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What new heights will you reach this year?
Over 50 years enriching lives . . . strengthening communities
Five Town CSD
Adult and Community Education
Spring & Summer 2020
Course Offerings
Also includes offerings from
Midcoast School of Technology Adult Ed
Course Index
3 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Life 33 Financial Literacy 20 My Next Career Move 19
Fly Fishing Workshop 31
A Brief History of Astronomy 32 Foraging for Wild Mushrooms 35 Natural Sleep & Relaxation 31
Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics 17 French Riviera - Fall 2020 41 Nature Writing Through Personal Essay 37
Achieve Your Goals 19 Non-Comercial Lobstering is Fun! 32
Adult Education 10 Genealogy for Beginners 32
Adult Education 11 General Enrichment 32 Oil Painting - Feathers & Fur Edition 24
Adult Learning Center 10 Generating Income 20 Origins of the Middle East Conflict 33
Adult Transitions 11 German, Beginner I 37 Ornamental Welding 26
Also includes offerings from 1 Go Green and Get Clean 30 Our Instructors and Staff 6
Android Phone Basics 27 Golf for Beginners 30
Antiques and Fleas Fridays 42 Guitar, Acoustic for Beginners 38 Paleo/Primal Explained 30
Art Night Out® - Collage Glass Charm 26 Passive House Design 34
Art Night Out® - Crochet Wire Jewelry 26 High School Equivalency (HiSET) 10 Pasta 201 Stuffed Pasta & More 29
Art Night Out® - Sea Glass Pendants 26 Hiking!! 42 Pickleball - Learn to Play 30
Art Night Out® - Wire Bound Jewelry 26 Home & Garden 34 Pickleball - Skills and Drills 30
Arts & Crafts 22 How to Read a Nautical Chart 32 Plein Air Painting at the Farm 24
Polymer Clay Boxes 24
Baby/Pet Blanket in One Evening 25 Improv Theatre-Acting & Play Production38 Pottery for Beginners to Advanced 23
Basic Life Support for Healthcare 13 Independent Publishing Introduction 37 Presenting With Confidence 19
BLS for Healthcare - Recert 13 Intermediate Vocal Technique 38
Basic Vocal Technique 38 Introduction to SQL 12 Qigong for Beginners 31
Bates Morse Mountain 42 Introduction to Steel Drums 38 QuickBooks 2019 – Desktop Version 17
Become an Online Business Powerhouse 18 Intro to Stress Management 31 QuickBooks 2019 – Online Version 17
Beech Hill in Rockport 42 Investing in Fast Growing Companies 20 Quilting Beginner Basics 25
Birding Session II 30 Investing in Publicly Held Cannabis 20
Boston Flower Show Trip 41 iPhone Basics 27 Rediscover Cycling 31
Bridge for Beginners 32 iPhone Photography, Mastering the Art 27 RSU13 ADULT ED 39
Building Your Professional Brand 19 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum trip 41 Russian, Beginner 1 37
Business Basics 19
Business & Workforce 12 Japanese 1 36 Searsport Antiquing 42
Japanese 2 36 Sewcialize Open Quilting! 25
Canadian Maritimes Trip 41 Jill Parker Course Bundle 19 Sewing - Basic Pattern Fitting 23
Carving Signs 23 Sourdough Bread Making 28
Carving the Harlequin Drake 24 Knitting for Beginners 22 Spanish - Continuing Instruction 36
Carving Wood Spoons & More 23 Knitting Socks 22 Spanish for Beginners 36
Certified Medical Assistant 15 Spanish - Intermediate Beginner 36
Chilled Summer Soups and Cold Sides 29 Languages, Writing & Poetry 36 Starting a Garden from Scratch 34
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 14 Learn to Play Native American Flute 38 Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My! 20
College Next 11 Lowrie Sargent Course Bundle 20
Computers for the VERY Beginner 27 Tai Chi Easy ™ 31
Computer Skills for the Workplace 18 Machine Sewing for Beginners 25 Taiji (T’ai Chi) Short Form 31
Computers & Technology 27 Machine Sewing For Intermediates 25 TechHire Maine 12
Cooking 28 Mah Jongg for Beginners 32 The Leach & Clement Duo! 24
Cooking Vegetarian Indian Food 29 Maine Audubon’s Borestone Mountain 42 The Taste of West Africa 28
Course Offerings 1 Maine College & Career Access Services 11 Transitioning From Fossil Fuels 34
CPR/AED/ Standard First Aid 13 Maine Model Yacht Club 23 Trips 41
CPR/AED/ Standard First Aid Recert 13 Make a Driftwood Tree 24
Creating an Online Business Presence 18 Making Mozzarella Cheese 28 WAITING: When the Soul Begins to Quiver33
Creating WordPress Websites 14 Math Lab 10 Watercolor for Everyone 26
Critical Reading & Writing, Online 11 Medical Terminology 14 Watercolor - Landscape Come Alive 22
Medicare 101 33 West Coast Swing 40
David Spahr Course Bundle 35 Mercury Retrograde: What Does it Mean 32 What to do with Your Produce Bounty 28
Design Your Maine Landscape 34 Message from the Director 5 Where Does All My Money Go? 20
Dot Prescott means Business! 17 Microsoft Excel 2016 - Basics 17 Wiscasset Antiquing 42
Drawing from the Landscape 22 Microsoft Excel 2016 - series option 17 Woodworking for Beginners 22
Drivers Education 35 Microsoft Word Introduction 17 Writing Winning Grant Proposals 16
MID-COAST SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 21
East Coast Swing 40 Middle Eastern Dance/Bellydance I 40
English as a Second Language 11 Middle Eastern Dance/Bellydance II 40
Exercise, Health & Outdoors 30 Mini-Grant Pitch Contest 19
Exploring Poetry 37 Moving Beyond Fear 33
Mushrooms, Edible and Medicinal 35
Family Book Club 36 Music, Dance & Theater 38
Farming With Natives 35 My Money Works 19
General Information
Registration & Fees: Senior Citizen Discounts:
Course fees must be paid in full at the time of registra- Participants 65 or older can choose to take a 25% dis-
tion. Your place in class is held only with full payment. count off their registration fee wherever there is an SR
Late registrations are accepted where space is available. code next to the fee. There is no senior discount for one-
night workshops, business & workforce training classes,
How to Register: and other multi-week classes that are specially priced.
ONLINE: www.fivetowns.maineadulted.org/ Other fees associated with a class are not discounted.
Please call in advance if you need assistance getting to
CALL: classrooms from your vehicle. Senior Citizen Discounts
Phone 207-236-7800, option 5. We will be happy to com- can only be applied by calling the office. Not available
plete your registration by telephone using MasterCard, with online registrations.
VISA, Discover or American Express.
Registration Confirmations:
WRITE: Because we serve more than 2,000 students each year
Use the form on page 43 to mail in your registration. and we are a small office, only students who provide an
Include a personal check or money order (payable to email address will receive confirmation of enrollment. All
5 Town CSD Adult Ed), or fill in your MasterCard, VISA, others will only be contacted if there is a problem with or
American Express, or Discover information. Our mailing question about your enrollment.
address is 5 Town CSD Adult & Community Education, 25
Keelson Drive, Rockport, Maine 04856. Refund Policy:
100% will be refunded if we cancel a course. 100% minus
COME IN: a $5 processing fee will be refunded if a student with-
Register in person at our office at Camden Hills Regional draws before the first session of a multi-session class.
High School, 25 Keelson Drive (Rt. 90), Rockport. Our No refunds are made after a class has started or within
office hours are 11a.m. - 8p.m. Monday through Thursday less than 24 hours of the start of a one-day class. Excep-
and Fridays vary, call ahead. Please remember, we are tions to this policy may be made at the discretion of the
a small staff so hours are subject to change. We recom- Director.
mend you call before coming in.
Inclement Weather:
FAX: Generally, if day school cancels or dismisses early, then
Register anytime by faxing your registration to us at adult education classes will also be cancelled. Howev-
207-230-1059. Be sure to include your MasterCard, VISA, er, that depends on the timing of the weather event.
American Express or Discover information. Please photo- Notification will be posted on on our website or on our
copy the registration form before faxing. Newsprint is not telephone answering machines. We also do our best to
readable when faxed. call everyone when we need to cancel or reschedule due
to weather.
Mailing Address:
Five Town CSD Changes & Cancellations:
Adult & Community Education We reserve the right to cancel courses, change times and
25 Keelson Drive (Route 90) substitute instructors as necessary.
Rockport, Maine 04856
Vacation Days:
Spring Break Apr 20 - 24
Memorial Day May 25
Fourth of July Jul 4
Summer Break Aug 17 - 31
E m a i l : adult.education@fivetowns.net Labor Day Sep 7
P h o n e : (207) 236-7800 option 5
Fax: (207) 230-1059
W e b s i t e : fivetowns.maineadulted.org
Director: David Watts
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“Love this course!
Can’t wait until it
is offered again!”
“Thank you
for Adult Ed!”
“Loved taking this
course because the
instructor is so giv-
ing, making people
feel comfortable
and having clear
instruction, goals.”
“Thanks for offering these
great adult ed classes. I always
enjoy them!”
“Great class! I couldn’t believe
how much I learned!”
“This was a fun class!
Very happy you offer so
much!
Thank you!”
“Glad for the opportunity to attend
these classes!”
CNA Genesis Graduating Class, December 2019
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Message from the Director
New Heights
As I sit here writing, a fire is crackling in front of me, a tree is lit and decorated with ornaments that are both new
and nearly 100 years old, and pets are asleep at my feet. I absolutely love this time of year. A time for reflection,
a time of hope, and a time of renewal. When you receive this, spring will be right around the corner. But for now,
I will enjoy the peace, quiet, and food that comes with winter. Oh, and of course the lack of insects. I’m enjoying
that, too!
We are listening. As we continue serving our communities into the second 50 years, we hope you’ll join us by
finding something that will entice you to reach for a new height. Take a look at this brochure and remember that
our timing has changed slightly. This brochure includes course offerings from the very end of February through
August. So please keep this handy for a bit longer. To help you find summer offerings, look for the
There are many new offerings including antiquing excursions and hikes to popular regional sites. In addition to
returning high-demand classes, look for new arts and crafts offerings, new classes to improve your mind and
body, and new classes to help your businesses. Learn a new language, take a trip, or make something for yourself
or a friend.
And don’t forget to read about all of the workforce education opportunities. If nothing seems to fit your needs,
think about family and friends and pass the information along. Remember to take note of the new logo for Mid-
coast Adult Education Hub 7. We continue to expand our collaborations throughout Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox,
and Waldo counties. Our regional partners serve students throughout this four-county area. Workforce education
is vital to our local economy. And we stand ready with our partners to help you move forward on your career
path. If you see something - or if you see something missing - in our brochure that intrigues you, please call me.
I look forward to seeing you out and about.
Be well,
David A. Watts
Director
david.watts@fivetowns.net
207-236-7800, ext 3275
View all opportunities at our websites:
Many of our supply lists are available on our • fivetowns.maineadulted.org
website. Scroll down to the link for “supply • ed2go.com/fivetowns
lists for arts & crafts classes” on our front • careertraining.ed2go.com/fivetowns
page, then click on the one you need. • healthedtoday.com/fivetowns
• myedtoday.com/fivetowns
This is your adult education program. We try to provide diverse programming. If you have
requests, or better yet, if you have talents you would like to share, please let us know.
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Our Instructors & Staff
Our Instructors and Staff
We have found that many people only learn about the Tina Casteris is a self-taught knitter who loves sharing this
incredible talent of our instructors if they sign up to take craft with those who desire to learn, improve and have fun!
a class they are interested in. However, learning about an
instructor and their expertise may actually entice you into Sandy Clement has been teaching sewing classes for over 10
taking a class you might not otherwise have noticed. years. She has sewn since she was a child and has found it to
be a valuable life-long skill. She has helped with costuming
So, all instructor bios are now here. Please take the time to for local school and theater groups.
read about the vast and interesting experience of the people
who bring you so many opportunities. Then look through Jenn Dean has worked for more than 20 years as a freelance
the brochure and find a class that interests you. The instruc- writer and is currently employed as a publishing coordinator
tor’s name will be listed and you can always come back here for Maine Authors Publishing & Cooperative. She has helped
to find out more about them. many authors publish their books by guilding them through
Art Night Out instructors are experienced artists who the publishing process.
provide a relaxed atmosphere, lots of support, and quality
materials/tools to ensure a positive experience. Leave class
Jim DellaPenna has been an amateur astronomer since he
with new skills and an amazing piece you created yourself.
was a teenager performing observations for the American
Bill Babb is a retired teacher and home baker. He has Society of Variable Star Observers in Cambridge. Jim is a
searched for the perfect baguette for fifteen years taking member of 3 astronomy clubs and served as an officer of
several King Arthur Baking Workshops and attending Skow- the Raleigh club in NC for 7 years. He has participated in nu-
hegan Kneading Conferences along the way. merous outreach events including elementary schools, the
general public, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural
David Baker is a professional cheesemaker with over 25 Science.
years of experience making a wide variety of cheeses with
State of Maine Cheese in Rockport. He has taught both
Branden Densmore is founder of Gathered Minds Media
adults and children to love making cheese.
Inc. and creator of the “Coaching For The Spiritually Gifted”
Jordan Benissan has been cooking for friends and students Facebook group. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Vassar
ever since he arrived in Maine in 1999, and finally realized College and is a certified Spiritual Coach who loves creating
his dream of opening a restaurant in 2017. His Me Lon Togo growth opportunities for others, helping them move past
restaurant is located in a distinctive blue and purple historic their fears of entrepreneurship while having fun.
home on Rt. 1 in Searsport, and he just opened a second one
in Waterville. Jordan also teaches African drumming at Colby
Jim Dill is a naval architect, boat designer, inventor and land
College, the Watershed School, and other area schools.
surveyor. Helicopter Huck is a local builder, licensed arborist,
Barbra Bragg has taught studio art at colleges and arts orga- vineyard & winery consultant and helicopter tour designer.
nizations in New Hampshire and Vermont. She has a lifelong
commitment to her own creative process, and to sharing the
Diane Doiron is a certified teacher of Tai chi Easy tm through
importance of "visual thinking" with her students. She has
the Institute of Integral igong and Tai Chi since 2010. She
an MFA in studio Art and a BFA in Ceramics and was recently
teaches various forms at Merrymeeting Adult Ed and Shoto-
a Resident Artist at the Art Loft in Rockland.
Kan Karate Academy.
Marc Bubar has ben playing acoustic guitar for 17 years.
He sings and writes songs, and has performed on stage at Keith Drago is the Deputy Director of the Rockport Public
various venues across the country. Playing music, espe- Library. He has worked in the library field for ten years and
cially with other people, is one of Marc’s favorite things in has his masters in Library and Information Sciences.
the whole wide world. He brings a big smile and patient
demeanor to class. The goal is for everyone to have fun and Erik Durbas has worked in the construction industry for over
to feel encouraged to keep practicing! two decades. His hands-on skills range from cabinet making
Frank Burtnett, Ed.D. is a veteran counselor, school and col- to custom building, with the last 12 years having been
lege educator, educational association officer and indepen- focused solely on architectural design. He currently practic-
dent consultant. At various points in his career, Dr. Burtnett es sustainable, energy efficient residential design from his
was responsible for the generation of external support for home office in Union.
programs and services through the preparation of grant and
contract proposals with philanthropic organizations, govern- Andrew Eckman has been teaching medical response
ment agencies and independent gift-makers. Additionally, courses for more than 25 years and has trained thousands of
he has served as a proposal reader and evaluator for numer- people in First Aid/CPR/AED, Professional Rescuer/Healthcare
ous philanthropic organizations and government agencies. Provider CPR, and Emergency Medical Response.
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Our Instructors & Staff
Vic Ehler has over 20 years’ experience in designing and Gilda Joffe is a Certified HeartMath Trainer who works with
building high end furniture. He has been the supervisor and individuals, in person, or by phone internet and presents
new employee trainer at Mystic Woodworking for the past 9 workshops to leaders and staff of diverse organizations facili-
years. ting stress management and higher personal and profession-
al productivity.
Diana Falciani’s experience includes apparel and costume
design as well as pattern and hat making. She earned a Cer- Russell Kahn has been teaching art in public schools for
tificate of Achievement in Apparel Design from Diablo Valley over 21 years. He currently teaches ceramics, printmaking,
College in Pleasant Hill, California and has been sewing since drawing and painting at CHRHS.
the age of twelve.
Linda Leach and Sandy Clement have 30 plus years of paint-
Beverly Feldt has been an avid student of astrology since ing and craft experience. They are the co-owner of the Maine
1968 when she was introduced to the archetypal, imaginal Lights Collection. Visit their page at http://mainelightscollec-
realm by taking a University without Walls class on astrology tion.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/mainelightscollec-
by a Rosicrucian machine shop owner in Madison, WI. Since tion/
then she has earned certificates through The Astrology Insti-
Lora Levenseler grew up in Rockland, ME, and, after grad-
tute and Astro-Logos, and has studied with numerous teach-
uating from Stonehill College, returned to Maine to teach.
ers, most recently with Joe Landwehr of Astro-Poetics. She is
She has been teaching math for over 5 years and is currently
a retired clinical social worker and a practicing Buddhist.
head of the math department at CHRHS.
Anne Fensie has been teaching technology since the turn of
Tatiana Lopyreva has taught Russian in private and public
the century! She is well-known for her patience with techno-
schools in Toronto, Canada. She enjoys exploring her native
phobes and uses her vast knowledge of learning strategies
language and agrees with her students that Russian is not
to help make your new knowledge usable and memorable.
easy to learn.
Paul García taught at secondary and university levels for
Patti Luchetti has studied Oriental Dance for 25+years with
twenty years, and now earns his living as a translator and
such stars as Katia of Boston, Morocco of NYC and most
interpreter. He has lived and worked in Puerto Rico, Mexico,
recently, Cassandra of Minneapolis. She is director/chore-
Spain and Argentina.
ographer of Shalimar’s Studio in Rockland, where she also
Darrell Gilman is on the team-taught, U.S. Coast Guard teaches Modern Dance and exercise classes. FMI: shali-
Auxiliary whose courses provide recreational boaters with mar90@gmail.com
the knowledge and skills to boat safely on either inland or
John Luft has worked at Revision Enery since 2003 and has
coastal waters. General topics included in the ABS course
designed and managed hundreds of solar projects. John is a
are: boating operations, boat handling, boating laws and
Branch Manager for the Liberty office of Revision Energy.
regulations, water traffic patterns, equipment requirements
and introductory navigation. Charles Mamane spent several years living in Morocco,
France, and Israel. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces in
Ellen Goldsmith is an award-winning author and her poems
the tank corps for 3 years and has traveled extensively in the
have appeared in numerous journals. In addition to 5-Towns
Middle East. He has an MS in Electrical Engineering from Car-
CSD Adult and Community Education, she has taught
negie Mellon and an MBA. Over his past 50 years in the US he
poetry for the Coastal Senior College and Maine Writers and
has developed a passion for the study of history.
Publishers Alliance. She is a professor emeritus of the City
University of New York. Mike McCune has a degree in Biology and has been carving
and watching birds for over 20 years. He has taught duck
Gary Harmatz has been a wildlife, nature, travel and under-
carving for 12 years.
water photographer for over 24 years. His nature and travel
photography has taken him throughout Europe, Japan, the Mike Miller is a restauranteur, real estate broker, and director
Bahmas, North and South America, Antarctia, Southeast Asia of the Steelin’ Thunder Band. He discovered steel drums
and Africa. He specializes in unique images from the grand when his son learned them at a summer camp in 1995.
scenic and exotic marketplaces to the fall foliage of New Steelin’ Thunder now plays at dozens of events every year
England. and offers scholarships to high school seniors proceeding to
higher education. Mike’s love of music, especially collabora-
Sherwood Hilt first discovered wood carving at Camp
tive efforts, is infectious - his goal is to have fun!
Bomazen in 1990 where he learned how to do relief carvings,
neckerchief slides, signs and a variety of other items. In 2012 Anna Moorman and Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and
he started carving shorebirds and ducks. He has taught Financial, are licensed insurance agents specializing in
merit badge wood carving for the Boy Scouts for many years. Medicare. Anna has a background in healthcare and public
Sherwood has a degree in building construction and worked health, while Jo-Ann brings years of knowledge from her
at Lyman-Morse as a cabinet maker until retirement. prior role in HR.
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Our Instructors & Staff
Eva Morris lived in Osaka for 10 years where she studied Dee Patel had so many requests for Indian food from her
Keigo, an honorific Japanese. She lived in a series of temples coworkers at Pen Bay Skin Care that she decided to open
over two years, then after owning an aerobics studio she a three-days-a-week takeout in her family’s lodging The
produced the first Japanese language aerobics video in Ledges in Rockport in June 2019. She not only has been re-
Japan. After moving to Tokyo, she became a regular on 7 ceived with rave reviews but routinely sells out of everything
different Japanese television shows. She has written numer- on the menu.
ous articles about health and fitness in Japanese, and upon Laura Lee Perkins, BME, MS has authored 8 books, published
returning to America taught Japanese language classes to 150+ articles, and recorded 5 professional flute CDs and 3
busy professionals in New York City. audio-books. Recipient of 14 grants and 5 artist residen-
cies, Laura is a “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Miracles”
Sally Morrison has been teaching beginners and continuing author. Laura teaches 75 life-skills classes a year to 5,000+
bridge to players for over 10 years and is a life long student people in ME, MA, NY, and AZ and enjoys working with her
of bridge herself. flute-maker husband Ken Green teaching folks to play Native
American Flute.
Laurie J. Murray, a former university creative writing lecturer
and writing center director, holds her MFA in creative writing Laura Philbrook is a mom and wife who is always learning
from Ashland University and her BA in communication from and making changes to live a more natural and healthy
the University of Pittsburgh. She is an instructor of creative life. She uses essential oils to support many aspects of her
nonfiction writing and facilitates writing and nature journal- family’s wellness.
ing workshops. Currently, she is working on a memoir about Alex Plummer is a PGA apprentice studying to obtain his
coastal Maine, with a focus on the state’s natural beauty and Class A certification. He has been involved in the golf busi-
coastal communities. ness for over 10 years, teaching golf for the past 5. He was an
assistant at Goose River Golf Club before moving on to the
Paul Neagle is a retired resident of South Thomaston and Samoset as their first assistant professional. Currently he is
lives on the St. George River. He and his wife hold Non-Com- in his third year as the head golf professional at Goose River
mercial licenses and have been lobstering for the past five Golf Club. Alex wants to introduce the great game of golf to
years. They had to learn it all by trial and error and research. as many people as he can.
Learn from their experience in this fun class. Jonathan Potter has written twelve traditional plays, and
five Commedia scenarios which have been published, as
Jill Parker is the chief inspiration officer of inspireal LLC, a well as many more. He has taught theatre classes at CHRHS
leadership coaching consultancy in Maine. She is a profes- and UMA@Rockland (URock), and directed a broad range of
sional speaker, trainer and team builder with over 25 years of plays. For ten years he ran a mobile stage which presented
leadership experience in a variety of industries. popular and free Commedia del’Arte scenarios in local areas.
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Our Instructors & Staff
Dorothy Prescott is a CPA in Rockland specializing in the John Sommo is a nationally certified instructor with the
accounting needs of small businesses and is a Certified League of American Cyclists and a Registered Maine Guide.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor®. Dorothy is a member of The Gen-
eral Society of Mayflower Descendants and is familiar with Chef Jeff Space is currently the Director of Nutritional
many local lines of descent. Services at Pen Bay Medical Center. He is a graduate of the
Gary Roberts is a Registered Maine Guide, a resident of Culinary Institute of America and has over 30 years of expe-
Appleton and has been a volunteer naturalist, trip leader, rience in restaurants and food service. Before calling Maine
and speaker for over 30 years. He specializes in guiding from his home, he held positions as a Pastry Chef, Executive Chef,
a natural history perspective and focuses particularly on the and Personal Chef. Jeff is also a local fly tier who has taught
native flora and fauna of Maine. Gary has been a long time many classes in the area. He is also an avid fisherman who
volunteer for Maine Audubon and has volunteered with the welcomes the chance to share his knowledge.
