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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



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Bookmark Cards

$35

with Faith Garnett

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you love to read or have friends who do? Maybe you should send them a bookmark card! Make three cards with bookmarks incorporated into them: one in a pocket, another on the corner of a mini card, and the third a tear away. All three will have space to write a message. All materials included.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

The Diabetic Diet

$19

with Sarah Cote, NP-C, CDCES, BCADM

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Eating well is key to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels! Find out what a diabetes diet entails and the resources for modifying one's diet. Discover what meals can replace some foods that trigger spikes, as well as which foods are good for you. Discuss healthy blood sugar levels and how to maintain them. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Ferment This! Peppers, Carrots, and Beyond…

$25

with Emma Holder

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Fermenting vegetables preserves them, and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It's so easy - you'll be a master in no time, fermenting all the things! Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated, and then you can use it on pretty much any vegetable. This hybrid class (in-person and zoom) will include both microbiology basics, troubleshooting and ferment creation. Registration closes at noon on 3/5. Zoom link, in-person address, and materials list provided by instructor.

Emma Holder attended McGill University, earning a BSc in 1991 and a Masters in 1993 in microbiology and immunology. Her passion is to connect with people and provide enjoyable learning experiences to create healthy, happy lifestyles.

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Investing at Retirement

$9

with Sarah Blondin

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Nearing or entering retirement? Learn the power of a customized strategy to make the most of your benefits and assets, identify considerable risks, and plan for a comfortable, financially-secure retirement.

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.

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Relief Printmaking Workshop

$45

with Gayle Fitzpatrick

Calendar Mar 15, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Create a single block relief print by developing and carving an image into a linoleum block. Then ink the block and make a small edition of prints. All materials provided.

Gayle Fitzpatrick has taught in public and private schools, colleges and adult and community programs for 30+ years. She is a practicing artist, producing and showing paper, print, and painted pieces.

Rightsize Your Life: A Holistic Downsizing Approach

$15

with Amy Smith

Calendar Mar 17, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This presentation guides you through a holistic downsizing plan, featuring a practical seven-step guide, decision-making tips, necessary supplies, and a manageable timeline. Learn how a clutter-free environment can positively impact your mental and physical well-being, empowering you to thrive in the comfort of your home.

Amy Smith, Occupational Therapist turned professional organizer, brings a unique perspective to her work through her extensive background in healthcare. She is dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes and live life to the fullest.

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Wire Wrapped Sea Glass: Advanced Techniques

$45

with Jessica Muise

Calendar Mar 18, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Expand your wire-wrapping skills! Build on the foundational knowledge you learned in Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry and learn more intricate wire techniques while incorporating finer metals into your designs. Continue exploring creative ways to turn found objects, like sea glass, into wearable art. Bring your favorite tools (basic tools will also be provided), your own sea glass or choose from our collection. Take home a sophisticated piece that reflects your evolving design style. Registration closes at noon on 3/17.

Requirement: Attendance in a Wire Wrapped Sea Glass course with Jessica.

Jessica Muise, a multidisciplinary artist and educator has been teaching and making art throughout New England for the last 15 years. She is passionate about using the arts as tools for social change and serves as a creative economy advisor to several arts organizations and artist-led coalitions.

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Veterans Benefits

$15

with Eleanor L Dominguez, Esq.

Calendar Mar 19, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you a veteran or family member of a vet? Need help with health care, real estate, estate planning, or any of the many other aspects of life that veteran families face? Explore the benefits available to veterans and their families, including Aid & Attendance, Pension, and Disability, Dependency & Indemnity (DIC). Elly's interest in veterans' affairs lies very close to home; her father served in the US Navy for 20 years, and her brother is on active duty in the Navy. She is excited to be working with veterans and assisting with their estate planning and legal needs.

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.





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