Courses

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Celebration of Life

with Erik Tiner

Oct

October 4th, 2022

$11 More Info

What is a Celebration of Life? Can I have a balloon release, dove release, what kind of music can I play? Dad loved golf, can we put his golf clubs and cart out? Mom loved Bingo, can we have a game of Bingo for her? Celebrating your life and all the amazing memories that you have built is something that we can help you with. Many families are amazed at the things that can be done to celebrate your life but you need to decide what you want to do, and let your family know what that is. Learn all the amazing memories you can explore in this class.

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Hearty Soups

with Deborah Walder

Oct

October 4th to 18th, 2022

$33 More Info

A hearty soup warms the body and the soul in the depths of winter. Get out your big soup pot, assemble your materials, and together we will create a different soup each week for your family to enjoy. French Onion soup, as good as any restaurant, will warm your soul for the first class. (Ingredient list will be sent the week before each class.)

Intro to Swine Production

with Colt Knight

Oct

October 5th, 2022

$11 More Info

Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, state livestock specialist and Associate Extension Professor at the University of Maine, for an introductory course in selecting and raising pigs. Topics covered are breed selection, reproduction, nutrition and housing.

Ancestry Tracing

with Greg Yates

Oct

October 5th to 26th, 2022

$44 More Info

Have you started, or considered researching your Family-Tree? If not, where do you begin? To track down your recent, migrant and ancient ancestors is to take part in an exciting detective story; one that asks you to research and discern from the past; from living and written records, and artifacts, such as family photographs. It’s a journey of self-discovery that can teach you as much about yourself as about those who came before you. Personal equipment needed: A personal computer (PC or MAC) with camera/microphone capability, internet connectivity and a browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc.) Ancestry Software needed: Provide yourself, if you’ve already started with a different product subscription, i.e., Ancestry.com. Or we will use MyHeritage.com,15-day free trial, and a basic plan is free, supporting up to 250 family members. We will explore other subscription products and free online public and government record resources.

Understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act

with Valerie Lovelace

Oct

October 5th, 2022

$11 More Info

The question of hastening one's death when terminally ill sometimes prompts strong reactions. Important concerns may arise from every arena. What are the facts? What does Maine's new law really mean? Who can use it and under what circumstances? How is one to sort it all out? With straightforward information and candid discussion, there is a clear path to understanding the Maine Death with Dignity Act.

Apple Canning Basics

with Kate McCarty

Oct

October 11th, 2022

$37 More Info

Come learn how to make and preserve apple pie jam in this hands-on food preservation workshop. University of Maine Cooperative Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will receive a "Preserving the Harvest" food preservation packet, will learn recommended methods for preserving goods, the latest and safest recipes, find out about equipment to ensure safety and how to check for properly sealed jars. Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop.