Focus on migrating birds and spring specialties. Bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.

Saturday, May 4, 7:30-10:30am *rain date 5/5

This presentation will cover questions to consider as you establish a college savings goal, savings strategies to help you reach your goal and the features and benefits of college savings plans. Irene is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

Macrame is a popular and aesthetically pleasing way to spruce up your home! During this class you will learn how to create your very own macrame plant hangers. Alicia is a textile artist specializing in macramé and weaving. All materials supplied.

Tuesday, April 9 or May 7, 6-8pm

Registration Fee: $46

PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATES

For anyone who has admired fiber art and thought creating their own would be far too complicated, this is the class for you! Alicia will break the process into simple steps that will have you creating from the very first class!  To create your own Macraweave wall hanging, you will learn basic macrame knots in addition to weaving techniques. During this 4 week series Alicia will guide you through every step of the creation process, from learning techniques, choosing driftwood, yarns and cords, and creating your own stylized version of the chosen design!  In addition to your own work of art, you will leave this class with the knowledge and skills to continue creating the macraweave of your dreams

4 Tuesday Sessions

May 14- June 4, 6-8pm

Registration Fee: $140

This presentation illustrates how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals.  Whether you're 10 or 40 years from retirement, you'll learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want.  We'll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected events and how you can keep your strategy on track. Irene is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into, learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens.  Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 31 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 pm

You will learn how to make a selection of bath and beauty products perfect for the home spa experience. In the class, we will make all natural solid lotion bars, cleansing sugar scrub cubes and dry face masks. You will leave the class with 2 mini solid lotion bars, a jar of cleansing sugar scrub cubes and a dry face mask. You will also leave with the recipes used in the class.

Wednesday, May 15, 6-7:30pm

Registration Fee: $31

Material Fee: $20, paid to instructor at class by cash/check

Learn to turn beach stones into beautiful one of a kind necklaces and key rings by safely drilling beach stones, setting grommets and attaching jump rings. At the end of class, you will have 2 necklaces and 1 key ring. Choose from prepared stones that Susan will provide. If time allows additional materials may be purchased to make more items.

2 Thursday sessions

May 16 & 23, 6-7:30pm

Registration Fee: $70

Material Fee: $5, paid to instructor at class by cash/check