Personal Enrichment

Do you enjoy an occasional glass of wine? Ever wonder how wine is made? Want to know a little more about what is out there in the wine world? Ever gone into a wine shop and been petrified by what to choose? Is "room temperature" the right way to serve red wine? The world of wine is intimidating, huge, and so much fun! No discounts. Visit Merrymeeting.org for a list of materials. Class meets on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family. The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Learn how to read a topographic map and DeLorme Gazetteer, colors of a map, symbols used, topography, and more. Learn latitude and longitude and locating your position, parts of a compass, how to make a bearing on a map, and determining distance. Introduction to using a compass outside will be covered but not practiced. The class takes place on Zoom. No discounts.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

This course will focus entirely on both shooting and editing simple video pieces on your smartphone, both for iOS, and Android. This course will cover the basics of getting good footage, such as shooting techniques like the "rule of thirds," and the very basics of the various types of video you can record (i.e. slo-mo, resolutions, framerate, etc.). The second half of the class will focus on editing those videos using CyberLink's PowerDirector App. This app is available on both iOS and Android for FREE and has a nice blend of ease-of-use and power. I strongly recommend downloading the application PRIOR to class, just search "PowerDirector" in the iOS AppStore or the Google Play Store. It should be the first result, if you're unsure if you have the right app, just make sure it says "CyberLink" somewhere on the apps page for the developer. The class will take place on Zoom. Please have your device charged in advance of the class The class will take place on Zoom. Please have your device charged in advance of the class.

You must have a video and audio-enabled desktop, laptop, or tablet to join this class. No discounts.

Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class, he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants trees, and bushes. No discounts. The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Nurture your writing practice with an intentional at-home writing retreat led by Raye Leonard, former editor of the Coastal Journal and former English instructor in the Maine Community College system. We will gather on Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday evening for inspiring introductions and flexible instructions for a productive and satisfying retreat. Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon will include several rounds of writing from prompts, practice in how to listen to your writing for the story it wants to tell, plus how to get out of the way of the words. You will be encouraged to develop one piece from the morning session to share for feedback during the afternoon session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Develop this piece further Saturday evening on your own or apply new insights and learning to a current work-in-progress. Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon is an opportunity for you to briefly share this work. Please note this is not a manuscript workshop. The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone to participate. More information and retreat prep guidance will be sent in advance. Please contact Raye directly at leonardr@link75.org with questions.