Courses

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Ballroom Dance Basics

with Elizabeth Converse

$115 More Info

Ballroom Basics is a six-week session covering two ballroom dances, Fox Trot and East Coast Swing. The goal is to feel comfortable dancing through a full song - and have fun! Perfect for beginners and returning dancers - strong basics are for everyone. You will receive in-class instruction, handouts, and a weekly follow-up email. No partner or dance experience is necessary, just bring your willingness to learn!

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What’s on Your Utility Bill?: Understanding Electric and Political Power

with Lucy Hochschartner

Apr

Next session: April 23rd, 2025

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Have you noticed your electric bills rising? Are you struggling to keep up with payments? Join us to learn exactly what all the charges are on your electric utility bill. We will go over the difference between delivery and generation charges, where things like storm costs and utility profits end up on your bill, and most importantly, how we can bring them down. This session will also be an opportunity for you to share your critical knowledge — about what it is like to be a utility customer. Electricity prices are rising and more than 100,000 Maine households are struggling to pay. Join Maine Conservation Voters to help you understand electric and political power, where to look to access assistance programs, and how to engage in efforts to reform the system.

Understanding Medicare

with Aaron Manning

Apr

Next session: April 23rd, 2025

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This presentation will review the following areas: • When you are eligible for Medicare benefits • The timeline to enroll for Medicare benefits without penalties • What original Medicare does and doesn’t cover • What additional plans are available that work in conjunction with original Medicare • Financial assistance options

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National Service Through AmeriCorps: Informational Session

with Roy Gedat

Apr

Next session: April 24th, 2025

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This informative workshop will provide attendees with all the information they need to enter National Service through the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is the program whereby citizens can Make a Difference in their community by enrolling to lend their energy and ability to advance a well thought out project and program. AmeriCorps members receive a stipend, fully paid health benefit (full time) and an education award that can be applied to any post-secondary school tuition/fees. Member terms are full or part time and there are many opportunities available, including the Augusta area. Hear more about how you can enlist to provide National Service through AmeriCorps in your own community by attending this lively in-person seminar. There is no charge to attend a workshop and participants are under no obligation to join.

Your Role as a Professional Banker

with Norway Savings, TD and KeyBank

Apr

Next session: April 29th to June 3rd, 2025

$99 More Info

All employees represent their financial institution, whether on the front line or in the back office. Some employees are in the position to be the first person a customer sees – the face of the organization. Other employees deal with customers on the phone or email. All customer contact is critical to an organization’s success with its customers or members. Your Role as a Professional Banker is part of the industry-recognized Foundations in Banking Certificate. This course, which is taught on a volunteer basis by professionals from our local banking industry, covers several points to becoming a successful and valued employee at your financial institution.

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Hatha Yoga

with Joan Grady

Apr

Next session: April 29th to June 17th, 2025

$70 More Info

Everyone can do some yoga, and, with very little instruction, you can begin to practice your focus on breath and holding postures. Yoga can be helpful with managing pain, improves your posture, tightens and tones your body, increases circulation, strengthens the back muscles, and helps with anxiety. Students should bring a yoga mat and a towel or light blanket. Wear loose clothing suitable for exercise. This class is for the beginner to experienced yoga student.