Learn why blood sugar monitoring is important for diabetics. Discover how to take your blood sugar correctly and how new technologies are enabling all diabetics to track their blood sugar in real time. Discuss the whys and hows of blood sugar monitoring. It might well save your life. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

With some control over their social and physical surroundings, enrichment gives our pets a good way to express their innate behaviors and promotes both mental and physical stimulation. Discover the toys, made or purchased, that offer food-based enrichment, to promote foraging and extends feeding periods, sensory enrichment involving any of the five senses, and cognitive enrichment, which aims to improve mental stimulation-all of which will provide entertainment and enhance the life of your pets. This is an informational session, no pets allowed due to allergens.

Andra Yanchenko holds animal care certifications as a veterinary assistant, hospice & palliative care, pet nutrition, human-animal bond, and dog training. She opened PAWSsibilities LLC/One Dog at a Time Shelter in 2022, focusing on canine awareness/enrichment, doggy daycare, and sheltering animals.

Do you enjoy the taste of a crisp pickle? Learn to make them so you can enjoy them in your own home! Get a brief review of the fundamentals of food preservation and some of the common ways you can preserve food at home. Discuss the pickling process and water bath canning, and then make pickled cucumbers in a boiling water Leave with your own jar of fresh-made pickles! Bring oven mitts or a pot holder to transport your hot jar home.

Tom Loder is a certified Master Food Preserver through University of Maine Cooperative Extension. A fourth generation family food preserver, Tom has won several ribbons for his jams, jellies and baked goods at the Cumberland Fair.

Whether you are a seasoned sipper or just starting to learn more about wine, expert Gene Barber is here to broaden your horizons! Learn about the grapes and techniques used to produce some of the most flavorful, robust red, white, and rosé wines available. Find out how each variety differs from the others, what makes it so special, and how these unique characteristics can contribute to an excellent tasting experience. Discuss how to serve and store them, as well as what to pair them with. Sample four different wines paired with light, healthy appetizers, courtesy of Vic & Whit's. Register through OOB/Saco Adult Ed only. Free on-street parking available.

Gene Barber, a wholesale rep for Devenish wines, started his first wine tasting club in 1974 and has been an avid student since. He deals primarily in low-yield, low-production sustainable, organic, and natural wines.

Tips and tricks to keep your account from being hacked and spoofed.  Learn about authentication options, enabling two-factor authentication, and how to know exactly what you are sharing and who you are sharing it with.  We’ll cover what to do if your account has been compromised and best practices to prevent it from happening repeatedly. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Discover Your YOU!

Human Design is a system that combines ancient and modern sciences, proven to be a valuable tool in understanding ourselves. Through understanding your energy mechanics, discover what makes you unique and different. When you know your Human Design you can have a better strategy for life and can be helpful in areas of self development, finding your purpose, parenting, career building, and so much more. Discover the energy types, centers, authorities (decision making), self themes, and more! Find your free Human Design chart at myhumandesign.com & bring it with you to class. Contact Jennifer at contact@divinevitalitywithjenn.com if you have questions about the Human Design chart.

Jennifer Greiner of Divine Vitality uses a unique approach of professional counseling and holistic wellness to help individuals transform into the best version of themselves.

 If life-saving techniques might be part of your job, the Red Cross-approved Heartsaver training for adults, children, and infants covers CPR, first aid, AED, and even naloxone administration. This 5-hour class includes practice with life-size dummies that simulate the effects of life-saving interventions. The instructor will email certification cards about a week after training is completed. Instructor: 

Acorns: the amazing, bountiful, ancient staple of humanity! But did you ever try eating a raw acorn? Yuck! However, it just takes some simple processing to transform acorns into a truly delicious grain-like (and gluten free) food. This is real food; we eat hundreds of pounds a year. As part of this day we honor indigenous cultures that have enjoyed acorns for thousands of years, and we investigate the potential of acorn to transform modern food systems and culture. We'll begin the day with harvesting and end with baking!

Date: Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost: $30-60 sliding scale

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