Personal Enrichment

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Handmade Cards – Session 3

with Lorna Plourde

May

13

May 13th, 2025

$15 More Info

Make your own cards with love. These classes will teach you how to make beautiful cards, providing instructions and techniques. You will make four unique cards, and each class will teach a different design. The instructor fee is $5 per class (payable the night of each class) and there is always a door prize. All supplies are provided.

Field Course for Old Houses & Barn Owners

with Les Fossel

Apr

30

April 30th, 2025

$86 More Info

This is a course for people who have an old house and/or an old barn, want to, or just love them! The first session is in the classroom. After that, meetings will be held in the old homes and barns of class members. There will be as many sessions as are required to visit the houses of class members who want their houses visited. The last class will be a potluck supper at the instructor’s house, where class members can visit the historic features of Alna, see the instructor’s cabinet-making shop and barns, and delve into his reference library on early buildings. Les Fossel is one of Maine’s foremost experts on early buildings. His award-winning business has specialized in preserving our early buildings since 1975. Class meetings are held based on accommodating everyone’s schedules.

Medicare 101 – Session 5

with Jo-Ann Neal

May

13

May 13th, 2025

Price not available More Info

Questions about Medicare? Join Jo-Ann Neal for this informational seminar outlining the basics of Medicare. Jo-Ann will answer your questions including what Medicare does and does NOT cover when to enroll, the difference between MedicareAdvantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, and which plan is best for you. Following the presentation, Jo-Ann will be available for a question and answer session. Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and Financial is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Jo-Ann joined Allen Insurance and Financial in May 2013, bringing with her 10+ years of human resources and benefits administration experience. In 2016, she earned a Benefits Account Manager certification from the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and became appointed to work with customers on Medicare plans.

Dandelion Foods & Tea Workshop – NEW!

with Jessica Steele

May

20

May 20th, 2025

$85 More Info

Did you ever know all the amazing things you can make from dandelions? Join us in this class.to learn how to collect and process these amazing plants. Learn recipes with dandelion greens, how to use dandelion flowers to make jams, teas, and wines, and all the beneficial properties of dandelion roots. We will taste and make some delicious dishes!

Wooden Spoons: Introduction to Whittling – NEW!

with Jessica Steele

Mar

26

March 26th, 2025

$65 More Info

Spoon carving is a wonderful craft that allows you to create functional and beautiful wooden spoons using traditional hand tools. These spoons will be the size of a serving spoon with a handle of 6”-8”. Spoon carving is a wonderful craft that allows you to create functional and beautiful wooden spoons using traditional hand tools. These spoons will be the size of a serving spoon with a handle of 6” - 8”.

Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed – Session 3

with Alicia LaFosse

Mar

12

March 12th, 2025

Price not available More Info

Are you self-employed and want to understand more about taxes for your business? In this class, you will learn about what is needed to prepare federal taxes and organize your financial records. New Ventures Maine will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self employed. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.