Maximize your social security benefits by learning when and how to file. Learn about your IRA, Full Retirement Age (FRA) and how your birthdate impacts payouts. Discover how working while collecting Social Security can reduce benefits. Divorcees, widows, and widowers can also find out if they are entitled to benefits based on a former spouse.

This class welcomes all levels of students wanting to experience watercolor painting. The weekly exercises are designed to build confidence through step-by-step instructions. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, blotting, etc. are integrated into each watercolor painting. Color theory and mixing are covered along with how to create a successful composition. Many students have returned each year remarking how much they enjoy the class. They learn something new each time they attend. Come and enjoy meeting great people who love to paint and have fun! The supply list is available on our website or by calling the adult ed office. CLASS SKIPS May 29.

This online course will teach women in midlife some basic nutrition tricks that will help them boost their metabolism to lose weight by summer. Simple and understandable guidance is given to get them started.

Becky Longacre is a nurse gone health coach with a specialty in weight loss from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She uses her own health journey to empathize and lead clients to better health and life satisfaction through happy, healthy, sustainable weight loss and empowered decision-making.

Join master wood carver Ken Wise and cooking instructor Chris Toy for a fantastic weekend of hands on Carving and Cooking instruction. Learn how to carve cooking utensils such as chopsticks, spatulas, and spoons. Then use them to prepare, cook, and eat some tasty Asian fusion recipes from Chris Toy’s cookbooks! The retreat happens on the shores of Merrymeeting Bay in the Butler Head Nature Preserve. A limited number of Air BNB style overnight accommodations with shared bathrooms are available for $100/weekend. Contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com FMI.

Join master wood carver Ken Wise and cooking instructor Chris Toy for a fantastic weekend of hands on Carving and Cooking instruction. Come learn how to carve cooking utensils such as chopsticks, spatulas, and spoons. Then learn how to use them to prepare, cook, and eat some tasty Asian fusion recipes from Chris Toy's cookbooks! The retreat happens on the shores of Merrymeeting Bay in the Butler Head Nature Preserve. A limited number of AirBNB style overnight accommodations with shared bathrooms are available. Contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com FMI. About the instructors: Ken Wise has been carving spoons, turning bowls and making Wildlife Art in Mid-Coast Maine for many years. He enjoys sharing the fun and challenges of working with wood through classes and private instruction. Chris Toy, long time cooking instructor, Maine Guide, and author of 6 Asian cookbooks has taught community education, in kitchen stores, and privately around midcoast Maine for many years. *There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee for cancellations.

This is the 6-hour recertification exam for the CRMA whose certificate is still current. It includes a brief review, presented by the instructor. Plan to study on your own to ensure successful relicensing.

This class is designed to teach current Facebook account holders how to use Facebook moresecurely, how to understand all privacy options, and how to change privacy options so theinformation you share on Facebook is only available to those you wish to see it.

Instructor:  Nicole Moran, NDEC

Course Fee:  No charge

If you are hiking in the forest or wandering in your garden, this is a nice basket for fiddleheads, mushrooms, or herbs.  Size is approximately 4” Width x 8" Height x 10" Length.  This is an in-person class. This is an in-person class. If a student cancels within 10 days of class. The class becomes non-refundble.

Jes has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing.