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Bangor Adult & Community Education Fall 2014

Bangor adult & Community EduCation

Adult Education Office885 Broadway

Bangor, Maine 04401992-5522

www.bangoradulted.org

The Learning Center121 York Street

Bangor, Maine 04401941-6315

Gregory Leavitt, Director

Office HoursMon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Mon., Wed. & Thur. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm(When classes are in session)

Community Connection for High-Speed,Broadband Internet Technical Assistance.

Bangor Adult & Community Education is your Community Connection for information on how you can use Maine’s expanding high-speed, broadband inernet connectivity to help you meet educational goals, enrich your life, obtain health information, access government services and enhance economic and community development. Contact our office and arrange a special pre-

sentation on the importance of high speed internet for your civic or social organization.

Look for this symbol in our catalog. It identifies courses and workshops where you’ll learn about high-speed internet connectivity. This community education program is presented in cooperation with the Maine Depart-ment of Education and the ConnectME Authority. Learn more at www.maine.gov/connectme and check the

speed on your internet connection.

The MARTI project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Broadband Infrastructure Program.

Award Number 23-50-M09062

High School CompletionEnrichment Courses

College Prep CoursesAdult Basic Education

College Transition CoursesESL Classes

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Fall 2014 Bangor Adult & Community Education

ACADEmIC CLASSES

High School Diploma Program ................................. 4 HiSet™ Equivalency Diploma ................................. 4College Transitions Classes .................................... 5Career Pathways ........................................................ 6Certification Courses ................................................ 6

EnrICHmEnT CLASSES

The Arts ......................................................................... 7Cooking ....................................................................... 9Crafts .............................................................................. 9Languages ..................................................................... 11Dance and music ........................................................ 12Health and Fitness .................................................... 13Sports and Outdoors ................................................ 14Technology Courses ................................................. 15Digital Photography Classes ................................. 16Community History Seminars .............................. 16Travel ........................................................................... 17Financial Classes ...................................................... 17General Interest ........................................................ 17Online Courses .......................................................... 18registration Form .................................................... 19

rEGISTrATIOn (form on page 19)To register for classes use any of the following methods:

mAIL-In rEGISTrATIOn: To register by mail, simply complete the registration form located on page 19.

wALk-In rEGISTrATIOn: Walk-in registrations can be completed during regular office hours. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (when classes are in session).

TELEPHOnE rEGISTrATIOn: (with a credit card) 992-5522

OnLInE rEGISTrATIOn: www.bangoradulted.org

PAymEnT OPTIOnS: Cash, checks, vouchers, and credit cards.

rEFunD POLICy: Students receive full refunds if a course is cancelled. Refunds for any other reason are granted at the dis-cretion of the director only.

SEnIOr CITIzEn DISCOunT: Bangor Adult Education offers one course for half price (lab fee extra) to Senior Citizens (age 62 and over) that are residents of Bangor. Health care training, cooking classes, floral design, bus trips and online courses are not eligible for the senior citizen discount. Other courses may be exempt from the senior citizen discount. See course description for details.

AmErICAnS wITH DISABILITIES ACT: Any person with a disability requiring accomodations to fully participate in class-es should contact the Adult Education office at 992-5522 at least 72 hours before the class to allow ample planning time to meet your needs.

Table of Contents



HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOmA PrOGrAm

Adults may earn a Bangor Adult & Community Education High School Diploma by taking our credit courses to supplement previous high school courses. We will analyze your most re-cent high school transcript and develop a learning plan to earn your diploma. Students must be at least 17 years old and not en-rolled in high school. Please call 992-5522 for more information. High school diploma classes are free. Students must purchase textbooks for classes.

PLATO LABPLATO is a computer assisted instruc-tion model that offers self-paced cours-es in a variety of areas, including math-ematics, science, and history. You must attend classes at The Learning Center, but much of the course can be done any-where that has internet access. Students can enroll at any time. Please call 941-6315 to arrange for en-rollment.

AmErICAn PAGEAnTAmerican Pageant presents a thematic study of American history through doc-uments, literature, and film. Bill AmesWednesday 9/10 – 12/17 6:00 – 9:15 at Bangor High School

u.S. HISTOry IThe major events and prominent figures in American history will be discussed through the Civil War. Related current events are included in the class discus-sions.mike JellisonThursday 9/11 – 12/18 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. at Bangor High School

HiSET™ EquivalEnCy DIPLOmA

The HiSET™ is a series of five subject tests; Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing and Mathematics. This test replaces the GED in Maine and is accepted by many col-leges and employers. HiSet Testing and preparation classes are free.

ELIGIBILITy rEquIrEmEnTS

Students can test at 18 years of age. Testing at 17 is only permitted if a stu-dent provides documentation of having been out of school for a minimum of one year, has been home-schooled for at least the past year, or provides a let-ter of acceptance by a college, a letter of commitment by an employer, a court order or proof of enlistment in the mil-itary upon reception of the diploma. These are considered “documented im-mediate needs” for a waiver approved by the state of Maine. Testing accommo-dations are available for students with current documented disabilities.

GETTInG STArTED

Students may enter the program at any time of the year. Classes are offered at The Learning Center.

InTAkE AnD ASSESSmEnT

Students meet with staff to provide ba-sic information and develop a learning plan. The CASAS assessments in read-ing and mathematics are given to deter-mine current educational functioning levels. These are used to make class assignments and often allow a student to begin taking official HiSET™ prac-tice tests. Certain skills levels must be demonstrated before the actual tests can be taken.

CArEEr PATHwAyS wOrkSHOPS

Planning future goals is an important part of the educational process. Stu-dents are assisted in this through a se-ries of workshops and presentations. Weekly Career Pathways workshops are provided to explore career options, identify your learning style, and to de-velop an education plan. Students are required to attend Career Pathways workshops prior to taking the HiSET™ exam.

HiSet™ PrEPArATIOn CLASSES

HiSet™ preparation classes are held throughout the semester for those students that need instruction in specific areas. Please call 941-6315 for more information.

EnGLISH AS A SECOnD LAnGuAGE/EnGLISH FOr SPEAkErS OF OTHEr LAnGuAGES

Bangor Adult & Community Education offers morning classes for people interested in improving speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. Students join in small groups based on their current skills. All classes are free and are held at The Learning Center. Please call 941-6315 for more information.



COLLEGE ACCESS FOr EvEryOnE (CAFÉ)Are you considering going back to school to earn a post-secondary degree? The College Access for Everyone program can help you make the transition! CAFÉ assists aspiring students in preparing to be successful in college. The pro-gram offers the following components:• College and career counseling • Support with applications and financial aid process• Daytime courses in reading/writing, mathematics, technology, and college readiness • Accuplacer testingJoin us for an informational meeting about the CAFÉ program:(Both meetings are at The Learning Center, 121 York Street)Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. or Wednesday, August 27 at 3:00 p.m.

BASIC COLLEGE mATHEmATICS

Basic College Mathematics covers the ba-sic arithmetic of whole numbers, expo-nents and roots, the order of operations, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, measurement and units, in-tegers, geometry, simple statistics and in-cludes applications that use those topics. Prerequisite: Accuplacer placement exam. Please call 941-6315 for more informa-tion. Textbook is extra. Lynn Alexander9/8 – 12/22 Monday/Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brewer Community Cen-terCost: $49 plus textbook

algEBra i This class is designed for students who have a strong math background. This course prepares the student for a college or advanced training program that re-quires skill in algebra. Prerequisite: Accu-placer placement exam. Please call 941-6315 for more information. Textbook is extra.Cindy Sayles9/8 – 12/22 Monday/Wednesday 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Brewer Community CenterCost: $49 plus textbook

GrAmmAr SkILLS FOr COLLEGE Grammar skills for College will cover con-ventions of standard English usage with their applications in writing sentences, paragraphs, and simple essays. Course-work will help students prepare for col-lege placement examinations, specifically the Accuplacer Sentence Skills test. Lynn Alexander9/8 – 12/18 Monday/Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Brewer Community CenterCost: $49 plus textbook

writing Skills and Informational Literacy for College

Do you wish you could go back and “re-do” your high school English courses and re-ally learn the material? Does figuring out correct punctuation and grammar usage frustrate you? Would you like to know how to conduct good research beyond doing a Google search? This class is for you! Designed for those hoping to attend college in the near future, this course will cover basic essay writing, grammar and punctuation use, and effective library re-search. Review of community college and university English placement testing pro-cedures included.rebecca ruggerio and Alison Leonard9/8 – 12/22 Monday 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Brewer Community CenterCost $49

COLLEGE rEADInESSThe College Readiness course focuses on learning skills for college success, in-cluding career awareness and explora-tion, learning styles, study skills, and time management. Financial aid planning and assistance with the college application process are also included.rebecca Corcoran9/8 - 12/22, Wednesday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Brewer Community Center

COmPuTEr SkILLS FOr CollEgE

This class will cover Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer skills that are neces-sary for success in college.ralph white9/8 – 12/22 Monday 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Brewer Community CenterCost: $59

BIOLOGy w/LAB This is an introductory survey course in biology with lab. Topics covered in the course include: the nature of science and scientific inquiry, cell structure function and the cell cycle, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, DNA and genetics, ecology, and classification of life forms. The course price includes a $10 lab fee. Textbook is extra.Dr. Paul Schneider9/10 – 12/17 Wednesday 5:30 – 9:15 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $69 plus textbook

CHEmISTry w/LAB

This is a lab course that examines the structure of the elements and their inter-actions and includes the study of metrics, structure of matter, chemical equations, gas laws, solutions, acid, and base theo-ry. Algebra I is a prerequisite. The course price includes a $10 lab fee. Textbook is extra.Dr. Paul Schneider9/11 -12/18 Thursday 5:30 – 9:15 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $69 plus text-book



Career Pathways / Certification Courses

HIPAA/COnFIDEnTIALITy

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the Health Insur-ance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the healthcare setting. Hilari Simmons 9/9 – 10/9 Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Brewer Com-munity Center Cost: $299

ElECtroniC mEdiCal rECOrDS

This course provides students with a com-prehensive understanding of the history, theory, and functional benefits of Elec-tronic Health Records. Students will be using a web-based program with practical applications and guided exercises.Hilari Simmons 10/14 – 11/18 Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Brewer Community Center Cost: $299

mEDICAL LAw & ETHICS

This course is designed to give the student knowledge in legal and ethical boundaries in the medical office. The student will gain confidence in dealing with issues that may arise on a daily basis. This text is a guide to help the student resolve legal and ethical questions through the help of case studies and scenarios.Hilari Simmons 11/20 – 12/30 Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Brewer Community Center Cost: $299

mEdiCal tErminology

The ability to understand and commu-nicate medical information fluently is an important skill for many profession-als including: medical transcriptionists, medical billing and coding professionals, pharmaceutical representatives, insurers, medical equipment providers, healthcare providers, and anyone who is required to communicate with medical professionals. This course will begin with a basic intro-duction to the most common methods for creating and interpreting medical termi-nology from word parts. This will be fol-lowed by a survey of body structure, color, and oncology terminology. Participants will explore the common body regions, planes and sections as well as direction-al terminology. The balance of the course will use a systematic approach to under-stand the unique terminology associated with most of the major body systems.Al Harrington 9/9 – 12/16 Tuesday 3:00 – 6:45 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $299 (includes textbook)

mEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTAnT CErTIFICATE PrOGrAm

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate program prepares students for entry lev-el employment in a medical office. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s Certi-fied Medical Administrative Assistant exam.

Prerequisite: All students must meet with our career counselor and score a mini-mum of 235 on the CASAS reading assessment. See course descriptions for other prerequisites.

Required Courses:• Medical Terminology •HIPAA/Confidentiality• Electronic Medical Records •Medical Law and Ethics• Writing in the Workplace •Medical Office Procedures• Medical Coding & Billing •Anatomy & Physiology• Microsoft Word •Microsoft Excel• WorkReady

Call Bangor Adult &

Community Education for more information(207) 992 - 5522


Fall 2014 Bangor Adult & Community EducationPErSOnAL TrAInEr CErTIFICATIOn

This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. The course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the prac-tical application skills of personal training. Learn how to: properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and successful goal attainment, and successfully sell and manage personal trainer services. Eligibility for Personal Trainer Certification is provided through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certifica-tion (NCSFBC). Course fee includes all required materials, a 1 year NCSF membership and the NCSF-CPT Exam fee.Janet macDonald is a certified Advanced Fitness and Health Specialist and Personal Trainer. She is also a USA Cycling coach, level 2 and a USA Triathlon certified coach. Janet has taught group fitness classes for more than a decade, and personal training since 2001.

9/8 – 12/22 Monday 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $495

CErTIFIED rESIDEnTIAL mEdiCation aidE

This course follows the CRMA standard-ized curriculum designed and provided by the State of Maine, Division of Licensing & Regulatory Services, Community Ser-vice Programs. The curriculum requires 35 - 40 hours of classroom time as well as a clinical component under the super-vision of an RN. Upon successful comple-tion of this course participants will obtain a certificate from the State of Maine and be certified to provide medication admin-istration in the residential setting. Re-cer-tification is required every 2 years.

