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Author Retreat
with Preethi Fernando
A full day Author retreat, all online. Great author event for anyone seeking enrichment, has an idea for a book and wants to get it published, retirees wanting to write a memoir, working professionals curious about what it takes to get a book published, Amazon publishing, how to make an income as an author, children’s book publishing, Chat GPT and book publishing. You, the aspiring author, get to share a little bit about your book during this retreat. Topics covered: Publish your own book; Chat GPT and Book Publishing; Amazon Book Publishing; Children’s Book Publishing; Make an Income as an Author.
Developing A Personal and Home Protection Plan
with Alice Bean Andrenyak
This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part of a series but can be taken separately. Class taught via Zoom.
Caregiving for Dementia 101
with Ashley Butterfield
Gain confidence in your caregiving journey. Learn what dementia is, how it affects the brain, common behaviors and how to manage them. Explore practical strategies, supportive tools, and real-world approaches to make daily care more manageable and meaningful. Presented by Ashley Butterfield of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care.
Life Skills for Living and Working with a Difficult, Toxic Person
with Preethi Fernando
Toxic people play emotional hostage and mind games. The emotional, mental, financial drain caused by a toxic person is like a leaky faucet, slowly and silently getting bigger and more destructive. Bullying, narcissistic behavior, controlling, lying, manipulation, pitting one against the other, silent treatment, cunning behaviors, withholding recognition, blame, are toxic behaviors that can drag us down like a sea anchor. Stop trying to change the toxic person. Start changing yourself. Learn how to be calm when the toxic person pushes your buttons. Find peace of mind, increase your productivity, and live stress free, as you master the life skills for living for working with a toxic person. Preethi Fernando is the author of “You Got This- How to Work with Toxic People.” Preethifernando.com.
When Your Office Is Someone’s Home
with Alice Bean Andrenyak
This three-hour course is for anyone that goes into someone else’s home to do work, repairs, estimates, sales, nursing, or outside the home contractors. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, stay safe and protect yourself without using a firearm. Part of a series but can be taken separately. This is a Zoom class.
Mahjong for Beginners
with Shufang Liao
Curious about one of China’s most popular social games? Join this interactive Mahjong experience. Mahjong is a traditional tile-based game that combines strategy, memory, and luck, often played during family gatherings and holidays. You’ll learn basic rules, gameplay, and cultural etiquette. We don’t gamble. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class.
Understanding Social Security
with Sarah Blondin
Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!
Becoming A Big: Volunteering and Bettering Your Community
with Michael Czerpfanski
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.