New Ventures offers holiday budget class

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Monday, Nov. 7, New Ventures Maine will offer Holiday Budgeting, a free two-hour class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay bills and reduce debt in preparation for the holiday season.

     The class is scheduled 5-7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

     Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau, trainer for the class, said, “Managing your money over the holidays can be stressful. This class will help you set financial priorities and take charge of developing a reasonable budget plan for your holiday spending.”

     The class is open to women, men, and couples of all ages and incomes. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 2, and there is no fee.

     For more information or to register, contact Senechal-Jandreau at New Ventures Maine’s Presque Isle office at 768-9635 or senechal@maine.edu.