Maine Plant Conservation Volunteers, Mountain Birdwatch, David Spahr is a naturalist, photographer and forest farmer
Maine Owl Survey Project, and Seanet. who has collected, photographed, and eaten wild mush-
rooms for 35 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological
Jolinda Rockett has spent more than 40 years in the health Association and maintains a web site devoted to the subject,
field, first as a special units RN and then as an acupuncturist, mushroom-collecting.com. He is currently writing a book on
seeking ways to address the fundamental causes of pain and foraging.
other symptoms that prevent enjoyment of life. She has an Chris Toy is a lifelong teacher and learner. After a career as a
acupuncture and health coaching practice in Camden and school principal he traveled around the world as an educa-
St. George, and currently serves on the Maine State Licensing tional consultant collecting recipes and stories from local
Board for Complementary Health Care. cooks. As a registered Maine Guide and cooking instructor,
Chris Sady and Lila Vultee have been playing mah-jongg Chris teaches classes and leads trips for adult education,
for more than 15 years and have taught many people how Now You’re Cooking, Stonewall Kitchens, and privately.
to play. Katie Tranzillo is an independent dance instructor leading
Lowrie Sargent is Vice President and Investor Advisor partnered, individual and group programs for 18 years with
representative for Maine Asset Management and Director of children, teens, adults and peple with disabilities. She is
Education and member of the State Board of Directors for spreading the joy of dance across Maine and building strong
Better Investing. He has been investing since 1978 and has dance communities. www.joyfuldancing.com.
a Masters of Business Administration, Loyola College, and Sharon Turner owns Crystal Lake Farm in Washington, ME.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University. He also is a recipient of She specializes in open-pollinated vegetable and flower
the Vedder Prize in Economics. seedlings, native perennials, shrubs and trees, and cut
Bev Shejen has been quilting blankets for over 20 years and flowers. She grows for Fedco Trees and Knox-Lincoln Soil and
is a huge fan of all kinds of quilts but especially enjoys creat- Water Conservation District. She also teaches MOFGA’s Grow
ing a fast creative gift using shortcut techniques. Your Own Organic Garden class.
Mike Shunney is the Director of Inner Works Taijiquan and Wayne Twitchell is a retired welding instructor from Bath
Qigong in Rockland - http://www.InnerWorksCenter.com. Iron Works and has been welding for over 40 years. Wayne is
Mike is privileged to be recognized by the First family of a recipient of the Navy’s Aegis Excellence Award for weld-
Taijiquan in China, the Yang Family, as qualified to teach their ing. He has taught welding through adult ed programs for
system of Traditional Yang Family Taijiquan, which includes 10 years and in his spare time enjoys making scrap metal
Qigong, Taijiquan, Taiji Jian (sword), Taiji Dao (broadsword), sculptures.
Taiji Qiang (spear/staff ), and two-person play. He is the first Paul Whiton is a tenor with 45 years of teaching and
person in Maine to hold that honor. performance experience in Connecticut, private and group
A Maine native, Holly Smith graduated with a B.S. degree teaching at the Warner Theatere in Torrington, CT, as well as
in Art Education from the University of Southern Maine. after school programs at high schools.
Retired from teaching 31 years high school art and pho- Adult & Community Education Aministrative Staff
tography, Holly is represented by the Portland Art Gallery,
Bonnie Farmer Assemblage Art & Gallery and the Lincolnville David Watts, Director:
Art Gallery. david.watts@fivetowns.net
Elyse Socker has been working in the Five Town CSD Adult 236-7800, ext 3275
& Community Education office since September 2007 when Elyse Socker, Program Assistant:
she began as the part-time evening secretary. Two months elyse.socker@fivetowns.net
later she took over the position of Program Manager, where 236-7800, ext 3274
she has been ever since. She loves hunting for used and Beverly Shejen, Evening Secretary:
antique treasures and both her wardrobe and home are full beverly.shejen@fivetowns.net
of fabulous finds she has made! 236-7800, option 5
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Adult Education
Adult Learning Center High School Equivalency (HiSET)
Unsure of where to start? Come talk with us. If you are an adult without a high school diploma, The High
School Equivalency Test (HiSET) program could be your
The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of route to improved career prospects, a college education and
increased earnings potential. Adult diploma programs are
academic instruction and guidance. Hours vary by day,
central to the mission and tradition of Maine Adult Educa-
and we will try to meet you on your schedule. Our staff tion. Join other students who have recently completed the
provides individualized instruction in the areas of: program. Get your diploma and be one step closer to achiev-
ing your life’s goals.
• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep Join us to begin your journey. Call our office for more informa-
• Accuplacer Prep tion and to arrange for a private consultation.
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for
college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for
anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and
prep
• College and Career advising
Math Lab
Lora Levenseler
All services at the Learning Center are FREE of charge. The Math Lab is designed to help students working in any
If you or anyone you know could use any of these area of math, from the basics to algebra and geometry.
services, please contact us. Whether you are pursuing a diploma, HiSET, need help pass-
ing your Accuplacer, or need math for transition to college
Drop In Hours or certificate training, the instructor will work with students
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at their own levels and pace, either individually or in small
groups.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekly on Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday
CHRHS Rm 219 FREE if registered with us
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 7 Lions Lane, Camden (the “Bus Barn”)
Wednesday, Thursday
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: CHRHS Adult Education Office
(additional day or evening hours by appointment)
Our Instructional and Advising Staff
Rebecca Albright
rebecca.albright@fivetowns.net
Brenda Hio-Hamdan
brenda.hio-hamdan@fivetows.net
Peg Junge TUTORS NEEDED: Have a desire to give back to
your community with the gift of education? We
margaret.junge@fivetowns.net
are in need of volunteers to assist with tutoring for
Lora Levenseler students in our various programs. Even if it is simply
lora.levenseler@fivetows.net one hour per week, you can make a difference in
someone’s life. Call the Learning Center, (207)236-
3358 ext. 4319.
10 Spring - Summer 2020 www.fivetowns.maineadulted.orgAdult Education
Maine College and Career Access College Next
Services College Next is designed to prepare students for college
(formerly College Transitions) with the skills and confidence to be successful. The program
is offered through RSU13 Adult Education and funded by
• Want to go to college? Maine College and Career Access (MCCA), with support from
• Want to change careers? UMA-Rockland Center.
• Looking to earn a certificate for a new career?
• Need to brush up on your math and English skills? College Next consists of three sections; English skill building,
• Need to pass the Accuplacer tests? Math skill building, COL 100-Introduction to the College
• Simply need help deciding where and how to advance? Experience (3 credit course). Students are encouraged to
register for the full day, but may take any combination of
The Maine College and Career Access Services grant provides the three sections. All instruction is provided free of charge.
high-quality comprehensive education and advising ser- Book fee applies.
vices to adults seeking education and training that leads to
a post-high school credential of value. Formerly the College All students must register through Peg Junge at
Transitions grant program, services under MCCAS have been (207) 691-5751 or pjunge@rsu13.org
expanded. Let us help you find your way to a new career. Days:
Spring session - 13 weeks, begins Wednesday 1/29
1:1 tutoring services are available during all times the Adult Fall session - 13 weeks, begins Wednesday 9/16
Learning Center is open. Call for more details. Time:
Math, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FEES FOR SERVICES ARE WAIVED if you become a MCCAS COL 100, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
student through Five Town CSD Adult Education. English, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Critical Reading & Writing, Online
Michele Aronson, Merrymeeting Adult Ed Call or text
Writing well requires an understanding of language and its 207-691-5751
possibilities. In this online class, students work on Academic to register
English IV materials designed to meet the final English class
for adults in the high school diploma program. Access to Learn how to navigate college and earn three
a reliable computer and reliable internet is required. UMA college credits
Coursework includes critical reading of required information-
al and narrative texts, writing a college essay through mul- Explore career possibilities
tiple drafts, a review of basic grammar, and peer feedback. Refresh your skills in English & mathematics
Textbooks included. For more information, please contact
Paul Elisha, academic counselor, at 729-7323, Ext. 2. Thirteen weeks - begins January 29th
9 weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, begins January 27 Free instruction (book fee only)
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Class meets in-person in Topsham on 1/27, and continues
online. Adult Transitions
FREE if taken for high school diploma, or MCCAS Considering a career change? Need assistance going back to
college, but not sure where to start? Have you recently lost
English as a Second Language your job and don’t know what support services are available
Five Town CSD Adult Education welcomes all foreign-born
to you? Federal law provides access for free career training
people. Are you interested in improving your English skills?
and support services for adults and youth to overcome bar-
Learning English can help you:
riers to employment. Set up an appointment with our Adult
Ed team and let us help you navigate the murky waters of
• Obtain a driver’s license
adult transitions.
• Communicate with your child’s school
• Get a first job
We offer FREE advising services in the following:
• Improve your living situation
• Career Transitions
• Expand your job prospects
• Referrals to partner agencies for adults with barriers
• Entrepreneurship and small business development
Let us work with you to help you meet your goals. You may
• Certificate programs
qualify for FREE tutoring services. If you or a neighbor need
• Post-secondary education
assistance, please call our office to inquire.
207.236.7800, option 5 adult.education@fivetowns.net 11Business & Workforce
TechHire Maine
Have you always enjoyed solving problems?
Ever thought about working in software or IT?
Are you looking for an internship in IT?
Are your ready to change your career direction for the
better?
If you answer “Yes” to these questions, you may be a good
candidate for TechHire Maine. TechHire is a national initiative
to connect people with tech jobs through non-traditional
pathways. Maine is now one of more than 70 TechHire com-
munities nationwide. Who is MidCoast Adult Education 7?
FEATURES INCLUDE: We are the Maine Department of Education sanc-
• Individualized education and training plans based on tioned Adult and Career Education programs located
participants’ needs in Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadohoc Counties. And
• Acquisition of industry recognized credentials and we provide collaborative and seamless educational
sector specific skills opportunities throughout our region. Rest assured, no
• On-the-job career development, including internships matter where you are located, we are here to help you
• Paid work experiences
meet your career and educational goals. Call your local
Adult Education Program.
CONTACT US to receive more information, OR
• Belfast Adult Education
READY TO APPLY? Call one of the TechHire Navigators to • 338-3197
learn how you can begin the process of getting trained and • RSU 3 Adult Education, Thorndike
getting to work in a surprisingly short time. • 568-3426
(Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo and Knox counties): • Five Town CSD Adult Education, Rockport/Camden
Dylan Barnett, dylan.barnett@workforcesolutionsme.org, • 236-7800, option 5
207-274-9131 • Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
• 596-7752, ext 3
Introduction to SQL • RSU 13 Adult Education, Rockland
Dr. Cecelia Allison • 594-9764
Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL), • RSU 40 Adult Education, Waldoboro
and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and • 832-5205
universal database programming language. • RSU 12 Adult Education, Somerville
• 549-4687
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid working knowl- • Central Lincoln County Adult Education, Damariscotta
edge of structured query language. You’ll feel confident in • 563-2811
your ability to write SQL queries to create tables; retrieve • Boothbay Regional Adult Education
data from single or multiple tables; delete, insert, and update • 633-3224
data in a database; and gather significant statistics from data • Merrymeeting Adult Education, Topsham/Bath
stored in a database. • 729-7323
online begins monthly
Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. A Mac is not
compatible. Please see our online course catalog for
more information.
Register at https://www.ed2go.com/fivetowns/ $99
“Education is not the filling of a
pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
W.B. Yeats
12 Spring - Summer 2020 www.fivetowns.maineadulted.orgBusiness & Workforce
CPR and First Aid classes are taught by Andrew Eckman who recently retired from emergency services after more than
40 years in law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS. He has been a a medical instructor for more than 20 years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers
Andrew Eckman
This program ensures that individuals with a duty to respond
(public safety professionals, healthcare providers, and others
with a duty to respond) have the knowledge and skills
necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.
