Learn the fundamentals of safe boating and earn the Maine state recognized certification that requires completion of a boating education course before operating most water craft for anyone born after 1999. Class covers safety equipment, trip planning, navigation rules and aids, state and federal regulations, anchoring, dealing with adverse conditions and emergencies, communications, trailering, knots and lines, and more! The information is useful for both ocean and freshwater boating. The course includes an examination for certification.

A materials/administration fee for the course is $10. Manuals are $35 if you want to buy one, payable at first class by cash or check ("Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron").

No class 4/24.

This course is sponsored by the Penobscot Bay Chapter of the US Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club. 

*Please bring a floor mat and 1-5 lb. weights. 

This low-impact workout allows you to work at your own pace and level. It is 50-60 minutes of simple moving, with options to add some light weights (or not), use stretch tubing for resistance training and incorporate an abdominal workout and flexibility stretches. Anyone can do this. Class meets two times a week. All levels welcome. 

If you pay via check or with cash, the cost is $50.

The drop-in fee is $8 each class.

This class is offered online using Zoom.

Learn to listen to your body for what it wants and needs. Using Kripalu Yoga techniques, learning your own version of postures with modifications as needed. Yoga helps with stress relief; better breathing; increase in strength and flexibility; improved circulation; cardiovascular conditioning; inner peace and more. (All classes will be designed to meet the needs of Beginning yogis and Advanced Beginners practicing yoga). Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.

*Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot in this class.*

Learn to listen to your body for what it wants and needs. Using Kripalu Yoga techniques, learning your own version of postures with modifications as needed. Yoga helps with stress relief; better breathing; increase in strength and flexibility; improved circulation; cardiovascular conditioning; inner peace and more. (All classes will be designed to meet the needs of Beginning yogis and Advanced Beginners practicing yoga). Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.

No experience needed for this fun step by step painting class.  But there IS a twist!  I'm a psychic medium, so I also offer a brief intuitive message to each person based on their painting! I'm always amazed at the messages that come through just from the paintings!  All supplies are included, plus a brief message from the painting.

Power Query allows you to import and shape data.  It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. 

Power Pivot Tables allows data modeling and calculations.  It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. 

Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool.  It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data.   

The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between classes to gain maximum benefits from the sessions.

You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors, though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions.  There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); or 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting).  This is a live, online class using ZOOM; makeup class, if needed, 01/30/25.

Val is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and as an adult educator having taught at Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.

Create this very functional basket to carry your garden tools, harvested vegetables or other items  The garden basket measures approximately 13L x 13W x 12.5H. All materials are provided. All levels ofexperience are welcome to join.

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.