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Beginning Canning - Make Your Own Pickles
with Cassie Perrault

In this introductory class participants will receive an overview of the safety issues, techniques used, and a review of the proper tools needed for canning. We will also make a cold packed, water bath batch of pickles flavored with your favorite spices.
Social Security 101
with Tyler Kretschmar

This presentation is an in-depth review at Social Security as a retirement benefit. Who is eligible and when you are eligible. We will go over how to sign up for SS retirement benefits, benefit eligibility, ways to maximize your social security benefits, ideal time to collect, and rights and options.
Explore Beaver Activity
with Paul Dest

Join Paul Dest, Executive Director of the Wells Reserve for an eye-opening hike of the Orris Falls Conservation Area from 10am to 1pm! As informative as this land is unique, the hike will feature discussion of landscape conservation and the role beavers play in developing wetlands.
All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Paid at hike location.
Learn About our Free Digital Skills Offerings - Coffee Talk
with Sandra Mladek

Join us for an engaging Coffee Talk at Marshwood Adult and Community Education every other Monday! Discover topics that ignite your curiosity and foster meaningful connections with others. Parking direction will be sent upon registration.
Discover the interactive digital skills classes available at Marshwood Adult & Community Education, in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. These classes are designed to teach essential digital skills through engaging live online sessions as well as in-person classes. We invite you to join us for discussions on the offerings and help you identify which classes may interest you. All classes are held at Marshwood Adult & Community Education and are free for Maine residents.
Project Management for Everyday Life
with Brady Carlucci

Please Note: Date Change to March 12 - Brady having 13 years’ experience as a project executive, will show you how some simple project management techniques can help you in your everyday life. In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of project management and how using simple and easy methods can help you save time and money in your everyday life. Whether it is having an addition put on your house or how to tackle a spring cleaning, you will learn how to effectively manage your project. No tools, software, or prior knowledge needed.
Moonrise Hike/Picnic at Bauneg Beg Conservation Area North
with Sue Pike

Join GWRLT and Sue Pike for a moonrise hike/picnic at Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area North.. Participants should bring a headlamp and food/drink to share for a picnic at the top.
All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Paid at hike location.
Learn About Volunteering Opportunities - Coffee Talk
with Marci Dionne Theresa Kipp

Join us for an engaging Coffee Talk at Marshwood Adult and Community Education every other Monday! Discover topics that ignite your curiosity and foster meaningful connections with others. Parking direction will be sent upon registration.
Volunteering provides an opportunity to connect with your community and contribute to its improvement. It can make a significant difference in the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need. If you're interested in volunteering but aren't sure where to go or whom to volunteer with, join us for a presentation about local organizations that rely on volunteers.
The Basic Principles of Finance
with Lester Hochberg

This class begins with a primer on the basic principles of budgeting, bank accounts, and credit card use. If time allows, we will also cover retirement planning, investing surplus funds, and Social Security and Medicare planning issues for those approaching retirement. The needs of the group will direct this course. All attendees will be encouraged to discuss the real-life problems that may be present in their lives and explore ways of resolving those issues.