The course emphasizes active, hands-on learning and uses
scenario-based activities to help participants learn how to
provide one rescuer and two rescuer CPR, multiple rescuer
response, how to use an AED and relieve an obstructed air-
way for adult, child and infant patients. Participants will learn
how to check both a conscious and unconscious patient, and
how to give effective ventilations to a patient experiencing a
cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, including using a resus-
citation mask and bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. This
program does NOT contain a First Aid component. This pro-
gram is accepted for continuing education credit by CAPCE
and NREMT for EMS personnel, and by AGD/PACE for dental
providers; the State of Maine accepts the program’s credits
for licensing requirements. The course also is approved by,
or meets the requirements of, JCAHO (Healthcare Providers);
AAAASF (Ambulatory Surgery); ACSM (Sports Medicine);
BCAT, NATA and NCSA (Athletic Trainers); DANB (Dental Assis- CPR/AED/ Standard First Aid
tants); NAEMSE (EMS); and NOLS (Wilderness EMT) Andrew Eckman
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorpo-
3 weeks 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
rates the latest science and teaches participants to recognize
Tuesdays begins 3/10/20 and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as cardiac
CHRHS Rm 219 $95 and respiratory emergencies; head, neck, and back injuries;
concussion; shock; choking; stroke; seizures; anaphylactic
shock (including use of Epi-Pen); burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden
illnesses, diabetic emergencies, and heat and cold emergen-
cies. This program teaches participants the knowledge and
skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill per-
son and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.
2 weeks 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays begins 4/7/20
CHRHS Rm 219 $80
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers - Recertification CPR/AED/ Standard First Aid -
Andrew Eckman Recertification
This is a recertification course for healthcare providers. Each Andrew Eckman
participant must show the instructor either a currently-valid This is a recertification course for lay responders. Each
certification or a certification that has been expired less than participant must show the instructor either a currently-valid
90 days from any of the following: AHA, ARC, ECSA, ASHI, certification or a certification that has been expired less than
EMSS or NSC or accepted by MEMS and AGD/PACE (dental 90 days from any of the following: AHA, ARC, ECSI, ASHI,
providers). EMSS or NSC.
1 night 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 1 night 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3/3/20 Tuesday 3/31/20
CHRHS Rm 219 $80 CHRHS Rm 219 $65
207.236.7800, option 5 adult.education@fivetowns.net 13Business & Workforce
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Popular Online Courses
Through a collaboration with Windward Gardens in Camden GRE Prep Series
and Harbor Hill in Belfast, both owned and operated by Gen- Spanish for Medical Professionals
esis Healthcare Corporation, you can earn while you learn.
SQL Series
This comprehensive face-to-face eight-week training Speed Spanish
program meets all requirements of the Maine State Board Accounting Fundamentals
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Next Anticipated Program Start Date: March 2nd
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Days/Time: Full day classes, 3 days per week, eight weeks
To complete the entrance exam and for additional
information: Call the Adult Education office (207)236-7800,
option 5
Creating WordPress Websites
Medical Terminology: A Word Richard Mansfield
Association Approach Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and web-
Douglas Best sites—without any coding! WordPress is the world’s most
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical popular content management system, powering more than
approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The 34 percent of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-
origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical to-use solution that will help you put your site on the Web in
everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associa- far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than
tions are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting hiring a professional.
information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms
are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning In these lessons, you’ll get hands-on experience with this
will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and
medical notes. blog. You’ll find out how to use WordPress to create pages
6 weeks online and posts, add images and videos, change a site’s look and
feel, and include user-friendly features. You’ll discover the
Starts monthly
ease of using WordPress design themes to express your
Register at https://www.ed2go.com/fivetowns/ $99
creativity, and you’ll see how much fun it is to be part of the
Other Medical Terminology courses available through vibrant WordPress online community.
our online portal.
In addition to mastering the technical elements of Word-
Press, you’ll learn how to organize a blog or website, create
MANY MORE appealing content, keep your site secure, and achieve better
BUSINESS CLASSES ONLINE! positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this
course, you’ll be able to confidently use WordPress to create
Check them out at http://fivetowns.maineadulted.org
a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website.
Click on the ed2Go button.
The WordPress.org version covered in this class is the plat-
form the pros use. While it normally requires a paid hosting
account, this course includes a totally free, no obligation
SiteGround hosting account for three months, along with a
private place on the Web for practice.
6 weeks online
Starts monthly
Register at https://www.ed2go.com/fivetowns/ $99
14 Spring - Summer 2020 www.fivetowns.maineadulted.orgBusiness & Workforce
Regional Health Career Certificate Training
Programs - Payment plans are available for
all medical certificate programs
Call for more information on these
health career opportunities! “We partner with many Hospitals and
Other Opportunities . . .
Medical Facilities in this state, including:
Dental Assisting with RHS Certificate - $2,400 VA, HealthReach, Northern Light, Mercy,
10 weeks, begins 2/24/20, Mondays 6 - 8 p.m.
MidCoast, Martin’s Point and more”
Phlebotomy with CPT Certification - $2,400
10 weeks begins 2/25/20, Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with
CCMA Certification
Pharmacy Technician with PTCB Certification - $1,850 Academy of Medical Professions
16 weeks, open enrollment, online Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical
office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific
Group Fitness & Personal Training with Certifications - duties and must have quality human relations skills. Some
$1,500 each ($3,000 for both) of the job duties include cleaning and dressing wounds, tak-
10 weeks each (20 weeks for both), open enrollment ing blood samples, administering medications, taking vitals,
preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining a patient’s history,
Medical Transcription - $2,400 and assisting physicians during examinations.
16 weeks to 6 months option, online, open enrollment
Our program provides virtual reality style classroom work
Medical Coding with CPC Certificate - $3,500 as well as traditional style teaching for a blended learning
20 weeks, begins 2/27/20, Thursdays 5:30 - 8 p.m. experience. Practicals are performed during the program to
ensure that the student has proper techniques and will be
Medical Office Specialist with Billing Certificate - $3,000 ready to pass the National Certification. Upon completion
16 weeks, begins 2/26/20, Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m. of the program, you will sit for your CCMA (Clinical Certified
Medical Assistant) national certification exams through NHA.
Tuition includes national certification, 6 practice exams,
online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and
all other associated fees. Externships may be available in
your area.
