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This class offers the benefits of a certified national trainer without the high cost. A trainer will take a small group though a personalized workout program. Each class will focus on cardio and strength interval training, using free weights, weight machines, medicine balls, kettle balls and more. Join us for a high-calorie-burning, strength-building, personalized workout!
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Canning Basics
Explore the simple joy of water bath preserving. This hands-on program will teach refrigerator and water bath canned pickles with details of techniques, canning safety and needed equipment. Participants go home with a jar of canned sweet pickles.
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First Time Home Buyers
Personal Finance
Tired of renting? This class offers assistance and insights into the process of home ownership. Learn all you need to know about buying your first home: getting familiar with contracts, closing costs, inspections, down payments, appraisals, interest rates and negotiations. Get familiar with Down Payment Assistance Programs and how to qualify.
Spring 2024
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Guide to Retirement
Personal Finance
Whether you are 10 months away or 10+ years away from retirement, you need to be prepared for one of the biggest transitions of your life. In this class you will learn about different retirement savings accounts, how to maximize your savings, what your replacement ratio is, and what role social security will play.
Spring 2024
How to Buy a Second Home or Retirement Property
Personal Finance
Ready to spend some time in the sunshine on the beach or on the ski slopes? Learn the best way to purchase your second home or vacation property in this course. Discussion will include learning to make owning your second/retirement home a reality. During the class, we will also go over the minimum down payments, credit requirements, affordability and the underwriting criteria needed for your purchase. This is not a class on buying or renting a timeshare.
Spring 2024
How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar
Personal Finance
How do you sell your house for top dollar in this market? Learn real estate sales and marketing strategies to assist you in successfully selling your property. Discussion will include the market-driving trends, how to do a market analysis, determining the value of your property, getting your home sale-ready, advertising and showing your home, and handling an offer, including the basics of the required paperwork. You’ll get insight on appraisals, home inspections, and what to do or not do to get your home ready to sell.
Spring 2024
Medicare Advantage and Drug Plan Information
Personal Finance
This class will help you to understand the Medicate Advantage and Medicare Drug Plan enrollment periods, when to sign up and how the timing can effect your cost. Join us to learn more.
Spring 2024
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Pay Yourself First
Personal Finance
This budgeting and saving workshop will reinforce behaviors that will help individuals proactively set money aside for their long term or short term savings plan.
Spring 2024
Protecting Your Money and Identity
Personal Finance
Professionals from the banking industry will teach you how to keep your identity and finances safe, and how to spot common fraud and scams. You will also learn what to do if you become a victim of identity theft.
Spring 2024
Rejuvenate Your Retirement
Personal Finance
This course focuses on issues and financial concepts important to retirees. You'll learn tax-efficient income planning, lifestyle preservation, inflation protection and providing a legacy. The course also introduces the idea of fulfilling activities such as travel, hobbies and business ventures through most of your retirement years. Workbook is included. Price of the course is for two people.
Spring 2024
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Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts
Personal Finance
Stocks may play a major role as investors try to reach their long-term financial goals. This presentation shares basic information to help investors evaluate how this type of investment may fit into an overall strategy.
Spring 2024
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Time Matters: A Women's Retirement Outlook Seminar
Personal Finance
This educational program shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement. It discusses retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks and the rising costs of healthcare and long-term care.
Spring 2024
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Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Personal Finance
Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update an appropriate plan. The first class covers probate and guardianship and the second class gets into powers of attorney, wills and trusts.
Spring 2024