A difficult economy, fewer job opportunities and rising living costs have been realities for people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Join us for advice about managing debt, setting a budget, and developing cash reserves. Discuss the steps you need to take to start building your financial road to stability and constructing a strong financial foundation for your life now and into the future. Sponsored by Lighthouse Credit Union.

Matthew Sudsbury-Francois has more than seven years of experience in the banking sector. He began as a teller and advanced to his current position as branch manager at the Biddeford location.

Michael Rumo, who has 13 years of experience in the financial sector and has held a number of positions, is currently Lighthouse's regional manager.

A Path to Personal Growth

Tarot cards have enormous personal meaning for us because they reveal a pattern that enables a deeper understanding of ourselves. Examine the Major Arcana's enduring meanings and how they relate to the Minor Arcana in this experiential course. Along with looking at straightforward layouts and individual readings, we'll try out some imaginative card games. Without a doubt, what we learn in this comprehensive course will give us a window into our innermost intuitive selves. No class 10/29 or 11/5.

Bring a Tarot Deck (preferably Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck: available at Flourish in Biddeford, Leapin' Lizards in Portland, or Amazon.) Recommended: Guided Tarot for Seamless Readings by Stefanie Caponi.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

Join us for ONE or all of Emma's Fermentation Presentations! Zoom in and create in your own kitchen, or join her live in Portland!

Discover a basic tried and true sauerkraut recipe, technique and troubleshooting. Then add different flavor principles—fennel, fresh ginger, cumin, fiery peppers - it's your choice! Local delicious cabbage makes ferments that last for months, and maintains flavor and nutrient content. Learn about the marvelous microorganisms that surround us, give us 'terroir' and keep us healthy by replenishing our microbiomes. This hybrid class will include both microbiology and ferment creation. Let us know if you'll attend live or via Zoom! Registration closes at noon on 10/2. 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.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

Contact Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846, learningcenter@rsu23.org

Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? Join us for this fun interactive class, where you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. Receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks that suit your coloring. Then you can put the two together to create a more vibrant you! Bring a pen/notepad.

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 to boost their confidence.

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.

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. As we slow our movements and link awareness with breath, we land in the peaceful ground of our essential self. In this workshop we'll blend somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation & intuitive self-guided movement to deepen connection with our own inner resources and experience less stress, increased energy, greater focus, and an overall boost to our physical & emotional well-being.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a journal/pen, mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

Take your skills to the next level and expand on the tools learned in Excel Spreadsheet Basics.

Create, edit and format professional-looking charts to present complex data in a meaningful way and set up spreadsheets and worksheets for printing. Covers favorite intermediate and advanced formulas and their functions, as well as Pivot and Data Tables. In-class laptops provided.

Prerequisite: Completion of Excel Spreadsheet Basics or equivalent familiarity with creating worksheets and spreadsheets, formatting text, and navigating menus/toolbars in software programs.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.