This is a live, online course. 

Join Nina Barufaldi for a 5-week online course exploring the art of flash fiction. Each week, delve into different forms—from flash fiction and nonfiction to monologues and memoir—while honing your craft with mini-lessons, prompts, and guided writing sessions. Designed for all skill levels, this class focuses on creating impactful, concise stories under 1,000 words. With limited class size, you'll enjoy personalized feedback and a supportive community. Perfect for those looking to hone their storytelling skills in a condensed, engaging format.

Nina Barufaldi St.Germain holds an MFA in creative writing and was longlisted for both the American Short(er) Story Award in 2020 and the 2023 First Pages Prize. She is comfortable writing in all genres and welcomes all levels of ability. She is currently working on a novel that takes place on the Pemaquid Peninsula.

This is an in-person, classroom-based course at Mount Desert Island High School.

In this class we will learn how to control bleeding. Participants gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively control it with three quick techniques. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Stop the Bleed classes are public presentations that empower citizens to make a difference in a life or death situation.

John Lennon has been a paramedic for 30 years. He is a certified fire instructor, and also an EMS instructor/coordinator.  He has conducted numerous public presentations and in service trainings. 

This is an in-person, classroom-based course at Mount Desert Island High School. 

Narcan training will teach students how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose, and how to administer the opioid reversal drug Narcan/Naloxone.

John Lennon has been a paramedic for 30 years. He is a certified fire instructor, and also an EMS instructor/coordinator.  He has conducted numerous public presentations and in service trainings. 

This is a live, online course.

This class is dedicated to helping you with understanding how to use your smartphone photography, how to take a create great Images on your phone, what editing apps to use, how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance Photographer and Photography Teacher who has been creating images for 30 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. His love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion "nature photography" Many of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

This is a live, online course.

Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features - such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance Photographer and Photography Teacher who has been creating images for 30 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. His love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion "nature photography" Many of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, and improving cardiovascular and bone density health. 

NEW!  Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion.  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you  safely and effectively. 

This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session.  January 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24 and March 3.

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider. 

January 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24 and March 3.

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled, breathing, stretching, and strength for the mind and body. This class is a combination of tai chi, traditional yoga, and qi gong.

January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4 and 11