|
|
Life & Work Skills At Portland Adult Education
Life & Work Skills Courses at PAE
ThursdaysTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Beth Guy
Participants will learn how astrology is a deeper and more useful art than what newspaper horoscopes would suggest. We will learn how birth charts can be interpreted in a helpful way that clarifies our pre-dispositions, our strengths, and our challenges. Using participants’ charts, we will explore...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
MondayTime: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Beth Stoddard
Endorsed by Pam Leo in ""Connection Parenting"", Brain Gym is a win-win-win. It helps the child, the parent and the relationship between them. Come experience simple movements that integrate the mind/body system for ease of living and learning. Practiced in over 80 countries in 30 languages, Brai...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdaysTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Ray Mercier
Learn the best ways of building a new energy efficient home or the best techniques to make your existing home more energy efficient. Class will cover basic solar energy use, how to sight a new home for maximum solar gain, and the evaluation of an existing home for its solar potential. Learn about ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
SaturdayTime: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Come learn the details of each and get your questions answered. I will walk you through the commitments and responsibilities of both finances and time. I have cared for and owned horses for over 30 years....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
ThursdayTime: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Allison Duffy
It's almost autumn, and soon fresh, delicious, local apples will be everywhere. Why not preserve some of that bounty? Join us for a workshop and you'll see how easy (and delicious) it can be to enjoy local fruit all year round! The class will focus on proper and safe home canning procedures, tools, ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
ThursdayTime: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Allison Duffy
Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes this year? Why not preserve some of your harvest? Join us for a workshop and you'll see how easy it can be to enjoy these delicious, versatile beauties all year round! The class will focus on proper and safe home canning procedures, tools, and techniques, bas...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdaysTime: 6:00-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Greg Metcalf
This course qualifies you for the Master's license so you can operate vessels carrying seven or more passengers. The Master Captain's licensing course has 20 lessons, one lesson per evening (includes OUPV Captain's portion). You are required to have 360 days of sea time for Inla...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdaysTime: 6:00-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Greg Metcalf
This course qualifies you for the OUPV Captain\'s license so you can operate vessels carrying up to six passengers. The OUPV Captain\'s licensing course has 14 lessons, one lesson per evening. It is required that you have had at least 360 days total...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdayTime: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Instructor(s): Jane Rice
During this class you will learn ways to gain control over your financial situation, protect the people and things you love the most, and make informed financial decisions....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Andy Stickney
A class for parents of any age children wanting to understand the college financial aid process at both public and private colleges. For parents of elementary and middle school students, we cover investment strategies that can potentially help minimize a family’s expected family contribution. For t...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
ThursdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor(s): Claire Mctiernan
Come join us for this introductory class where you will learn the basics of couponing. Learn how to save money at the grocery store and indulge in a special treat without breaking the budget. We will discuss where to find coupons, and how to match them with store advertisements. Learn how to stoc...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
MondayTime: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor(s): Sue Durst
It is a buyer's market in Maine. If you would like to own your own home, this is the time. Prices and interest rates are low. We will discuss: the 8 simple steps to successful home ownership, the benefits of owning vs. renting, how to secure financing, any tax incentives that are being offered, a...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
ThursdayTime: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): John Ferry
Learn how to tie the best fishing knots for tying lines, leaders and tippets together and how to make your own fly fishing leaders, designed to cast the way you want them to. Great winter pastime and saves money as well....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
MondayTime: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Jared Mertens
Come learn the techniques of fly casting in a hands-on environment. The instructor will teach you the skills for you to be able to go out on your own. The instructor will contact you regarding equipment for the first class....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
ThursdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): John Ferry
Be creative in your angling this year--learn to tie flies. Join master fly tier John Ferry as you learn material selection, thread control, and fly construction. You’ll learn to tie wet flies, nymphs, dry flies, streamers, and bucktails so you’ll be ready for any fishing situation. We&rs...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Seth Cheikin
Explore the features of fixed income investments and how quality bonds can serve as the foundation of a well-balanced portfolio....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdaysTime: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor(s): Fred Kilfoil
Each week, the class will take a major event or trend in U.S. history and reexamine the way it has been reflected. The instructor will review traditional interpretations of the event from texts, readings, excerpts, essays and other writings. The class will then participate in discussions thinking ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdaysTime: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Are you a new horse owner or thinking about it? Or maybe you just want to learn about caring for horses. This is for you! We will discuss a horses basic needs from nutrition, housing and care....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
TuesdaysTime: 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Come join our staff and counselor for activities with our horses and get to know and overcome your fears. We will be utilizing our horses and small animals for all of our activities to have fun and increase your comfort level around them. We will be working in a supportive group setting to build s...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
MondaysTime: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor(s): PAE Staff
Children's books, photographic memoirs and souvenir booklets. The best ones blend intriguing images and well-honed text. We'll craft a narrative that tells a story to share with children, grandchildren, friends or clients. We'll add photographs and illustrations then publish it using blurb.com. You ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
MondaysTime: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor(s): PAE Staff
Children's books, photographic memoirs and souvenir booklets. The best ones blend intriguing images and well-honed text. We'll craft a narrative that tells a story to share with children, grandchildren, friends or clients. We'll add photographs and illustrations then publish it using blurb.com. You ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
SaturdaysTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor(s): Dianne Bergstedt
Tracing your family tree is easier and cheaper than you think. Learn the basic skills you need to get started researching your family tree, using online and offline resources. The class will discuss where to start, record sources, repositories, internet tools, navigating charts and more....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdaysTime: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Instructor(s): Leroy Mottla
Portland Adult Education is offering this 6-week course on Peaks Island, taught by local resident Leroy Mottla. Read and discuss Shakespeare's works, As You Like it, and King Lear with fellow residents on Peaks Island. Books available in paperback, Folger Edition, at Longfellow books. No discounts ...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Seth Cheikin
Roll it, take it, leave it, or move it. If you recently switched jobs, retired, or are facing unemployment due to a layoff or downsizing, this class can help you determine what to do with the assets in your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. Suitable for working investors, job changers, wo...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
SaturdayTime: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Come spend fun quality time at the farm with your child. You will learn about our various animals, groom ponies and donkeys, lead them through obstacles courses and more. This is a non-riding activity....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdayTime: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Come spend fun quality time at the farm with your child. You will learn about our various animals, groom ponies and donkeys, lead them through obstacles courses and more. This is a non-riding activity....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
SaturdayTime: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Instructor(s): Crystal Stover
Come spend fun quality time at the farm with your child. You will learn about our various animals, groom ponies and donkeys, lead them through obstacle courses and more. This is a non-riding activity....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
SaturdayTime: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Instructor(s): Beth Cassel-Tableman
As the autumn colors bloom, chilly nights become sharper and the air clearer, the time for the first frost is approaching. Learn what to do and what not to do to successfully end the growing season, while getting your garden ready for the spring planting. How your garden weathers the winter does af...
[Click Here For Course Details...]
WednesdayTime: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor(s): Seth Cheikin
Do you know whether you are on track to achieve your retirement goal? Or do you think you may have to work a little longer? This class shows you how to take inventory of current assets and determine how much income you may need during retirement....
[Click Here For Course Details...]
|
|
|
