Fall Semester 2025

Our 2025 Fall classes begin on September 22. We're pleased to present eighteen courses with varying numbers of sessions (most typically 4 or 6, and some one session) this fall.

One co-sponsored class is currently open for registration: 
From Baltimore to Kalimpong: The Life and Music of Philip Glass.

For all other classes, REGISTRATION OPENS on Tuesday, September 2nd at 10:00 AM.
*Note, the "Register" links do not appear until registration has opened.*

Class Assistants and A/V Assistants will be pre-registered to ensure their spots. Thank you to all who have volunteered!

3 WAYS TO REGISTER:

  1. Online - by clicking the links for each class below (after registration opens on September 2nd at 10 AM)
  2. In person at Senior College office, 17A Main Street, Belfast - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
  3. Call and leave us a message at (207) 707-6010. Tell us what class you want to sign up for, and we'll follow up for payment.

Please note, courses may be recorded or photographed. Registration is an agreement to have your image and/or voice recorded for Senior College educational purposes.

Art, Music & Drama


Create - Imagine - Inspire: Adventures With Acrylic Painting

Fridays
September 26, October 3, 10, 24
SKIP October 17
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: Waterfall Arts
Instructor: Marjorie Arnett
Class fee: $40

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Drawing Through the Ages - Part 4

Thursdays
October 9, 16, 23, 30
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: Waterfall Arts
Instructor: Sandi Cirillo
Class fee: $40

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From Baltimore to Kalimpong: The Life and Music of Philip Glass

Co-sponsored with Coastal Senior College and Bay Chamber Concerts. Please register through your respective senior college; non-members register with Bay Chamber Concerts.
Monday, September 22
Monday, September 29
Tuesday, September 30
Monday, October 6
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: Bay Chamber Concerts
Instructor: Bob Rackmales
Class fee: $30

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Indie Films to the Big Screen: 80's Filmmakers in NYC

Fridays
September 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7
SKIP Oct 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: Belfast Free Library
Instructor: James Bradney
Class fee: $45

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Intermediate Drawing

Wednesday, October 22
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1 session
Location: Waterfall Arts
Instructor: Sandi Cirillo
Class fee: $20

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The Play Is the Thing

Tuesdays
September 30 - November 4
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Kristin Frangoulis
Class fee: $45

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History, Current Events & Culture


Democracy, Justice and Morality in 2025

Tuesdays
September 30 - October 21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: John McClenahen
Class fee: $35

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History with Pizzazz: Telling True Tales

Tuesdays
September 30 - November 4
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Jan Eakins
Class fee: $45

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Prelude to Civil War: A Return to "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Thursdays
October 9 - November 6
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: David Urquia
Class fee: $45

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The Vietnam War, the American War, Vietnam & the USA - 50 Years Later

Mondays
September 29 - November 3
1:00 - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Mike Hurley
Class fee: $45

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Understanding Cultural Intelligence

Thursdays
September 25 - November 6
SKIP October 2 - Yom Kippur
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Wendy Kasten
Class fee: $45

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Who Was Jesus of Nazareth?

Wednesdays
October 1 - November 5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Jeff Edwards
Class fee: $45

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Literature & Languages


Poems That Make You Laugh

Fridays
September 26 - October 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Gerald George
Class fee: $35

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Revisiting George Eliot's "Middlemarch"

Thursdays
September 25 - November 20
SKIP October 2 - Yom Kippur
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
8 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Juliet Baker
Class fee: $55

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Nature & Environment


Tucking in: Preparing Your Trees, Shrubs and Gardens for Winter

Mondays
October 20 & 27
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Carol Herwig
Class fee: $35

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Personal Growth & Health


Preparing for Death as a Practice for Living

Fridays
September 26 - October 31
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
6 sessions
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Laurie Farrington
Class fee: $45

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Science, Math & Technology


Changing the Nature of Science and Art: Maria Sibylla Merian

Wednesday, October 29
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1 session
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Cyrene Slegona
Class fee: $20

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Illusions: Tricks Our Brains Play On Us

Wednesday, November 5
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1 session
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Larry Rabinowitz
Class fee: $20

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Contact Us

info@belfastseniorcollege.org

(207) 707-6010
Please leave us a message and we'll get back to you shortly.

MAILING ADDRESS
Senior College at Belfast
PO Box C
Belfast, ME 04915


Visit Us

OFFICE HOURS
during registration & when classes are in session:
Tuesday 10-1
Thursday 10-1
and by appointment

OFFICE ADDRESS
17A Main Street, Belfast
(in the Belfast Coworking / Laan Xang building)


Important Dates

Memberships expire August 31st. Renew yours today!

Fall classes start 4th week of September.

Registration for classes opens on Tuesday, September 2nd at 10:00 AM.


Course Proposal Deadlines

Winter 2026: DUE Nov 1, 2025 (Classes for Winter must be held remotely via Zoom. They start the 1st week in February.)

Submit your course proposal


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