Janet mitchell, R.N. is a state certified CRMA instructor.10/20 – 11/20 Monday & Thursday 5:00- 8:30 p.m. Maine Veterans Home Cost: $325

BEHAvIOrAL HEALTH PrOFESSIOnAL

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for working with youth and their families in home and community settings. Students will gain an understanding of: typical child and family development, the impact of trauma, development of the ITP, communication skills, principles of behav-ior, principles of instruction and the use of community resources. Students must be present for all lecture material and pass the final exam with an 80 or better to be certified as Behavioral Health Profes-sionals. CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications are included in the course.Joe Costello is a certified Behavioral

PHARMACY TECHNICIANThis comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a phar-macy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifi-cations, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. 10/13 – 12/3 Monday & Wednesday 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $1199 (includes text-book)

EnrICHmEnT COurSES

THE ArTSDrAwInG FOr BEGInnErS

Do you want to draw but are not sure where to begin? Come and learn how to express yourself in a low stress envi-ronment. Explore your own creativity through a series of exercises designed to unlock your potential! No experience necessary.David Paterson has a B.A. in Art Educa-tion and has taught in public schools for seven years.9/10 – 10/22 Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

DrAwInG wITH wATErCOLOrS

In this class we will explore the infinite possibilities of watercolor. We will learn techniques to help the watercolors jump off the page. Come and be amazed at your own creativity!David Paterson, for bio see Drawing for Beginners10/29 – 12/17 Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

Health Professional trainer.9/10 – 12/17 Wednesday 5:30 – 9:15 p.m. Bangor High School Cost:$325

OPEn ArT STuDIOExperiment with different materials and tools in a relaxed atmosphere. Our first class will begin with introductions and a tour of the art room and its resources. Afterward, students will be able to work at their own pace using available tools including digital cameras, computers, projectors, printmaking tools, pottery wheels, a kiln and more. Susan Bryand has a BA in Art Education and teaches art at Bangor High School. 9/8 – 10/27 Mon-day 6:00 – 8:00 Bangor High SchoolStudents bring their own supplies. No oil based media.Cost: $75 includes lab fee

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POrTrAIT DrAwInG II In this class, students will learn drawing techniques to make the portrait more re-alistic. Using simple and direct exercises, students will learn how to encompass portraits more easily. No experience is necessary. It is not necessary to take Part I before taking Part II.David Paterson, for bio see Drawing for Beginners10/30 – 12/18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

InTErmEDIATE AnD ADvAnCED PAInTInG/DrAwInGThis course is designed for individuals who have been painting and drawing for two years or more and want to learn more about composition, color mixing, new tech-niques, and other related art issues. This class will focus on specific art interests and expand knowledge about painting and drawing. Participants will work in the medium of their choice: watercolor, acrylic, pastel or charcoal/graphite. Instruction will be individualized to meet specific needs. A group critique of art work will follow at the end of each class.David Haskins teaches art at Husson University. Before moving to Maine, David was a full-time artist working and teaching in Colorado. 9/10 – 11/12 Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $79 plus materials

PAInTInG wITH ACryLICSThis class is for people who are interested in learning how to paint with acrylics and need to discover the basics. Students will be painting mostly landscapes and sea-scapes. Step-by-step instruction is includ-ed. This class is intended for beginners. Students must purchase materials for this class.

Tom Hudgins, is an artist/musician and adult educator who works with both art and guitar in his creative work. He has a Bachelors in Studio Art from the Univer-sity of Maine and a Masters in Adult Ed-ucation from the University of Southern Maine.10/2 – 11/20 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

CHArCOAL DrAwInG LIkE THE mASTErSDo you aspire to draw like the masters or have you ever wished you could own an original charcoal drawing? Unleash your talent and create your own masterpiece! Learn how to handle the versatile medium of charcoal like the masters to capture the essence of mate-rials like cloth, glass and wood. Learn about design, values, textures, edges and composition. Learn how to suggest a different mood for each of your still life and landscape drawings in this class. Step-by-step instruction includes a demonstration at the beginning of each class followed by group exercises. Students will work at their own pace to develop their individual drawing style. Following each class, there will be a group class critique. No prior drawing experience is necessary. This course is ideal for beginners while more experienced students will develop more confidence in developing their own style and enhance their skill level. Session 1 is not a prerequisite for Session 2.Carolyn wallace-zani owns her own studio. She frequently conducts drawing classes for children and adults. Her teaching style and drawing techniques focus on using basic shapes as the building blocks for constructing familiar three-dimensional objects.

Session 1: 9/11 – 10/23 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

Session 2: 10/30 – 12/18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $49 plus materials

zEnTAnGLE® 101Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured repetitive patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beau-tiful artwork. It increases focus and cre-ativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well- being. The Zentangle® method is enjoyed all over the world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. No artistic abili-ty or skills are required. Anyone who can hold a pen and write the alphabet will be successful using the Zentangle® method.Janet nordfors is a Certified Zentangle® Instructor.

9/11 Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 Bangor High School Cost: $35(materials included)



POrTrAIT DrAwInGDiscover easy methods for creating real-istic portraits of family and friends. Learn how to draw realistically in no time at all! No experience is necessary.David Paterson, for bio see Drawing for Beginners9/11 – 10/23 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus materials

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THE wInnInG TECHnIquES OF wATErCOLOr

This painting class emphasizes the technical skills for the beginner to achieve award winning results in watercolor paintings. These lessons are based on ten techniques most often used by famous artists presently and in art history. The instructor will demonstrate these techniques each week through in-class assignments and give an out-of-class assignment for the student to put into practice their newly acquired skills. Students may choose their own subjects from their drawing experiences using their own photographs or from direct observation. This course gives technical insight through visual aids and slide presenta-tions of watercolor movements and artist trends that have elevated watercolor painting to what it is today. These presentations are intended to provide the student a solid base to build their own painting experiences upon. Group critiques will be featured each week to provide the student an opportunity to develop their powers to talk about their work in a supportive environment. This course is for anyone who desires to acquire technical control in watercolor painting skills while balancing a healthy desire to play with the medium.

michael E. vermette has been a watercolorist for 40 years and has been a Maine certified Art Teacher for over 28 years as member of the Maine Art Education Association and Art in the Heart. He graduated with a BFA degree in Painting with a minor in printmaking from the Maine College of Art in 1980. Since then Michael has won numerous awards for his watercolor paint-ings including his most recent, the Beverly Award, at the 12th Biennial New England Watercolor Show in 2010 and the Laura Coleman Award in the 13th Biennial New England watercolor show in 2013. 9/8 – 11/17 Monday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High SchoolCost: $79 plus materials

