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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education



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AARP Smart Driver

$9

with Andrew Grant

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

The nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers aged 50 and older. In this simple format, brush up on your driving abilities and knowledge of traffic regulations. Driver distractions, using safety features on cars properly, left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts are some of the topics covered. There are also state-specific rules and regulations in 19 important areas such as construction zones, child safety seats, school buses, cell phone use and more. Help lower accidents and traffic penalties while learning something new since 97% of participants improve at least one driving behavior!

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

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

The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare

$9

with Barbara Hopkins

Calendar Jun 4, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn more about how Medicare handles inpatient, outpatient and prescription drug expenses. Examine the enrollment windows and the different Medicare-compatible products such as prescription medication plans, Medicare Advantage and supplement plans. Current users, newcomers, adult children and loved ones of Medicare recipients will all benefit from this presentation!

Barbara Hopkins is a qualified ME agent with 20 years of experience in health insurance operations. She has a Master's in Communications Management and a certification in corporate training.

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Composting & Food Waste - Live Online

$9

with Bea Johnson

Calendar Jun 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Each year, 40% of food in the United States is wasted. Where does this waste end up? Most likely the landfill. Examine the waste stream and find out how much of it can be redirected to other methods of disposal such as anaerobic digestion, composting and recycling. Find out why it is so important to keep food waste out of landfills and look into options of food waste disposal. Discuss vermiculture, anaerobic digestion, eliminating sources of pollution and possibilities for feeding the hungry. Find out how ecomaine handles waste, and how you can contribute to managing your food waste effectively!

Beatrice Johnson has a BS in Ecology & Environmental Sciences from UME Orono with a concentration in sustainability, environmental policy and natural resource management. She has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated and has a passion for both teaching and the environment. Bea has found her place in educating communities on sustainable waste management and loves to spread the word and see people begin to make simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint and better the future of the world.

MaineCare Eligibility, Benefits & Estate Recovery

$15

with Eleanor L Dominguez

Calendar Jun 5, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

What Seniors & Their Families Need to Know

Find out the prerequisites for long-term care (nursing home) benefits and estate recovery under MaineCare. Learn how a person, whether they are married or single, can qualify without needlessly depleting their savings or their spouse's income.

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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Death with Dignity - Live Online Section II

Free

with Valerie Lovelace

Calendar Jun 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

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 6/10.

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.

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Estate Planning

$15

with Eleanor L Dominguez

Calendar Jun 12, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Documents Families Should Have!

A final will and testament, a durable power of attorney, an advanced health care directive and HIPAA authorization are legal documents that every one of us needs. Get your questions addressed while learning the significance of each and its purpose.

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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