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Rehearsal for "Waiting for the Train to Harmony," a one-act play performance by the members of Jeff Edwards' "An Experiment in Creating Theater" class. The class culminated in a performance last night at the Belfast Maskers' theater and it was a smashing success with a full house! Thank you to all who attended, and thank you Belfast Maskers and all others who supported the production! Photo credit: Doug Chamberlin


May 2025

"Telling a Universal Story"

In this issue:

  • Message from our President
  • Member Celebration - May 28 - Spaces limited, RSVP now!
  • Summer Semester
  • Volunteers Needed
  • Survey: What's on your summer reading list?
  • Climate Resilience Fair with Waldo County Climate Action Coalition - Saturday, June 7

Watch the video of "Waiting for the Train to Harmony" performance here.


"Sound Bath Meditation" was a unique recent class offering from instructor Felicia Cinquegrana - providing a delightful start to everyone's day! Photo credit: Deb Douthart

April 2025

"Our Own Place for Learning"

In this issue:

  • Message from our President: Join us as a Trustee
  • Save the Date: Spring Member Celebration on May 28th
  • Reflections from instructor Jim Kosinski on Senior College as "our own place" for learning
  • Poetry Month Celebration with Open Mic gathering
  • Survey: Planning for Summer courses


Journeying Through the Tarot class, Winterim 2025. Photo credit: Denise Pendleton.

March 2025

Announcing Spring 2025 Classes

In this issue:

  • Message from our President
  • Spring Semester Offerings
  • Brown Bag Lunch: Poetry Open Mic
  • Book signing at Anodyne by Senior College instructor Brenda Smith

Volunteer Deb Douthart at our Teacher / Assistant Orientation in January, sharing information about being a class assistant - and making us all laugh! Please check out our interview with Deb, below, on how being a Senior College volunteer inspires her and helps her get through tough times. Photo credit: Misty Mallar


February 2025

"Getting Through Tough Times"

In this issue:

    • Message from our President
    • Spring Semester (registration opens March 5th; classes start March 24)
    • Report on Brown Bag Lunch: Local Climate Action Updates
    • Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Douthart
    • How You Can Help: Volunteer Opportunities Abound
    • Survey: Are You Interested in a Senior College Club?

    Group discussion in "Carl Jung & the Quest for a Mature Spirituality" class at St. Margaret's Church. Photo: Denise Pendleton

    November 2024

    Building on a Successful Year

    In this issue:

    • Message from our President about our Giving Tuesday fundraiser
    • Senior College nominated for Chamber Partnership & Community Building Award
    • Watch: “The Case for Local News in our U.S. Democracy”
    • Get involved! Teach with us, or help with classroom audiovisual
    • Featured venue: United Methodist Church
    • Your ideas for Senior College field trips
    • Survey: Newsletter - what do you think?


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    Important Dates

    Summer classes start July 15, 2025.

    Registration for classes opens on Tuesday, June 10th at 12:00 noon.


    Course Proposal Deadlines

    Fall 2025:
    DUE June 30, 2025 (Classes start 3rd week in September.)

    Winter 2026: 
    DUE Nov 1, 2025 (Classes for Winter must be held remotely via Zoom. They start the 3rd week in January.)

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