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Getting to Know your iPhone 5.7.24

$55

with Michael Wilson

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smartphone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, email, camera, App store, settings, and the internet. NOT for Android users. Taught over Zoom.

Bluegrass Guitar - Flatpicking and Better Strumming Techniques
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Bluegrass Guitar - Flatpicking and Better Strumming Techniques

$75

with Resa Randolph

This class is for the advanced beginner guitar player who wants to further develop their playing skills. We will concentrate on flatpicking, playing solos, Bluegrass riffs and how to make rhythm guitar interesting and creative. This class is for the advanced beginner guitar player who is able to play commonly used chords, and is able to change chords quickly and smoothly.

Mushrooms, Edible and Medicinal of New England 5.7.24

$29

with David Spahr

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm
This class will feature easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safe, most common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada. Whether you are a cook, forager, herbalist, or restauranteur, you will enjoy this class. The book "Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada" will be available for purchase in class for $21.

Birch Bark Basket

$59

with Jessica Steele

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 5 pm

Learn how to make your own birch bark basket. We will take the time in class to learn about the traditional crafting techniques and create our own piece of art. We will go over how to identify and collect birch bark, the materials that will be used are natural and commonly used materials. We will go over tools to use for collection and for creating a basket. There are many designs and ways you can create a birch bark basket. We will go over a few different types and allow the students to be creative in making their own basket. All basket material must be prepared, and we will go through that process. We will also go over how to stitch and lash the bark together using sinew and discuss using spruce roots as well. This is a great opportunity to create something beautiful with natural resources. The course fee will cover all material, use of tools, and instruction.

Full Course

Cooking the Taste of Modern European

$49

with Jordan Benissan

Calendar May 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Enjoy a modern interpretation of European cuisine in this new class with Me Lon Togo’s Jordan Benissan. Jordan’s native Togo was a territory of France from 1916 to 1960, which is reflected in the many French-influenced dishes of Togo where the official language is still French. Come learn his Togolese version of classic dishes which might include Beef Bourguignon, Navarin Lamb Stew, or Monkfish Osso Buco. The registration fee includes all ingredients. Check Me Lon Togo's menu here.

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Cooking Sourdough Bread 5.9.24

$20

with Bill Babb

Calendar May 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

There is nothing like the aroma of freshly baked sourdough bread unless it is enjoying a slice of freshly baked bread with butter shortly after coming out of the oven! Students will learn how to care for a sourdough starter, how to knead using two different techniques, and how to mix, shape and score the bread for baking. The instructor will demonstrate two ways to bake a loaf, using a cloche or a stone with steam in the oven, followed by a taste testing. Students will then shape, score and bake a loaf of their own in class. They will take home some sourdough culture (bring a 32 ounce container) for bread baking at home. A $5 ingredients fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Full Course

Winning at Retirement

Free

with Brie Pio

Calendar May 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm

You will be well-prepared to plan for your retirement after this one-night class. You will learn about the most important financial steps for a happy and successful retirement: how much to save, where to save it, and what types of investments to consider. It's never too late to get prepared. This class is relevant if you are twenty years away or quickly approaching retirement.

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AI (Ai) Made So Practical and Easy!

$20

with Michael Wilson

Calendar May 11, 2024 at 2 pm

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older and young adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. If you have or have not used Google before to search for information, this AI will be a snap! Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed! 

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