Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. You'll leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out.

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and do a ride-along with their child, to be scheduled by the instructor and parent. 

**Please Note: There is a make-up fee for all missed classes and drives.

Review all Rules and Expectations on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

Are you between ages 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are hours behind the wheel. A full payment of $560 is due at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. If the student has a medical diagnosis, the list is on our website. Please contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus

**Disclaimer: An email will be sent out if any changes occur. Please always check your email. 

At Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education with Pierre Martin

March 2025

• Class Time: 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• March: 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,24,26
• Final Exam: March 26

June 2025

• Class Time: 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• June: 2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,23,25
• Final Exam: June 25

This course is an introduction to ‘strange tale’ writer Robert Aickman. Considered a master of strange and dark storytelling, Aickman wrote 48 short stories in his life. The Wine-Dark Sea is a reprint of a collection of short stories by Aickman. In this course, we will discuss several of these short stories, focusing on one each week. Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the anthology before class starts. You will need to come to class each week prepared to talk about the assigned story.

Join us to discover how to use the Google Suite! Google Suite is a collection of powerful online tools that can streamline your work and boost your productivity. This beginner's class will introduce you to the essential tools like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. You'll learn how to create and share documents, collaborate with others, and organize your work efficiently. No prior experience is required, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!

This hands-on class requires you to evaluate a situation and apply the correct first aid for sprains, fractures, open chest wounds, hyperthermia, hypothermia, severe bleeding, stroke, allergic reactions, and more. Bring your first aid kit and learn what else you may need to add to it. $35 textbook included. Two sessions.

Join us to discover how to use your iPad/iPhone! A class for all to enliven your life through these astounding Apple devices. We'll cover everything you need to know to feel comfortable and get the most out of these powerful tools. Bring your iPad/iPhone and learn to navigate your device comfortably, set up assistive technologies, create art, explore the web, take and share photos and videos, and more! Digital native, Ian Scanlon, will share his knowledge and answers any questions you have in a supportive, community environment.

Mocktails (mixed drinks made entirely without alcohol) are quickly growing in popularity and are a great way to add a little flair to your next event. In this class, explore a variety of mocktail-ready ingredients made right here in Maine - syrups, shrubs, infusions, flavored sugars and more - and learn how to turn them into beautiful non-alcoholic drinks that are sure to impress. After learning about the ingredients and the Maine producers who made them, attendees will get hands-on with mocktail mixology, mixing up (and tasting) several special recipes. All materials and recipes will be provided. Taught by Sara Gross, Presented by Maine Tasting Center.

Join the flock and paint this round-headed owl with big dark eyes. This owl gets its name from the horizontal bars on its chest. In this class you will learn the layering technique to create delicate feathers. New to painting - don’t worry Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step in bringing this beautiful woodland bird to life. Canvas and paints are supplied.