Orono - Hampden - Old Town - Adult Ed Partnership
Maine Adult Education Program
Our Spring 2025 enrichment classes are open for enrollment!
- Dear Community Members,
- We are open by appointment only for the fall/spring ’24-’25. Please contact a site coordinator below or your instructor to schedule a meeting!
- In addition to our local classes (click the courses link!), we are collaborating with Ed2Go in order to offer you a tremendous variety of high quality learning experiences. Visit www.ed2go.com/enrichment to check out those offerings.
- We have high school completion services available in Orono, Old Town, and Hampden. We would be honored to help you reach your academic and career goals. Most of our services allow for enrollment whenever you are ready!
- Already completed high school, but want to do more? We have a small (but mighty!) College and Career Access team ready to support you! Through advising, academic support, career inventories and more, we can help you find a path to rewarding employment. Maine’s college and career access services are free to Maine residents, and many of the services can be found remotely. Please inquire with a site coordinator below to set up a meeting!
- Please reach out with questions about your classes or adult education services.
- Program Director: Rebecca Cross | rcross@rsu26.org | (207) 866-4119
- Local site coordinators can help connect you to the programming you seek:
RSU 22 Site Coordinator:
Bethany Smith
bsmith2@rsu22.us
(207) 862-6422
RSU 26 Site Coordinator:
Judy Santos
jsantos@rsu26.org
(207) 866-4119
RSU 34 Site Coordinator:
Sue St. Louis
sue.stlouis@rsu34.org
(207) 827-3910 x 2114
Try something new this year at one of Maine’s 80+ local adult education programs. From Fort Kent to Kittery and everywhere in between, our programs offer thousands of classes including business skills training, fun, personal enrichment, and more.
Learning for everyone
Make 2024 the year you learn to play guitar…get your degree… change jobs…
Whatever new skill or life change you’re dreaming of, there’s a good chance your local Maine Adult Education program can help you get there!
Mar
31
Orono-Introduction to Oil Painting 4 Weeks In Person
Introduction to Oil Painting 4 Weeks In Person Come and create “Your Masterpiece”! Although this class is called an “Introduction to Oil Painting”, it would be flexible enough to accommodate students who have had some experience with oils and are looking to refine their skills as well. We will explore the specific and unique […]
Apr
1
Hampden-Strong Bones Exercise Class–Session 1
Led by Kate Peppard, this class focuses on improving bone density and muscle strength using small hand and ankle weights in both seated and standing positions. The exercises are slow and controlled, for optimal benefit and safety. Strong Bones is open to all ages and abilities, and is perfect for anyone with osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis, […]
Apr
1
Hampden-Tai Chi–Session 1
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practiced in many styles. The “sun” style, which is the form Andy Stewart will be offering, has been the subject of rigorous scientific studies that reveal its health benefits, including cardiovascular support, improved muscle strength and flexibility, and increased balance for fall prevention. The practice entails a […]
Apr
1
Hampden–Intro To Drawing
Beginner/Intermediate Anyone can draw! This class will cover the basics of drawing and give you the tools to create lifelike drawings of everything around you! Each class we will cover one essential drawing skill. How to hold the pencil like an artist, how to simplify and draw any shape, proportions, shading and values. At the […]
Apr
1
Hampden-Walking Club Spring Session
Too cold, dark and slippery outside to walk? Join our indoor walking club. Please use a pair of goodwalking shoes (no boots). Stay on the ground level or challenge yourself by walking between thefirst and second floors. This is an independent program with no instruction provided. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, at Hampden Academy (No walking […]