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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



General Enrichment

Social Security Optimization

Free

with Damian Smith

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

This course provides a strategic guide to maximizing Social Security benefits. You'll learn about optimal claiming ages, spousal and survivor benefits, and tailored strategies for single, married, divorced, and widowed individuals to make informed decisions about when and how to file. Presented by Damian Smith of Set Apart Investing.

Thrive from Your Strengths

$35

with Shawn Tuttle

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2027 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover and explore your natural talents. Learn to use what comes naturally to you as a tool for greater confidence, success, and well-being. Includes: The Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and personalized results; insight into your talents; practical strategies for using your strengths; hands on activities, reflection, and practical application. *Note: Materials cost for CliftonStrengths assessment @ $24.99, must be completed online before the session. Click HERE for the assessment page.

Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

$90

with Jennifer Harris

This class covers both adult and pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED instruction for those looking for either initial certification or renewal. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross which is valid for two years. Presented by Jennifer Harris of First Point Training, LLC.

Children’s Book Publishing

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 17, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 30, 2027

Achieve your dream of getting your children’s book published. You will learn the traditional book publishing and self book publishing routes, getting your book published on Amazon, how to get your book formatted, design your cover, upload your book to Amazon, get printed copies, and more. This class does not teach you how to write your children’s book. It teaches you how to get it published- online or in printed format, and how to get your book into the market for others to access your book. Preethi Fernando is the author of fifteen books. She is the winner of Stephen King’s Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com. Objectives: How to design your book cover and format your book; How to find a publisher for your children’s book; How to publish your children’s book on your own; How to upload your children’s book to Amazon.

Retiree Side Hustle: Earn Money Working from Home

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 17, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 23, 2027

Turn your knowledge, hobbies, education, passion, and wealth of experience into dollars from the comfort of your home. A supplement income is refreshingly welcoming for most retirees. Whether you want to discover new ways of making an income or you want to turn your years of work experience into generating income, side hustles are plenty. Freelance writing, plant sitting, dog walking, online tutoring, resume writing using Chat GPT, selling crafts online on Etsy, and much more. These flexible opportunities allow retirees to use their wealth of experience, set their own schedules, stay mentally active, plus make a side income. Wouldn’t that be nice?

A.I. For Retirees and Seniors

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 17, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 23, 2027

For retirees and Seniors, the purpose of AI is a little different than someone in the workforce, running a business, or raising toddlers. Rather than using AI to compete and run the rat race, retirees use AI to improve their life, feel enriched, learn a new skill, and satisfy a curiosity. Retirees and Seniors want to stay in the network of what’s happening out there. This class gives AI tools for memoir making, publishing a book, health & wellness tips, travel planning, finding a cruise for less, tracing genealogy, meal preparation ideas, learning a new language, new hobby like growing bonsai and scrapbooking. No technical knowledge required. Fun, easy to follow class. Objectives: How to use AI to enrich personal lives; How to find cooking recipes; How to find part time hustle using AI.

Book Talk: Daughters of Witching Hill
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Book Talk: Daughters of Witching Hill

$45

with Jeannie Sullivan

Join Jeannie Sullivan for a discussion about the book, Daughters of Witching Hill by Mary Sharra. This book takes place during the witch trials in England and is based on true events. You will find out how the witch trials affected Bess and her grandmother.

How Money Works

Free

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 19, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you want to eliminate debt? Stop living paycheck to paycheck? Take full control of your finances? Join us to learn how implementing a few simple financial concepts can transform your relationship with money!





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