Maine Adult Education Program
with Jill Braceland
Next session: April 9th, 2025
Learn techniques on how to work through that box of photographs we all have. Integrating the stories behind the pictures will also be explored.
Please bring some of your photographs to get started.
Instructor: Jill Braceland, Managing Change
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Cost: $21
with Lisa Young
Next session: April 9th, 2025
In this workshop you will create 3 beautiful decoupage scallop shells that can be used as trinket dishes or hung as art or ornaments. Choose from a wide variety of themes and prints to make your own design. This 4 step process is fun and easy to do! Each student will make 3 finished pieces-great for yourself, or to give as gifts.
Instructor: Lisa Young, coastalcraftworkshop.com
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: Tuesday, April 9th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Cost: $40, includes materials
with Jeff Mao
Next session: April 9th, 2025
In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive deep into the art of making Chinese Steamed Char Siu Bao, the beloved fluffy buns filled with savory Chinese BBQ pork. Learn the secrets of creating the perfect bao dough from scratch. Jeff will guide you through each step, from mixing and kneading to proofing, ensuring you achieve that perfect pillowy texture. Master the rich and flavorful char siu filling. Discover the blend of spices and techniques that make this BBQ pork so irresistible. Take a culinary journey through history as we explore the legend of how bao were first invented. You'll hear captivating stories that add a cultural dimension to your cooking experience. By the end of the class, you'll not only have a batch of delicious Char Siu Bao to enjoy but also the skills and knowledge to recreate this traditional treat at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class promises to be a fun and educational adventure. Class fee includes a set of traditional Chinese bamboo steamer baskets. Registration Fee: $94 [Bao contain gluten and soy]
Instructor: Jeff Mao
Bio: Jeff Mao is a published cookbook author (Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook) and cooking instructor. He also operates a micro bakery in Brunswick where he produces hand-rolled New York bagels. Find him on his website, Kneadandnosh.com.
Dates & Times: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $94
with Lisa Young
Next session: May 6th, 2025
Make a sea glass window! You will have sea glass, shells, stones, sand, and driftwood to make a wood-framed 8x10 art piece. Create your own design or use one of the provided templates. You will complete your seaside design in the workshop and will be given a kit and directions to ‘cure’ your piece at home.
Instructor: Lisa Young, coastalcraftworkshop.com
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Cost: $55 - materials included
with Candace Sanborn
Next session: March 25th, 2025
Learn what looks good for your face shape! In this fun class, you’ll learn all about your face shape and receive tips for hairstyle dos and don’ts, as well as best glasses, clothing patterns and necklines for your features. Come on your own or grab a friend and learn some great tips that will help you look your best!
Instructor: Candace Sanborn, owner of Radiant Image
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Cost: $25
with Lisa Brislin
Next session: April 15th, 2025
This presentation is intended for pre-retirees and focuses on planning for, saving for and spending in retirement. Reaching your retirement goals starts with developing a roadmap to help you put the plans and strategies in place to continue to build wealth and save for the future. During this session we’ll discuss important retirement planning factors, highlight smart investing tips and strategies, and examine some retirement income sources and how to make that money last.
Instructor: Lisa Brislin, CFP®, AAMS™, Private Wealth Advisor
Bio: Lisa is a Private Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Hughes Wealth Advisors in Scarborough, Maine, with over 24 years of experience as a financial advisor.She is dedicated to assisting individuals in managing their finances and guiding them toward a successful retirement. Her approach is personalized, taking into account each client’s unique financial situation, goals and risk tolerance. Her dedication and passion for helping others make her an invaluable asset to Hughes Wealth Advisors and the clients she serves. *This is an informational event. There is no cost or obligation. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CFP certification mark (with plaque design) in the U.S. (*this is a special disclaimer requested by the presenter..)
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: (the same information is offered on each date)
Session 1 - Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM
Session 2 - Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM
Cost: FREE
