This 40 hour instructional & prep course will help you gain the knowledge you need to successfully pass the licensing exam and start your career in real estate sales. We will review topics including: Property rights & ownership, ownership types: condominiums, cooperatives, time shares, land use - subdivision, contracts & deeds, financing & mortgages, brokerage, appraisal, Fair Housing Laws and consumer protection issues, Massachusetts License Law. Participants must attend all classes in order to meet 40 hours of training required by the state of MA. Books and other materials are purchased separately either in the HCC bookstore or online. We are using the MA Real Estate Principles & Practices book, edition 7.0.

Includes step-by-step instructions in getting the software up and running. We’ll cover invoicing for services, accounts receivable management, entering and paying bills, accounts payable management, writing checks, managing petty cash and checking accounts, reconciling bank statements. Prerequisite: PC (preferably Windows) and mouse experience and some basic bookkeeping and/or accounting experience assumed. Instructor: Sara Gross

Whether you are preparing to add "Notary Public" to your resume, you are a notary and need to renew your commission, or you just want a refresher on the process and requirements, this course is designed to help you earn your commission quickly and effectively. You will review the responsibilities, duties, and powers that come with your commission as well as Massachusetts General Laws and regulations covering you as a notary. Learn what is entailed at the swearing in. Gain an understanding of the code of conduct for notaries; review ethical issues and how to avoid them. Learn how to properly offer your services, to prospect for clients, to charge appropriate fees for your service, and to track and report those fees. (Course price includes instructional time only. Additional fees for the notary application, notary supplies, textbook, and/or notary exam are not included in price of this course.)

Students will be given a high-level overview of MassHealth’s financial requirements so MassHealth, not the family, pays the long-term care nursing home bill. From that foundation, the following powerful tools will be discussed in detail: The Irrevocable Trust, the Caregiver Child Exception, the Adult Disabled Child Exception, the Medicaid Qualified Annuity, Pooled Trusts, and Long-Term Care Insurance . The instructor will explain the benefits and limitations for each tool. The instructor invites and encourages questions throughout the course. Instructor Atty Karen G. Jackson

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor at the end of the class. About The Instructor: With more than 30 years as a voice over artist and voice over producer, your instructor is part of the team at Voice Coaches with clients including major television networks, gaming designers, audio book publishers and more. The class will be presented via Zoom.

In this class students will learn how to make a hat with buckram. Buckram is a very stiff fabric that has been starched. When you sew wire to the edges of the buckram you can make many strong shapes and yet they can be flexible. Have you ever wanted to make a wide, really wide brimmed hat? Or a tall stove pipe hat? I will teach you the basic techniques to build a sturdy, stable hat. Students will learn how to make a pattern for a hat and complete the hat. Students will learn how to sew wire to the edges of the buckram by hand or machine and then how to cover the hat with the fabric of their choice. Students should bring good fabric scissors, sketchbook, some pins, Measuring tape and a ruler. As class progresses students will find fabric of their choice and matching thread. In a 4 week period students will complete a hat from the buckram base to the finished fabric and embellishments of their choice- flowers, feathers, beads etc. Some sewing skills would be helpful. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

Escape for an evening to the Mediterranean, No passport required! In this relaxed, hands-on class, you’ll discover how easy and fun it can be to create an inspired vibrant Mediterranean feast. Designed for six groups of two! Whether you’re a couple, friends, or family, this experience is all about sharing the joy of cooking and the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean together while enjoying a glass of wine. On the Menu: • Herbed Mediterranean Rice – Fluffy, citrusy, and fragrant • Beef Kofta – Juicy, spiced meatballs, grilled to perfection • Warm Homemade Naan – Soft, pillowy flatbread, fresh from the skillet • Fattoush Salad – Crisp veggies, toasted pita, and a bright, tangy dressing • Classic Tzatziki – Creamy yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic, and dill What Makes This Night Special? Enjoy a curated Mediterranean playlist to set the scene and keep things lively while you cook. After cooking, gather around the table to share your creations, swap stories, and savor every bite—just like a true Mediterranean gathering. Whether you’re here to learn new recipes, meet new friends, or simply unwind, you’ll leave with fresh skills, full hearts, and a taste of the Mediterranean to bring home. Come as you are & let’s make it a night to remember! Instructor Chef Marangelly Vargas-Gonzalez

France's Rhone region has an amazing array of affordable, outstanding wines. In this class, we will taste and learn more about these red and white wines from one of the best wine regions in Southern France. Instructor Ken Ross.