Learn more about how Medicare handles inpatient, outpatient and prescription drug expenses. Examine the enrollment windows and the different Medicare-compatible products such as prescription medication plans, Medicare Advantage and supplement plans. Current users, newcomers, adult children and loved ones of Medicare recipients will all benefit from this presentation!

Barbara Hopkins is a qualified ME agent with 20 years of experience in health insurance operations. She has a Master's in Communications Management and a certification in corporate training.

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

*Date change: Was 5/14.

Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.

Each year, 40% of food in the United States is wasted. Where does this waste end up? Most likely the landfill. Examine the waste stream and find out how much of it can be redirected to other methods of disposal such as anaerobic digestion, composting and recycling. Find out why it is so important to keep food waste out of landfills and look into options of food waste disposal. Discuss vermiculture, anaerobic digestion, eliminating sources of pollution and possibilities for feeding the hungry. Find out how ecomaine handles waste, and how you can contribute to managing your food waste effectively!

Beatrice Johnson has a BS in Ecology & Environmental Sciences from UME Orono with a concentration in sustainability, environmental policy and natural resource management. She has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated and has a passion for both teaching and the environment. Bea has found her place in educating communities on sustainable waste management and loves to spread the word and see people begin to make simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint and better the future of the world.

So you understand what ISO means, how aperture affects depth of field and how shutter speed affects movement? Now, with a pretty firm grasp of the fundamentals, you feel ready to take it to the next level! Join us to gain a greater understanding of your camera's features so you can achieve more focused shots, consistent exposures and higher-quality images. Cover exposure compensation, white balance and a bit of advanced techniques with Photoshop Elements. This is a one night only class designed to keep you shooting.

Required: DSLR camera with fresh batteries and a memory card, your questions, and, if desired, your laptop.Geri Lynn Smith, an award winning photographer shooting in the New England area, shares her knowledge from personal experience through practical application and entertaining anecdotes.

Get ready for those summer BBQs!

Sure, you could buy hamburger buns at the grocery store — but where's the fun in that? It's easier than you think to make homemade hamburger buns. These soft buns are perfect for burgers, pulled pork or your favorite sandwich filling. These are the ideal shape and taste way better than anything from a plastic bag.

Join Chef Mary to make regular and slider-sized buns using two types of dough. Recipes provided. This is a demonstration class with some hands-on work. Please bring an apron and baggies for leftovers.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

What Seniors & Their Families Need to Know

Find out the prerequisites for long-term care (nursing home) benefits and estate recovery under MaineCare. Learn how a person, whether they are married or single, can qualify without needlessly depleting their savings or their spouse's income.

Eleanor Dominguez, Esq., has worked at Ainsworth, Thelin, & Raftice, PA since 2014, focusing on elder law, estate planning and estate administration. In addition, she is accredited in preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims for veterans’ benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Chinese medicine practitioners have been using friction to treat pain, reduce fevers and treat coughs for thousands of years. In modern times, guasha can be used to treat work-related conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn the basic scraping techniques that can be applied to numerous body parts as well as the essential safety precautions. Included will be a calming sequence for the head and neck to encourage lymph flow, which could reduce sinus congestion, facial puffiness and smooth out wrinkles. Guasha is simple to learn, highly effective and can be done on yourself or others. Guasha spoons will be provided and we'll discuss other tools that can also be used. Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you would like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket as we will perform these techniques in both seated and supine positions.

Lisa Bouchard, a qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist, founded the MassageCraft & Acupuncture clinic in 1991.

Do you have a lot of black clothing in your closet? Find out what other colors complement your skin tone! You will be draped in a range of colors for this entertaining interactive lesson and learn about warmer and cooler tones and decide which colors suit you the best. Additionally, you'll get advice on eye shadow, blush and lipstick. Let’s create a more vibrant you!

Candace Sanborn, owner of Radiant Image, has 30 years of branding and marketing experience. Her mission is to apply her wealth of knowledge to people, particularly women, to increase their self-confidence by helping them feel fantastic about themselves and connect with others in a meaningful way, which will boost their confidence.