Merrymeeting Adult Education
Enriching Lives Through Community Education

April 2019
Student Art Show opens April 17
A small sample of artwork already offered for display at the Merrymeeting Student Art Show on April 17. It's not too late to share your creative projects. Deadline for submission is April 11. 

Please join Merrymeeting students, teachers and staff for the opening reception of the annual Student Art Show from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at the adult education center, 35 Republic Ave., Topsham.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 729-7323.
Narrative Arts students launch 'Maine After Twilight'
Roger Lemelin answers questions at the launch of "Maine After Twilight" as classmates Dominique LaRoche and Katie Fabrick look on.
Student's in artist-author Vance Bessey's Narrative Arts class launched their collection of short stories, "Maine After Twilight," on April 1, at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. 

The event featured readings by the student authors, refreshments, and a question-and-answer session. Sales of the book were provided by publisher Nancy Randolph of Just Write Books.

To purchase a copy of "Maine After Twilight," visit Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick. More information about the anthology is available at maineaftertwilight.com.

Interested in Narrative Arts and other classes with Vance Bessey? Visit merrymeeting.org or call 207-729-7323.
Lifelong learner offers inspiration at annual College Transitions dinner
Valdete Paiva Cargill ("Mimi") explains that it is never too late to pursue your educational goals at Merrymeeting's annual College Transitions dinner.


Merrymeeting Adult Education held it's annual College Transitions dinner on March 26, at Southern Maine Community College's Learning Commons.

The event celebrates students who transitioned from adult education to community college, and provides information from college professionals about admission, financial aid, and student resources.

Student speakers included Jessie Rizza Lazaro, from the Phillipines, who shared her experience of attending college after finishing Merrymeeting's high school completion program. 

Valadete "Mimi" Paiva Cargill, a 77-year-old sophomore  at SMCC inspired those in attendance with her her journey from Brazil to Maine, learning all the way. 

Merrymeeting is proud to partner with Southern Maine and Central Maine community colleges as it prepares students to continue their education after graduating from one of its adult education programs.

For more information about high school completion opportunities and the College Transitions program, please call Paul Elisha, academic counselor, at 207-729-7323. 



Spring into lifelong learning at Merrymeeting Adult Ed!
Upcoming  Courses at 
RSU 1 & Wiscasset
To learn more about a class or to register, 
click the links below.







Upcoming Courses at Merrymeeting
To learn more about a class or to register, 
click the links below.



NEW! Kindness Rock Painting, April 13


Silver Jewelry, April 22






Winter-Spring 2019 Catalog
Click the photo to browse course selections. Be sure to call the MAE office before registering online to make sure classes are still open.
Cover art, "Trees," by Deb Hides.


Visit merrymeeting.org to sign up!

Thank you to our partner organizations!

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