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Saturday Step Class Mar. W25
with Deidre Hutchins
It's back! 45 minutes of non-stop low-impact cardio on the step. It's a great way to start your weekend! All you need to bring is water and lots of energy
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Introduction to the Gig Economy (In-Person) W25
with Michael Cormier
This course will go over the basics of the gig economy and how to use gig economy apps to supplement your income. We will start with household names such as Doordash, Spark, and Instacart and eventually go over at-home opportunities in the gig economy. Other apps that we will go over are Grubhub, Uber Eats, Field Agent, Best Mark, Shipt, Carvertise, Mobilads, Wrapify, Respondent Survey, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and User Testing. We will go over metrics such as acceptance rate, completion rate, and dollars per mile. We will go over different types of income and what it generally takes to pay the rent when you work in the gig economy.
Michael Cormier has performed over 3,000 deliveries in the gig economy and has worked for over seven gig economy apps. Mike got his start with Doordash in October of 2021 and now exclusively works in the gig economy.
Seeking Spring on Snowshoes W25
with Kelli Gilzow Stowell
Snowshoe/hike to embrace the magic of Maine winters through various Augusta city parks. Our adventures include foraging basics and GPS/geocache expeditions that invite imagination. Snowshoes are provided on a First Come First Serve basis. Transportation is not provided to hiking locations.
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Cardmaking with Lorna Mar. W25
with Lorna Plourde
Make four handmade cards and learn new techniques and fun folds. All embellishments and envelopes are included. You will go home with instructions for the cards you made in class. With every class is a special door prize.
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How to Make an Owner's Manual for Your House Mar. W25
with Colin McCullough
All large purchases come with an owner's manual, so what about your house? In this class, we'll learn the steps to create an owner's manual for your house, including the mechanical systems, maintenance schedules, interior & exterior surfaces, etc., all organized into a binder with photos. Learn about your home and how to keep it running in top condition!
Colin McCullough is the owner of All-Around Home Performance, working as an independent energy auditor, and provides the service of creating owner's manuals for houses. Colin lives in Farmingdale in a 1915 house where he is working to make a net-zero energy house, and he is a BPI-certified building science trainer/proctor teaching at SMCC and KVCC.
Training the Good Samaritan: An Introduction to Harm Reduction and Overdose Response Mar. W25
with Lauren Hunt
MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program leads training and conversation on Overdose Response and Narcan Administration. The presentation will begin by discussing what harm reduction means, and what opioids are, before identifying what an opioid overdose looks like. The training will then discuss steps for responding to an overdose, and close with a conversation about the Good Samaritan Law. Attendees are invited to ask any questions and/or share experiences throughout.
Every attendee will be offered a Narcan kit in addition to educational materials to leave the class with https://www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/harm-reduction/
Elder Law, Estate and Long-Term Care Planning for Any Age W25
with Matthew Nale
Designed for students of all ages, this class thoroughly explains how to effectively plan for the future, ensuring peace of mind and financial security. Discussion will include the key elements of estate planning, retirement planning, advance directives, various options and strategies to pay for long-term care, and how to pass your assets outside the probate process. Attorney Mark Nale and Attorney Matthew Nale will also be available after class to answer any questions.
Mark Nale, Esq. and Matthew Nale, Esq. are members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the Maine State Bar Association (Elder Law Section, and Trusts & Estates Section) The fee helps cover administrative costs at AACE.
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Introduction to the Gig Economy (Online) W25
with Michael Cormier
This course will go over the basics of the gig economy and how to use gig economy apps to supplement your income. We will start with household names such as Doordash, Spark, and Instacart and eventually go over at-home opportunities in the gig economy. Other apps that we will go over are Grubhub, Uber Eats, Field Agent, Best Mark, Shipt, Carvertise, Mobilads, Wrapify, Respondent Survey, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and User Testing. We will go over metrics such as acceptance rate, completion rate, and dollars per mile. We will go over different types of income and what it generally takes to pay the rent when you work in the gig economy.
Michael Cormier has performed over 3,000 deliveries in the gig economy and has worked for over seven gig economy apps. Mike got his start with Doordash in October of 2021 and now exclusively works in the gig economy.
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