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Acadian Arts Retreat Asian Fusion Cooking at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

$595

with Chris Toy

Calendar Aug 15, 2025

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created.

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“I learned so much that Chris taught me, and the recipes were attainable."  “Chris speaks slowly and encourages questions."

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

$595

with Mary Laury

Calendar Aug 15, 2025

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: “Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.” “Very helpful watercolor instruction."

Acadian Arts Retreat Asian Fusion Cooking at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

$595

with Chris Toy

Calendar Oct 10, 2025

Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created.

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Comments from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“I learned so much that Chris taught me, and the recipes were attainable."  “Chris speaks slowly and encourages questions."

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

$595

with Mary Laury

Calendar Oct 10, 2025

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: “Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.” “Very helpful watercolor instruction."

ABO-NCLE Optician Exam Prep
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ABO-NCLE Optician Exam Prep

$1,699

with Pro Train

Unleash your full potential as an eyecare professional! Our comprehensive course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to master both contact lens fitting and eyewear expertise. Gain in-depth understanding of lens types, fitting techniques, and industry standards. Prepare confidently for the National Contact Lens Examination and National Opticianry Competency Exam. Take your career to new heights with our expert training. This is an asynchronous course. Please call 207-941-6316 for more information.

AI Certificate

$495

with Network Learning Resources

Give your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI). And position yourself in an emerging knowledge specialty and growth area. Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more. Then master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI. Finally, develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your workplace. Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to help lead your organization into this exciting new area of business expertise.

Asynchronous Algebra I
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Asynchronous Algebra I

Free

with Maynard Walton

This is a self directed, self paced, high school algebra 1 program, designed to prepare students for post secondary math. The curriculum is high school algebra 1, in the form of a College Algebra Prerequisite Review. One hundred thirty-six problems selected by community colleges as a comprehensive prerequisite. The Learning Center provides teacher support by appointment, via Zoom. A test is administered upon the completion of the review. Students receive an official transcript grade for high school algebra 1 upon completion. This course has open enrollment throughout the school year. Please complete the online registration form or call 941-6316 to schedule a registration/ math CASAS test appointment. A minimum Math CASA score of 241 or above is required for enrollment.
Asynchronous Chemistry for Healthcare- prerequisite for postsecondary healthcare programs
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Asynchronous Chemistry for Healthcare- prerequisite for postsecondary healthcare programs

Free

with Maynard Walton

This is a self directed, online, self paced, high school chemistry course.  This course qualifies as a prerequisite for entering into a healthcare field such as nursing.  Edmentum, an online platform is used to deliver instruction, practice work and assessments.  A grade and official transcript for High School Chemistry is available upon completion.  The Learning Center provides teacher support by appointment, via Zoom.  This course has open enrollment throughout the school year.  Please complete the online registration form or call 941-6316 to schedule a registration/ math CASAS test appointment.  A Math CASAS score of 241 and a Reading CASAS score of 245 are required for enrollment.




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