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This course shows you how to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy-to-follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the topics which include: Using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning images. In addition to the instructional videos, we have several articles with useful information to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. This course is made for you if you want to learn to use your camera or significantly upgrade your skills and abilities.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by Jill Spencer, Ed Brazee, and Chris Toy, all Maine educators.

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Your instructor, Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, and 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. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will be immersed in 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.

Only Acadian Arts Retreats participants will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

June 23-26 1 PM Friday - 1 PM Monday $495 includes workshops and meals

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Secrets to Financial Freedom

with Sarah Blondin

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Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Struggling with debt? How confident are you with your current investment strategy? Join us to learn the power of having a customized strategy, understand how markets work, how to overcome common financial obstacles, and how to avoid costly mistakes many investors unintentionally make!

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Love board games and need an excuse to play them, or are you excited to branch out from the old standards like monopoly, and scrabble? We will explore some of the most popular games in the tabletop game world right now.  Some games that we will have available are Catan, Splendor, Azul, Ticket To Ride, Starving Artists, Terraforming Mars, and many more.

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Cooking With BoomerTECH Adventures

with BoomerTECH Adventures

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In this course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides Chris, Jill, and Ed share their love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We haven"t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate brownie torte or apple pie?

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by Jill Spencer, Ed Brazee, and Chris Toy, all Maine educators.

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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. Retreat to The Willows, a beautiful Victorian home with architecture that echoes the rich tradition and elegance of the 1800s. York Beach is just a short stroll to breathtaking views of the sand, surf, and rocks. A modern updated kitchen awaits the cooks. There is a spacious dining room and gracious living room with comfortable seating for all participants to relax, socialize and make new friends. 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. Day students are welcome.

For special weekend accommodations call Chris at 207-653-3163 or email him at christoy.net@gmail.com.

April 17-20 1 PM Monday - 1 PM Thursday $495 includes workshops and meals

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