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NDEC;Windows 10PC Intermediate

Free
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 24, 2025 at 10 am

This course builds on the skills that are acquired in the Windows 10 Basics class, and you will learnhow to get even more from your Windows 10 PC. Learn how to organize your files, manage storage, learn about shortcuts, file compression, and more.

Requirements for this class; 

A Windows 10 computer with Internet access and completion of Windows 10 PC Basics or equivalent knowledge.

 

When: March 24, 25, 26

Time: 10:00-11:00 am

Where: Telstar Adult Education

Pottery; Fairy House

$65

with Joshua Rysted

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Create a whimsical and unique ceramic fairy house for your garden.  This is a two-week class.  The first class will cover building your fairy house.  The second week will involve detailed painting of your project with ceramic underglazes.  No previous clay experience is required for this class. All tools and supplies will be provided by the clay studio. Your finished project will be fired and ready for pick up approximately one week after the last class.

Instructor: Martha Grover

When: Saturday, April 5 & 12 (two weeks)

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: The Pottery Studio

Tuition: $65 per person for 2 weeks

Beginner Crochet; Crochet a Chicken!

$35

with Victoria Ojeda Monsalve

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2025 at 5 pm

*NEW CLASS!!

Beginner Crochet; Crochet a Chicken!                                              

This class is meant for beginners but experienced crochet enthusiasts can join too! Yarn is included (unless you have your own yarn), just bring your hooks (sized F or G), a yarn needle, and some scissors to work with.

Victoria Ojeda Monsalve will guide you through the work and you will leave with a VERY CUTE chicken that will look sweet in your house without the mess.

Just in time for Easter!                                                                                                                                                    

When: Wed/Thursday April 9-10

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm                                    

Where: Telstar Adult Education

Tuition: $35

NDEC; Using Gmail Effectively

Free
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2025 at 10 am

Email is a means of communicating with others, throughout the world, in a fast and efficientmanner. This class will cover the terms and techniques necessary to use email in an efficient, safeand organized manner.

 

Requirements for this class: 

No devices are required, but you may get more from the course by brining a device that can connect to the interenet and allows you to access your email.

When: April 24th

Time: 10:00-11:00 am

Where: Telstar Adult Education 

NDEC; Online Games, Finding and Playing Games for 55+

Free
Calendar Next available session starts May 1, 2025 at 11 am

Research has found that playing games online has benefits for mental health, such as improvingmemory, enhancing cognitive skills and helping focus. In this class we will visit several great siteswith a wide variety of fun games.

Requirmements;

No devices are required but a device that can connect to the interent may be useful. 

When: May 1

Time: 11:00-noon

Where: Telstar Adult Education

NDEC; Intro to Google Drive & Docs

Free
Calendar Next available session starts May 13, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google's free alternative to MS Word. In this class you willlearn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where youcan create stunning documents.

Requirments: A device that can connect to the interent and an active Gmail account. 

When: May 13th, 20th, 27th

Time: 4:30-5:30 pm

Where: Telstar Adult Education

Pottery; Paper Towel Holder

$50

with Joshua Rysted

Calendar Next available session starts May 31, 2025 at 10 am

**NEW CLASS!!**

 

Dress up your kitchen with this functional and unique countertop paper towel dispenser.  Pattern and decorate it to fit in with your style or make it stand out as a statement piece.  Your dispenser will be glazed in your choice of color and ready for pick up approximately two weeks after class.  No previous clay experience is required for this class.  All tools and supplies will be provided by the clay studio. 

Instructor: Martha Grover

When:  Saturday, May 31

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: The Pottery Studio

Tuition: $50.00 per person for 1 week

Behavioral Health Professional Certification

Free

with Woodsfords Family Services

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 30, 2025

NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM! We are please to offer this certification program with our new partner, Woodfords Family Services. Woodsfords Family Services administers the Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program for the State of Maine.

This program is completey ONLINE, self-paced, and can be started any time after you enroll. Once you have registered here online, WFS will reach out to you to begin their enrollment process. 

There are 12 online modules and three, four-hour live sessions. Once you have completed the 12 modules and three live sessions, you will need to complete the OSHA-compliant Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Training and have Adult & Child CPR/First Aid with AED (if you have not done so already).  

BHP training and certification is required for direct care providers working in Children’s Behavioral Health Services in the school, residential, or home/community setting, in programs receiving MaineCare reimbursement for section 28 RCS, 28 RCS Specialized, 97 Children’s Residential, and 65 HCT or Day Treatment Services. Additional requirements for BHP certification include current Child & Adult CPR/First Aid certification and completion of an OSHA compliant Bloodborne Pathogens training.

To be eligible to take the BHP course, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Proof of education is required. Additional education requirements must be met to be eligible to provide MaineCare Section 65 services.

 





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