A scientifically proven plan that provides a roadmap to better health with a focus on living a longer, healthier life. Not all fat is created equal. Learn which types are more harmful and how to lose weight and keep it off. Discover a simple test that can evaluate your overall health, heal the body through movement, know the best types of exercise for your body and create a movement plan that works.

Sally Ring became a Certified Health Coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute in 2018 after working in the fitness industry for many years. She enjoys educating, motivating and encouraging people to live healthier lifestyles.

30 Minutes or Less!Create fast, healthy meals for your self and your family. Learn methods that inspire quick meals, including sauted pork medallions, seasonal risotto, sheet pan chicken, a one-pan fish dish, roasted vegetables, shrimp with vegetables and pasta and two salad dressings to go with leftovers.

This is a hands-on class, so come prepared to cook, taste and enjoy! Please bring an apron and a sharp cutting knife.

*Rescheduled from 3/8/23.

Moira Rascati, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in NY, has been a sous-chef at Joseph's by the Sea for 25+ years. She has also taught the Garde Manger course at SMCC for 10+ years.

Review the way Medicare covers inpatient, outpatient and prescription drug costs. Discuss enrollment periods and the types of products designed to partner with Medicare, including supplement plans, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. This seminar will be informative for current users, newcomers and the adult children and loved ones of Medicare beneficiaries.

Barbara Hopkins, Master's in Communications Management & certification in Corporate Training, is a licensed ME agent with 20 years of experience in health insurance operations.

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services is vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health disorder  and their families. And the need in our area is great! As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential. 

We are excited to connect our community with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. Start any time and finish at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules and three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions, followed by free online blood-borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter is the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, responsible for recruiting behavior health professionals by networking with high schools, vocational schools, state colleges, universities, and adult education programs. He is here to help you through this opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

Repeated messages, experiences and influences in our lives cause habits to take hold in our subconscious mind. Discover the underlying mental and emotional connections that are not available to your conscious mind. Release the connections and replace them with connections to positive outcomes to support your success in beating those sugar cravings. Click HERE for pre-class readings. Registration closes at noon on 4/4.

Hugh Sadlier, practicing hypnotherapy for 32 years, has worked with over 3000 people on more than 300 separate issues, including weight management & eating disorders.

Prepare your garden for spring planting by identifying what, when and where to start your plants. Learn early season tricks for avoiding frostbite and mulching methods for getting soil temps up sooner for earlier planting. Seed selection, fertilizing options, composting, weed and critter control and companion planting to minimize pest problems will also be covered. Learn all you need to know to grow and enjoy a bountiful harvest this summer and fall.

For Ornamental Gardeners: discussions will include what to finally cut back, cleaning up the garden, fertilizing, liming, weed control, amending soil and mulching.

Rob Moody has extensive knowledge from nursery development & landscape design to irrigation installation & engineering. He has worked at Moody's Nursery for 35+ years and was President of MELNA.

Here’s your chance to play this wonderfully versatile instrument. You’ll need a uke, curiosity, a passion for music and time to practice. Join our no-stress program for lots of learning and laughs. Once you master the basics, you won’t want to stop. And, best of all, you don’t need to read music! Sign up, tune up and show up. Let your musical journey begin! 

Buying a Uke? Duncan can advise you concerning brands, prices, styles and sizes and recommend local shops where you can buy a good beginner's uke, via email five days before class begins. 

Required: Important documentation will be sent five days before the class start date to the email address provided at registration. Please read this email thoroughly before attending the first session. 

Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele teacher and performer. He believes learning to play an instrument sharpens the brain AND helps reduce stress, bringing joy to ukulele players and audiences alike. Duncan has taught over 700 people to play the mighty uke!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a FREE education and chance to build a career in Behavioral Health! Learn about our Behavioral Health Professional Training Certificate Program. This informational session will help answer all your questions about this FREE training opportunity.

Jeffrey Carpenter is the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, responsible for recruiting behavior health professionals by networking with high schools, vocational schools, state colleges, universities, and adult education programs. He is here to help you through this opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.