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BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS – HOW TO TALK TO EACH OTHER
with Dave Dec
With five generations of people in society today —Traditionalists,Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — we face bothexciting opportunities and complex challenges to communicatewith each other. Let's explore key generational trends,communication styles, and expectations. You’ll gain practicalstrategies to communicate, build empathy, and understandingacross generational lines.INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dec
Interactive Cards for the Holidays
with Faith Garnett
In this class students will create a swing card, a waterfall card and a small box card using winter papers, craft dies and embossing folders. All materials will be included along with complete instructions.
INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs
GET CLIENTS NOW! A 28-DAY MARKETING PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS- Online Class
with Annette Hurman
Th is hands-on, results-driven course empowers entrepreneurs, consultants, and service professionals to take control of their marketing and build a steady stream of clients—starting now. Based on C.J. Hayden’s book Get Clients Now! This 28-day program helps you identify the most eff ective marketing tactics for your business, eliminate procrastination, and create a customized action plan that fits your style and goals. What You’ll Learn: • How to choose the right marketing strategies for your business model • The four core areas of client generation: Direct Contact, Networking, Publicity, and Writing • How to overcome internal blocks like fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm • How to track progress and stay accountable with daily actions • How to build a repeatable system for long-term client growth What You’ll Do: • Create a personalized 28-day marketing action plan • Track your daily activities and measure results • Receive coaching, feedback and support from peers or facilitators • Celebrate wins and refi ne your approach for ongoing success Whether you're just starting out or looking to reignite your business, Get Clients Now! gives you the structure, tools, and motivation to make marketing manageable—and profitable! INSTRUCTOR: Annette Hurmam
Peabody Essex Museum and Hawthorne Inn
with Lynne Longworth
Come join us to visit and see the new three floor addition to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts. We will start with a private tour. After the tour, you will be able to enjoy the museum on your own. We will finish the museum visit at 12:30. We will have lunch (which is included in the price) at the historical Hawthorne Inn with a choice of one of four menu selections. We will return to Wells High School approximately at 4:00.Limit of 7 people.
PET PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE CLASS
with Steve McGrath
This Pet photography course is designed to teach you everythingyou need to know to take professional- quality Portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Steve will explainthe nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or onlocation, and how to master the gear you will need to createinspiring work!INSTRUCTOR: Steve McGrath
Upcycled Holiday Stars S2
with Lucy Webb Hardy
Upcycle those beautiful holiday cars into a striking three-dimensional ornament. Perfect for your decor or as a hostess gift. Instructor has cards or bring your own. Please bring paper scissors, hot glue gun, and glue sticks $3.00 material fee may apply.
Instructor: Lucy Hardy has been a teacher of crafts and sewing for 20+ yrs.
BRAIN TRAINING: BOOST COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING
with Mary Schwoerer
As we move our body...our brain grooves. Our amazing brainshave the capacity to form new neural pathways. When leaning something NEW, our brain begins to form temporary connec-tions. As we practice and repeat behaviors, those temporary connections become permanent. (verywellmind.com)INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schwoerer (verywellmind.com)
Piano by Ear
with Craig Coffman
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs
without relying on music. A very practical presentation of
music theory that includes predicting chord progressions,
learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in
everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant
Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic
understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your
musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music
dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience
with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book,
online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an
optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held
online using zoom.