BECOME A PREMIERE MEMBER TODAY! Join the Merrymeeting PREMIERE Membership Club for only $25! *membership fee is annual.

Membership benefits include:

Early Access: Premiere members receive our catalogs digitally prior to public distribution, for exclusive early access to class schedules and offerings (actual registration still limited to public release).

Loyalty Program: Premiere members receive 25% off every 6th class they take with Merrymeeting.

Catalog Opportunity: Premiere members may submit announcements in our future catalogs, as we are dedicating a page for announcements by our Merrymeeting Premiere members. (restrictions apply, contact us directly for details).

Discount Offer: Premiere members receive a 10% discount on any Merrymeeting Youth & Family program (excluding DE and any program over $400; can only be used once annually).

Exclusive Media: Enjoy convenient video workshops, on topics ranging from cooking to meditation, with access to our growing library of media (media library will officially launch May 2023).

Subscription Service: Premiere memberships include a free subscription to our latest Merrymeeting Premiere Magazine (exclusive annual online publication emailed directly to club members).

Special Invitations: Premiere members will enjoy access to special workshops and events developed especially for them.

Learn about the best digital tools to help you write your memoir with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course introduces you to a variety of digital tools that support writing your memoir, even if you are a bit uncomfortable writing for an audience. There are seven videos that concentrate on different aspects of the process you will probably use to write your memoir. Each video discusses several helpful digital tools or websites. Expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and perhaps even secrets is a daunting prospect for most of us. These digital tools will remove some of the angst of the mechanics of writing and allow you to concentrate on your content and message. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Learn to take fabulous photos of flora & fauna with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course provides suggestions for taking beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy to follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the suggestions. Suggestions include: using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning ones. In addition to the videos, we offer articles and helpful PDFs to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Organize & Edit Images On Your iPhone/iPad Photos App with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course is a step-by-step guide to organizing and editing images in your Photos App. It is packed with easy-to-follow videos that explain and demonstrate how to use your iPhone/iPad Photos App. You will learn how to navigate the Photos App, using the four major tabs—Photos, For You, Albums, and Search. You will also learn to edit photos, create slideshows of your best images, use the search feature to find photos, and use editing apps. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Explore the fast-growing world of Maine cheese while also learning the ins and outs of artisanal cheese in general. Trace the history of the American artisanal cheese movement, see how it has played out in Maine and sample a curated selection of delicious Maine cheeses and dairy products. Students will leave the class with a new appreciation for the cheese industry right here in our state, plus a product list and information about how to continue their cheese education and exploration. This interactive class will be held in Maine Tasting Center's Learning Center building and taught by MTC instructor Eric Rector, cheesemaker and owner at Monroe Cheese Studio.

In this setting you will receive psychic intuitive readings where you will hear from either loved ones, Spirit Guides, and those who are of the Spirit Realm wishing to speak to you. Instructor: Jeannie Sullivan

NOTE: This class will take place at the Adult Ed Center in Topsham. 

Summer Workshop: Come learn and explore the possibilities of this exciting and inexpensive medium. In this class, we will learn to make geometric patterns by rolling, stacking and slicing polymer clay. You can make jewelry, key chains, decorative lids for jars, and so many possibilities. All materials provided. If you have your own needle nose pliers, bring them with you. Instructor: Melissa Smith

Join us for this special literary event! Stop by to purchase your copy of the book and get it signed by the author. The book may also be purchased online. A Fallen Star, by Maine historian and author, Lori-Suzanne Dell, is the true story of the January 1808 murder of Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff Ebenezer Parker and the Portland execution of Westbrook Blacksmith Joseph Drew. The book will detail a four-years-long Historian's Inquiry to solve a 215-year-old mystery, locate a long-lost grave, and detail one of the most heinous events in the early history of Maine that saw the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, in New England history. The story of Parker and Drew evolved into a twisted myth and long-lasting legend, which has lasted for more than two centuries and left an unsolved puzzle for over two hundred years, which has been deemed, "the ultimate Cumberland County cold case." Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.