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General Enrichment

A.I. Event: Understanding Artificial Intelligence

$70

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 4, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jan 3, 2027

Get your artificial intelligence crash course in one day, all from the comfort of your couch! Fun, easy to follow. Enjoy intro AI classes and classes that teach you how AI can bring you side income, how to find grants and scholarships for college, growing your small business with AI tools, and more. Ideal for small business owners, retirees, seniors, managers, stay at home folks, parents, and anyone who is curious about what AI can do. You can join all the classes or sit in only on the ones you like. Topics covered will include: 1. How to Use Chat GPT; 2. How to Use Google Gemini; 3. AI Tools for Small Business Owners; 4. Side Hustle with Chat GPT: 20+ Ways to Make an Income with Chat GPT; 5. AI for Retirees; 6. How to Grow your Small Business with AI; 7. Save Big! Discount Airline Tickets, Hotels, Groceries, Using Chat GPT and AI; 8. Find the Money for College Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships, Using Chat GPT + AI.

Babysitter Training

$95

with Jennifer Harris

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 5, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

This course prepares participants ages 11-16 to safely provide care for infants and children. Learn important skills like diapering, feeding, and holding children. In addition, students will learn how to react to an emergency situation, such as choking, fire and water emergencies. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross which is valid for 10 years (this course does not include CPR/First Aid/AED certification). Presented by Jennifer Harris of First Point Training, LLC.

Tarot 101: Getting Started

$50

with Tiffany Harrington

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Mar 2, 2027

Have fun learning to listen to your intuition and exploring the traditional and intuitive meanings behind Tarot. We’ll go over the basics of a Tarot deck, quick ways to understand card meanings without years of studying, how to read your first card, and integrating Tarot into your life for self-reflection, confidence, and guidance. You can bring a deck if you have one on hand that you’d like to connect with and explore further. This workshop is 1 night.

Understanding Senior Care Decisions: What to Know Before It Becomes Urgent

$25

with Kaitlyn Morse

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

Most families aren’t lacking care—they’re lacking orientation. This session explains how assisted living works, what to expect during a hospital or rehab discharge, and how to evaluate options before decisions become urgent. This workshop is designed to reduce confusion and help people feel more prepared. Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse, a senior care strategist, describes her work as grounded, practical, and shaped by over 10 years inside Maine’s senior living industry.

Best Hairstyles, Glasses & Necklines For Your Face Shape

$35

with Candace Sanborn

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Oct 14, 2026

Learn what looks good for your face shape! In this fun class, you’ll learn your face shape and tips for enhancing your appearance by working with your facial features. We’ll teach you hairstyle do’s & don’t’s for your face shape, as well as glasses and necklines that harmonize with your features. Come on your own or grab a friend and learn some great tips to help you look your best! Presented by Candace Sanborn of Radiant Image consulting services.

Becoming A Big: Volunteering and Bettering Your Community

Free

with Michael Czerpfanski

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Dec 2, 2026

Discover how you can make a lasting difference in a youth’s life mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)! This presentation introduces BBBS's mission and explores the different avenues for volunteerism. Learn the importance of mentoring, the positive impact of strong relationships, and how BBBS supports everyone throughout the process.

14 A.I. Tools for the Small Business Owner

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 8, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 30, 2027

Artificial intelligence business tools help small businesses work smarter, not harder. Learn to automate e-mails, create pie charts for your reports with chat GPT, screen resumes, creating social media posts, AI videos, website content creation, sales forecasting, and more. Cut back costs on hiring staff, by knowing how to use AI to boost your small business. Get your health back and save yourself the unnecessary stress and headaches of office drama by replacing your toxic employee with Chat GPT (and not have to worry about a lawsuit or them talking bad behind your back). This class shows you how to replace a toxic employee with neutral AI, improving productivity at your workplace plus cut back costs in having under performing employees.

Emotional Intelligence Tools for Small Business Owners

$25

with Preethi Fernando

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 22, 2027

Being calm during a conversation with an angry customer and knowing how to turn the conversation around in your favor takes emotional intelligence. A hand written thank you card can refresh a staff or customer’s spirit and lead to increased traffic for your business. Word choice matters. “What’s wrong with you? versus “What’s troubling you?” can send two different signals to a staff member who has a meltdown at work. People skills are everything, especially in hospitality, healthcare, and in any small business. This class is a must for anyone running a small business. Preethi Fernando is the author of “Emotional Intelligence in Business and Marketing.” Visit preethifernando.com. Objectives: How to practice calmness and maintain composure with an angry customer; How to use emotional intelligence in networking, such as thank you cards, post-it notes, remembering people’s names; How to handle tears in the workplace using emotional intelligence.





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