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The Sales Agent Online Class

$370

with Katie Rawls

Calendar Current session started Mar 24, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 24 weeks

This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

Message Circle with Jeannie Sullivan

$40

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Experience a psychic reading where you may hear from a loved one, spirit guide, or angel. You can get your questions answered through the use of tarot. This is a great way to get introduced to mediumship and tarot card readings. It is also a fun, safe way to engage with Spirit. Instructor: Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.

Foundations in Genealogy Research

$90

with Craig Siulinski

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This course covers basic genealogy concepts for researching and documenting one's ancestors. What is a genealogy brick wall and how do you break it? This course will offer key ideas on solving even the toughest research barriers. Topics include: general ideas to get started, where and how to find key genealogy records, paper and digital organization strategies, using online databases and resources, where to go in the community to research family history. One class meeting may include a field trip to a research site.

Discovering the Past Through Story: Writing With Purpose and Skill

$100

with Craig Siulinski

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Everyone has a story to tell—and your family's history is a treasure trove of unforgettable characters, dramatic moments, and personal triumphs waiting to be preserved. In this special summer-series course, you'll learn how to transform memories, oral histories, and genealogical research into compelling, readable stories. Whether you're writing about a single ancestor, a cherished family tradition, or a multi-generational narrative, this class will help you build essential writing skills while discovering new ways to explore your heritage. No prior writing experience is necessary—just a love of family and a desire to share their stories.

World History for Everyone

$60

with Laurie Notch

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

*NOTICE OF LOCATION CHANGE: The location for this program has been moved from Brunswick High School to the Adult Center Center in Topsham.

Ever wonder about how the people of yore lived? Who were the Anunnaki? When did the first humans arrive in the Americas? Julius Caesar... a fashionista? Enter the 'Wayback Machine' to explore ancient societies around the globe from prehistory to 1500 C.E. with this engaging lecture course that shows how the past affects the present. History does repeat itself!

Understanding Social Security

Free

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Next session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

Full Course

Woven Window Feeders

$95

with Zack Rouda

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 12, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Humans have been weaving baskets for hundreds of thousands of years. Many plant materials may be used to weave with: vines, leaves, bark, wood, and more. Basket weaving requires various skills, all involving twisting and pulling and wrapping the materials around each other. Weaving a small project, like a fish (pictured), or a heart or five-pointed star, along with other shapes, can provide a comprehensive, beginner-friendly introduction to most of the skills required for full-scale basketry. Learn to make a beautiful woven window feeder for birds! We'll cover identification, responsible collection, materials processing and storage, and creation, including the basics of stake-and-strand waling and randing weaves.

Ghost Stories for Summer Nights
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Ghost Stories for Summer Nights

$50

with Laurie Notch

*NOTICE OF LOCATION CHANGEThe location for this program has been moved from Brunswick High School to the Adult Center Center in Topsham.

Remember sitting around the campfire toasting marshmallows and telling scary stories? In this short course with Laurie Notch, you will learn the history of the ghost story, why it is popular in cultures worldwide, and how to spin your own spooky yarn for fun and entertainment.





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