You will learn several different home repair basics in this class taught by home maintenance guru Wayne Sainio. Over the course of six weeks, he will cover several topics including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. The first class will be an introduction and a polling of student interest for the remaining five classes. He will also demonstrate one basic home repair in the first class. Handouts will be provided each week and you will leave this class knowing how to do many different home repairs on your own. Topics Wayne plans to cover are: broken pipes; faucet repair; changing a toilet fill valve and tank ball; replacing lights and outlets; changing light switches; replacing electrical panel fuses and circuit breakers; patching interior walls; replacing doors and windows; using wall anchors; repairing exterior siding; and much more! Class is suitable for those ages 18 and over. Class skips 5/27 and will end on 6/3.

Early Spring Migration is a great time to get out and start looking for birds returning to Maine from their winter habitats. Maine Guide Gary Roberts will share his birding experiences to help you decide when and where you might have the best chances to see Warblers and other birds as they move through your neighborhoods, local hot spots, or around the state. This class will be followed by two field trips, one May 4th to Beech Hill in Rockport and one on May 18 at Viles Arboretum. Class skips 4/15.

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4 and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!

Over two weeks in a safe environment, you will learn the mindset and skills to protect yourself and those that you care deeply about with and without a firearm. You will learn or review the basics of handling a firearm and then about self-defense. Learn the difference between accurate target shooting and defensive shooting. Practice will be inside the classroom using SIRT pistols (laser only shooting pistols) but you will be seriously challenged. Holsters and special clothing will be used. A $35 textbook is included. No firearms are to be brought to class. This course meets Concealed Carry Permit application requirements.

This class is for beginners in wood carving. You will learn the art of carving a wooden spoon from an instructor who has been carving a variety of objects for over 31 years. Spoons can be small or large, carved plain or with decorative handles, and made from a variety of wood. After carving your spoon, the instructor will offer a variety of other small carved objects, such as birds, jack-o-lanterns, or small animals,which you can choose for a second project. At the first class, we will discuss the tools you will need and how to use them. The materials fee of $12 is payable to the instructor at the first class.

More French! This class will be a continuation of French 1 - Beginner French.

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets balanced? The workshop is a glance behind the scenes. We will create some simple shapes out of recycled box board to learn the mechanics of mobile making. Please bring scissors. This will get you started to make a more beautifully finished piece at home. Should you want to decorate your piece in class, you are welcome to bring some markers or colored paper and glue to the class. There will be a handout, so you don’t forget the steps.

Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing, you will cultivate, store & circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 20th continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!