CooKing

ITALIAn FLATBrEADS

Learn techniques for making a variety of breads including Piadina, Focaccia, Ciabatta and Grissini and then make de-licious dishes including pizza, Stromboli and appetizers.Cathy Speronis has been baking her well-known “Wicked” pies and “Creative” cakes and desserts for over ten years and is regularly featured on WABI.9/10 – 9/24 Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 Wil-liam S. Cohen School Cost: $75

advanCEd CaKE dECorating

A variety of sugar art techniques will be covered in this course including rolled fondant, royal icing runout designs and gumpaste flowers. We will learn how to cover a cake and then use the designs we have made to decorate. Everyone will have their very own decorated cake to take home on the last day of class.Cathy Speronis, for bio see Italian Flat-breads.10/8 – 10/22 Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 William S. Cohen School Cost: $75

SOuPS AnD STEwS

In this course we will learn the basics of building flavorful soups and stews. A va-riety of techniques will be used and tips will be given on cooling, storing and re-heating.Cathy Speronis, for bio see Italian Flat-breads.11/5 – 11/19 Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 William S. Cohen School Cost: $75

CrAFTSBArn quILTS

Barn Quilts are an exterior form of art hung on barns, homes or sheds. Plywood is framed and then painted with exterior paint, designed with a quilt block pattern. Barn quilts can be dated back to Colonial America and are currently very popular in the Midwest. They are fun to create and make a great gift or adornment on your house.

Erin Greenier began painting barn quilts three years ago. She took it to the next lev-el by starting a business this year offering

Barn Quilts designed and custom made. It is her goal to start a few barn quilt trails right here in Maine. register by September 17th.

10/1 – 11/19 Every other Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $115 plus materials



JEwELry wOrkSHOPS

Learn how to make beautiful jewelry for individual use or as gifts. Each workshop will focus on a different topic. Each class is from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Bangor High School. The price does not include materials. Material lists are available at the adult education office or online at www.bangoradulted.org.Tonya Sprague has been making jewelry for several years and has taught jewelry making classes for five years.

Beginner workshops

Single & Double Strand necklace (9/11 & 9/18) Learn how to lay out string, put on crimp beads, clasp and crimp covers, and how to use basic tools. Cost: $30

Earrings (9/25) Learn how to make simple loops and wire wrapped loops and use jump rings. Cost: $15

necklace, Earrings, and Chains (10/2)Learn how to use the things learned in the previous two weeks and add other components to your designs. Cost: $15

Intermediate workshops

knotting Pearls (10/9) This is a simple technique but takes some time to do. Cost: $15

Peyote Bracelet (10/16 & 10/23) This is a basic seed bead stitch and the base for many patterns. This bracelet is a simple two color pattern. Cost: $30

Crystal Pendant (10/30) Weave a crystal pendant. This is a beautiful pendant and can easily be done in one class. Cost $15

Basic wire wrapping (11/6) Learn basic wire wrapping techniques and how to use wire and tools. This has many applica-tions in jewelry. Cost: $15

Advanced workshop

Basic Cabochon (11/13 & 11/20)This is an advanced technique and will take two classes to finish. After learning the basics, there are many things to do with these beautiful stones as a focal point for a necklace, bracelet, pin or other jewelry design. Cost: $30

FLOrAL DESIGn wOrkSHOPS

Floral designs enhance every occasion. Join us in one or all of these workshops and make each occasion special. Register in advance for each workshop separately. Each workshop is $25. The fee includes all materials. All classes are at Bangor High School.Annemarie Bellevance has worked in the floral industry full-time for several years.

10/22 (Wednesday) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Fresh Pumpkin Arrangement - Fresh fall flowers arranged in a fresh pumpkin. An unexpected and fun addition to your fall table.

11/19 (Wednesday) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Silk Cornucopia Arrangement - Silk flowers arranged in a wicker Horn of Plenty. This holiday centerpiece will be one you can use to give thanks for many years to come.

12/10 (Wednesday) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Fresh winter Holiday Arrangement - Fresh winter greenery arranged with fresh flowers, fresh Pine, fir and spruce will make your holiday table a winter wonderland.

knIT & CrOCHET

Learn how to knit or crochet. Learn to read directions, check the gauge or use multiple colors. No experience needed. This class is for the beginner, intermediate or advanced student as instruction is com-pletely individualized. Come and learn to enjoy a new hobby. Please bring knitting or crochet needles and yarn to the first class. Participants must purchase materi-als for this class.rosemary Pelletier has a Bachelors in Home Economics Education and has been teaching knitting, crocheting and needle-point for 31 years.9/8 – 10/27 Monday 7:00 – 9:00 Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus materials



LAnGuAGES FrEnCH FOr BEGInnErS, PArT IFrench for Beginners is a multi-faceted course that is designed to help beginning students of French to attain an acceptable level of proficiency in its four basic lan-guage skills… listening, reading, writing and speaking. Students begin to converse, in simple sentences, from their very first class session. This introductory program makes language acquisition a natural, personalized, en-joyable, and rewarding experience. The combination text-and-workbook used pro-vides all the elements for a one-year course. The book and classroom activities con-sist of simple materials in visually focused topical contexts that students can easily relate to their own experiences. Students are asked easy-to-answer questions that require them to write and to speak about their daily lives, express their opinions, and supply real information.This program starts off with its first 7-week session that can be followed with three other 7-week continuous sessions through the school year. Thus, the same text/workbook will be used for the four continuous 7-week sessions.

Dennis michaud has a M.A.T. in French and is a Maine certified teacher. He has taught at the University level in addition to teaching adult education classes.

9/8 – 10/27 Monday 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus materials

FrEnCH FOr BEGInnErS, PArT II

This second part of the beginner’s French program resumes its emphasis on the four language skills of French: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Continue to have fun and develop your confidence in expressing yourself in French as you do the preparation study at home, and then engage further in meaningful, real-life conversations in the classroom, as well as in listening, reading and writing activities related to the communicating contents of the course’s manual.Dennis michaud, for bio see French for Beginners, Part I.

