Enrichment

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Very, Very Basic Computers/Other Devices Information Session

with Ann Sargent

Oct

October 23rd, 2020

Free More Info

If you’ve never touched a computer and you don’t have any experience with technology, sign up for this session. If possible, bring your device with you, if you have one, and we’ll recommend workshops for you and/or design a workshop to meet the needs of community members. This is an in person class.

Brush up on your Spanish Conversation Skills

with Gilda Garcia

Oct

October 26th to December 7th, 2020

$52 More Info

This is an informal conversational class creating an opportunity to brush up on your Spanish conversation. While we are all spending more time at home, connecting with others with an interest in other languages and cultures can be a welcome distraction. This is a face to face online course.

Gilda Garcia is a native of Guatemala and has extensive experience in human resources and training. Upon arriving in the US, she began tutoring and realized she was passionate about sharing her language.

Essentrics with Wendy

with Wendy Lessard

Oct

October 26th to December 7th, 2020

$52 More Info

Essentrics is a full body workout using a dynamic, no-impact, fluid combination of strengthening and stretching. Developing strong, lean muscles helps improve your posture. Perfect for all fitness levels, and ages 14 and up. This program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries, and unlocks tight joints. With a diverse music playlist with each routine, you will feel energized, youthful, and healthy. Yoga mat and bare feet recommended, blocks, chair, strap/towel/band optional. This is a face to face online class.

Note: No class November 16, 2020

Wendy is a Massage Therapist, Level 1 Certified Essentrics Instructor, and a former Nationally Board Certified HS Teacher; she brings her passions for resilient health, personal transformation, positivity, and experience teaching to every class.

Teaching on ZOOM with Ellsworth Adult Education (10/27) Daytime Session

with Ann Sargent

Oct

October 27th, 2020

Free More Info

We are looking for teachers to share their expertise, knowledge and experience with the community online. We look forward to the time that we can have more in person workshops and courses, but until then we’d like to promote teaching and learning from the convenience of our own homes. Ellsworth Adult Education will provide technical support including:

ZOOM basics for instructors
tips for teaching online for instructors
registration management for learners
tech support for learners
online support during the classes (tech support for instructor & managing the chat)
emailing and mailing of materials to learners

Fruit Tree Cultivation Part 1

with C.J. Walke

Oct

October 28th, 2020

$15 More Info

In this two-part workshop, we will focus on organic methods to help gardeners and homesteaders establish and maintain healthy fruit production.

In Part 1, we will discuss variety selection and soil preparation for planting young fruit trees, as well as how to grow a young tree in its early years before flowering and fruit production.

C. J. Walke has been working for the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association since 2006 and for the past decade, he has focused on providing technical services to farmers and teaching practical skills related to organic tree fruit cultivation.

Spanish for Beginners

with Gilda Garcia

Oct

October 29th to December 17th, 2020

$89 More Info

This course is designed as a hands-on, conversation oriented Spanish enrichment class with emphasis on conversational Spanish, enrichment class with emphasis on conversational Spanish, learning basic and common phrases used in travel situations such as registering at a hotel, asking directions, ordering food at restaurants, bartering for souvenirs, useful phrases at airports and train stations, and for bus and taxi conversations. The course will cover grammar, vocabulary and most used verbs in Spanish. A great option for folks preparing to connect with a Spanish speaking country or people wanting to connect with Spanish speaking neighbors or customers! Book is included in the fee. This is a face to face online course.

No class 12/26/20.

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