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Foundations of Personal Safety & Self Defense

$35

with Lisa Nakamura, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 7, 2027

In this interactive and energetic 90-minute workshop, you'll learn foundational skills to enhance your personal safety: Pick up and react to cues in your environment by using your senses and intuition; Set assertive boundaries using your voice and body language; Practice simple and effective strikes and kicks on padded targets, with options adapted for your own comfort level. SETpoint coaching is inclusive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered. You'll leave feeling strong, energized, and empowered! Lisa Nakamura is an 8th Degree Black Belt and certified as an Empowerment Self-Defense instructor. She is the co-founder and a Lead Coach of the SETpoint self-defense curriculum.

Marketing for Small Businesses

$19

with Jess Reilly, Massabesic Adult and Community Education

Calendar Dec 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This workshop teaches small business owners how to market effectively with little to no budget. We’ll cover high-impact, no-cost tools like Google Business Profile, social media, email lists, partnerships, and local visibility strategies. You’ll leave with a practical 30-day action plan you can start immediately.

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Jewelry Making Basics: Gemstone and Sterling Silver Earrings

$115

with Courtney Hutchings, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 17, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 21, 2027

Create a unique pair of sterling silver gemstone earrings in this beginner-friendly workshop. Choose from a selection of gemstone beads while learning basic jewelry-making techniques, including wire wrapping and assembly. All materials are provided. Leave with a beautiful handmade pair of earrings and the skills to continue creating on your own.

Wills and Trusts

$12

with Sarah Neault, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Dec 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Gain a comprehensive overview of estate planning processes. You will receive information about intestacy, guardian/ conservatorship, wills, trusts, estate taxation, durable  financial Powers of Attorney, advance health care directives  and MaineCare (Medicaid/Nursing Home issues). 

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah B. Neault Sarah practice areas include estate planning, probate administration, and trust preparation and administration, as well as some real estate transactions. Sarah is a graduate of New England School of Law, Boston, MA, J.D. Degree, 2008, and Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Criminal Justice Degree, Cum Laude, 2002.

Woven Bird Feeders (Window-Style)

$85 Originally: $12

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 19, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to make a beautiful woven window feeder for birds! We'll cover identification of basketry materials in the wild, responsible collection, processing and storage, and weaving techniques, including the basics of stake-and-strand waling and randing weaves. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Retiree Side Hustle: Earn Money Working from Home

Originally: $25 Originally: $12

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 29, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 23, 2027

Turn your knowledge, hobbies, education, passion, and wealth of experience into dollars from the comfort of your home. A supplement income is refreshingly welcoming for most retirees. Whether you want to discover new ways of making an income or you want to turn your years of work experience into generating income, side hustles are plenty. Freelance writing, plant sitting, dog walking, online tutoring, resume writing using Chat GPT, selling crafts online on Etsy, and much more. These flexible opportunities allow retirees to use their wealth of experience, set their own schedules, stay mentally active, plus make a side income. Wouldn’t that be nice?

A.I. For Retirees and Seniors

Originally: $25 Originally: $12

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Dec 29, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 23, 2027

For retirees and Seniors, the purpose of AI is a little different than someone in the workforce, running a business, or raising toddlers. Rather than using AI to compete and run the rat race, retirees use AI to improve their life, feel enriched, learn a new skill, and satisfy a curiosity. Retirees and Seniors want to stay in the network of what’s happening out there. This class gives AI tools for memoir making, publishing a book, health & wellness tips, travel planning, finding a cruise for less, tracing genealogy, meal preparation ideas, learning a new language, new hobby like growing bonsai and scrapbooking. No technical knowledge required. Fun, easy to follow class. Objectives: How to use AI to enrich personal lives; How to find cooking recipes; How to find part time hustle using AI.

A.I. Event: Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Originally: $70 Originally: $12

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 3, 2027 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Get your artificial intelligence crash course in one day, all from the comfort of your couch! Fun, easy to follow. Enjoy intro AI classes and classes that teach you how AI can bring you side income, how to find grants and scholarships for college, growing your small business with AI tools, and more. Ideal for small business owners, retirees, seniors, managers, stay at home folks, parents, and anyone who is curious about what AI can do. You can join all the classes or sit in only on the ones you like. Topics covered will include: 1. How to Use Chat GPT; 2. How to Use Google Gemini; 3. AI Tools for Small Business Owners; 4. Side Hustle with Chat GPT: 20+ Ways to Make an Income with Chat GPT; 5. AI for Retirees; 6. How to Grow your Small Business with AI; 7. Save Big! Discount Airline Tickets, Hotels, Groceries, Using Chat GPT and AI; 8. Find the Money for College Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships, Using Chat GPT + AI.





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