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Mature community members in a Central Carolina Community College Continuing Education painting class enjoy learning new skills and gaining personal enrichment. Classes geared to those near or in retirement will expand as the college launches its new Center for Creative Retirement to promote life-long learning. The kickoff event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford. Samples of the types of classes, seminars and activities available through the Center will be featured. Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. For more information about the Center’s programs, come to the kickoff. Information is also available at the college’s Web site: www.cccc.edu/ccr or at the Continuing Education Department offices: Chatham County, (919) 545-8025, Harnett County, (910) 814-8823, or Lee County, (919) 775-2122, ext. 7793.