Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college.

You will learn how to navigate multiple worksheets, save your workbook, create formulas, use functions, change the layout of your worksheet, and how to create practical worksheets. 1040 Income Tax – Maintain tax information that is very useful when preparing your annual tax return. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions.Some examples of using Microsoft Excel as a Practical Tool: Grocery Shopping List – Quickly create a weekly grocery shopping list. What a time saver! Contractor Estimate Calculator - Great tool for any contractor who has to provide estimates for customers.Household Budget – Create a monthly budget of your household expenditures.This is a live online class via ZOOM.

Take control of your financial future with this 6-week course covering the essentials of money management.  You'll explore key topics including the nature of money, financial planning, budgeting, saving and investing, managing debt and credit and estate planning.  Whether you're looking to build better habits or plan for long-term goals, this class will give you the tools and confidence to make smarter financial decisions.

Instructor:  Gerod Bonhoff

Class Date:  Thursday, March 6 - April 10, 2025.

Time:  5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class Fee: $45

Medical Insurance can be confusing and frustrating!  Let me help you get through some of the hurdles by teaching you the terminology, basic practices, and your rights.  Our classes will be 1 -1.5 hours in length covering the following topics:

Basic terminology/Reading and understanding your insurance card

Referrals, pre-authorizations, and reading your Explanation of Benefits

Medicare, DSNP, Medicaid (Mainecare), and the ACA

Commercial Insurance and COBRA

Having multiple insurance plans – is it worth it?

Know the medical laws and what to do if they’re broken.

** Please note this is not legal advice, and you are using this information at your own discretion.  Laws can change quickly and drastically.

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your student loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment.

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, improving cardiovascular and bone density health. Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports  muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion .  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you  safely and effectively. This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session.

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

In this free class from NDEC, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of operating your Chromebook, look at how to navigate the platform, best use practices, and how to get more from your Chromebook.

To reserve a spot for this class go to: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/chromebook-basics/?instance_id=5562