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Merrymeeting Adult Education



Personal & General Enrichment

Digital Tools for the Beginning Memoir Writer

$35

with Merrymeeting Staff

Calendar Current session started May 3, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 18 weeks

Learn about the best digital tools to help you write your memoir with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course introduces you to a variety of digital tools that support writing your memoir, even if you are a bit uncomfortable writing for an audience. There are seven videos that concentrate on different aspects of the process you will probably use to write your memoir. Each video discusses several helpful digital tools or websites. Expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and perhaps even secrets is a daunting prospect for most of us. These digital tools will remove some of the angst of the mechanics of writing and allow you to concentrate on your content and message. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Fabulous Photos: Flora & Fauna

$35

with Merrymeeting Staff

Calendar Current session started May 3, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 18 weeks

Learn to take fabulous photos of flora & fauna with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course provides suggestions for taking beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy to follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the suggestions. Suggestions include: using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning ones. In addition to the videos, we offer articles and helpful PDFs to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Fantastic Photo Finishes

$35

with Merrymeeting Staff

Calendar Current session started May 3, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 18 weeks

Organize & Edit Images On Your iPhone/iPad Photos App with BoomerTECH Adventures! This online asynchronous course is a step-by-step guide to organizing and editing images in your Photos App. It is packed with easy-to-follow videos that explain and demonstrate how to use your iPhone/iPad Photos App. You will learn how to navigate the Photos App, using the four major tabs—Photos, For You, Albums, and Search. You will also learn to edit photos, create slideshows of your best images, use the search feature to find photos, and use editing apps. Course link will be emailed directly to you after registration.

Ukulele Refresher: Reignite Your Playing Skills

$49

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 14, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

So, you learned to play the ukulele and you loved it but, well, life got in the way. You've been meaning to get back to it because it's fun, relaxing, challenging, a brain booster, and a great way to socialize. What to do? Join this refresher workshop to rediscover the joy of ukulele, review and recover what you have learned in your beginner’s classes, and pick up a new skill or two to add to your player's toolbox. No time to lose. Get ready to jump back into the world of ukulele! Class meets twice online: 6/14 & 6/21.

Soap Making: Basics

$25

with Laurel Lopez

Calendar Next session starts Jun 26, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn how to make these all natural soaps! Create your own signature soap to take a whole homemade batch with you. A supply list will be provided before class. A materials fee of $20 is due to the instructor at first class.

Full Course

Photoshop Basics

$50

with Andrew Edwards

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 5, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

In this course, Andrew Edwards will teach you how to manipulate and edit digital photographs and scans down to their individual pixels. This is useful for image corrections, combining photographs, polishing portraits, and creating original art. Levels, Curves, Sharpening, Drop Shadows, Layers, and Masks will all be demystified. Transform your plain text with Special Effects. Print and Web image differences will be carefully explained. This is a good introductory course for anyone new to Photoshop or great for intermediate level if you are looking to brush up on some skills.

Spanish w/ Laurie

$75

with Laurie Howell

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Laurie is back! Join her for this summer pop-up class in conversational Spanish. Beginner & Intermediate levels welcome. 

Psychic Readings w/ Jeannie

$50

with Jeannie Sullivan

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2023 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Enjoy a psychic intuitive reading with Jeannie where you will hear from a loved one, spirit guide, angel, or the Universal Source itself. Come get your questions answered, find some direction, or simply enjoy what the other side has to say. After you register, you will be contacted by Jeannie directly with your specific time slot.

***This listing is for a 30 minute reading with Jeannie.





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