This course shows the difference between a Will and a Trust and how each is used as a tool in an estate plan. It covers the basics of a Will, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directive, as well as more complex topics such as trust use in Medicaid/MaineCare asset preservation, estate plans for blended families, and how to protect the inheritance of an adult child. Attendees will learn how estate planning techniques can be used to preserve assets and prevent family conflict. Taught with stories, this class shows attendees potential areas of loss in their own families.

Have a project you need to finish or need some help? This class is for you! Bring any sewing project and get hands-on help, or just use the time to join some fellow sewing friends. You may bring your sewing machine and favorite sewing notions if you wish. There are machines in the sewing room that may be used as well.

In this class you will learn about edible and medicinal wild plants commonly found in the spring. We will be looking for and examining nutritious greens, their uses, and their niche in the local ecology. Class will meet near the windmill behind school.Boots or waterproof footwear is recommended.

Have a project you need to finish or need some help? This class is for you! Bring any sewing project and get hands-on help, or just use the time to join some fellow sewing friends. You may bring your sewing machine and favorite sewing notions if you wish. There are machines in the sewing room that may be used as well.

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice Bean Andrenyak.

Sea kayak to mysterious Malaga Island where indigenous people summer camped and where there was a colony in the late 1800s that was evicted by the state of Maine. We'll meet at 8:15 AM at a public boat launch, get outfitted for our paddling trip, and go over safety rules and basic strokes. We'll paddle 1.5 miles to Malaga Island, always on the lookout for harbor seals, gulls, great blue herons, snowy egrets, sea ducks, ospreys, and possibly bald eagles. After landing, we'll hike the 1.2-mile-trails of the island, stopping at the southern tip to eat the lunch/snacks each of us brought from home. After finishing our hike, we'll paddle back, returning around 2 PM. You must bring: a very small backpack with your lunch, snacks, extra clothing layers, two twenty- to twenty-two-ounce bottles of water and possibly a change of shoes for hiking. If you are unable to walk unaided over tree roots and rocks, do not book this trip. All paddling gear—kayaks, life jackets, and paddles—is provided for this beginner-friendly tour.

Learn to sew! In this class you will learn both machine sewing and hand sewing techniques. In machine sewing you will learn how to make a small envelope pillow with pillow insert, a zippered pouch, a key fob, and small tote among other things. Along the way you will also learn sewing machine safety and sewing basics such as how to use and care for the machine, measuring and cutting fabric, and use of sewing tools. In hand sewing you will learn the whipstitch, ladder stitch, and how to sew on a button. Sewing machines will be supplied but feel free to bring your own working machine if you'd like. Tools will be supplied. Class is suitable for ages 10-13.

Discover how relaxation and mindful practices can transform your eye health and vision in this comprehensive class that empowers you to address the root causes of eye strain, fatigue, and vision challenges while cultivating healthier habits. We begin with relaxation techiniques to release tension in the eyes and mind. Through guided practices and exercises, you'll create a foundation of calm and clarity that supports long-term eye health. From there we explore techniques to improve depth perception, color vision, and visual acuity while discovering strategies to reduce dependency on strong prescription lenses. Designed for all ages and all levels of vision whether you're looking to reduce eye strain, improve clarity, or simply care for your eyes more effectively.