11/3 – 12/22 Monday 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus mate-rials

COnvErSATIOnAL FrEnCH, PArT I

Have fun as you begin your intermedi-ate-level of French study, and wish to strengthen your formerly acquired basic skills in French. The emphasis of the pro-gram is to build your confidence in speak-ing, while also to guide you in expanding your listening, reading and writing skills. Recommended home-study with the text-workbook will prepare you to read, write, listen and speak French more eas-ily, confidently and spontaneously with your adult classmates and the instructor from your very first lesson as you engage

COnvErSATIOnAL FrEnCH, PArT II

Continue to have fun and develop your confidence in speaking French with the second seven weeks of conversational intermediate-level French. You will con-tinue using the text-workbook of Part I for preparation study at home, and then engage further in meaningful, real-life conversations in the classroom, as well as in listening, reading and writing activities related to the conversational contents of the course.

Wednesday 11/5 - 12/17 6:00 - 8:30 $49 plus textbook

SIGn LAnGuAGE, ASL IInterested in sign language to communi-cate with a family member or a member of the community? If so, you will find this class a "hands talking" experience. Learn the essential tools of ASL including Deaf Culture. Realize why many people who previously struggled to learn a second lan-guage are perfect students for this class.Dawna marie Thorpe has taught ASL as a substitute at Portland Public High School. Dawna attended Gallaudet Uni-versity in Washington, D.C. and The Uni-versity of Maine. She has strong ASL skills and also has experience with SEE (Signed Exact English).

9/10 – 10/22 Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus mate-rials

SIGn LAnGuAGE, ASL II

Do you have a solid vocabulary of signs, but want to learn American Sign Language grammar? If so, this class is for you! This class will cover basic ASL sentence structure, negations, conjunctions, relative clauses, time signs, and modifications of signs to al-ter meaning, non-manual grammatical markers, and an introduction to classi-fiers. Students need to have taken ASL 1, and/or have a solid base of several hundred signs as this class will not be focused on vocabulary, but rather how to put your vocabulary to use. Cathy Glover has both an undergrad-uate and a graduate degree in Deaf Education, and over 20 years experi-ence teaching young Deaf and hard of hearing children. She has worked at schools for the Deaf in North Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts and Maine.10/29 – 12/17 Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus materials

in meaningful, real-life conversations.

Wednesday 9/10 - 10/22 6:00 - 8:30 $49 plus textbook

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SPAnISH FOr BEGInnErSThis course offers an introduction to Spanish in a personalized and fun style. The class is designed to help students acquire a foundation of Spanish vocabulary while learning how to speak and listen to the language for general and practical use. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish whenever possible in the class. The book is additional.Annia Warner is a native of Costa Rica, Central America. Senora Warner has taught Spanish in the Bangor Adult Education pro-gram for several years and previously taught Spanish for children at private schools.

9/8 – 10/27 Monday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus textbook11/3 – 12/22 Monday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus textbook

SPAnISH II-IIISpanish II-III is designed to help students expand their knowledge of the language building on basic vocabulary and skills ac-quired in Spanish I through speaking, listening and reading comprehension. Students will be encouraged to communicate about their daily lives in Spanish.Annia Warner, for bio see Spanish for Beginners.

Spanish II 9/11 – 10/23 Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus textbookSpanish III 10/30 - 12/18 Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus textbook

DAnCE AnD muSIC

intErmEdiatE guitarMake the notes of music on a page sing from the guitar in this seven week class. In addition to reviewing chords, strumming, and flat picking, this course will introduce participants to reading music, putting it together, and learning to site read tabla-ture, chord charts, and perhaps favorite songs. Some previous guitar experience is recommended. Tom Hudgins, for bio see Guitar for Be-ginners.11/3 – 12/22 Monday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus text-book

PIAnO FOr BEGInnErS People who enjoy the sounds of a piano and want to learn how to play a favorite song will find this course helpful. This is a complete music orientation class for beginners and is designed for those with little or no experience. Participants will learn music reading basics to include playing on a keyboard.karen Holt studied music in college and has directed choirs for many years. She teaches both group and private piano les-sons.9/11 – 10/23 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. William S. Cohen School Cost: $49 plus textbook

PIAnO II Learn more about playing the piano in this seven week course. Participants will ex-plore the use of chords in all their forms to vary piano accompaniment, learn how to play in different key signatures, and learn music theory in order to play more diffi-cult pieces. For this course, participants should be able to read both treble and bass notes, know what a chord is, and be able to play simple melodies using chords as accompaniment. Piano for Beginners is the perfect prerequisite! The course price does not include the textbook.karen Holt, for bio see Piano for Begin-ners

10/30 – 12/18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. William S. Cohen School Cost: $49 plus textbook

PIAnO III

Piano III is for the student who can play music using both hands and can read the treble and bass clefs well. Each class con-sists of theory and a short private piano lesson for each student. The goal is to teach each student how to play an early intermediate piano piece of their choos-ing.karen Holt, for bio see Piano for Begin-ners9/10 -10/22 Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. William S. Cohen School Cost: $49 plus textbook

GuITAr FOr BEGInnErSLearn how to play the guitar. This course provides an introduction to notes, chords, strumming, and flat picking styles in an adult learning fashion that is fun and en-riching. This course for beginners willteach participants the basics. Start on an exciting musical adventure that includes strumming the chords to a few simple folk songs. Tom Hudgins, is an artist/musician and adult educator who works with both art and guitar in his creative work. He has a Bachelors in Studio Art from the Univer-sity of Maine and a Masters in Adult Ed-ucation from the University of Southern Maine.9/8 – 10/27 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 plus text-book



BEGInnEr SwInG & wALTzThis course will teach the basics in the ballroom dance styles of swing & waltz. These dances are partner dances, so participants must register with a partner. This course will also teach timing, leading and following skills necessary to succeed in all partner dances. This class will be limited to five couples. Each couple will progress at an individual pace. No previous dance experience is necessary. Sneakers are the recommended foot attire.Chuck mckay and Carole Deschaine teach dance lessons in the Bangor area.9/8 – 10/27 Monday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 per personOr10/30 – 12/18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 per person

InTErmEDIATE SwInG & wALTzClass participants will be taught a variety of dance steps, building on the steps taught in the beginner Swing & Waltz dance class. Ample time will be allowed for practicing each step learned, with the goal of “putting it all together” into a dance. Music used during the class will range from classic 1940’s Big Band style to new “retro swing.” Participants must have previously taken a ba-sic Swing & Waltz class in order to sign up for this class. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled, non-slip-pery shoes. This is a partner dance and requires participants to sign up with a partner. Chuck mckay and Carole Deschaine teach dance in the Bangor area.9/11 – 10/23 Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 per personOr11/3 – 12/22 Monday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $49 per person

TExAS TwO-STEP AnD POLkALearn the basics of these popular partner dances. The two-step is a line dance that proceeds counter-clockwise around the dance floor. It is danced to country western music. The polka is a partner dance characterized by three quick steps and a hop. It originated in the early 19th century and became popular in ballrooms across Europe and in North and South America. It has remained popular into the 21st century as both a folk dance and a ballroom dance. The leader determines the movements and patterns of the pair as they move around the dance floor. It is a progressive dance that proceeds counterclockwise around the floor. No previous experience is necessary. Sneakers are the recommended foot attire.Dave kneeland teaches dance in the Bangor area.9/10 - 10/22 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 Bangor High School Cost: $49 per personor10/29 - 12/17 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 Bangor High School Cost: $49 per person

HEALTH & FITnESSHOOPDAnCE FOr BEGInnErS

LEvEL 1

HoopDance is a FUN low-impact cardio-vascular workout that strengthens core muscles, tones the arms and legs, im-proves flexibility, balance and self-image and reduces stress. In this beginner’s class you will learn the foundation of HoopDance - hooping around the waist, hips, legs, chest and shoulders. You will also begin to move with the hoop and per-form simple dance sequences. Hoops are provided for use during class. Trish Hayes has been hooping for about three years and is a Certified Instructor.9/10 – 10/1 Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fruit Street School Cost: $35

HOOPDAnCE FOr BEGInnErS LEvEL 2

HoopDance is a FUN low-impact cardio-vascular workout that strengthens core muscles, tones the arms and legs, improves flexibility, balance and self-image and re-duces stress. In this beginner’s class you will expand upon waist, hips, legs, chest and shoulder hooping with both on-body and off-body moves and create multi-step dance sequences. Hoops are provided for use during class. NO prior HoopDance ex-perience is required.Trish Hayes 10/8 – 10/29 Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fruit Street School Cost: $35

HOOPDAnCE FOr BEGInnErS LEvEL 3

HoopDance is a FUN low-impact cardio-

vascular workout that strengthens core muscles, tones the arms and legs, im-proves flexibility, balance and self-image and reduces stress. In this beginner’s class you will begin to explore greater movement with the hoop. On-body and off-body moves will be combined to cre-ate longer and more fluid dance sequenc-es. Hoops are provided for use during class. NO prior HoopDance experience is required.Trish Hayes 11/5 – 12/3 Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fruit Street School Cost: $35



zumBA® FITnESSThe Zumba® fitness program fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind dance fitness program. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone the body while burning calories. Enjoy an hour long workout that is healthy, rewarding, and fun!Sue mckay is a certified Zumba® Fitness Instructor.Cost: $35 for each seven week session.9/8 - 10/27 Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Abraham Lincoln School 9/10 - 10/22 Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Abraham Lincoln School11/3 - 12/22 Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Abraham Lincoln School 10/29 - 12/17 Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Abraham Lincoln School

SPOrTS & OuTDOOrS

BEEkEEPInG FOr BEGInnErS

This class is designed to stimulate the interest in and answer the questions of those interested in starting beekeeping as a hobby or to help pollinate their crops. It covers what is needed, where to locate beehives, where to buy them, what it costs and how to care for bees so they make honey and survive the winter.Peter Cowin is president of the Penobscot County Beekeepers Association and also writes a column for Mainely Agriculture magazine.9/8 – 9/22 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $30

InTErmEDIATE BEEkEEPInG

This three week intermediate level beekeeping course is designed to improve the skills of beekeepers that have had bees for at least one season. The course will em-phasize practical honey bee colony management skills for beekeepers with some beekeeping experience.Peter Cowin, for bio see Beekeeping for Beginners9/29 – 10/20 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $40

BOATInG SkILLS AnD SEAmAnSHIP

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Bangor Flotilla, will offer Boating Skills and Seamanship from September 15th to November 5th. The class will meet on all Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion. In addition to learn all aspects of how to boat safely, the student will learn how to properly and legally equip and trailer their boat, handle boats in various current, wind and wave conditions, navigate using the U.S. Aids To Navigation System applying Rules of Nav-igation, tie and use important knots and understand how weather effects safe boating. A new navigation curriculum will be taught. The student will learn how to plot courses using traditional paper charts, and for the first time, learn how to use new free chart plotter and navigation software while underway or as a planning tool making use of free NOAA downloadable and printable navigation charts. These charts have been previously available only as paper charts. Call the adult education office at 992-5522 to reserve your place in this class. Cost is $45 with additional family members only $5 payable on the first class session. All materials and textbook will be provided.John Olesniewicz

FOOTBALL OFFICIATInG

Learn the rules, mechanics, and positions involved in becoming a certified Nation-al Federation of State High School As-sociations (NFHS) football official. This ten week course is designed to prepare interested students to work all levels of amateur football: from youth and middle school games, to junior and varsity high school games. The course is free and will be offered at Bangor High School on Tues-day evenings.Doug Ferguson 8/19 – 10/21 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: Free

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tECHnOLOGy COurSES

SmArTPHOnE/TABLET 101Get the most out of your smartphone or tablet. We can help set up your phone so it works for you. There are many applica-tions. Whatever your hobbies or your job, there are applications to help make your life easier. Learn about what your device can truly do. We can demonstrate how to do it as well as show you. We can demon-strate ways to make your smartphone or tablet easier to use and customize it to fit your needs better. Whether you’re looking for a device, looking to learn more about your device or want to learn more about applications please come in and see us and we can answer all your questions.

katie reed is an Assistant Manager at a local cell phone store.

Cost: $10Dates to be announced online. Please call 992-5522 for more information.

vEry BASIC COmPuTEr

Do not pass up this opportunity to build confidence in using a computer. This course is for those people with no previous knowledge of computers. Examples and handouts will cover PC and Internet basics. This is a great first course. ralph white worked at IBM for 30 years, the last 14 years in Programming Education teaching programming to IBM employees. He has taught various computer classes for adult education since 1994.9/10 – 10/22 Wednesday 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

