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.

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If it weren’t stressful enough to lose a loved one, the paperwork and details that need attention after a funeral can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect helps you plan ahead for both near the end and after the end of life. This course is designed to inform you of the steps you need to take to ensure that this process goes smoothly. Please pre-register as a minimum of 3 people is required to run the course.

The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing cost and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans, and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority, and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available. Registration closes at 10 a.m. on 2/5. Note: You must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC to complete registration and receive the Zoom link. Register the person with whom you are buying your house at the same time and receive a $10 refund. Pre-registration is required to receive online link. 

Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York CountyCommunity Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the  homebuying process multiple times, she is Certified by hoMEworks, HUD and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.

In this nine-week class, participants will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python language. This course is for the complete beginner or someone with slight exposure to programming. Mr. Greer brings a wealth of experience, having worked in IT since 2004. Students will need either a PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) and a reliable internet connection. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Thinking of planting a couple fruit trees or even a small orchard? Todd from Rise and Shine Nursery will give you tips on the best way to start your trees from choosing them to fertilizing, pollinating, and planting. Join him for an informative session and give your trees the best start possible. Bring your green thumb and meet at the greenhouses!

Adulting is tough! Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores, and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine as we explore fundamental money skills. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Naturally Jammin is one of the “sweetest” shops in town, offering a variety of honey-sweetened products, such as jams, fruit butters, syrups, and their award-winning honey-sweetened ice cream. Join us for one of their signature honey cinnamon rolls, hot out of the oven, and your choice of a beverage. You will be in for a sweet experience! Please pre-register as space is limited.

We know this is no easy task! Join Aaron Manning of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency as he explains some of the ”ins'' and “outs'' to include when an individual is eligible for Medicare benefits, the timeline to enroll for benefits without penalties, what original Medicare does and doesn’t cover, what additional plans are available that work in conjunction with Original Medicare, and even possible financial assistance options. Come with your questions and concerns! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.