This Q & A workshop is for people who are nearing retirement age (55+) who have questions about how Social Security actually works. There will be a quick 15-minute presentation to help you answer these questions: How does Social Security fit into your retirement income plan? When should you start taking benefits? What about taxes? The remainder of the workshop will be a question-and-answer session. A Zoom option can be available, if needed. Please email the Adult Education office at adulted@aos92.org after registration if you would like to be sent the link. There will be a storm makeup class on April 30, if needed. Limit 15 students.

Dive into the world of crochet with our beginner class! Learn the artof crocheting in the round and create an adorable 2-color turtle. Noprior experience needed, all materials provided. Join us for a fun andcreative class! There will be a $30 materials fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor at the start of the first class. Limit 8 students.

Discover the enchanting world of backyard birdwatching with Ian Lynch! In this engaging course, learn essential techniques and tools for successful bird observation. Uncover the fascinating avian residents right outside your door and cultivate a deeper connection to nature through the joy of bird identification and observation. Limit 20 students.

"Getting Unstuck" is a transformative self-help course that empowers you to identify and overcome obstacles hindering personal growth. Learn to break karmic cycles, set meaningful goals, and navigate a path forward with Certified Intuitive Life Coach, Paula Furbush. Unlock the keys to self-empowerment, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose in this dynamic journey toward positive transformation. Limit 15 students. Please note: this session of Getting Unstuck begins March 5 and runs through April 8.

Discover the art of crafting personalized dream catchers in this hands-on workshop. Unleash your creativity to design unique, dream-enhancing creations. Perfect for anyone seeking a blend of cultural exploration and artistic expression. Sweet dreams await in every handmade masterpiece! Each student in the class will leave with a dreamcatcher they created. A $5.00 materials fee will be due to the instructor at the start of the class to cover the cost of the materials. Limit 25 students.

You will learn the basic chords and scales of playing the ukelele. By the end of this 6-week class, you will be able to play songs for your own entertainment or to entertain others. Once the class is confirmed to run, students will be emailed a supply list of things to bring to the first class. Also, bring songs that you know or want to learn and bring extra copies for others. Limit 10 students

A group-based, participatory class led by two trained peer leaders over 6 weekly sessions. Living Well with Diabetes was developed at Stanford in partnership with diabetes patients, diabetes nurse educators, nutritionists, and a diabetes specialist. Topics include: an overview of self-management of diabetes, nutrition/healthy eating, preventing low blood glucose, preventing complications, exercise, stress management, relaxation techniques, monitoring blood glucose, depression, positive thinking, communication, medications, working with healthcare professionals, sick days, skin and foot care, and future plans. Areas not covered during this program are the physical process of glucose monitoring, discussion of patient-specific medications, and insulin injection. Known in literature as the “Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).” Participants use action planning, brainstorming, and problem-solving to identify and pursue goals for health. Limit 12 Students.

Don't miss your chance for a spot in this popular class! Join Patricia Michaud of the Waterville Gardening Club and learn how to make your garden even more beautiful as well as useful with herbs. This class will cover selecting, growing, and harvesting herbs both old and new varieties, and how to use them in cooking. Students will also make a bit of herbal butter and fry a bit of garlic for sampling. Limit 10 students.