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Captain License Information Session

Free

with John Coffin

Calendar Apr 24, 2024 at 6 pm

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain’s License? Do you want to learn the differences between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license, and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each? These informational sessions will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. Also discussed will be the different methods for completing the course requirements. This information session is free, but please register in advance, so the instructor knows how many individuals will be attending and can send login instructions. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Dog & Cat First Aid/CPR

$60

with Jessica Steele

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 5 pm

This training teaches participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a cat or dog in about 3.5 hours. The training will combine videos, lectures, interactive discussion, and hands-on practice. By the end of training participants will be able to do or understand what goes into a pet first aid kit; what is the normal physical condition, behaviors and habits of your pet; identify a normal heart rate, breathing rate and temperature; how to safely approach an ill or injured cat or dog; how to capture and restrain a cat and muzzle a dog; demonstrate how to perform bandaging for soft tissue injuries; care for fractures including head and neck injuries; learn how to care for an animal with heat/cold related emergencies; check for breathing and cardiac emergencies;  understand how to give rescue breathing and perform CPR for a dog or cat. No refunds.

Maine Driving Dynamics

$65

with Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Highway Safety

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Maine Driving Dynamics is a Maine-sponsored five-hour defensive driving course that offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving skills. The course includes a discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. It is taught by a certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor in a format that engages students with lectures, videos, and class discussion/participation. Those completing the course will receive a 3-point credit on their driving record. Students 55 and older can receive an insurance discount from their insurer.

Women’s Basics of Pistol Shooting

$130

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

In a non-threatening, safe, women- only environment with no live ammunition present, learn the basics of handgun safety when kept in your home or throughout your daily routine; how to handle a pistol safely; parts of a pistol and ammunition; fundamentals of pistol shooting including holding, stance, and aiming; common malfunctions; cleaning; and selecting a pistol just right for you. You may not

bring your own handgun or any ammunition to class, but the instructor will have safe, unloaded examples to share. You will receive a textbook. The optional two-hour range time at Lincoln County Rifle Club in Damariscotta is separately scheduled during daylight hours during the week and has a fee of $50 payable to the instructor. If you go to the range, you’ll fire either your own pistol or one from the instructor and try to put five rounds of ammunition through four separate target circles at 10 feet using only 20 rounds. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for your personal handgun. If you are “renting” a pistol from the instructor, she will have 50 rounds of ammunition for you for a cost of $25 for a total cost of $75. To pass this nationally rated course and get certified, you must attend all sessions and actively participate, pass a written examination, and pass the 10-foot shooting qualification, all within two weeks of the last class session. Certification can be used to apply for a concealed carry permit.

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Hidden Gems on Your iPhone & iPad

$40

with BoomerTECH

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

Did you know...your iPhone tracks your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can write and draw on your photographs. You can calculate in your search window. Our iPhones/iPads have many time-saving features that allow you to be creative, efficient, and have fun. These “hidden gems” will show you how to learn the advanced features of your iPhone and iPad.

Introduction to iPhone Basics

$40

with BoomerTECH

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

 

The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. In this course, learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. Some critical features covered include AppleID and password; structure of the iPhone(buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center; mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session will include iOS updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones.

iPhone/iPad 15 Vision Accessibility Features

$40

with BoomerTECH

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

 

A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course, you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

More Hidden Gems on Your iPhone & iPad

$40

with BoomerTECH

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

In our basic course on hidden gems, we explored: tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner among other cool features. In this level 2 course, we delve into the additional secrets of iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You’ll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and/or iPad.





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