Hopkins Community Education

Explore alternatives to single family living-from condo & townhomes, cooperatives, subsidized apartments, market rate independent rentals, and housing complexes that offer a continuum of care ranging from independent living to assisted living. Come with your questions to decide what will work best for you and what are your next steps?

Feeling overwhelmed by your home repair to-do list? This 3-hour workshop will empower you to take control of your home maintenance and repair projects, without breaking the bank! Learn how to prioritize essential repairs, create a realistic plan, and develop a budget that keeps you on track. You'll Learn How To: Assess and Prioritize: Identify critical repairs versus cosmetic fixes, and learn a system for prioritizing what needs immediate attention. Plan Like a Pro: Develop a step-by-step project plan, including timelines, material lists, and task breakdowns. Master Budgeting: Learn to estimate project costs accurately, explore cost-saving strategies, and create a realistic budget you can stick to. DIY vs. Hiring a Pro: Determine which projects you can tackle yourself and when it's best to call in the experts. Find Reliable Resources: Discover trusted sources for finding qualified contractors, sourcing affordable materials, and accessing potential financial assistance. Who Should Attend: New homeowners DIY enthusiasts Anyone looking to better manage home repair costs By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with: A prioritized list of your home repair projects A sample project plan and budget worksheet The confidence to tackle your home repairs with less stress and greater financial control!

Procrastinate no more! No matter what your age, give your loved ones an important gift by creating two legal documents - a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are vitally important in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. A Health Care Directive (akin to the old "Living Will") is a legal document that communicates your health care wishes and allows you to name someone to make health care decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. A Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone to handle your finances and property and is effective immediately upon signing. In this class, you will prepare both of these documents so you won't end up without these important legal plans in place. Leave class with two notarized documents and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind.

Procrastinate no more! No matter what your age, give your loved ones an important gift by creating two legal documents - a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are vitally important in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. A Health Care Directive (akin to the old "Living Will") is a legal document that communicates your health care wishes and allows you to name someone to make health care decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. A Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone to handle your finances and property and is effective immediately upon signing. In this class, you will prepare both of these documents so you won't end up without these important legal plans in place. Leave class with two notarized documents and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind.

Explore alternatives to single family living-from condo & townhomes, cooperatives, subsidized apartments, market rate independent rentals, and housing complexes that offer a continuum of care ranging from independent living to assisted living. Come with your questions to decide what will work best for you and what are your next steps?

Learn what baby boomers should consider when coordinating their retirement income and social security. Do you know how to estimate your benefits? We discuss five factors to consider when applying for benefits. Does it make sense to delay or not? Also, might it be better to delay benefits and coordinate with your spouse? Other innovative strategies, as well as how to minimize taxes on benefits, are reviewed.

PART 1 - Inspections and Maintenance - The first two classes will lay the ground work for understanding the basics of inspecting and maintaining your home. We will start with the exterior: when to inspect, what to look for, and why it is important. PART 2 - Continuation of home inspections and maintenance, primarily for the interior of your home. This includes understanding possible environmental hazards like mold, asbestos, lead, and radon. PART 3 and 4 - Understand Homeowners Insurance Policies - We will walk through the different sections of a homeowners insurance policy. What to look for, what the terminology means, and how to save money! Repairs and Insurance Claims -- What do you do when you notice issues during your routine maintenance. When should you call a contractor? Who should you call? How do you screen or know they will do a good job? Additionally, we will talk about larger scale repairs and issues that may involve filing an insurance claim.