General Enrichment

This is a natural follow-up to the first course, but is a standalone course as well. The focus here is on editing images as well as knowing how to organize images and video on iPhones or iPads. Other areas of focus include using the “For You” section (ready-made slide shows), creating, using, and sharing albums, and search. This online course allows students to work at their own pace. The three instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat.

This is a step-by-step guide to taking beautiful photos, appropriate for novice photographers and anyone who wants to significantly upgrade their photography skills. Students will learn to take photos, portraits, slo-motion, panos, and more. Also students will learn about camera settings for proper focus and exposure, High Dynamic Range, and picture composition. This online course allows students to work at their own pace. The three instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat.

From your backyard to an industrial composting facility, we’ll go over all the ways available to make sure your food scraps are contributing to local soil production instead of sitting in a landfill! Join Lena Ives, ecomaine environmental educator and Gray Recycling Committee member in learning more about what’s in your trash can and how to reduce your household waste.

You will receive the Zoom meeting invitation in your email receipt upon registration. 

The question of hastening one’s death when terminally ill sometimes prompts strong reaction. Important concerns may arise from every arena. What are the facts? What does Maine’s new law really mean? Who can use it and under what circumstances? How is one to sort it all out? With straightforward information and candid discussion, there is a clear path to understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act. Fee: Free but pre-registration is required

What colors bring out the best in you?

Learn to select clothing colors that flatter your eyes, hair and skin coloring. In this online interactive class, you’ll provide selfies of your face ahead to the instructor to determine if you’re warmer or cooler in coloring. Then watch your appearance change as the instructor virtually “drapes” different shades of colors over your photo. In addition to learning about your most flattering colors, you’ll also receive general recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks based on your coloring. You’ll soon be rethinking the colors you wear – from clothes, to jewelry, to makeup!