As Seen on Pinterest

Too many Pinterest fails? Please join us so you can learn a new easy craft found on Pinterest.  This will be a fun family friendly craft, kids are welcome!

Instructor: Courtney PostvanderBurg

Wednesday, 10/17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Wednesday, 11/28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Thursday, 12/6, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School – Room 302

Fee: $19, plus $15 materials fee paid to instructor each section

Teacher Bio:

Courtney PostvanderBurg is a full time educator who spends her extra time finding things to do on Pinterest.  Her family has been on the winning end of a few Pinterest projects!

As Seen on Pinterest

Too many Pinterest fails? Please join us so you can learn a new easy craft found on Pinterest.  This will be a fun family friendly craft, kids are welcome!

Instructor: Courtney PostvanderBurg

Wednesday, 10/17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Wednesday, 11/28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Thursday, 12/6, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School – Room 302

Fee: $19, plus $15 materials fee paid to instructor each section

Teacher Bio:

Courtney PostvanderBurg is a full time educator who spends her extra time finding things to do on Pinterest.  Her family has been on the winning end of a few Pinterest projects!

As Seen on Pinterest

Too many Pinterest fails? Please join us so you can learn a new easy craft found on Pinterest.  This will be a fun family friendly craft, kids are welcome!

Instructor: Courtney PostvanderBurg

Wednesday, 10/17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Wednesday, 11/28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Thursday, 12/6, 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School – Room 302

Fee: $19, plus $15 materials fee paid to instructor each section

Teacher Bio:

Courtney PostvanderBurg is a full time educator who spends her extra time finding things to do on Pinterest.  Her family has been on the winning end of a few Pinterest projects!

Beginning Computers for Seniors

Welcome to the world of technology!  If you’re new to computers or have tried using them but are still not comfortable, then this is the course for you!  Try something new in a comfortable and relaxed environment.  We will work together to cover the basics of how computers work, how to use them, types of hardware and software, learning basic word processing, using e-mail, using the Internet and special topics of interest.  This class is for true beginners.  If you use a computer and are comfortable with the basics, think about enrolling in one of our other computer classes.  No Senior Discount will be given with this class.

Instructor: Bill Keller,

Tuesdays, 9/25 – 11/13, 2:30 – 5:00 PM for 8 sessions

Location: Windham High School - Adult Ed Computer Lab

Fee: $39, plus $10 lab fee

Bio: 

Bill Keller has a B.S degree in Science/Secondary Education, a B.S in Computer Technology, and an MsEd in Secondary Education/Science. He has over 20 years of experience teaching at the high school and adult education levels in addition to many years teaching in the military. Bill has been teaching technology courses with Windham Raymond Adult Ed since 2008 and is a superb raised bed gardener. 

Buying A Fixer Upper!

Are you looking for a home to fix up and live in, or for an investment property? This class will help the novice investor navigate the numerous issues that come with buying a distressed property. Industry experts will be on hand to provide information on: foreclosures/short sales/distressed properties, financing (including rehab loans), inspections, and more. Build equity and avoid the pitfalls with the knowledge you will obtain in this class. Following the classroom time, we will board a bus to view and walk through a variety of fixer uppers. This bus tour is unique, fun and educational. You will be joined by a real estate specialist, a mortgage specialist, an inspector and a contractor. The focus is to educate participants on the realities of purchasing Foreclosures, Short Sales and Distressed Properties.

Instructor: Sue Durst                 

Saturday, 9/22, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for 1 session

Location: TBD - attendees will be contacted with location prior to class.

Fee: $9

Bio:

Sue Durst is a real estate professional serving the greater Portland area.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues and drills.

Instructor: Officer Matthew Cyr, see bio on page 27

Wednesday, 10/24, 6:00 – 7:30 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School - Room 110

Fee: Free (Please pre-register by calling 892-1819)

Community Awareness Internet Safety

This class will be a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation for parents and guardians of children ages 5-17 includes; facts of online risks, statistics, videos, and other resources, tips for keeping children safer online. This is a program developed by the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The program is endorsed by The Maine Attorney General’s Office.

Instructor: Officer Matthew Cyr

Wednesday, 10/3, 6:00 – 7:00 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School - Room 110

Fee: Free (Please pre-register by calling 892-1819)

Instructor Bio:

Officer Cyr is a 24-year veteran of law enforcement. He has served as a patrolman, field-training officer, is a certified instructor with the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and has spent the last 18 years of his career as the Community Services Officer. He is a certified CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events) trainer, CPR/First Aid instructor and is currently working toward his Maine Guides License. Cyr is certified and trained in many different aspects of law enforcement.

Cutting the Cable- Alternatives to Cable TV

Have you heard that people are cancelling their Spectrum/Time Warner, Direct TV, or DishNetwork subscriptions and migrating to online video streaming? Is it possible to save money by cancelling your cable? In this class, we’ll discuss the equipment requirements for watching online videos on your tv, minimum internet speed requirements, and compare the features of various streaming devices and services so you can make an informed decision about what plan is right for you. Are you a “cord cutter” or will you choose to stick with cable TV?

Instructor: Natalie Skovran

Section I: Wednesday, 9/26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM for 1 session

Section II: Thursday, 10/25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham High School - Room 109

Fee: $14 per section

Bio:

Natalie Skovran is an Instructional Technology Leader at Windham High School.