Chords Are Key - Using the Chord Method  By Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout The United States, Kenya, South Africa Arizona and the Philippines. He has a degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People -  Zoom- 3 Hour Class 

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. 

           Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it

How to form the three main types of chords

How to handle different keys and time signatures

How to avoid “counting”

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date:  Monday, April 7 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: $69 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

Basic First Aid - In Person

First aid principles will be covered in this hands on, one night course. Topics include bleeding, shock, injuries, sudden illness and more. Students can receive an American Heart Association HeartSaver certificate after completing the course. 

Instructor: Chad Kirkpatrick   

Day/Time: - Tuesday, March 4   6:00-9:00 pm

Cost:  $65.00 - Includes Certificate

Candle Magic and Manifestation

It’s not just a cliche - what you think about, you really do bring about. In this interactive class we will discuss how to clearly direct your energetic thoughts AND how adding in the element of fire is an effective way to manifest things in your life. Participants will learn: various candle colors and what to use them for; how to prepare your candle for manifesting and when the best times are to burn them. You’ll create 2 different manifestation candles depending on the kind of change you want to create.  Abundance, attracting love into your life, overcoming obstacles, and conquering fear are just just a few desires you can manifest.   2 hour class.  All supplies are included.  Limit 20 students (Minimum 6 to hold the class)

Instructor: Angie Welch  Date:

Tuesday, April 8    

Time: 6:00-8:00pm 

Cost: $30

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

How to Raise Laying Chickens  2 Weeks  In Person

Do you want to learn how to raise laying chickens from egg to adult? This class will guide you, on the stages of development and what is required to have a successful flock. We will cover nutritional health, animal welfare, and other health components of the chickens.

Instructor: Kevin Arkin

Date: Tuesdays, April 8 & 15  

Time: 6-8pm  Cost: $25

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

Cost: $25

Chords Are Key - Using the Chord Method  By Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout The United States, Kenya, South Africa Arizona and the Philippines. He has a degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM - 2 1/2 hour class 

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.   

Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to form the three main types of chords

How to tune your guitar

Basic strumming patterns

How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)

How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor: Craig Coffman Date: Tuesday, April 8 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: $69 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

Social Security: Your Questions Answered Seminar - Hampden Academy

Rob Smith Financial Advisor EdwardJones 

Social Security: Your Questions Answered is an educational program for people who are nearing retirement, ages 55 and up who have questions about social security. During this 45-minute seminar we'll help answer these questions: How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan, when should I start taking benefits, what about taxes?

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Date: April 10

CPR - In Person

This one night course introduces immediate lifesaving principles to correct airway obstructions and cardiac arrest in adults, infants, and children. Students can receive an American Heart Association HeartSaver certificate after successfully completing this course.  

Instructor: Chad Kirkpatrick   

Day/Time: -  Thursday, March 6,  6:00 - 9:00 pm 

Cost:  $65.00 - Includes Certificate

Location:  Orono

Make a wool covering for a notebook with an appliqued flower whose flower pot is actually a pocket to hold your pen. Use your journal as a recipe book, keep track of your hobby, scrapbook, or to contain your secret thoughts. Make it for yourself or surprise Mom for Mothers Day. Bring scissors and lunch.

Materials Fee: $12 paid to instructor at the time of class