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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



General Enrichment

Caregiving for Dementia 101

Free

with Ashley Butterfield

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 17, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 21, 2027

Gain confidence in your caregiving journey. Learn what dementia is, how it affects the brain, common behaviors and how to manage them. Explore practical strategies, supportive tools, and real-world approaches to make daily care more manageable and meaningful. Presented by Ashley Butterfield of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care.

Intro to Life Story Writing
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Intro to Life Story Writing

$50

with Craig Siulinski

This 2wk intro workshop is designed to introduce students to the corresponding course, Life Story Writing. Though this workshop is not a prerequisite for the course, it is an opportunity to meet the instructor and preview lesson plans before committing to the full course.

Intro to Foundations of Genealogy
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Intro to Foundations of Genealogy

$45

with Craig Siulinski

This 2wk intro workshop is designed to introduce students to the corresponding course, Foundations of Genealogy. Though this workshop is not a prerequisite for the course, it is an opportunity to meet the instructor and preview lesson plans before committing to the full course.

Paint Night: Pet Portraits

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 21, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@gmail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Understanding Medicare

Free

with Aaron Manning

Calendar Next session starts Sep 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There’s an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process on. He will discuss: when you are eligible, what is the timeline for enrollment without penalties, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare, and your financial assistance options.

Full Course

Social Security Optimization

Free

with Damian Smith

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 14, 2027

This course provides a strategic guide to maximizing Social Security benefits. You'll learn about optimal claiming ages, spousal and survivor benefits, and tailored strategies for single, married, divorced, and widowed individuals to make informed decisions about when and how to file. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Maine!

Free

with Stephanie Shue

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Feb 9, 2027

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. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Map and Compass Fundamentals (Level 1)

$50

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 22, 2026 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. There is homework to practice in between each class. Students will have access to an online textbook. Perfect for future Registered Maine Guides or Trip Leaders. 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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