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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME TO SELL FOR TOP DOLLAR
with Megan and Erl Brown
For many people, your home is the biggest investment you’ll make over the course of your life. What steps can you take to make this investment more profitable? If you’re considering selling your home, this class will teach you specific strategies that can help you walk away with more money. From easy changes to an in-depth look at the return on investment with larger projects, you’ll leave this class with a plethora of ideas that can help you net more money in the sale of your home. Pre-registration is not required but is very helpful due to space.
Megan and Erl Brown, Realtor Team
Maine Real Estate Experts
Megan and Erl Brown, Realtor Team
Maine Real Estate Experts
Megan and Erl Brown, Realtor Team
Maine Real Estate Experts
Will run
BLAZO-LEAVITT HOMESTEAD (1812 & 1817) TOUR
with Peter Cyr
William Blazo built the Blazo-Leavitt Homestead in North Parsonsfield. The ell, with one large chimney, was built in 1812. The main section of the house, with four more chimneys, was added in 1817. It is a two-story Portsmouth Federal-style home with elaborate doorways, ornate interior woodwork, a Palladian window over the front door, and a large central hall. It was in the same family until 1974. Then, from 1977 until 2008, the homestead went through four different owners. From 2008 until late 2013, the structure was vacant. The present owner has worked hard to restore the homestead. The Rufus-Porter type murals and graining by artist Sandy Howe are outstanding. The Blazo-Leavitt Homestead was featured in the October 2019 issue of Early American Life, a copy of which is at the Brown Memorial Library. The homestead is located on Route 160 South in North Parsonsfield, diagonally across the street from the Parsonsfield Seminary. Please note: There is no charge for this tour. The $5 registration fee will be donated to the Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society. If you would like to contribute other funds to the historical society, you may do so at the time of the tour. Pre-registration is required due to spacing and safety issues. Extra sessions will be available as needed.
DEATH CAFE
with Cait Bushnell, Facilitator
A Death Cafe is a safe place where you, your family, and your friends can share stories, question reality, and hear new voices as we ponder the mystery of death and dying. Death Cafes are not grief sessions or bereavement groups, but rather interesting and inviting gatherings held around the world to increase awareness of the importance of making the most of this life as we ponder what we know about death. Everyone is welcome at this open, relaxed, spontaneous discussion. Please join us.
PHOTO PLATE: PRESERVING MEMORIES
with Marie Armentino
Cherish a special memory and keep your loved ones close all year long! Family, friends, a beloved pet-you choose what to commemorate using a single photo or a collage. Design, with love, this personalized photo plate for your table, as a keepsake, or to give as a gift to a loved one. Certainly, this makes a great Mother's Day Gift! Please email your photo(s) to rpayeur@sad55.org on or by May 3. Materials fee of $5 is payable to the instructor at the time of the class. Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 4 people to run the course.
RESIN ART: PLANT LABELS
with Kerrie Doyle
It’s easy, fun, and unique! Use UV resin, paints, and embellishments to create plant labels this Spring! Make 4-6 in one evening. Materials fee $10 Make 4-6 unique pieces in this one-night class; no experience necessary. Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.
AGING WELL & HAPPY
with Marianne Wyer
Class topic and discussion of getting older, living longer, and enjoying the process: What is a Blue Zone? What’s love got to do with it? What moves you? What is in your genes? Let’s explore these questions and share the journey! Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 4 people to run the course.
RELAX AND PAINT WITH SUE, MAY SESSION
with Sue Cannafarina
It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.
SMAA 101
with Deborah Condello
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging serves 28,000 clients annually with the help of over 400 volunteers. We are the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services and information, to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential. Join us as we go over available services and activities to include adult day programming, benefit checks and application assistance, Medicare counseling, money management, caregiver education and support, volunteer opportunities, physical wellness classes, and nutrition services to include Meals on Wheels.