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Our Classes

HiSET (Formally GED) Prep Classes

Free

with Rita Pender

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 10 am

Start anytime. Evening and/or daytime classes are available.

Meet with math and English teachers to prepare you to take and pass the 5 exams of the HiSET equivalency diploma. 

 

Winter Hike at Tuckahoe Preserve
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Winter Hike at Tuckahoe Preserve

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with Mike Wright

Calendar Next session starts Jan 25, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join Board member, Mike Wright for a winter hike/xc ski or snowshoe at Tuckahoe Preserve in Berwick, ME. All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Paid at hike location.

 

 

Tai Chi

$80

with Dianne Mros

Calendar Next session starts Jan 28, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Mar 18, 2025

Practice Slow movements to help relieve tension, improve balance, and promote overall fitness. Develop breathing techniques to promote calmness and beneficial energy levels. Sessions are taught separately, with no prior experience required.                                                                    

Knitting

$70

with Vicky Vaughn

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through May 14, 2025

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Or has it been a long time since you've picked up the needles? Maybe you're stuck on a project. Join us in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! You'll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, read a pattern, as well as repair mistakes in an easy-going class. It's fun to be part of a creative community. All levels are welcome. You'll need a skein of light-colored Red Heart Worsted Weight yarn and a pair of size needles (size 7 or 8 is best). Other small supplies will be discussed. Get ready to learn how to make all kinds of items suitable for gift-giving. One of Vicky’s favorite patterns is a dead fish hat which she is happy to share. Get ready to laugh with Vicky, she certainly makes knitting fun. Sessions are taught separately, with no prior experience required.                                                                                                                                 

Stone and Sea Glass Wire Wrapping

$35

with Linda Greer

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Design and create your earrings, pendent, or keychain by learning the art of wire wrapping. The instructor will demonstrate various techniques used in making the jewelry pieces. Small wrapping tools and 22” gauge wire is used in this process. Bring your sea glass or stones and use your small tools or use the instructors. 

Material Fee: $ 10 paid to instructor at class

Social Security 101

$15

with Tyler Kretschmar

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
4 additional sessions through Jun 3, 2025

This presentation is an in-depth review at Social Security as a retirement benefit. Who is eligible and when you are eligible.  We will go over how to sign up for SS retirement benefits, benefit eligibility, ways to maximize your social security benefits, ideal time to collect, and rights and options.

Basic Computer Skills - Digital Literacy Micro Credentials

Free

with Marci Dionne

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 5, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 15 weeks

Earn certificates in the areas that are important to you for daily life, employment, or higher education. Choose the lessons and assessments you want to learn: basic computer skills, internet basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Office 2016, Excel, Mac OS, Using Email, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Learning, and/or Information Literacy.

Choose a day/time that works for you. Enroll anytime. 

Free to eligible adult education students or $70.00

Wednesday Wanderings at Savage Wildlife Preserve
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Wednesday Wanderings at Savage Wildlife Preserve

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with Great Works Regional Land Trust

Calendar Next session starts Feb 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join GWRLT for a socially and mildly paced morning hike at the Savage Wildlife Preserve in South Berwick. All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Paid at hike location.

 

 





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