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Heartsaver BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider (Dec)
with Sonia Groesbeck
This professional certification course certifies the student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking protocols for all age groups, as well as other advanced skills including ventilation with an advanced airway or bag mask device. This is an in-person class.
CNA Plus Orientation Session (in-person)
with Vanessa Richards
Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is working with MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Village to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant course. This orientation is an information session, providing you with enough information to determine if our CNA+ program is a good fit for you this winter. We will provide an overview of the program as well as provide information about the admissions process. This is an in-person session.
The CNA Plus program is a comprehensive hybrid with classroom sessions live online using ZOOM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:00p-8:30p; and lab sessions held in-person for 6 Wednesday evenings, followed by 5 in-person clinical sessions.
CNA Plus also offers BLS, CPR & First Aid, Digital Literacy Certification and a WorkReady credential. Pre-requisites are access to high speed internet, basic computer skills and a computer and sufficient reading skills for class success.
Interested students can begin on the Northstar Digital Literacy and WorkReady Credentials anytime. This orientation will provide you with all the information you need to decide if the CNA+ course is a good fit for you this winter.
This course is free for Maine residents who plan to work at a facility in this region. It is funded by a Strengthen Maine's Workforce Grant offered by the State of Maine.
Making a Difference with Photography Skills
with George Blumenschein, Sr.
If you're a photographer who would like to make a difference in your community, then this meeting might be right for you. Join George Blumenshein to discuss ways to make this happen. He participated in just such a program out west and would like to brainstorm with local folks to explore the possibility of doing the same in our community. Taking portraits of homeless families, and shelter animals looking for placement are examples of projects done elsewhere. This is an in-person class.
George Blumenschein Sr., a landscape photography veteran with over 20 years of expertise, skillfully captures the world's beauty through his seasoned lens. His images, frozen moments in time, transport viewers to awe-inspiring landscapes, showcasing a deep appreciation for nature's wonders.
College Readiness
with Vanessa Richards
There is more to being successful in college than signing up for classes and going to class. This workshop will cover identifying your life and career goals, selecting the right college for you, completing college and financial aid applications, scholarships, study skills, time management, and more. This workshop will be facilitated by an experienced college advisor and will include speakers from programs that offer support to ensure success in college. This workshop will be most successful if you are proactive in completing assignments between sessions. This is an in-person class. No class on 01/20/25.
Zumba Gold is Bold!
with Lisa Elliot
Zumba Gold is Bold! is designed for all ages - for those new to Zumba, for those who have had an injury, or those who love Zumba, but would like a modified version. Zumba Gold runs for 45 minutes, unlike Zumba that runs for an hour. There is verbal cuing as well as non-verbal cues. The music is the same great, fun, upbeat music. You will sweat and you will receive the many benefits of dancing. The only change is the movements will be less stressful on your joints and your body. It’s a class where you are exercising, but having fun doing it!! This is an in-person class; no class 2/17/25
Lisa Elliot has been a licensed Zumba and Zumba Gold instructor since 2015. Her specialty is Zumba Gold. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know those that come to her classes and seeing them have fun and getting the health benefits of dancing!
Watercolor: Painting Beyond the Basics Extension (Jan)
with Mary Laury
If you have painted in watercolors before and want to jump to the next level while painting with a supportive group to go deeper into your work, we will paint and discuss the works developed in the class to ask questions and share thoughts. Composition, value study, and texture will be discussed. This class will include painting from references of places you love, some still life work from your own keepsakes, and perhaps painting outside when the weather permits. This is an in-person class; makeup class, if needed, 01/28/25.
Watercolor Materials list available here soon.
Mary Laury served as the founding Executive Director of Schoodic Arts for All, an award-winning non-profit organization celebrating the arts and culture in Downeast Maine for over 20 years. The botanical subjects and dynamic nature of Maine are Mary's passions. An experienced teacher, she has taught painting and drawing in classrooms and in the field for many programs throughout her career, and has been recognized for her work by the Maine Arts Commission.
Google Calendar
with Vanessa Richards
Google Calendar is a versatile and shareable calendar that is used by many public and private employers. It's also very useful for busy families who are juggling lots of activities. This is an in-person class.
You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you! Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.
Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.
CNA Plus Orientation Session (in-person)
with Vanessa Richards
Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is working with MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Village to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant course. This orientation is an information session, providing you with enough information to determine if our CNA+ program is a good fit for you this winter. We will provide an overview of the program as well as provide information about the admissions process. This is an in-person session.
The CNA Plus program is a comprehensive hybrid with classroom sessions live online using ZOOM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:00p-8:30p; and lab sessions held in-person for 6 Wednesday evenings, followed by 5 in-person clinical sessions.
CNA Plus also offers BLS, CPR & First Aid, Digital Literacy Certification and a WorkReady credential. Pre-requisites are access to high speed internet, basic computer skills and a computer and sufficient reading skills for class success.
Interested students can begin on the Northstar Digital Literacy and WorkReady Credentials anytime. This orientation will provide you with all the information you need to decide if the CNA+ course is a good fit for you this winter.
This course is free for Maine residents who plan to work at a facility in this region. It is funded by a Strengthen Maine's Workforce Grant offered by the State of Maine.