This presentation is intended for pre-retirees and focuses on planning for, saving for and spending in retirement. Reaching your retirement goals starts with developing a roadmap to help you put the plans and strategies in place to continue to build wealth and save for the future. During this session we’ll discuss important retirement planning factors, highlight smart investing tips and strategies, and examine some retirement income sources and how to make that money last.

Instructor: Lisa Brislin, CFP®, AAMS™, Private Wealth Advisor
Bio: Lisa is a Private Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Hughes Wealth Advisors in Scarborough, Maine, with over 24 years of experience as a financial advisor.She is dedicated to assisting individuals in managing their finances and guiding them toward a successful retirement. Her approach is personalized, taking into account each client’s unique financial situation, goals and risk tolerance. Her dedication and passion for helping others make her an invaluable asset to Hughes Wealth Advisors and the clients she serves. *This is an informational event. There is no cost or obligation. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CFP certification mark (with plaque design) in the U.S. (*this is a special disclaimer requested by the presenter..)

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: (the same information is offered on each date)
Session 1 - Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM
Session 2 - Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM 

Cost: FREE

Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? In this fun interactive class, you’ll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. You’ll also receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks for your coloring so you can put the two together to create a more vibrant you! 

Instructor: Candace Sanborn, owner of Radiant Image

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $25

Learn how to make wire wrapped rings with Elise Marie DeSigns! It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry pieces that you can wear or gift to loved ones. No experience is necessary, as Elise will guide you through the process step by step. You will leave with 2 unique wire wrapped rings and digital files of where to buy tools, supplies and directions. 

Instructor: Elise Marie DeSigns
Bio: Elise DeSalvo, Owner of Elise Marie DeSigns, inspires with uniquely hand-crafted designs and a marketplace of local goods. We strive to empower customers to look and feel their best while also supporting female-owned small businesses. Learn more at: https://elisemariedesigns.com

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost: $62.50 - includes materials

Ready to step into real estate investing but unsure where to start? This course is designed to guide first-time investors through the process of purchasing a profitable rental property. We’ll cover everything from setting financial goals and securing financing to analyzing property values, estimating potential returns, and managing risk. Whether you're aiming to build passive income, diversify your investments, or just understand real estate better, this class provides practical strategies and insights to help you confidently buy your first investment property.

Instructor: Casey Hamlin, Loan Officer with Integrity Mortgage

Location: Online via ZOOM

Dates & Times: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM 

Cost: $15

We will make Chinese dumplings with pork filling made from scratch in class.  You will learn the multiple styles of folding dumplings using wonton wrappers.  Then we will boil the won ton to make a classic wonton soup or chili oil wonton.  Additionally, we’ll learn to make our own Sichuan-style chili oil and learn about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. Registration Fee: $72 [Plant-based ground meat can be substituted for the pork upon request. The dumpling wrappers include gluten.]

Instructor: Jeff Mao
Bio: Jeff Mao is a published cookbook author (Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook) and cooking instructor. He also operates a micro bakery in Brunswick where he produces hand-rolled New York bagels. Find him on his website, Kneadandnosh.com.

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost: $72 - includes ingredients and supplies

Advanced beginners and intermediate players will learn the chords, skills, and techniques for starting their guitar-playing journey. Learn how to strum simple tunes and make the most of your practice time. An acoustic guitar and picks required, and an electric tuner and capo are recommended.

Instructor: Mike Shannon

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesdays, February 18th - April 8th, 2025 (8 weeks) at 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost: $88

This class will help students to find their own way of expressing themselves in chalk pastel using different landscape photos. Gestural painting, layering, and blending are a few of the techniques that will be explored. Open to those with previous pastel painting experience in addition to beginners. A brief meditation will help in letting go and trusting the creative process. A supply list will be provided when the class is determined to run.

An email link to this Zoom presentation will be emailed to participants. You will need a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with audio and video capacity.

Instructor: Chris Reed

Dates & Times: Mondays, February 24th - March 10th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $75

Start writing that great American novel that rests within each of us. Learn about a writer’s notebook, pre-writing process, poetry, and publication issues. Enjoy two sessions of exploring creative writing in a friendly environment.

Instructor: Jill Braceland, Managing Change

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Mondays, February 24th - March 3rd, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $42