Art/Painting

The class will consist of beginning and intermediate painting techniques using acrylic paint.  You will receive weekly instruction along with time to practice techniques and work on projects.  You will learn to show your work and how to give and receive critiques from your peers.  The class will culminate with a best piece/pieces showing. 

Start Date: 9/10	5 Sessions	Day: W
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-9:00
Fee: $49/$59		Instructor: Janine Lomina

 

Ear for Music?

Is music just a background sound in your life?  Well, no more!  This class will focus on what it is that makes the music we like great.  We will listen to many different styles and discuss what we like about them.  We will listen for elements that are common to all styles and discuss how each piece of music is unique.  Students are encouraged to bring an open mind and music examples from their collection to share.

  

Start Date: 9/15	6 Sessions	Day: M
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-8:00
Fee: $45/$55		Instructor: Willy Kelly

 How to Play Music in a "Pick-Up" Band

In this class you will learn how to play music with other musicians.  This class will look at ways musicians work together with a variety of instruments and music forms.  We will be open to many musical styles including folk, blues, jazz, country, and pop and you don't have to be a great reader.  You will need your own instrument in working order and the ability to play at least 4 to 6 complete songs.  It's time to get out and be a part of a great musical tradition.

Start Date: 9/11	Ongoing	Day: TH
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-8:00
Fee: $45/$55		Instructor: Willy Kelly

Introduction to Herbs and Aromatherapy

Students will delve into the intriguing world of herbs and essential oils and learn basic, practical information.  We will study 12 common perennial herbs that can be grown in Maine and 11 common, inexpensive essential oils.  Students will receive a 1oz. bag of each herb in dried form from the instructor's garden and a 2 ml. vial of each oil.  Herb properties, uses energetics, safety precautions, tastes, texture, fragrance, habitat, preservation, and storage requirements will be presented.  Production, safety precautions, proper storage, quality concerns, properties, energetics and use will also be presented for essential oils.  Material fee:  $60.00, payable to the instructor  the first night of class.  Optional book fee:  $17.00, also payable to the instructor/author the first night of class.  Book is not required for class.  Please note that students MUST be enrolled at least two weeks prior to start of class so that materials can be prepared.

Start Date: 9/16	5 Sessions	Day: T/TH
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-8:00
Fee: $49/$59		Instructor: Stephanie Tourles

Introduction to Laptops

Laptops are different from regular PC's: they provide great mobility but operate differently.  This class focuses on how to handle, operate, configure, and troubleshoot a laptop.  The class will begin with how to handle a laptop safely and how to manage risks to the laptop when in transit.  We'll then learn about the different connections to the laptop for mice, projection monitors, external speakers, and printers, to name a few.  An overview of networking a laptop will be given for both wireless and wired network connections.  We'll cover all the different types of drives that can be used with the laptop from CD drives to DVD drives to floppy drives--both internal and external.  Laptops are dependent on their batteries for operation and mobility.  We'll cover how to manage and maintain the battery for long life and power efficiency.  We;'ll review all the unique keys found on the keyboard that help you manage laptop settings.  Last, we'll venture into the Windows operating system to learn how to control the settings on the laptop.

Start Date: 9/29	3 Sessions	Day: M/W
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $45/$55		Instructor:  Troy Gagnon

Latin Cooking I

Hate Taco Bell? Me too. Come learn how to make Latin food the real way. We'll make healthy, scrumptious dishes including Mayan Cocoa, Tamales, Pepian, Tortilla Soup and more! !Buen Provencho!  Materials fee:  $20.00, payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Start Date: 9/9	5 Sessions	Day: T
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-8:00
Fee: $49/$59		Instructor: Marissa Denis

Latin Cooking II

If you liked the first Latin cooking class you will love the second.  All new recipes and much more!!  Materials fee:  $20.00, payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Start Date: 10/14	5 Sessions	Day: T
Location: BHS		Time: 6:00-8:00
Fee: $49/$59		Instructor: Marissa Denis

Parenting

When parents share their concerns and perspectives on their children, there is an opportunity to explore solutions and share resources.  Parents will learn about empathy, appropriate behaviors, brain development, rewards and punishments, praise and self-esteem, non-violent discipline and ways to have fun as a family.  We will practice strategies to be effective with discipline, help your child learn to cooperate, and increase your enjoyment and effectiveness as a parent.  Additional funding for this program has been provided by the Maine Children's Trust.  Please call Candy Eaton at 667-5304 ext 261, or email children@downeasthealth.org (by September 15, 2008) to apply for scholarships.

Start Date: 9/23	7 Sessions	Day: T
Location: JS		Time: 10 am-12pm
Fee: $85/$95		Instructor: Linda Levesque, MS

Pixie Tea Party

During the first two sessions, we will provide you and your child with all the materials and assistance needed to create a pixie costume your child can wear to our pixie tea party (last session).  We will create wings and wands and fit the pixies for their skirts in session 1.  Pixie hats and placemats will be made in session 2.  Pixies will also have a short lesson on setting a table and, with your help, will choose refreshments for you both to enjoy at the tea party.   In session 3, pixies will have the opportunity to show off their costumes with a pixie parade and decorate cookies made in the shape of their favorite animals.  We will then end the afternoon with refreshments and lots of fun.  Materials fee per child:  $25.00, payable to the instructor at the first class.

Start Date: 10/4	3 Sessions	Day: S
Location: JS		Time: 1:00-3:00
Fee: $35/$45		Instructor:  Kathy Pelletier

Productive & Safe Living with Disability

We will learn to evaluate and prepare your home environment for maximum comfort, safety, and function.  You will learn useful adaptations to promote independence in the home following temporary or permanent physical limitations due to illness or injury.

Start Date: 12/5	2 Sessions	Day: F
Location: JS		Time: 9am-12pm
Fee: $32/$42		Instructor: Anne Spencer

 

Psychology

Women's Self Defense

This class is designed specifically to teach women how to protect themselves.  You will learn the common do's and don'ts of self defense, how to use your body as a weapon, what to do in certain situations, and the best ways to prevent these situations from happening.  There is no such thing as too small, too old, or too big.  Your safety and the safety of those close to you may depend on you.  Minimum 8 People.  Age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  

Start Date: 10/6	4 Sessions	Day: M
Location: JS		Time: 6:00-7:30
Fee: $35/$45		Instructor:  Sensei Sherm Pickering