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Savvy Social Security Planning For Couples
The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in
their sixties will influence the amount of total Social Security
income they may receive over their lifetime - including the
lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will
cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get
more out of the Social S ecurity system. Class fee: $35 two.
w Feb 15 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Oak View MS | AL077-2C17-W1 | Davis
You’ve Written a Book! Now What?
A revolution is taking place in the book-publishing industry and
the traditional gatekeepers are no longer in control. Authors are
now able to produce a finished, professional-quality print book
for fewer out-of-pocket expenses, and take advantage of new
ways to promote and sell their books to a worldwide audience.
Learn about every stage of the self-publishing process: creation,
publication, promoting/marketing and sales — using time-
honored, traditional, and cutting-edge strategies. Class fee: $35. Build your skills with adult
basic education classes
w Feb 27 | 6:30 - 6:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Northdale MS | AL077-2F05-W1 | Smith
• Learn English (ESL)

• Earn a high school diploma

• Prepare for the GED test

• Study for United States Citizenship
Your Aging Parents
Caring for your aging parent can be emotionally and financially
stressful. Gain both practical pointers and legal advice about
issues that concern seniors and how you can assist. Discussion
includes housing, health and medical care, incapacity planning,
end-of-life issues, identity theft and scams, finances and fiduciary
issues. Instructor is an experienced attorney practicing in the
areas of estate planning, estate administration and elder law.
Class fee: $19 one; $29 two.
w Jan 15 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C01-W1 | Peterson
Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers
free classes for adults. Classes are offered days
and evenings at various locations and are taught
by professionals.
• Build basic skills in math, reading, and writing
• Basic computer skills
• Post-secondary prep
• Work skill development
Monday – Friday, daytime and evening classes.
For more information call 763-433-4200 or visit
www.metronorthabe.org.
Write, Publish and Sell Your E-book
The e-book phenomenon is good news for authors and
publishers. E-books are easier to produce and are more
profitable than print books. Authors are able to publish their
work, make it visible to a worldwide audience, and attract the
attention of an agent or traditional publisher. Learn about royalty
rates, costs, formats, promotion, sales, and how to convert your
manuscript into an e-book. Class fee: $35.
w Mar 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Northdale MS | AL077-2F06-W1 | Smith
www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2018 WINTER
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