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.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/22.

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.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply found it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours, from the comfort of your home, learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Course includes an online book and follow-up video lessons, an optional periodic Q&A session, and a recording of the class–enough material to continue your practice and study on your own.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 6/18.

Please have a stable internet connection; a computer, tablet or cellphone; and a guitar available during class.

Craig Coffman, an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist, and music director, has 30+ years of experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars have been attended by 30,000+ students throughout the US over the last 27 years.

Through a series of gentle movements, grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart, & mind, connect to your inner resources. All in the comfort of your own home! Experience greater health and well-being while releasing tension & stress by practicing somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation, and intuitive self-guided movement.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 7/11.

Zoom link provided by instructor.

Please have a stable internet connection, a yoga mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion) and wear comfortable clothing.

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).