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HOW TO USE A SMART PHONE: NO YOU’RE NOT A DUMMY
with Megan Brown
Afraid to ask someone how to use your phone? Don’t be! The truth is most of us find out as we go. Different phones often have the same things in different places. Let’s join forces and figure this out together! Please pre-register as space is limited.
SEA GLASS HANGING DECORATION
with Kathy Bodman
Combine the beauty of sea glass with a delicate six-inch silver stainless steel chain and create your own unique hanging decoration. Enhance with ribbons if desired. The design is all up to you! Celebrate with us the promise of summer with sea glass and cake! Materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at time of class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (BHP) TRAINING & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - LIVE ONLINE
with Jeffrey Carpenter
Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great! As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified BHP can make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential. We are excited to connect our community with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social service agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules and then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood-borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid and CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, or equivalent, to become certified. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Time Varies: Course is “At Your Own Pace” but must be completed
within one year.
As the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through Woodfords Family Services, Jeffrey recruits Behavior Health Professionals throughout the state. He is here to answer your questions and address technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.
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PERSONALIZED MEDICARE GUIDANCE
with Southern Maine Agency on Aging
In-person appointments for one-on-one counseling are now available at the Cornish Town Hall with certified counselors who provide free, expert advice on selecting the right plans, understanding benefits, and maximizing your coverage. Clients receive unbiased assistance with enrolling in Medicare, comparing plan options, and resolving issues related to claims and coverage. Please call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) at (207) 396-6524 or visit their website at smaaa.org to make an appointment.
REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ELEMENTS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE -ONLINE
with Bob Joslyn
Topics covered include: industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings, and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam, and twice monthly Q&A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee (some companies may offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them). Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent to get a license, but a diploma is not required to take this class. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Time Varies: Course is “At Your Own Pace” but must be completed
within one year
Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY
available
with Recreational Safety Division Representative
Participation in a snowmobile education course will teach you how to properly operate and maintain a snowmobile. Laws, responsibilities, and personal safety will also be covered. It’s important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. With over 95% of Maine’s snowmobile trails on private property, it is critical all riders respect the trails and private landowners by riding responsibly. Educating yourself before you go is an important component of being a safe and responsible snowmobiler. In Maine, snowmobile safety certification is not legally required, but is encouraged. The Snowmobile Safety Course is available in two different formats: online and in-person. Students 12 and up may take the online course. Students 10 and up may take an in-person course. Passage of a final exam is required for certification. FMI go to maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/educational-programs/safety-courses/snowmobile-safety. html or call (207) 287-5220
MONDAY COFFEE, GAMES, AND MORE!
with Senior Central
SENIOR CENTRAL invites our local senior citizens to coffee, cornhole, cards, cribbage, and, of course, socializing! FMI: Leave a message at (207) 650-6665.
Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., Ongoing
WEDNESDAY WALKS: PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES!
with Eleanor Pansar
Sacopee Valley Grateful Undead is again hosting a walking program for us older folks. It is a time for local people to get together to make our lives more fun. You are invited to enjoy an hour or so of easy but interesting walks. FMI, call 207-408-3829. Please pre-register, allowing individuals to be contacted if there is a cancellation.