Deer
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Adult and Community Education
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From the Director's Desk
Recently there has been an upsurge in community members coming through my door seeking information about furthering their education. Some have been wanting to take a G.E.D. Others have called for information about the C.N.A. course and college courses. Still others suggest ideas for courses. I try to accommodate all and usually do in some way. It is a great job to be helping people. As a result, numerous people have gone on to college and received a degree. They have been many others who have improved their lives by learning skills at night school and gone on to use this knowledge at their jobs or homes. This success is what our programs are all about.
Enclosed are the offerings of all five of the Deer Isle Adult and Community Education Programs. There are incredibly diverse, reflecting the community in which we live. There are some old favorites as well as some new ideas. As the community changes, more adults are finding a need to continue learning.
The reason why Adult and Community Education has been so successful is because it meets the needs of the people in the community. I hope to stay in step with these changes but can only succeed if members of the community help me by suggesting new courses and ideas. It is my hope that the Adult Education Programs will encourage us to become or continue to be life long learners.
Deer Isle Adult and Community Education
Deer Isle Adult and Community Education
Fall 2006
Course Instructor Date Time Place Intro to Works Marion Austin 11-1 6:30 Bus.Ed. A. Quickbooks Helen McKinnon 10-10 6:30 Bus.Ed. A. Internet and Email Marion Austin 10-11 6:30 Bus.Ed. A Men’s Volleyball Ken Wiberg 10-16 6:00 Gym Men’s Basketball Ken Wiberg 10-18 6:00 Gym Beginners Tennis Kristen Ebert 10-10 4:00 Courts Intermediate Tennis Kristen Ebert 10-12 4:00 Courts Quilting Nancy Knowlton 10-2 1:00 Advent Church 10-5 6:00 Advent Church Watercolors Bruce Bulger 10-19 6:30 Seamark Rug Braiding Neva Beck 11-7 1:00 Congo Church Blacksmithing Ferrell Ruppert 10-19 6:30 Shop Line Dancing Sandy Buxton 10-10 4:30 Cafeteria Adult Climbing Wall Mike Wood 10-19 6:00 Climbing Wall C.P.R. Ambulance Corps TBA All classes, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Deer Isle-Stonington High School. For more information and registration, please call Mike Wood 348-9336
From the Director’s Desk -
As Deer Isle Adult and Community Education is entering its 30h year, I am gratified to have seen so many past graduates that have been affected positively from our adult ed. programs. Beside the numerous people who have gone on to college and received a degree, they have been many others who have improved their lives by learning skills through our programs and gone on to use this knowledge at their jobs or homes. This success is what our programs are all about.
Enclosed are the offerings of all five of the Deer Isle Adult and Community Education Programs. There are incredibly diverse, reflecting the community in which we live. There are some old favorites as well as some new ideas. As the community changes, more adults are finding a need to continue learning.
The reason why Adult and Community Education has been so successful in the past is because it meets the needs of the people in the community as it changes with the times. I hope to stay in step with these changes but can only succeed if members of the community help me by suggesting new courses and ideas. It is my hope that the Adult Education Programs will encourage us to become or continue to be life long learners.
Reading Program
For any one who would like to learn how to read better, there are two programs. The first is a tutor program. After some discussion with the coordinator, a tutor will meet with you once a week at a mutually agreed place and time. The second option is to attend a class once a week. Both programs are confidential and free.
Diploma Program - All courses are free!
Diploma. - With this independent study program, self-motivated students are able to do most of the work at home. Such courses as Math, History, English can be taught this way.
G.E.D. - For those adults who want or need their G.E.D. (high school equivalency diploma), tutoring and testing is on Wednesday evenings. Other times can be scheduled.
Vocational Program
CPR re-certification classes will be offered throughout the month of November. A Certified Nurses Aid Course will be offered in the late Fall. if enough adult enroll. Other vocational courses will be offered throughout the fall. If anyone has any questions or suggestions, please contact Mike Wood.
College Courses - Through the University of Maine at Augusta, people have been able to take college courses without leaving the island by using the I.T.V. system. Classes have begun already this fall. If anyone is interested in taking these courses, they should contact Mike Wood this fall so that they can enroll for the spring courses.
Course Descriptions
Men’s Volleyball - Ken Wiberg has offered to supervise a volleyball night if there are enough interested men who will come on a weekly basis. It is a great game and offers good exercise.
Men’s Basketball This is old favorite is being introduced again by popular demand. Every Wednesday evening men will play pick games. all talents are welcome.
Adult Climbing Tower This course is for those adult who want to climb on the 20-foot tower or learn how to climb and boulder. After being checked out in basic safety procedures adults will be able to climb and belay others.
Line Dancing - Sandy Buxton will be teaching this popular course. NO experience is needed. Come and join others who love to dance.
Beginner Tennis Clinics - Those new to tennis will learn groundstrokes, volleys and the serve.
Intermediate Tennis Clinics - Those wanting to improve their play will work on various techniques, placement and strategies.
Computers
Intro to Microsoft Word - Covering the basics: what is on the tool bar, setting up and saving a document, copy and paste, creating labels. We will cover these topics in three sessions.
Get the most out of the Internet: Need to find better ways of searching on the Internet? Ever wonder what certain terms mean?? Like to know how to add an attachment to e-mail? We will cover these topics and more in three sessions.
Quickbooks - Helen McKinnon will be teaching this bookkeeping program. Any small business owner or bookkeeper is encouraged to attend. Basic practices such as payroll, accounts receivable, and billing will be covered.
CPR - Both certification and re-certification courses will begin in October. The number and times of the courses will depend on the students. Please register soon so we can organize the classes.
Certified Nurses Aid `- This 150 hour course will start in the spring but one must register for it early as it is very popular. Upon successful completion of the course and the state test, the student will be certified and able to work anywhere in the United States.
Art
Blacksmithing - Ruppert Ferrell will once again teach the basic art of smithing. He will teach basic forging techniques. A small project will be completed. The class size limit is very so enroll early.
Quilting - Learn quilting using the strip method. Many patterns to choose. Classes are for beginners as well as advanced quilters. Come to the first class for a list of supplies and quilting information. There will be two class: Monday 1:00 - 3:30 and Thursday 6:00 - 8:30.
Rug Braiding Neva Beck and other rug braiders welcome any one to join their group on Thursday afternoons at the Congregational Church. Learn how to select material, cut and then weave it into a beautiful rug that will last for years. It is a great group of people and a beautiful craft.
Drawing /Watercolors Bruce Bulger will once again teach basic drawing and watercolor techniques. Do not have to be an expert to join the class. Bruce makes it fun for all no matter the experience level.