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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



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Let It Go! Fiesta

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 21, 2026

This is a unique dance therapy program, led by Tony Dancer, that offers physical and mental health benefits. Not only does it help you stay physically fit and burn calories, but it also serves as a form of therapy to combat depression and anxiety. With Tony as your guide, you can dance and let go of your worries without fear of judgment. Let It Go Fiesta features a mix of Latin and multicultural music, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Let it Go Fiesta" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine!

Free

with Stephanie Shue

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Side Hustle with Chat GPT and AI

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 3, 2026 at 8 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through May 1, 2026

Unlock the power of AI to transform your living room into a profit center. This masterclass reveals 20+ ways to turn your talents into income with Chat GPT + AI. Manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, for a side hustle. Great class for people looking for work, out of work individuals looking to start a small business, retirees wanting to get back into the workforce part time, seniors seeking enrichment, and those in the workforce who are in jobs they don’t enjoy and want to find new career opportunities working from home. You will gain useful knowledge either for yourself or. to pass on to someone else who could use an income.

Young At Heart Fiesta

Free

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 4, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 22, 2026

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults is a serious public health risk that affects a significant number of people in the US, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious conditions. For this reason, Tony Dancer, under his TDF program, has created the “Young at Heart Fiesta” Latin Fusion dance class program with low impact, low-volume music to protect hearing, easy steps to follow and lots of laughter. This program is offered free of charge with Tony Dancer, plus once a month potlucks! Adults with strong social relationships have a lower risk of major health problems, such as depression, high blood pressure, and an unhealthy body mass index. *Program is for individuals 70+ only.

Driver's Education: MCAE Topsham

$575

with Bryan Fortier

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 4, 2026 at 4:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 15 - 19

Parents:  It is vital that your student arrive on time for class.  Due to late arrivals, students have fallen short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time.  Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up.  It is very important that your student arrives on time.  Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions.  Thank you for your understanding.

**Please Note: A make-up fee applies to all missed classes and driving sessions. ** **

Class and Driving Makeup Fees:

  • Classroom: $40/hr
  • Driving: $80/hr

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians must attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and participate in a ride-along with their child, which will be scheduled by the instructor and the parent or legal guardian. 

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

 Are you between the ages of 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 and completing the required hours of instruction. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are behind the wheel. A full payment of $575 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. The list is available on our website for students with a medical diagnosisPlease contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. This form must be faxed from your doctor to the state before a student is permitted to drive. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus 

 March 4-27, 2026

  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Class Time: 4:45-7:45 pm
  • March: 4,5,6,11,12,13,19,20,26,27
  • Final Exam: March 27

Astrology: The Planets and Signs

$25

with Rebecca Quigg

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about the energetic and archetypal associations of the planets and the signs, and how each represents different aspects of life and personality.

Drawing For The Creatively Frustrated

$225

with Kat Logan

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 5, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Discover your hidden artistic side in this engaging drawing class, inspired by the principles of Betty Edwards,”Drawing from the Right side of the Brain”. Designed specifically for adults who may feel uncertain about their drawing skills, this course aims to reset your creative pathways and develop confidence in your abilities and to have a lot of fun in the process. All materials are provided. Kat Logan is a professional artist with a studio in Bath and instructs workshops In Maine and abroad. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first day of class.

Fit to Salsa

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 23, 2026

In this unique dance fitness class, led by Tony Dancer, you will experience more high impact teaching using salsa music. This is a full body cardio workout modified from salsa steps into fitness. This program is appropriate for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Fit to Salsa" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.





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