BASIC COmPuTEr APPLICATIOnS

This course will introduce participants to basic computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel. Students will

learn the basics of creating a word pro-cessing document and an Excel spread-sheet. Windows Explorer will also be covered. Some computer experience is necessary. This is a great follow-up course to Very Basic Computer.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.10/29 – 12/17 Wednesday 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

mICrOSOFT ExCEL FOr BEGInnErS

Learn how to create Excel spreadsheets for a variety of purposes. Topics include data entry and formatting, formulas, commands, and functions. This class is for those who have never used Excel. Stu-dents must be familiar with Windows and have basic computer skills. This class uti-lizes Micorsoft Excel 2010.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.9/10 – 10/1 Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

mICrOSOFT ExCEL, intErmEdiatE

After a review of the basics, practical ap-plications will be presented with features and functions of Microsoft Excel 2010. Students will be guided through the pro-cess of creating, formatting and editing spreadsheets. Form layout and design as well as mathematical calculations will complete this learning experience. Prerequisite: General computer opera-tions skills and basic Excel skills.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.10/8 – 10/29 Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

mICrOSOFT ACCESS FOr BEGInnErS

Learn about the basic tools used in the Microsoft Access database program. Top-ics include tables, queries, forms, and reports. Students must be familiar with Windows and have basic computer skills.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.9/8 - 10/27 Monday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

mICrOSOFT wOrD FOr BEGInnErS

Word is the most popular word process-ing application in use today. In this course, students will gain a solid understand-ing of the basic concepts and features in Word. The course will primarily cover cre-ating and revising documents, formatting text, using tools such as Spell Check and Microsoft Word’s built in thesaurus, and printing documents so that they maintain their formatting. Students must be famil-iar with Windows and have basic com-puter skills. This course utilizes Microsoft Word 2010.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.10/30 – 11/20 Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

mICrOSOFT wOrD, intErmEdiatE

Microsoft Word can be used for much more than a word processor. This course will cover some of Word’s features such as tables, text features, borders, graphics, lists, mail merges, and much more. Using these concepts, students will be able to create professional looking documents such as letters, resumes, cover sheets, and flyers. This class utilizes Microsoft Word 2010.ralph white, for bio see Very Basic Com-puter.12/3 – 12/17 Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

quICkBOOkS

Learn how to use the popular computer-ized accounting program QuickBooks. Ac-quire all the bookkeeping fundamentals: creating invoices, entering and paying bills, tracking expenses, creating custom-er and vendors, and handling bank depos-its and statements. In addition, learn to run reports and perform end of the period procedures. This is the perfect accounting system for any small business. USB Flash Drive needed and textbook is extra.melanie Israel is a Business Instructor at Beal College and Husson University.9/22 – 10/29 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $95



digital CamEra CLASSES

Have a digital camera and want to know how to utilize all of its features? Partici-pants will bring their camera to the Digital Camera Class seminars and learn how to elevate snapshots to photographs. All classes are at Bangor High School.

noel Topping is a local photographer and is an experienced Photoshop instructor.

POInT AnD CLICkLearn how to take quality pictures with a “point and click” digital camera.9/11 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $35

DSLr 101 (BASIC)Topics in this one night class include: handling and holding techniques for your camera, basic settings for portrait, landscape, and action shots; cards, files, and photograph handling; composition; camera terminology (ISO, shutter, aperture, etc.); Some “must have” accessories are explained. 9/18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $35

DSLr 102 (ADvAnCED) Topics in this one night class include: in depth settings for portrait, landscape, and action shots (no auto modes); in depth look at composition, posing, and angle; brief look at lenses; brief look at displaying images.9/25 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $35

PHOTOSHOP Learn the basics of using Photoshop to edit digital camera photos. The class will use and demonstrate each of the powerful tools within the software. While de-signed for beginners, this class is also appropriate for those who have used the software but would like to know more about it.10/2 & 10/9 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

PHOTO rESTOrATIOnLearn how to recover and repair photographs that have been damaged. Noel Top-ping who has worked for years as Lead Photograph Restoration Artist with Bangor Photo will share the process and methods of repairing various types of damage through Photoshop. This is not simply a Photoshop class but will cover Image: Handling, Recovery, Capture, Printing and thorough tips on how to repair within Photoshop for a good as new final reproduction. 10/16 - 10/30 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $85

ALBum HErITAGEHave you ever picked up a really nice cof-fee table book of photos and wished you could have one of those with your family history? Well now you can. In this class, you will learn how to design books like a pro and have a beautifully bound book to share for generations to come. Whether you’re looking for your child’s history as a graduation gift, or putting together a fam-ily history, these are beautiful ways to pre-serve and share those memories. Traci Hosmer has a degree in Photogra-phy from Colorado Mountain College and has worked in advertising and marketing for several years.10/8 – 10/15 Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $59

Community HISTOry SEmInArS

GrEAT BAnGOr EATErIESWhether at the Brass Rail on Exchange Street or Pilots Grill on outer Hammond Street, no one ever went hungry at a Bangor restaurant. This illustrated seminar will trace the evolution of early lunch wagons, candy kitchens, and cafeterias into full-service restau-rants such as Miller's, Brountas', and the Oriental. Downtown lunch counters, along with Dana's Grill and the Coffee Pot, will be examined, along with the colorful families, some from foreign countries, who kept the food hot and tasty. Chain-owned restaurants will also be discussed. Vintage menus and other memorabilia will evoke an era when dining out was a delicious treat.richard Shaw grew up dining with his family at Bangor's many restaurants. The award-winning Bangor Daily News retiree has been an historical consultant for numer-ous television programs and compiled seven old photograph books for Arcadia Publish-ing.11/19 Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $10Pine Street Restaurant - Main Street

Pilot’s Grill - Hammond Street



travElquinCy marKEt

Travel to historic Quincy Market in Bos-ton for a day of fun! The Quincy Market complex contains dozens of restau-rants and shops. Several attractions are a short walk from Quincy Market including the New England Aquarium, The Old State House, and Paul Revere’s House. The fee includes roundtrip mo-tor coach transportation only. The bus will depart from Bangor at the Park & Ride parking lot on the Odlin Road at 6:00 a.m. and arrive in Boston around 11:00 a.m. We will depart from Bos-ton promptly at 6:00 p.m. and arrive in Bangor at approximately 11:00 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Seats must be purchased by Thursday, Sep-tember 18th. No refunds will be issued after September 18th.

