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

Join us for an exciting rug hooking workshop suitable for all skill levels! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is designed to unleash your creativity and guide you through the fascinating world of rug hooking. Have you been yearning to create a personal masterpiece for yourself or a loved one? Look no further! In this workshop, we will delve into the fundamentals of rug hooking, discovering techniques that will enable you to craft a unique and beautiful rug. No prior experience is necessary as we will cover the essential techniques and provide all the materials you need to bring your vision to life. All you need to bring is yourself and a fun rug idea. Our experienced instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you leave with a stunning rug and newfound knowledge of this captivating art form. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in a creative adventure! 

Learn what LTC services are, how they work and how much they cost. We will also discuss Medicare & Medicaid, and how they will, or won't, pay for care versus several different ways you can pay privately, with a close look at how long term care insurance works.

Thursday, March 28 or May 16, 6-8 p.m.

What is "Ham Radio", who are these guys and what in the world do they do? Join us for just one evening and learn about this challenging and very rewarding hobby. Taught by Rick Alderette - KB1ASM, a licensed radio operator since 1993.

Tuesday, May 21, 6-7:30pm

Registration Fee: $20

Joseph J. Gluckert, PNSY, History and Heritage Center Director

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has a venerable heritage and rich tradition.  Learn about its role and achievements in times of war and peace from a military historian’s perspective. The tour includes a visit to the Shipyard’s Treaty of Portsmouth exhibit, a walking tour of the Shipyard Mall area, a driving tour around the perimeter of the base, including an up-close view of the former Naval Prison’s exterior, and lastly a visit to the Shipyard’s Heritage Center.  Must bring valid photo I.D. such as Driver’s License or U.S. Passport.  Non U.S Citizens will be required to submit additional documentation in advance.  Participants must be able to use the bus and negotiate stairs. Neither the bus nor comfort facilities are handicapped accessible. *You will park at Albacore Park, 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth NH to board the bus. The Park would like us to use the back parking lot furthest away from the Submarine and Visitor Center.

Thursday, May 23 or June 13, 9:30am-12:00pm