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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



General Enrichment

Meeting Your Spirit Guides

$45

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class we will discuss what the other side (heaven) might look like. You will learn about the dimensions between heaven and earth. We will also talk about what we do as souls while we are on the other side. Near the end of class, there will be a meditation where you will have the chance to meet an ancestor, angel. spirit guide, or spirit animal.

How to Use Grok Artificial Intelligence

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts May 1, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jun 6, 2026

A basic introduction to Grok AI. You will learn how you can use Grok AI to improve your professional work life as well as your personal life. Simple to understand, interesting and fun class. No prior knowledge of AI is necessary for you to sign up for this class.

Side Hustle with Chat GPT and AI

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts May 1, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

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.

Investing at Retirement

Free

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Next session starts May 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Nearing or entering retirement? Maybe you're just thinking about it? Join us to learn how developing a customized strategy can assist you in identifying considerable risks to mitigate them while making the most out of your benefits and assets. This can help you plan for a financially secure retirement!

Full Course

Social Security Optimization

Free

with Damian Smith

Calendar Next available session starts May 7, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Aug 6, 2026

Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing. 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.

Tapestry Weaving: Beginning & Beyond

$275

with Barbara Burns

Calendar Next available session starts May 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

*This is a two-day weekend workshop: Saturday & Sunday May 9-10.

Have you ever wanted to try tapestry weaving, but didn’t know where to begin? Perhaps you’ve tried it on your own and are ready for some help. In this intensive, two day workshop you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of tapestry weaving. You’ll be guided step-by-step through various techniques while exploring the creative possibilities.

Beginner and intermediate levels are welcome, but no previous weaving experience is necessary. Even an experienced weaver can benefit from a refresher and Barbara’s artistry offers something for everyone. There is a maximum of ten students to allow for plenty of individual attention. 

Participants will be guided step by step through the process of warping a loom as well as weaving a design that practices a mix of skills. You’ll create a tapestry sampler that will be a reference for the future.

Cost includes use of a loom and tapestry bobbins during class as well as all necessary yarns and extensive handouts. Please feel free to bring additional yarns for weft if you'd like. A materials fee of $20 is due to the instructor on the first day of the workshop. 

Please bring lunch each day as we'll take a 30 minute break to recharge! *We have a fridge that can be used to store perishable items.

Instructor, Barbara Burns, studied tapestry at West Dean College in Sussex, England as well as here in the US, most notably with Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. She has taught private students and workshops in New England, Ireland and England. Barbara has exhibited and won numerous awards for her tapestries both nationally and internationally.

Blind Date with Tarot

$50

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next session starts May 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

You will choose a pre-wrapped tarot deck (the blind date part of this). Then have a chance to learn simple tarot card spreads and practice with each other. This will be a fun and interactive evening. Cost includes the purchase of a tarot deck. (I will provide the decks). Led by Jeannie Sullivan from HeartFelt Energies.

Full Course

Understanding Social Security

Free

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Next available session starts May 13, 2026 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!





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