Date: Saturday, September 27th Cost: $69

FryEBurG FAIrEnjoy the day at the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s largest agricultural fair. Visit the many exhibits shows, and midway. The event schedule includes a Flow-er Show, Horse Pulling, Ox Pulling, and Harness Racing. The fee includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation only. Participants must pay the $10 ad-mission fee upon arrival. The bus will depart from Bangor at the Park & Ride parking lot on the Odlin Road at 6:45 a.m. and arrive in Fryeburg around 9:45 a.m. We will depart from Frye-burg promptly at 5:00 p.m. and arrive in Bangor at approximately 8:00 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Seats must be purchased by Thursday, Sep-tember 25th. No refunds will be issued after September 25th.Date: Saturday, October 4th Cost: $49

FInAnCIAL CLASSESESTATE PLAnnInG

It’s a topic people tend to put off or ignore, but one of the most important things you can do is to develop a sound estate plan. Doing so lets you take a giant step toward a more secure future for yourself and gen-erations to come. Topics in this seminar include: What to consider when creating a will; The benefits of trusts in estate plan-ning; How to help reduce taxes on your es-tate; How insurance can help protect your family.Chris marshall, Financial AdvisorOctober 27 Monday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Bangor High School Cost: $5

FOCuS On FIxED InCOmE & TAkE STOCk In THE mArkET

Focus on Fixed Income: Learn the basics of bonds, the concept of laddering and how fixed income may make sense as part of your investment strategy.Take Stock in the Market: Explore stock market basics in simpler terms, including the basic structure of the stock market and three principles that can help you be-come successful in stock investing. Chris marshall, Financial AdvisorSeptember 29 Monday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $5

rETIrEmEnT By DESIGn & rETIrEmEnT PLAn OPTIOnS

RETIREMENT BY DESIGN: Learn how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you will learn investment strategies you can use now to help you retire when and how you want to. RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS: If you re-cently switched jobs or are facing unem-ployment due to a layoff or downsizing, this seminar can help you determine what to do with the assets in your employ-er-sponsored retirement savings plan.Chris marshall, Financial AdvisorOctober 20 Monday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $5

A SmArT STArT TO muTuAL FunDS

When it comes to investing, there’s no bet-ter place to start than with the basics. Join

HOmE PurCHASInG / FInAnCE

Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experience buyer/seller, this class offers something for everyone. Start at the beginning and go through the entire process with an experienced Real Estate Broker, a Senior Loan Specialist, a Title Attorney and a Financial Advisor. They will lead you through from start to fin-ish including the preapproval process, the search, negotiations, under contract, inspections, title work and closing. This class will provide valuable information that will save you time, money and stress in your home purchase. Linda Gardiner works in Real Estate in the Bangor area.9/10 Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $5

GEnErAL InTErESTDESIGn LIkE A PrO

Do you love home improvement shows? Do you want your house to look like it be-longs in a magazine, but you don’t know how? This is your chance! In this class, interior designer Kira Eisenzopf will take you step by step through the design pro-cess using a fictional room and a fictional budget. You’ll leave with all the tools you need, from furniture placement to color theory to accessorizing, to redesign ev-ery room in your home.

kira Eisenzopf has a B.A. in Architectur-al Studies from Mount Holyoke College and an A.S. in Interior Design from Hes-ser College. She currently runs her own business providing interior design and other home improvement services to the greater Bangor area.

9/24 - 11/5 Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $89

us for a discussion on the basics of mutual funds.Chris marshall, Financial AdvisorOctober 6 Monday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bangor High School Cost: $5



SELF-PuBLISHInG & mArkETInG FOr InDEPEnDEnT mAInE AuTHOrS

Learn where and how to market your independently published book for the best sales results. Get ideas for marketing your book, building an author platform, building relationships with book stores, using social media and why selecting the right keywords can drive better sales. Using the media and internet to market your books is a crucial part of this marketing discussion. This class is for published authors as well as writers who have not yet self-published and would like to learn how to self-publish affordably and effectively. Jane karker lives in Maine and is the owner and president of Maine Authors Publishing & Cooperative and the newly emerging Boston Writers Publishing & Cooperative. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing and printing in-dustry, Jane will address ways to affordably produce, publish and market books for self-publishing authors.9/11 Thursday 6:00 -8:00 Bangor High School Cost: $25

OnLInE COurSESBangor Adult & Communication is partnering with Learning Resources

Network (LERN) to offer certificate programs and dozens of online courses.

For course descriptions please visit www.bangoradulted.org

CErTIFICATE PrOGrAmS: number of Courses Dates CostBusiness Coaching Certificate 2 9/4 – 11/2 $295Business Research Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $495Certificate in Customer Service 2 9/4 – 11/2 $295Certificate in Online Teaching 3 10/22 – 12/14 $495Certificate in Presentation Media 3 9/4 – 11/30 $495eMarketing Essentials Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $495Inbound Marketing Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $495Management Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $595Managing Social Media Platforms 3 9/4 - 11/30 $495Managing Telework Certificate 2 9/4 – 11/2 $395Mobile Marketing Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $595Social Media for Business Certificate 3 9/4 – 11/30 $495Video Marketing Certificate 2 9/4 – 11/2 $395

InDIvIDuAL OnLInE COurSES: Dates CostCyber Security for Managers 10/8 – 11/2 $245Dementia Care 9/4 – 10/26 $495Designing Successful Webinars 10/8 – 11/2 $195Developing Hybrid Courses 11/5 – 11/30 $195Entrepreneur Boot Camp 9/4 – 9/28 $195Facebook for Business 10/8 – 11/2 $245Google Analytics 10/8 -11/2 $195Management Boot Camp 9/4 – 9/28 $295Media Buying Strategies 10/8 – 11/2 $195Negotiation: Get What You Want 11/5 – 11/30 $195Getting Started: Voice Over 9/2 – 9/26 $245Instagram for Business 9/2 – 9/26 $195Podcasting 9/2 – 9/26 $245Self Publishing eBooks 10/8 – 11/2 $195

DrIvInG DynAmICSThe Maine Driving Dynamics course cov-ers accident avoidance techniques that are essential for everyday driving situations. Those completing the two-night course will receive a 3-point credit on their driv-ing record. The cost for this course is $40. The cost for senior citizens (65 and over) is $10.Bureau of Highway Safety9/25 & 10/2 6:00 – 8:30 Bangor High School12/4 & 12/11 6:00 – 8:30 Bangor High School

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nOn-DISCrImInATIOn & EquAL OPPOrTunITyThe Bangor School Department shall not discriminate and shall comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran status in em-ployment, education, and all other areas of the Department. Questions and complaints should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Bangor School Department, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor ME 04401, 992-4150.SEnIOr CITIzEn DISCOunTS: Bangor Adult Education offers one course for half price (lab fee extra) to Senior Citizens (age 62 and over) that are residents of Bangor. Health care training, cooking classes, floral design, bus trips and online courses are not eligible for the senior citizen discount. Other courses may be exempt from the senior citizen discount. See course description for details.

The Adult Education Program is open to individuals 17 years of age or older and to those individuals covered under section 8605, section 1 of MRSA Title 20-1, except that individuals who pose a threat to the safety of the school may be denied admission or may be removed from the program at the discretion of the Director of Adult and Community Education. Appeals may be made to the Superintendent of Schools. In accordance with the law, priority to enroll will be given first to residents of Bangor and then the municipalities of the region.

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