This information will be updated for the Fall 2008 session during the last two weeks of August. Until then, please download the pdf version of the catalog!
Bridge for Beginners
Instructor: Sally Morrison. This class is your chance to learn a great card game in a no pressure, comfortable atmosphere with other pleasant, like minded people. The instructor’s goal is to increase your confidence with knowledge of the game.
Bridge for Ongoing Learning
Instructor: Sally Morrison. This course if for those that want to learn more about the great game of Bridge. If you took a Bridge course last year, come play some more with the people you had so much fun with last year! No class November 21st.
Gardening Basics
~ Autumn ~
Instructor: Kate Jackson. This is a basic gardening course-from the heart! You'll learn how to identify and amend soil, and how to plant a sun and shade garden. Also learn about Maine favorite perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and roses. Common gardening mistakes, helpful hints and practical solutions will be discussed. Bring your questions, comments, enthusiasm and "green" and "not-so green thumbs" to class. One ideal Saturday in October, the class will go on a field trip to a local greenhouse and other places of interest.
French for Beginners
Instructor: Ibrahim Boukary French is the language of love: l’amour. Have you ever wanted to learn how to speak this romantic and pristine language? The teacher is a native French speaker and will model a superb French accent. The class will learn where French is spoken around the world and the cultural traditions of these unique French-speaking countries. To help build your vocabulary, learn how to receive a mot de jour (word of the day) when you are not in class. Je t’aime Francais (I love French) and you will, too!
Literacy Volunteer
Tutor Training
Instructor: Beth Gifford. LVMCM is a non-profit organization that strives to assist the adults in the mid-coast area to improve their reading, writing and related literacy skills. We will be gathering at the Mid-Coast Adult Learning Center in Rockland. The training itself is FREE but we do ask for a donation of $35.00 to help defray the cost of texts and materials. Scholarships are available upon request. Please call us at 594-5154 to register and receive your information packet. You can start making a positive difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors today!
Maine History via Rockland Harbor
Instructor: Muriel Curtis Students will row Station Maine’s 6-oared gig to different locations around the harbor and beyond. POSSIBLE excursions include the Apprenticeshop to view boatbuilding, voyages on other vessels, Beaches to gather Irish moss and other interesting flotsom, Lighthouses, and Vinalhaven's Granite Quarry (via ferry). The instructor is a native Mainer, director of Station Maine (www.stationmaine.org). Extra fees will apply to certain excursions.
Registrations for individual days will be placed on a waiting list. Course itinerary updates will be found at www.msad5.org/adulteducation
Spanish for Beginners
Instructor: Paul Garcia. You know a few words like adios, hola, amigos, but you have always wanted to learn more about the Spanish language and the people who speak it. Take the first step and join us! This beginning level language class will emphasize common phrases, salutations and basic grammar. This is a great class if you want to travel to a Spanish-speaking country!
Spanish for Conversation
Instructor: Paul Garcia. Paul Garcia You have learned basic grammar and a strong foundation vocabulary, but you still feel uncomfortable speaking in Spanish conversations. That will all change with this course. This class will concentrate on speaking Spanish to review and enhance previous Spanish-speaking skills. Develop ease with spoken Spanish & converse with the locals on your next exotic vacation!