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Cooking with BoomerTech Adventures

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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. Discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flatbreads, and tortillas. Plus, 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?

Each course contains multiple videos which are self-paced. Complete your course in your own time and at your own speed. Upon registration you will receive a PDF course booklet with information about your class, instructions, course content (videos and articles accessible from direct links in the PDF file). Participants will be able to reach the instructors via email, phone, and Zoom. Register anytime!

How long does each course take? For most of the courses, 4 weeks at 1-2 hours each week is recommended.

What technology is required? A strong internet connection (or access to one) and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles. The Zoom courses are not iOS or Mac dependent.

How much does it cost? $35 self-supporting fee

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A Day in Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Witch Museum

with Marisellia Greenlaw

Oct

October 8th, 2022

$92 More Info

Come along for the ride to beautiful, historic Salem, Massachusetts, one of America’s most historic seaports. Enjoy the historic waterfront, soak up the history in museums and attractions, and indulge at one of the terrific local restaurants (please make reservations!).

SALEM WITCH MUSEUM TOUR

Follow the history of witches, witchcraft and witch hunts through the ages. Our main presentation isan overview of the events of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

Witches – Evolving Perception is a provocative exhibit which presents the ancient pagan wise woman, the stereotypical witch, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts. Do you believe in witches? Don’t answer until you visit us. The tour is approximately an hour and a half.

https://salemwitchmuseum.com/

2:15 p.m. Saturday, October 8, Fee: $92

Deadline to register: SEPTEMBER 30

19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA (directly across from the Common in downtown Salem)

We depart from Lawrence Jr. High School parking lot at 7:00 a.m. sharp with a pick-up at 7:30 a.m. at the Gardiner Park and Ride across from the Service Plaza.

Leaving Salem at 5:00 p.m.

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A Day in Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Day Tour

with Marisellia Greenlaw

Oct

October 8th, 2022

$93 More Info

SALEM DAY TOUR

Join us on a 90 minute walking tour and learn the infamous history of Salem. Traverse through the graveyards and sites of the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria with a local historian. You should expect a full-coverage, unscripted look at the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria with a local historian.

This includes a conversation on the cultural belief in witchcraft, and the environment that allowed it to manifest into the Salem Witchcraft Trials. This is a historical look into a sensationalized and tragic event. The themes are often disturbing and discussed in detail. As such, this tour is not recommended for children under 10.

https://www.salemdaytours.com/TOUR-INFO.html

1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8, Fee: $93

Deadline to register: SEPTEMBER 9 – no refunds after this date

127 Essex Street. The name of the store we meet at is Remember Salem Gifts. We are between the Peabody Essex Museum and the Hawthorne Hotel on Essex Street.

We depart from Lawrence Jr. High School parking lot at 7:00 a.m. sharp with a pick-up at 7:30 a.m. at the Gardiner Park and Ride across from the Service Plaza.

Leaving Salem at 5:00 p.m.

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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

with Craig Coffman

Nov

November 21st, 2022

$59 More Info

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

Topics include: How chords work in a song; How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it; How to form the three main types of chords; How to handle different keys and time signatures; How to avoid “counting”; How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

with Craig Coffman

Nov

November 22nd, 2022

$59 More Info

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.

This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.

An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.

Topics include:

How chords work in a song; How to form the three main types of chords; How to tune your guitar; Basic strumming patterns; How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid); How to play along with simple tunes.

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Introduction to iPhone Basics with BoomerTech Adventures

$35 More Info

It is safe to say that the vast majority of iPhone users rarely use more than a fraction of the features available to them. Learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. Here are some of the critical features we’ll cover: Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center; mastering settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; understanding the apps that come with your iPhone and more.

How long does each course take? For most of the courses, 4 weeks at 1-2 hours each week is recommended.

What technology is required? A strong internet connection (or access to one) and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles. The Zoom courses are not iOS or Mac dependent.

How much does it cost? $35 self-supporting fee

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