Become a Registered Maine Guide and turn your love of the outdoors into a satisfying career. What’s your specialty—hiking, hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmobiling, ATVing, backcountry camping? Get your questions answered at our free interactive, information night Monday, December 9, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM live via Zoom. Learn about the training and testing process and the rules for guiding. Register online: Registered Maine Guide Free Info Night.
Billiards for Beginners
Learn to play pool from a veteran tournament player—including 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball. Work on proper form before taking the shot. Explore various bridge techniques to find the one that works best for you. We’ll cover some alternative bridges that come in handy for difficult leaves. We’ll work on having a smooth, consistent stroke. Then we can get into aiming and taking the shot. Finally, we’ll touch on the topics of cue ball control and banking. Each session will include plenty of practice time. Class meets four Wednesdays, starting January 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Course fee $60 cash/check only. Call to register 207-236-7803.
Fiddle for the Absolute Beginner
Have you always wished you could play the fiddle but didn’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument and how to hold the bow, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn some simple tunes focusing on both ear training and sight reading. Yes, we will be playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star AND Hot Cross Buns along with some simple tunes from the New England fiddle repertoire. Let us know if you need guidance on obtaining an instrument. Class meets six Thursdays starting January 2, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Course fee $75.
Register online: Fiddle for the Absolute Beginner.
Intro to Piano
Do you want to learn to play the piano? Did you quit lessons when you were a child and regret it? This Adult Beginner class is just the thing! Learn basic note reading, technique, theory, and chords. Some of our work will be done as a group, some with individual instruction during class time. Students will need access to a piano/keyboard at home for practice during the week. Class meets six Thursdays starting January 9, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Course fee $119. An additional $30 fee is to be paid to the instructor for a book which includes piano songs, piano exercises, and music theory contained in one comprehensive textbook. Register online: Intro to Piano
For more information contact: 207-236-7803, adulted@fivetowns.net
