Join your peers and discover how new vehicle technology can make driving safer and easier. Discuss new vehicle technologies like Smart Headlights, Blind Spot Warning Systems, Drowsy Driving alerts, and so much more. Learn how these new technologies can help keep you and those you love, safe on the road.

Andrew Grant, certified Smart Driver instructor also offers Smart Driver TEK, Car-Fit, and We Need to Talk programs.

Documents Families Should Have!

We all need a last will and testament, durable power of attorney, advanced health care directive and HIPAA authorization. Learn the purpose and significance of each, and get your questions answered. 

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.

Moving to a new home is a lot of work! Make it easier with the right information! Learn about moving companies, packing, and downsizing tips so you will be ready before you set up a moving day. Leave with the resources needed to plan a smoother and more successful move to your new home.

Jill Braceland has been designing and delivering management and writing tool seminars for more than 30 years. She has a reputation for offering interactive, practical workshops in an easy, friendly manner.

Transitioning to an assisted living community can be intimidating. Often, it's one of the most significant adjustments a senior will make. Unfortunately, there's no way to remove all worries and anxieties. Discover steps you can take to ensure a safe and stress-free transition. Topics include choosing the right community, researching costs, arranging a tour, what to bring (and what NOT to bring), closing their residence, how best to acclimate your loved one to their new home and get them involved in their new community, and so much more!

Kaitlyn Morse, the founder of Maine Aging Partners, has spent time working in home healthcare and senior living. After working with over 500 families, she realized how difficult it is to find a clear and unbiased source of information in this field and wants to share her knowledge with you.

Workshopping Your Retirement

Recently retired or on the verge? Maybe have a vague notion about how to spend your retirement but not sure how to make it happen? Researched the financial aspects but have not gone beyond that? We will not address financial planning in this class but rather give you an opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas and dreams in a safe space for exploration that will result in a concrete retirement plan! Share your plan with the group and give feedback to others so everyone leaves with great ideas about their retirement! 

Optional: Bring a laptop or iPad/tablet.

JoAnne Dowd, a lifelong educator and learner, has worked with adult learners as a director of curriculum and instruction for many years. She became interested in retiring well when the members of her writer's group retired and had a vast array of experiences. JoAnne is eager to share her experiences and the domains she has created to help people engage in a self-reflective process to enable the experience of happiness and success in retirement.

The nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers aged 50 and older. Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of road rules in this easy-to-follow format. Topics include safe driving strategies, medications, and driving; driver distractions, proper use of car safety features, road rules on left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts; state-specific rules and regulations in 19 key areas, including construction zones, child safety seats, school buses, cell phone use, and more. 97% of participants change at least one driving habit, so join us to help reduce accidents and traffic tickets and learn something new!

Required: Instructor will collect $25 ($20 for AARP members) for materials. 

Andrew Grant, certified Smart Driver instructor, also offers Smart Driver TEK, Car-Fit, and We Need to Talk programs.

This ME hoMEworks class covers all aspects of buying a home: deciding, budgeting for homeownership, building credit, mortgage approval, choosing your realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about the down payment and closing cost assistance available to first-time homebuyers, veterans and others. Earn a Certificate of Completion required for certain mortgage programs, including USDA, ME State Housing Authority and other lenders. Free individualized counseling is available following the class. Please have pen and notepad available. Registration closes at noon on 11/2.Required: You must respond to the email from YCCAC to finalize registration and receive Zoom link.Note: Register the person you are buying your home with at the time of your registration and get a $10 rebate.

Discover organizing strategies and project priorities, what supplies you need and how to set realistic time constraints. Leave with an action plan to make downsizing easier. 

Jill Braceland has been designing and delivering management and writing tool seminars for more than 30 years. She has a reputation for offering interactive, practical workshops in an easy, friendly manner.