Discussions will focus on issues newly widowed people face in making transitions and adjustments in their lives. Preregistration is necessary. Richard Patenaude of Salomon Smith Barney will present tax pitfalls of estate planning and protecting your retirement assets in a down market. A specialist in estate and retirement planning, Patenaude will provide guidance and answers to your questions. Come meet wonderful dogs and cats looking for a permanent home and meet their foster parents.
Medical care is provided.
The workshops are for people who want to improve their public speaking skills. Toastmasters clubs also meet in Accokeek and Waldorf. Hand dance classes are every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. for beginners and intermediate from 8 to 9 p.m. at Oaklands Elementary School, Route 197, Laurel. Even if you're not sure what hand dancing is, come out find out and see how much fun it is. New Paths holds a potluck dinner for widows and widowers ages 60 and under at 7 p.m. the second Saturday of each month in Temple Hills.