There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose.

Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

Valerie Lovelace is the founder and executive director of Maine Death with Dignity, a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission isend-of-life education and patient advocacy. She has a masters degree from Husson University in Bangor and is an ordained interfaith minister. Valerie co-authored Maine’s Death with Dignity Act and led the grassroots movement in Maine for medical aid in dying from 2013-2019 when the law passed.

Iceland! Land of fire and ice, and some of the most ecological and sustainable practices in the world. On this trip you will take beautiful photos while learning about this amazing and unique country. We are holding a free information night over Zoom to help answer questions about our trip to Iceland planned for May. For details on the trip click this link: Iceland Photography Tour Workshop Flyer.

Please Note: You must complete Session 1 or Session III prior to taking Session IV. We are alive because of story; it is one of our ancestors’ most powerful technologies, and we are all storytellers. A story is an energy, and like the walls of Jericho, maybe if we put enough of our stories out there, into the air, the walls will start falling; they are already cracking. –Natalie Diaz Sometimes to live our best lives, it is necessary to revisit the myriad stories from our past to come home to our genius or true essence. Elizabeth Potter, published poet and essayist, will lead you on a journey through your life, assisting you to uncover the often hidden gems of stories from your personal history, which have wisdom and insight to impart to you as well as your readers. These “messenger stories” can often crack the code of what we need most to step back onto the path to reaching our full potential. She will present chapters and exercises from her manuscript, I Go Back to Find Her, which recounts her own journey through the stories of her past toward healing and vibrant living. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as a relaxed, supportive community of writers. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.

This introductory course teaches the basics of the Zentangle Method of pen & ink drawing. It is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This course will provide instruction in fundamental pen strokes, multiple tangle patterns, and simple shading techniques. We will explore basic components of design and ideas for embellishment. Materials Kits are included in class cost; they can be picked up at the CLCAE Office in Damariscotta prior to class start date.

Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions held on 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1

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.

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!

Let’s explore the attributes of various writing genres: memoir, creative nonfiction, lyric essay forms, poetry, nonfiction essays, short (and shorter) fiction, and more. This two hour class offers definitions and examples and invites your questions in an informal discussion. What are the different forms and why might certain genres appeal to your interests and goals? Perhaps you will discover a new form of writing that feels like it was made just for you!

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice.

Master Maine Guide Alice Bean Andrenyak is a Maine native who lives at Mere Point in Brunswick. Owner of Alice's Awesome Adventures and Maine e-Learning, she is an outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, teacher, solo entrepreneur, a Kripalu trained Outdoor Guide, and a great cook. She has been visiting Malaga Island for over 30 years and has seen it change. She also trains future Registered Maine Guides and outdoor enthusiasts in navigation, canoeing, SUP, sea kayaking, snowshoeing, nature studies, and overnighting skills. She is a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide leading Forest Bathing sessions and leads regular sea kayak and hiking tours of Malaga Island.