Courses

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Beekeeping – Intermediate

with Peter Cowin

Apr

April 26th to May 10th, 2021

$55 More Info

This class is designed to look in more detail at key aspects of beekeeping, particularly helpful to those who wish to run several hives and get the most out of them. The course is a good follow-on from the beginner’s course. Building up hive strength, swarm prevention, splitting hives, making nucs, disease prevention, feral colony relocation and honey production are all covered. This is a live online class.

Makeup class, if needed, 05/17/21.

Peter Cowin, a/k/a the Bee Whisperer, started keeping bees in the 1970s at the age of 11, and now tends to more than 130 colonies. He is past President of Penobscot County Beekeepers Association and mentor to many local beekeepers. Peter runs a beekeeping supply store in Hampden, Maine. He sells packaged bees and produces queens and makes hundreds of nucleus colonies for sale each year. His bees produce thousands of pounds of honey per year sold under the Bee Whisperer name. Peter has been teaching beekeeping at his honey farm and for Adult Ed for more than eight years.

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Dance – Line Dancing

with Sheri Kean

May

May 5th to June 9th, 2021

$35 More Info

Line dancing is a partnerless dance in which dancers stand side by side in lines and perform, in unison, a series of steps to various kinds of popular music. No prior experience or partner needed. Dance shoes suggested but not required.

As Ellsworth Adult Education is a public school program, everyone will be required to wear a mask (they will be provided if you don't bring one) and maintain a 6' distance from other couples. Hand sanitizer will be available as well.

The Elks Lodge is providing the location at no cost during the time of COVID. The Elks appreciate donations and pass them on to a local charity.

Makeup class (if needed) 06/16/21

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Dance – Ballroom Dance for Beginners

with Sheri Kean

May

May 5th to June 9th, 2021

$35 More Info

Do you have a wedding or special event coming up, or do you just want to learn the basics of the traditional Waltz, Foxtrot and East Coast Swing? Join us for a great time socializing and learning to dance, and it’s also great exercise! Due to COVID-19 CDC Guidelines, at this time we can only accept couples.

The Elks Lodge is providing the location at no cost during the time of COVID. The Elks appreciate donations and pass them on to a local charity.

Makeup class (if needed) 6/16/2021

Parenting in These Times

with Stacey Wood

May

May 6th to 20th, 2021

Free More Info

All parents have challenges and during these times parenting can be overwhelming. You are not alone! Are you interested in parent education that doesn’t tell you how to parent? Looking for simple and practical strategies you can adapt to suit your own values, beliefs and needs? Then the Triple P Positive Parenting Program is for you. The benefits can be dramatic and long-lasting. This particular series supports families with children up to age 12.

This 3-part series, live on-line, focuses on sharing ideas to:

• encourage behavior you like

• deal with problem behavior

• become confident as a parent

• be realistic about parenting

• take care of yourself

These seminars will be interactive so you'll have time to ask questions. You will also receive handouts on topics of interest to you. We hope it is just the beginning providing support for parents in our community! We encourage your input!

If you want to learn more about the curriculum here is a link to the Triple-P Positive Parenting Program website.

If you have any questions or want to learn more please reach out to Annie Sargent at asargent@ellsworthschools.org or 207.664.7110. Ellsworth Adult Education provides support for people new to ZOOM. During the registration process you'll learn more.

This program is brought to you by the Ellsworth School Department in support of every child's first teachers!

Maine Driving Dynamics-Session 2 (May) 65+

with To Be Determined

May

May 11th to 13th, 2021

$25 More Info

This section is for students 65+ years of age; if you are under 65 years of age, please register for the other section of this class.

A Bureau of Highway Safety course aimed at improving a student's defensive driving awareness and abilities. The five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways.

The course format engages participants with a mixture of lectures, videos, and class discussion and participation. Upon completion, students will receive a three-point credit on their driving record. Some insurance companies give discounts after completing this course, so check with your company for details. This is an in person class; face masks are required.

Makeup class, if needed, Tuesday 05/18/21.

Maine Driving Dynamics-Session 2 (May) Under 65 years old

with To Be Determined

May

May 11th to 13th, 2021

$40 More Info

This section is for students under 65 years of age; if you are 65+ years of age, please register for the other section of this class to receive the discount (same time and dates).

Makeup class, if needed, Tuesday 05/18/21.