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Medicare 101
with Kerry Faria, Seniors Plus, RSU16 Adult Education
Part A, Part B, C and D? It can all be so confusing! Which one covers what and how do you know what you need? If you are turning 65 soon, this Seniors Plus class is for you! Join Community Services Specialist, Kerry Faria, as she focuses on Medicare to help you sort everything out in order to make informed decisions! Free, but you must pre-register.
My Money Works - Online - MS
with Jean Dempster, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
This interactive class can help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals. At the end of the class you will have a plan to achieve greater financial stability. Successful completion of this class meets one of the requirements for the Family Development Account (FDA) and Rainy Day Saving (RDS) matched saving programs. Graduates of My Money Works are eligible to apply for the GEN Scholarship to be used at any of the University of Maine System campuses, Maine Community Colleges, or the University of New England. Completion of this class meets the financial Literacy requirement for the First Generation Program of Maine Housing.
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Needle Turned Appliqué
with Jane Parsons, Noble Adult & Community Education
Learn how to appliqué using the needle turn technique – a technique in which you cut a piece of fabric and sew it to a background fabric. You then hand stitch the design by using your needle to turn a small seam allowance under the fabric.
Paranormal Cases from Inspired Ghost Tracking
with Rob Gutro, Sanford Community Adult Education
What's it like to go on a paranormal investigation with professionals? This talk includes some of the cases experienced by the Inspired Ghost Tracking Group of Maryland that cover the Dismembered ghost, the Alleyway ghost, the House of Darkness, and the Burned ghost. Experience also appears in Rob Gutro's best-selling book "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking" with full reports and photographs.
Books are available for purchase from the author at $10 each.
Photography for Beginners
with Brian Peterson, Portland Adult Education
This course will teach you how to take great photographs with an adjustable 35mm or digital camera (Note; "point and shoot" cameras are not covered). Topics like composition, shutter speeds, F-stops, depth of field, lenses etc. will be discussed. Bring camera and instuction booklet.
Preparing For Retirement
with S Blondin, Auburn Adult and Community Education
Are you nearing or entering retirement? Come learn the power of having a customized strategy to avoid common pitfalls, identify considerable risks, and plan for a comfortable, financially secure retirement.
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Reiki I
with Gail Smith, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
Reiki is a Japanese based, hands-on healing technique for stressreduction and relaxation thatpromotes natural healing. Learn how to use your hands to bring comfort and healing to yourself and others. Reiki balances and energizes all systems of the body and facilitatesthe relief of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. It heals from the root cause and is compatible with all healing methods.This class will include what Reiki is, the history, and how it works.There will be ample time for hands-on practice. Students must attend all four sessions in order to receive full Reiki I certification. Limit 8 students.
Start A Business
with Peter Harriman, Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education
After taking this Zoom workshop, you’ll be able to determine if being a business owner is right for you. We’ll go over business planning, market research, and what it takes to get started, including licensing, operational, and legal considerations. We do this in a WHAT NOT TO DO format that highlights some of the common mistakes new business owners make.
All registered participants will be sent a link to join this Zoom class.
Peter Harriman has been working for nearly 8 years with the Maine Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center is a free, confidential business advising service found in every state. These services are for new and existing businesses alike and can range from business planning, financial projections, human resources, tax strategies and more. In his 8 years, Peter Harriman has helped over 1,300 clients access over $14 Million in funding to help start over 98 businesses in Maine. The course, Starting a Business, will go through the fundamental questions and motivations Peter has learned over the years that help business owners understand how, when and why to start a new business.
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