This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives. You will then explore how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can safeguard your assets from nursing home or MaineCare (Medicaid) liens. The discussion will also cover strategies to protect assets from life events such as business failure or the divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell, a lawyer based in York, Maine, will lead the class. With 31 years of experience, Kathryn specializes in estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

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Are you frustrated by our confusing and complex world of news and information? Are you concerned about “bias” in the news media, as well as online misinformation/disinformation and the effects it has on our society? Explore these critical topics in a nonpartisan manner from a “news literacy” perspective and discover some useful skills from the world of news and information literacy that will help you better navigate this challenging world. Find out how some of the basic principles of news literacy education can promote more understanding and better communication in a polarized society. (Attendance is recommended but not required for all six sessions. An overview of “news and information literacy,” as well as an introduction to the rest of the course, will be provided in the Tuesday, April 8th session!)

Tuesdays: April 8, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27 (All 6-8 pm)

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If you love rings, this workshop is perfect for you! Using basic tools, each student will learn how to measure their ring size and create two rings that will be combined into one. We'll add cross bars between the rings, soldering them together. This class covers soldering small joints, shaping, finishing, and polishing. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials and supplies are provided. Join us to craft a unique and stylish ring from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Design and create an elegant Oliver server using real clay in this engaging workshop. Perfect for holding nuts, candy, or as a stylish addition to your charcuterie spread, this versatile server will be a beautiful and functional piece for any occasion. Join us to craft a unique and sophisticated item that will elevate your entertaining. All skill levels are welcome!

at Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Rd Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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You are comfortable with your camera and you want more! In this class we will explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. We will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition, and many other intermediate and advanced techniques. You should be familiar with your camera (also, bring your camera manual to class) and be ready for some in-depth photographic training. This Class usually runs for 1.5-2 hours and is a 5-week course, and there are assignments every week as well! Instructor: Steve McGrath

Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.

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In this immersive class, a Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project member will guide you step-by-step in creating a beautiful lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes. Enjoy a captivating presentation on the lotus and lantern festival, followed by a short documentary on Korea. Complimentary books on Korean history and culture will be available for free. Don’t miss this chance to craft, learn, and explore Korean heritage!

Do you know how much paperwork is involved in organizing your estate? This quick overview deals with matters involving Family, Finances, Future, Funeral. You will leave with a list of resources. This is an informational seminar only. Jill Braceland has been successfully delivering seminars in organizing and writing topics to adult ed programs in the local area. Her seminars have a reputation of being interactive and practical, and are presented in an easy, friendly manner. Materials Fee $5.00/pp

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Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even need to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 900 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs. There are lots of laughs along the way and learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

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