The snow is melting and the weather is sure to warm up soon. Now is a great time to take a class at Adult Ed. Be sure to register ahead so the class you want to take isn't canceled due to low enrollment.

Developed in the late '80s by massage therapist Mary Kathleen Rose, “Comfort Touch” provides techniques that promote deep relaxation and relief from pain. Patti Corscaden, licensed massage therapist, discuss the need for Comfort Touch for all ages and health conditions. You will have the opportunity to learn specific hand positions that provide comfort and healing for anyone dealing with stress or a health challenge. This workshop is on Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m., and the fee is $14.

“Computer Potpourri” is a one evening mini-class on Monday, April 6 that will teach you a variety of quick tips and shortcuts. Learn what "right click" on your PC computer or laptop does, get a quick tutorial about cut, copy and paste, and more. You'll also learn shortcuts that can save time when you use the versatile control key. Bring your questions and get answers. If you have a laptop you can bring it or use a computer in the lab. The time is 6 to 8 p.m. and the fee is $12.

In “Essential Word,” learn what you need to know about MS Word 2010, the most widely used word processing program for creating office and personal documents. In this hands-on class you’ll create, name, and save a document. How to. set margins, tabs, change font styles and sizes, page layout, selecting, deleting and formatting text. We will explore a variety of functions including: utilizing the tool/menu bars, manipulating text, and paragraph formatting. (Prerequisite: Basic computer and keyboarding skills.) This three session class is on April 7, 8, and 9, 6-8 p.m. The fee is $36.

Are you interested in learning more about the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease? On Tuesday, April 7, Bill Kirkpatrick, LICSW, program director for the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter will be presenting a talk, “The Ten Signs of Alzheimer's.” Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia. We will discuss the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, why early detection is important, and how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed. You will learn: How to tell the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical aging; steps to take if you recognize a warning sign in yourself or someone you know; the process to receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The time is 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $10.

Sometimes leading citizens and sometimes not, Boothbay’s settlers most often violated the law through acts of public drunkenness, and adultery. Join Chip Griffin on Tuesday, April 7, for an interesting and informative talk about “Boothbay's Leading Crimes” during the late 1700s. The punishment almost always required public confessions and apologies in Boothbay’s only church that also doubled as government for Boothbay in 1766 and the early 1770s. These criminals and their crimes were carefully preserved by our colonial predecessors for us to enjoy and perhaps learn from today. Chip's talk is from 6 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $10.

To register please complete the registration form in the brochure and include payment. Mail to the address on the form or drop your registration and payment off in the high school office weekdays. You can also print a registration form by going to our website: boothbayae.org. If you have questions or need more information call 633-3224 or email: boothbayae@gwi.net.