Personal Enrichment

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Food Preservation Workshop

with Laurie Bowen

Apr

Next session: April 8th, 2025

$25 More Info

Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver Volunteers. All participants will receive a packet of information and a jar of what we make.

Financial assistance is available; please email the UMaine Extension staff at extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu for more information.

You must register at least one week prior to the class to ensure that enough materials are ordered – no exceptions.

Planning and Paying for College

with Jessica Whittier

Mar

Next session: March 5th, 2025

Price not available More Info

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college.

First Harvest for Worm Composting For Class of 02/25/25

with Jock Robie

Jun

Next session: June 3rd, 2025

$5 More Info

This session is for the alumni of previous workshops (not new students). It will be run as follows: The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring six harvest kits for alumni to use harvesting their own worm bins. The alumni returning for their first harvest have priority but after they have harvested alumni from previous workshops can join in.

This class is for members of the 2/25/25 class.

Gentle Fitness for Health

with Michelle Spencer

Apr

Next session: April 28th to June 9th, 2025

$35 More Info

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

Personal Creativity

with Mind Edge

$75 More Info

This course examines how one can become a more creative person. By stimulating creativity through various techniques (mind-mapping, DO-IT, SCAMPER, right and left brain thinking) participants learn to tap into their personal creativity and apply it to organizational challenges.

To register follow this link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/323/personal-creativity

Enter code RSU19 at checkout for a limited time discount!

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Identifying Frauds & Scams

with Nicole Moran

Apr

Next session: April 1st, 2025

Price not available More Info

In this free class you will learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protectingyourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.

To reserve a spot for this class go to: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/identifying-fraud-scams/?instance_id=5681