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How to Use Chat GPT

$22

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 20, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Dec 6, 2025

Hop on the artificial intelligence bandwagon! Whether you are a Senior, a stay at home parent, a busy professional, or a curious bystander, this easy, fun class is for you. The instructor in one crisp hour, lays out what Chat GPT, the artificial intelligence program could do for you- from making greeting cards, to finding what movies to watch, learning new recipes, to finding cheap air flights, to writing e-mails, to producing crisp resumes for your job hunt. Objectives include: How Chat GPT can assist you in your professional life at work and in your personal life at home, How to give prompts to Chat GPT to get the best results, How to get photos and images through Chat GPT, & How to make Chat GPT your time manager/personal trainer. Taught by Kelum Training and Consulting.

Chat GPT Side Hustle

$22

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 20, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Once you learn the multiple uses of Chat GPT, you realize its unlimited potential in helping you to make an income, working from home. Creating social media content, writing resumes, and researching products are just a handful of examples. This class gives 20+ side hustle ideas that can bring you income, without your ever having to leave your home. Objectives include: How to create eye grabbing social media content for businesses, How to write marketing material/newsletters/proposals for associations, How to create images for postcards and flyers, & How to build websites using AI. Taught by Kelum Training and Consulting.

Intro to Chair Yoga Live - Online

$45

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 20, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks
4 additional sessions through Feb 7, 2026

An opportunity to take time for yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through mindful movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness. All you need is a stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

Create Your Own Family History Blog

$120

with Craig Siulinski

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 21, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Share your genealogy research and family history stories instantly by creating your very own online blog. What you get with this special four session workshop: Personalized instruction from an experienced educator and blog author, simplified demonstrations of Google's blogger platform, detailed agendas and focused tasks to create the look and design of your blog, peer support and encouragement throughout and after the workshop, and each session allows for practice time and varied learning paces.

Testimonial From Gail R: “This was just the help I needed to create my first blog! Craig combined live demonstrations with time for us to practice the concepts and ask questions. His detailed agendas and homework assignments kept me on track so I was able to create and publish my blog by the end of the class. An added bonus was learning tips and tricks from the other students in the class.”

And check out this article written by the instructor about blogging: CLICK HERE

Mooncake Marvels: A Hands-On Journey from Tradition to Modern Maine

$74

with Jeff Mao

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover the delicious art and rich traditions of Chinese Mooncakes in this immersive, hands on cooking class! Perfect for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival or exploring unique culinary creations, you'll learn to make these iconic pastries entirely from scratch, mastering both classic styles and exciting modern interpretations with a local twist. We'll create dough from scratch for two distinct types: the traditional Cantonese-style wheat dough for baking and the modern, chewy snowskin dough made from glutinous rice flour. You'll also craft two contrasting fillings from scratch: classic traditional sweetened red bean paste and a unique modern fusion filling inspired by Maine's Needham candy (coconut-chocolate!). As we mix, shape, and mold our creations using traditional presses, we'll also explore the fascinating history of the Mooncake and share the legendary story of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e. You'll leave with a batch of beautiful traditional baked and delicate snowskin mooncakes you've made, plus the tested recipes, skills, and cultural knowledge to make them at home. Tasting included! All ingredients and specialized equipment provided.

Stained Glass for Beginners

$145

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 12, 2026

Beautiful objects are created in this class every semester by beginners. You can create a stained glass window or lampshade using the copper-foil technique. Learn acid etching and drilling. This is a fun and rewarding course. A complete list of materials will be discussed on the first night of class. The cost of materials is not included in the course fee and can vary depending on choice of glass and what your imagination will create. Note: You will also need to purchase your own tools, which can run between $45-$95. *No Class: 10/13.

Adventure Marketplace Info Night

Free

with Nancy Dorrans

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Interested in a local travel experience with Adventure Marketplace? Come join Nancy for more specific details about how these local travel packages are designed with you in mind. Adventure Marketplace is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, working together to create impactful experiences that are more sustainable and offer community building partnerships. Nancy Dorrans is the founder/owner of Adventure Marketplace and has close to 40 years of travel industry experience. Booking your next adventure with her will add value and convenience to your trip!

Map and Compass Fundamentals (Level 1)

$50

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass. This course is offered via Zoom over two sessions. This is a LEVEL 1 program.





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