Spring Semester 2025

Our 2025 Spring classes begin on March 24. Most are 6 weeks long; a few are 4 weeks; one has 7 sessions; and we have some 1-session special classes and presentations. We are offering 20 classes, with 2 courses on Zoom and 1 hybrid.

Registration opens on Wednesday, March 5th at 12:00 Noon.
Please note that Class Assistants and A/V Assistants have been pre-registered. Thank you to all who have volunteered!

SCHEDULE NOTE: *Most* classes begin the week of March 24th; however, some have a different schedule and a few others *skip* certain dates due to venue availability. Please carefully check individual class dates.

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


American Architecture II (1865–1977)

Wednesdays
2:30 - 4:30 PM
March 26 - May 7 (skip April 23)
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Phil Jacks
Class fee: $40

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An Experiment in Creating Theater

Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 25 - May 6
7 sessions
Location: Basil Burwell Community Theater
Instructor: Jeff Edwards
Class fee: $40

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Bob Dylan - Nobel Laureate

Mondays
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
March 24 - April 28
6 sessions
Location: Bay Chamber Concerts
Instructor: Peter Reilly
Class fee: $40

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Introduction to Drawing

Thursday, March 27
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1 session
Location: Waterfall Arts
Instructor: Sandi Cirillo
Class fee: $30, plus $12 material fee paid directly to teacher at first class

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Drawing Through the Ages...Part III

Thursdays
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 10, 17, 24, May 1 & May 8
5 sessions
Location: Waterfall Arts
Instructor: Sandi Cirillo
Class fee: $40

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Photo / Design - [cancelled]

History, Current Events & Culture


An Introduction to Green Burial: An Intimate, Earth Friendly Way to Say Goodbye

Tuesday, April 29
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1 session special presentation
Location: United Methodist Church
Presenter: Jean Matlack
FREE and OPEN to the public

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Policing in America: Where Has it Been and Where is it Going?

Mondays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 24 - May 5 (skip March 31)
6 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Instructor: Eli Silverman
Class fee: $40

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Untold Secrets of Captain John Smith's Amazing Exploration of the Maine and New England Coast [in person]

Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
March 27 - May 1
6 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
(Note, this is the same class as below - also offered in Zoom hybrid format. Please sign up for one or the other, so we may plan appropriate seating for the in-person class.)
Instructor: David Urquia
Class fee: $40

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Untold Secrets of Captain John Smith's Amazing Exploration of the Maine and New England Coast [Zoom hybrid]

Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
March 27 - May 1
6 sessions
Location: Zoom hybrid
(Note, this is the same class as above. Please sign up for one or the other, so we may plan appropriate seating for the in-person class.)

Instructor: David Urquia
Class fee: $40

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Literature & Languages


Poets’ Open Mic for National Poetry Month - Brown Bag Lunch

Tuesday, April 1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 session
Location: United Methodist Church
Facilitators: Mayo Bulloch, Maya Stein
FREE and OPEN to the public

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“Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson

Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
NOTE this class is now starting 1 week later:
April 1 - May 6
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Arlin Larson
Class fee: $40

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Historical Fiction Literary Circle: Two Historical Novels Set in Pre-Statehood Maine

Wednesdays 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
March 26 - April 30
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Wendy Kasten
Class fee: $40

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Nature & Environment


Loving Boats: Waiting for the Season

Fridays
9:30 - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
March 28 - April 18
Location: St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Instructor: James Owen
Class fee: $30

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Personal Growth & Health


Introduction to Natal Astrology – A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Self

PLEASE NOTE the class day and time has changed from what was originally published.
Tuesdays
4:00 - 6:00 PM
April 1 - May 6
6 sessions
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Laurie Farrington
Class fee: $40

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Journeying Through the Tarot

Thursdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 27 - May 1
6 sessions
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Joanna Young
Class fee: $40

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Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, March 26
9:30 - 10:30 AM
1 session
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Felicia Cinquegrana
Class fee: $15

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Science, Math & Technology


Climate Change and the Electric Grid

Tuesdays
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
March 25 - April 15
4 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Gerald (Jerry) Brand
Class fee: $30 

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Discovering Kosmos

Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (note late start on 4/1 due to Poets Open Mic (1:30 PM))
4 sessions
March 25 - April 15
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Fred Bowers
Class fee: $30

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“Song of the Dodo” - Evolution & Extinction

Thursdays
9:30 - 11:30 AM
March 27 - May 1
6 sessions
Location: Social Capital
Instructor: Larry Rabinowitz
Class fee: $40

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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

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.)

Submit your course proposal


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