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.

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.

How do you reduce heating costs while making your house more comfortable? Learn tips & tricks from an independent home energy auditor bring your questions about insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, etc. as we learn about common home issues and ways to save on energy bills!

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.

Have you ever wanted to try the potter's wheel? Sign up for our two-hour "Try-It Night". With the help of a teaching artist and some clay, you'll be shown how to center and pull the clay up to make a vessel. Great for families and friends! Bring an apron, trim those fingernails, pull your long hair back, and dress for a mess! This class includes a two-hour session and one or two finished pieces. Depends on how you do! If you make more than two and love all the lumpy children equally and want to keep them, each additional piece is $10.

Finished work will be ready for pickup after 4-6 weeks during regular class times or by appt. Usually, pieces are ready mid-month the month following your class date.

This class requires a 48-hour advance notice for cancellations. Kennebec Clay Works is operated by Ceramic Artist and Educator, Malley Weber. KCW has many great instructors.

For more information please visit www.KennebecClay.com

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Struggling with debt? Looking to alleviate financial stress? Come learn how to become debt-free while building a strong, secure financial house that protects your loved ones and helps you attain goals and dreams. The fee helps cover administrative costs at AACE.

Have fun learning to save money, time, and calories while dishing up delicious, healthy, food. Whether skilled culinary artists - or a family member who’s starting to cook - there’s something for everyone in these engaging, live-stream kitchen adventures. Experience heaps of tips and techniques with lots of laughs. . . and come away having our standout meals, and recipes to share and cherish.

I designed this lively series of cooking class events for GF/vegans/vegetarians/and omnivores alike. Without added processed sugar, excessive sodium, gluten, or chemicals. Fearless Foodies® use leftovers, pantry, and everyday ingredients while scattering everything (when possible) with fresh, local, organic, and homegrown ingredients for countless, powerful benefits and superior taste. 

Your receipt will give you a list of needed items for the recipes to be prepared—an anticipated cost of $15.

Pat has been a lifelong healthy gourmet chef, restaurateur, organic gardener, Producer of LifeRecipeMagazine.com, and your host at Fearless-Foodies.com cooking class parties.

Mar. 20 - Moroccan-Inspired Big Wrap

Moroccan-Style Big Wrap w/Roasted Eggplant & Homemade Hummus

Being a longtime fan of cooking Moroccan-inspired foods, I created this gorgeous meal for you. The blend of authentic ingredients will satisfy your needs for warm, cold, soft, and super-crunchy – all found in every bite. It will conjure the exotic, faraway beauty and allure of Morocco, right in your own kitchen. And oh, the fragrance!

Feeling tired, off balance, or having a difficult time getting up and down? This 45-minute fitness class is the answer to help you feel both emotionally and physically younger and stronger! Reenergize yourself in this welcoming, spacious, and uplifting environment. This class will enhance your overall well-being by improving brain function and helping you to regain youthful energy. Stretch, stabilize, and strengthen your way to the best version of you. Let us jump-start your day with positive and inspirational energy; guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Join us!

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. Ages 13+