FREE COURSES – FALL 2022

All courses are free, open to the community at large and offered via Zoom.

THINKING OF DOWNSIZING? HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME

October 14 : 1:00-3:00pm

Looking to downsize? Should you hire a real estate broker or a “Move Manager”, a broker who will take care of everything involved in the downsizing process? In this course, we will be discussing what has been affecting the real estate market boom. Whether you’re planning on selling or not, this will provide important information on what every homeowner should be doing but are not.

Presented by Michael de Freitas (RE/MAX)

WINTERIZING YOUR GARDEN

October 21st : 1:00-3:00pm

Winterizing your garden is an integral part of preparing your vegetables, flowers, and shrubs for the next growing season. A sudden drop in temperatures can kill or damage your tender plants, and it’s always better to be proactive than reactive when it comes to caring for a garden. Which plants should you bring inside for winter? Can your woody plants withstand the cold? Get answers from a professional in this new course!

Presented by Teresa Amorosa (West Island Garden Center)

PREVENTING FRAUD

October 28th : 1:00-3:00pm

Scams can appear in many different forms, targeting both experienced investors and average retail customers. Especially during these pandemic times, you always need to be on your guard when it comes to banking and other money matters.

Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out personal information such as your bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers. This course will provide you with the tools required to protect yourself from various forms of fraud.

Presented by Officer Carlota Santos

KNOWING YOUR TABLET: ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOS AND GOOGLE APPS

November 4th : 1:00-3:00pm

Tablets have become overwhelmingly popular. Although many of you might use it to keep in touch with your loved ones, there are many other things that tablets can do for you, especially during this time. Bring your tablet and join us to discover ways to use Gmail, Chrome and Google Photos to save, organize and access your photos. A question and answer session will follow where your individual concerns on this subject can be addressed.

Presented by Samantha Tieman

DECLUTTERING YOUR HOME

November 11th : 1:00-3:00pm

This course will teach you the most effective methods for getting organized and decluttering your environment. You will learn methods used by industry experts to declutter and organize any space, the disadvantages of clutter, as well as the numerous advantages of living a clutter-free life. You will gain valuable skills that will allow you to feel more confident about living a more organized lifestyle.

Presented by Dianne Jimenez Kouyoumdjian