New to the idea of DNA testing for genealogy research? Learn about the three major test types, Y-DNA, mtDNA, and atDNA. Find out what each test offers and which might be the best tool to help with your research. Genetic DNA testing can give clues to the origins of your paternal and maternal lines. It can prove or disprove a genealogical problem. This testing can help find unknown family lines in cases of adoption or other separations from biological lines. It will find relatives with whom you share a common ancestor. DNA is a wonderful tool to be used with traditional genealogical research.

Nancy Milliken Mason is a genetic genealogist who has been doing traditional genealogy research for over 35 years. She was born in Portland, Maine and grew up in Cumberland.

The most awesome workout ever!!! Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. No dance experience required! Wear light, comfortable workout gear and Join the Party!

** No class 2/21 and 4/17 **

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.

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.

Fee: Free but pre-registration is required

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your community? Hospice volunteers help bring friendship to patients who have a life expectancy of 6 months or less. We visit patients in their home or facility. Also needed are Veteran and administrative volunteers.

Won’t you please join me for one evening, bring your smartphone, tablet or laptop to start the application process, after that all training will be online for your convenience.

Candle making classes will be offered by Jenn from CANDLEWOOD candle company. No previous experience required. Candles are made with organic soy wax and your selection of essential oil infused scents. Blending scents is encouraged for something completely new! The experience lasts for 1.5 hours, and you leave with 1 12 oz candle decorated with an adorable wooden ornament, personalized label, and gift box.

Fee: $35 plus Materials fee payable to the instructor: $10 cash only, no checks.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk allthings paying for college.

Beginning January 1, 2024, a person born on or after January 1, 1999, may not operate a motorboat greater than twenty-five (25) horsepower for recreational boating purposes on inland waters of this State or territorial waters, unless that person is 12 years of age or older and has completed a boater safety and education course. These persons must possess and present a boater safety and education course certificate for inspection upon request to a law enforcement officer.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) volunteers throughout the state teach the in-person boating education course. Upon successfully completing and passing the final exam you will be issued a boating education certificate that is recognized in all 50 states and the 6 territories.

Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia? There is a Solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is holding a Free Information Session online and by phone.

For more information and meeting ID and Passcode call the coordinator (Sharon) at 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com