You don't need to read music - on the versatile uke you can knock out folk, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, and classical music, tunes old and new! Duncan Perry is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching the ukulele for 17 years. Duncan will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs and a no-stress learning approach. Plan on lots of laughs along the way! The uke is small and portable, and playing the uke is both fun and good for your brain. All you need to join this Zoom class is a playable ukulele, electronic tuner or tuner app., and computer or tablet. Instructional materials included. Once you master the basics you won't want to stop. Sign up, have a uke on-hand, and let your musical journey begin!

Join FAME's College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls that Invest by Simran Kaur. This course is a great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, and should not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice.). Book synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence - from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest. Ever wondered how on Earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask "those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest, become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance - so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate. This class meets every other Tuesday on the following dates: 2/4/2025, 2/18/2025, 3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, and 4/1/2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

This presentation will review the following areas: • When you are eligible for Medicare benefits • The timeline to enroll for Medicare benefits without penalties • What original Medicare does and doesn’t cover • What additional plans are available that work in conjunction with original Medicare • Financial assistance options

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you'll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You'll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

Publishing your own book can be a rewarding work of art and a therapeutic experience. Have you always wanted to publish a children’s book, how-to book, memoir, art book, cook book, or just about any type of book? No, you don’t have to look for a publisher. Yes, you CAN do it on your own! Learn how to tap into readily available resources to turn your words into a published book. This might even lead you to scheduling speaking engagements. Getting your own book published can give you a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Preethi has published 15 books, and is both a speaker and instructor. She will teach you how to comfortably turn your words into works of art.

Experience and learn the art of Reiki. In the first half of this session, you will experience the peace and calm of Reiki in a meditative state. You will destress and gain awareness of mental health. Unplugging for a few minutes a day is a transformative practice in being a more fulfilled person, giving you energy and focus. During the second half of the evening you will be provided with note-taking materials and learn basic techniques in how a Reiki I practitioner works on relaxing and healing themselves, others and their pets, followed by an overview of what a Reiki practitioner can accomplish. You will learn the benefits of becoming a Reiki Master. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring water, a blanket or throw, a pillow, and if possible a yoga mat.

An easy to understand and non-technical class on the open AI program, Chat GPT. This course includes the many ways it can help you, such as saving time, and offering varied ways to word your thoughts, thus improving your communications and productivity. You will learn some of the many uses of Chat GPT, how to create your own account, and how to manipulate prompts to get targeted and productive results. Through this online, one-hour class, you will realize the many benefits of Chat GPT for your own varied uses- both at work and in your personal life. Simply sit back and follow the class for personal enrichment and professional development. Working professionals can apply this towards their professional development credit.

Do you have skills or knowledge others might enjoy learning from you? Now is a great time to learn to share your passion with the community. Adult Education is a terrific venue for teaching your craft or sharing your knowledge, earning supplemental income as a side gig or in retirement. Don't know where to start? Learn the ins and outs of teaching with Adult Education. Tia will help you design a course or workshop specific to your hobby or profession. Topics will include course titles, course descriptions, lesson plans, engaging your audience, price points, and whether your course should be a one-off or sequence. You may find yourself proposing a course with Lake Region and Fryeburg Area Adult Education for the next or a future semester!