Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine's Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify. Registration closes at noon on 1/15.

Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and also serves as its executive director. She spearheaded a grassroots campaign from 2014 to 2019 to pass Maine's aid-in-dying statute, the Maine Death with Dignity Act. She is committed to providing factual information regarding medical aid in dying in the United States to politicians, healthcare professionals, patients and their families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain FREE training on your path to pursuing a career in behavioral health! Get all of your questions answered and learn more about this certificate program. Preregistration required.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning 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.

Become a more skilled family history sleuth and journey into the world of online genealogy! Focus on strategies to achieve your research goals and discover new resources-including many free ones! Discuss the genealogical proof standard and learn to manage your research. Each session begins with a 45 minute PowerPoint presentation and the remaining class time will be used to apply your new skills to your individual research with professional guidance at hand. Bring your laptop and/or iPad. Great for beginners and intermediate researchers.

Dan O’Brien received his certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has been solving family history mysteries for clients and reuniting bio families for the past 15 years.

Have a sewing project in mind but don't know where to start? Join us and sew with friendly, like-minded people! Make a project you'll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. Emily will be available to provide sewing machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques. Enjoy a small class size and work at your own pace with personalized instruction. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in this hands-on class.

Emily Loder is a recreational programmer who, through Girl Scouting and volunteer service, has learned many skills that she enjoys sharing with her community. She has extensive experience with both machine and hand sewing techniques.

Learn Spanish from a native speaker! Focus on the foundational concepts of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Your confidence will increase with more practice and you'll soon be able to communicate in Spanish! No experience needed. No class 2/18.

Text: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approximately $12).

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

To succeed in Spanish III, students should already be comfortable with key foundational skills, including the use of personal pronouns, noun-adjective agreement in gender and number, conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, expressing quantities, making comparisons, and using demonstrative and possessive pronouns. Build on that foundation by studying negative sentence structures, indirect object pronouns, and the conjugation of verbs in the past and future tenses. Through a mix of speaking, writing, and listening activities, students will deepen their communication skills and gain confidence in discussing past events, making future plans, and expressing more complex ideas. No class 2/18.

Text: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approximately $12).

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

It's fun to play the guitar and you can't go wrong learning from a seasoned instructor and musician like Travis. Focus on learning the names of the strings and the first position notes before progressing to chords and strumming patterns. Before you know it, you will be playing music! No class 2/19.

Bring a nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar, picks (plectrums), an electronic tuner and the book Hal Leonard Method Complete Set (approx. $20–$25).

Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.

Unleash your creativity and find your inner calm in this immersive meditative drawing session. Designed for artists of all levels, this workshop invites you to explore the therapeutic benefits of drawing through a series of engaging prompts, including zentangles, whimsical doodles, and a mix of both abstract and realistic themes. Experience the joy of drawing without the pressure of perfection. This session prioritizes the process over the product, encouraging you to let your imagination flow freely. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, you'll discover a space where relaxation and creativity intersect. All drawing supplies will be provided, allowing you to dive right in. However, feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite materials if you prefer. Join us for an evening of fun, exploration, and inspiration–where the only goal is to enjoy the art of drawing!

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed-media illustrations and loves experimenting with at-home printmaking.