Courses – Page 5

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Coastal Navigation Level 1

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Mar

12

March 12th to 19th, 2025

$60 More Info

COASTAL NAVIGATION LEVEL 1

Learn the basics of coastal navigation using local charts, parallel ruler, and dividers. Learn what the symbols mean, how to determine safe and dangerous routes, create courses, learn rules of the “road”, what aids to navigation look like and do, plan for emergencies and more. For kayakers, sailors, powerboaters, and future Registered Maine Guides.

Students will need access to either a Casco Bay Chart or Penobscot Bay Chart, parallel ruler and dividers.

Class meets Live Online by Zoom over two sessions

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

2 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm

March 12 & 19, 2025

Registration: $60

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.

Map & Compass Level 1

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Mar

24

March 24th to 31st, 2025

$60 More Info

MAP AND COMPASS LEVEL 1

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass.

Class meets Live Online by Zoom over two sessions

Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

2 Mondays, 5:30-8:30 pm

March 24 & 31, 2025

Registration: $60

From your Instructor:

I am a Master Maine Guide who has been guiding for over 40 years, running my own full year guiding business (Alice's Awesome Adventures), former Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guides Board Examiner, and 1:1 trainer. Many current Registered Maine Guides trained with me. I have been a teacher in public education, adult education, online education, and for non-profit organizations since 1968.

Basic Beginner Welding

with Quinn Gerrish

Mar

27

March 27th to May 22nd, 2025

$299 More Info

Have you ever thought about fabricating with metals? Maybe as a craft/hobby, or the start of a new business venture down the road? If you answered yes, then our new Basic Beginner Welding class is the right fit for you! The class will cover stick (SMAW) welding including learning how to weld different types of joints together, how to use the large range of supporting equipment (brushes, sanders, grinders, etc.), and the various welding processes with a focus on safety first.

Instructor: Quinn Gerrish

The class will meet for 8 (mostly) consecutive Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm beginning on March 27th running to May 22nd.

No class on 4/24 (school vacation week)

Location: Maranacook High School

Class is limited to 6 students!

Waiting list available

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Developing A Personal & Home Protection Plan

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Apr

8

April 8th, 2025

$35 More Info

DEVELOPING A PERSONAL AND HOME DEFENSIVE PROTECTION PLAN

This three-hour course is NOT about installingan alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense.

Part 1 of a 2-part series but can be taken separately.

Class taught by Zoom.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

5:30-8:30 PM

$35

Needle Felting for Beginners- Make a Gnome

with Mary Sabins

Apr

9

April 9th, 2025

$20 More Info

Needle Felting for Beginners: Make a Gnome

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

5-8 PM

Come learn the basics of needle felting and make an adorable gnome about 6 inches tall that will fit in the palm of your hand! This course is designed for beginners, but those with needle felting experience are welcome. Fiber color options will be available to choose from, so you can customize your gnome to your liking. Materials Fee $15.00 to the instructor at the beginning of the class—cash or check. All materials will be provided. Storm make-up date will be April _16___, please mark your calendar just in case.

Limit 10 students.

Waiting list available

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Weather For Outdoor Enthusiasts

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Apr

9

April 9th, 2025

$35 More Info

WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

NEW COURSE!

We’re spending more time outside and that is good. Learn how to integrateweather forecasts and your own reading of the weather signs to plan ahead and to best manage your outdoor activities -walking, biking, hiking, camping, paddling, boating, playing and exercising. Learn from a Master Maine Guide & TotalWeather Spotter.

Course is present by Zoom.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

5:30-8:30 PM

$35