About Belfast Senior College

Belfast Senior College is a non-profit educational organization offering classes for those 50 years and older (and their spouses/partners) in community locations around Belfast.

If you are looking to meet people, advance your knowledge on a particular topic, learn about current events, or focus on personal growth, we have something for everyone. No tests, no grades, no pressure - just a vibrant community of lifelong learners here to welcome you!

Join the Senior College community by becoming a member, volunteering your time and expertise to teach or provide support, and taking classes.

Learn more about our Mission & Organization.

Check out our "Belfast Senior College Today" video, which was shared at our September 2024 Annual Members Meeting. Special thanks to videographer Ned Lightner who donated his time and considerable expertise and to the interviewees, Ron Jarvella, Gloria Young, Bob Rackmales, Jean Durham, Stephanie Natale, Jeff Edwards, Denise Pendleton and Mayo Bulloch.

Classes & Programs

Classes are held at a variety of welcoming venues around Belfast.

Course topics span literature, history, current events & culture; art, music & drama; science, math & technology; nature and the environment; and personal growth & health.

Summer classes are open to non-members, all ages welcome.

Community Events

Special programs are offered several times a year, and are often free and open to the public.

Recent special events have included: tours of GO Logic facility in Belfast; glass-blowing at Waterfall Arts; and a visit to the UMaine Planetarium ahead of this past spring’s total solar eclipse.

See upcoming special events