Student Tuition: $3,000
16 weeks
Begins April 7 in Rockport
Begins Feb 25 in Topsham
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Camden Hills Regional High School (Rockport), and
Merrymeeting Adult Education (Topsham)
“All programs, except for Pharmacy Technician,
Phlebotomy and Clinical Medical Assisting can
be completed through live online portals where
students can watch previously recorded lectures
at their leisure. This allows a student to start
classes when they want and still have the same
educational experience as those attending
class since they are still working with the same
instructor. It is a matter of when and where they
are watching the lecture.”
207.236.7800, option 5 adult.education@fivetowns.net 15Business & Workforce
The grant writing course below sold out this past fall. Register now to ensure your place in the
class that begins in September!
Writing Winning Grant Proposals: Nuts, Bolts & Assembly
Frank Burtnett, Ed. D.
This course will present strategies that nonprofit organizations can utilize to develop proposals for external funding by foun-
dations, agencies, organizations and corporations. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of the various types of grant
makers and the process that must be followed to secure support for new or expanded initiatives.
The first two classes will cover the “nuts and bolts” of writing a grant – basic grant development and writing process, followed
by the anatomy of a proposal and guidance on how to write your proposal and what to include. There will then be a one-
week break during which participants will work on a draft of their proposal, the instructor will be available for consultation
via email for this week.
For the final class students will bring their draft proposals for review and evaluation by peers and the instructor and learn the
next steps for submission. Class will also address submission and follow-up strategies. Class meets for 2 hours/night for the
first two classes, 3 hours for the third class. Topics covered include:
• Grant makers and funding sources
• Learning about grants, contracts and gifts
• Terminology and definitions
• Grant making in the current economic climate
• Resources for grant seekers including national, state and local
• Dissecting grant guidelines and request for proposals
• Varied methods of grant acquisition – Targeting the right source
• Types of projects
• Program/project development model
• Anatomy of a proposal
• Importance of accountability, evaluation and dissemination
• Developing a budget
• Writing strategies and tips for separating your grant proposal from the competition
• Submitting the proposal
• Grant proposal as seen by reviewer/evaluator
Frank Burtnett, a resident of Rockport, is a veteran counselor, school and college educator, educational association officer and
independent consultant. At various points in his career, Dr. Burtnett has been responsible for the generation of external support for
programs and services through the preparation of grant and contract proposals with philanthropic organizations, government
agencies and independent gift-makers.
Dates: Wednesdays, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: CHRHS 225
Fee: $75
TUTORS NEEDED: Have a desire to give
back to your community with the gift of
education? We are in need of volunteers
A good teacher can inspire to assist with tutoring for students in our
hope, ignite the imagination, various programs. Even if it is simply one
and instill a love of learning. hour per week, you can make a difference
in someone’s life. Call the Learning Center,
(207)236-3358 ext. 4319.
16 Spring - Summer 2020 www.fivetowns.maineadulted.orgBusiness & Workforce
Microsoft Word Introduction Dot Prescott means Business!
Anne Fensie The courses below are taught by veteran teacher and busi-
Find out just how powerful Microsoft Word can be for all of ness consultant Dot Prescott.
your word procesing and desktop publishing needs. We will
begin with learning the most commonly used features, like QuickBooks 2019 – Introduction to
formatting text, inserting images, and creating lists, then Desktop Version
learn more advanced tools like tables, columns, and creating Dorothy Prescott
graphics. Learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting
6 weeks 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. software applications - QuickBooks. This program is an
Tuesdays begins 3/10/20 enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses
CHRHS Library $89 and creating reports to manage your small business or
company better. This course will include hands-on experi-
Microsoft Excel 2016 - series option ence and will use QuickBooks Pro Version 2019.
Courses may be taken individually, or combined for a sav- 6 weeks 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ings. Each course within the Excel Series will build upon the Thursdays begins 3/12/20
last, giving you expert knowledge in navigating and using CHRHS Library $95
the software.
QuickBooks 2019 – Introduction to
online, register at https://www.ed2go.com/fivetowns/
Fee: $275 for series. Individual courses $109 each. Online Version
Dorothy Prescott
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 Learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting
In this comprehensive online course, you’ll discover dozens software applications - QuickBooks. This program is an
of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted work- enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses
sheets quickly and efficiently. You’ll learn the secrets behind and creating reports to manage your small business or
writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and an- company better. This course will include hands-on experi-
alyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating ence and will use QuickBooks Online Version.
three-dimensional workbooks, building links, and creating 6 weeks 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
macros and custom toolbar buttons. This informative course Thursdays begins 4/30/20
covers Quick Analysis, Flash Fill, and powerful charting capa- CHRHS Library $95
bilities available in Excel 2016.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016 Dorothy Prescott
In these hands-on lessons, you’ll learn how to create Business owners and managers will find this course valu-
informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and master able for learning basic accounting methods and tips for
charting, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, and other advanced good business record keeping. Equally vital will be discus-
features of Microsoft Excel 2016. Harness the power of Excel’s sion of managing cash flows, keeping tabs on payables and
data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands, and see how receivables, and establishing controls to safeguard money
easy it is to create macros that eliminate repetitive tasks. Set and assets.
yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOK-
5 weeks 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
UP, INDEX & MATCH, and Excel’s other time-saving functions
to your repertoire. Mondays begins 3/9/20
CHRHS Rm 225 $85
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
Maximize your investment in Microsoft Excel 2016 by mas- Microsoft Excel 2016 - Basics
tering advanced features that most users don’t even know Dorothy Prescott
exist. In this course, you’ll discover how to use scenarios and Widely used in office settings, knowledge of Excel 2016 will
data tables to quickly perform multiple what-if data analysis. enhance employment possibilities. This course teaches
You’ll discover a variety of advanced techniques for PivotTa- the basic setup and use of spreadsheets to new users, or
bles, and see how to work with the additional analysis tools can be taken by Excel users wishing to refresh their skills.
provided by Excel add-ins. You’ll master the art of conditional Included are editing and formatting of cells and the use of
formatting to highlight duplicate entries, become adept at basic formulas.
importing external data using Excel’s built-in Power Query 6 weeks 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
tool, learn how use Excel’s consolidation function to efficient-
Mondays begins 4/27/20
ly summarize data from multiple sources, and so much more.
CHRHS Library $95
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