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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Managing Money, Friday February 21

Managing Money – A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

One of the challenges caregivers of aging parents (or other relations) often face is when and how to intervene around 
issues of finances. This can be a very sensitive topic to approach and can meet with resistance and high emotion. 

In this free online program, we will look at ways to have these important yet difficult conversations about money.  You will learn steps to minimize risks of financial harm and help your loved one maintain a sense of autonomy and respect as much as possible.

Film Screening: Conclave, Thursday February 13

Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets that could shake the foundations of the Church.

Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: The Great Migration: Military Service & a Diversified NH, Sunday February 16

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu highlights the importance of using terrain to one's advantage. For African Americans, navigating the U.S. political and social landscape often required knowing when and where to engage. Many viewed military service as a means of achieving social mobility, financial security, and proving their patriotism.

Seacoast Camera Club Reception and Presentation, February 11

Every winter the Seacoast Camera Club displays some of their best work at an annual exhibit — You won't want to miss this beautiful collection!  Join us for the exhibit reception on February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM featuring a presentation by Ben Williamson, photo editor for Down East magazine. Registration is not required. Refreshments will be served at the reception. 

 

The Planner Society: Victorian Valentine Hearts, February 12

Please join the Planner Society Wednesday, Feb 12th 7-8 pm on zoom for a workshop to make a Victorian Heart Valentine!

The Victorians were very much into creating detailed, handwritten love letters with which to express their admiration and adoration. In this meeting you will learn how to fold and decorate simple yet beautiful Victorian Heart Valentines for your cherished ones. There will also be a short, easy rose drawing tutorial.