This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

In this 5-week course, we’ll discuss the business side of creativity. You’ll learn how to pitch yourself and your work, network with fellow creatives, and collaborate on projects with other artists, writers, and publishers. This course is open to creatives of all skill levels. *No Class: 4/24.

Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There’s an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process on. He will discuss: when you are eligible, what is the timeline for enrollment without penalties, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare, and your financial assistance options.

Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.

Workplaces are increasingly fraught with stress, conflict, and division, due to political polarization, social media ills, culture wars and more. This class will provide owners, managers, and workers with tools and techniques to counter these forces, in order to increase workplace performance and satisfaction for all, including customers. Support will be available to students outside of the monthly classes for the implementation of kindness activities in their workplaces. This program meets the first Tuesday of every month between April - August. The workshop fee includes access to all monthly meetings. Instructor: Jeff Edelstein, Executive Director, Acts of Kindness Maine

There is no time like the present to start or continue your life stories! The Life Story Writing course has two main components: weekly theme-based writing and small group sharing. The students will learn to organize and write their life stories two pages at a time. Stories will come alive by active participation in writing exercises and related discussions pertaining to the varied themes. The writing can go as far and wide as students wish to take each writing experience. Craig Siulinski is an experienced educator and writer, as well as an avid researcher and genealogist. *No Class: 4/23.

This course covers basic genealogy concepts for researching and documenting one's ancestors. What is a genealogy brick wall and how do you break it? This course will offer key ideas on solving even the toughest research barriers. Topics include: general ideas to get started, where and how to find key genealogy records, paper and digital organization strategies, using online databases and resources, where to go in the community to research family history. One class meeting may include a field trip to a research site. *No Class: 4/23.

Take a journey of self-exploration using art and media, along with your astrological chart, to create a vision for your year ahead. Words, pictures, and shapes that represent your aspirations, hopes, and dreams will be arranged on an astrological wheel to help you imagine your ideal future. All materials included. A $10 materials fee must be paid to the instructor on first night of class. All materials included.