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Date: 5/7/2020
HILLTOWNS – Although the classroom sites are currently closed, the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is still offering free classes for hilltown residents through zoom and other platforms, including GED preparation, according to SHAEC Director Michele Kenney.
Kenney said two classes on estate planning basics with Chester lawyer Emily Smith Lee had a lot of people participating, and another is scheduled in May. “We had the most interest in that,” she said.
GED/ HiSet (High School Equivalency Test) preparation is available individually through zoom. Interested parties should email Southernhilltownsaec@gmail.com.
Online registration is available for all of the classes at https://shaec.org/registration-form/. For more information go to www.shaec.org.
Upcoming classes in May include:
•Virtual Wordpress Website Workshop, May 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Paul Stallman, owner and web guru of Alias Solutions will help you find solutions to your word press website challenges. There are an infinite number of plug-ins and applications that can be used to enhance your website – from calendars to sending out customer emails – Paul has designed hundreds of Word Press websites, and can help you create the website that both suits your needs, and your pocketbook. Many plug-ins and website applications are free! Sign up at; https://shaec.org/registration-form/
•Virtual Biztro: With Jeanne LeClair, May 11, 5 to 7 p.m.. Need help with your business website? Want to talk about marketing and advertising? Just want to review your business plan? Got a great idea you just want to chat about? Stop by a business-bistro “Biztro” session anytime and get hands-on help with broad range of projects to make your small business flourish in the Hilltowns. Register at https://shaec.org/registration-form/
•Virtual Estate planning basics with Attorney Emily Smith Lee, May 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. A brief course on the basic elements of an estate plan in Massachusetts. Topics include: What happens to your assets if you pass without a will; How can you avoid or minimize the need for your family to go to probate court; When you need to worry about Massachusetts estate taxes; How to keep assets (like farmland or a family business) intact and in the family; How to protect assets from the costs of assisted living/nursing home care, and addressing unique circumstances like a blended family, a family member with special needs, and more, Sign up at https://shaec.org/registration-form/
•Staying safe on the Web, May 13, 6 to 8 p.m. with SHAEC teacher Heather Morgan. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information while shopping online, searching the web, or paying bills. No matter what your doing on the internet, it’s important to have strong passwords, know how to identify suspicious sites, and know how to search more effectively. We will also discuss how to safely buy on eBay. Sign up at https://shaec.org/registration-form/
•Using Google Hangouts: Free, and with unlimited time! with SHAEC teacher Heather Morgan. May 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Google Hangouts is a free service from Google that allows you to talk to family and friends on your computer or mobile device for live video chats, or to make phone calls or texts. Unlike a free Zoom account, you can “Hang out” on Google hang out as long as you want, there is no time limit until Sept. 30. Google Hangouts is available as an app for iOS and Android, as well as a plug-in for various web browsers. Conversations come to life with photos, emoji, and group video calls, and works seamlessly with your Gmail and other Google accounts. Use Hangouts to keep in touch with one person or a group. Sign up at: https://shaec.org/registration-form/