages and make a difference in someone’s life, as all the money we receive for our enrichment programs is used to support our free high school equivalency and college transition programs.
On an exciting note . . . our wonderful artisans with their own shops (i.e. our gifted potter, Liz Proffetty, and woodworker extraordinaire, Rick Gallion) will be able to continue with in-person classes this fall by following social distancing guidelines and the wearing of masks. We hope you’ll take advantage of these outstanding hands-on opportunities!
We are once again offering a $5 discount for EARLYBIRD registrations. The deadline for the discount is September 25th. Thank you for supporting your local adult & community education programs. We wish all of you a safe & healthy autumn!
Sincerely,
Pamela J. Sperry, CLC Adult Education Director
psperry@aos93.org
Oct
20
So You Want to Open an Airbnb? (Online)
Did you know that the number of people turning to choosing Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from two years ago? The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine was roughly $40 million in 2018. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term […]
Oct
20
Build a Box
Use hand and power tools to build a small box of a design you choose with your choice of materials. The class will run three consecutive nights for two hours each night, for a total of six hours of instruction. At the end of the class students will have a project they can take […]
Oct
20
Webinar: Is Quickbooks Online Right for You? (Late October)
This one hour overview class is designed for anyone thinking of making the transition from QuickBooks desktop to the online version or is signing up for QuickBooks Online for the first time. We’ll discuss the important questions you should ask before you subscribe and will review the different subscription levels to help you determine which […]
Oct
21
Creative Writing Workshop (Online) – Session 2
This ongoing workshop offers participants an opportunity to get the creative juices flowing, overcome the internal critic, and let heart and soul flow out onto the page! Just as importantly, it also provides a tight knit, supportive community of fellow writers with whom to share the fruits of your labor. The instructor, Elizabeth Potter, will […]
Oct
24
Three Hours and Thirteen Types of Yeast Rolls
Amazing but true! People will admire all the types of rolls that you will be able to make after just this three hour class. You will also get to make a savory braid that is both delicious and lovely to look at! Basic preparation of bread dough will be covered. Class will be part demonstration […]