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Spring Classes 2026

This spring we are pleased to offer 18 classes, 3 of which are on Zoom, and a new late-afternoon time slot for several courses. Most classes are 4 or 6 sessions. We're thrilled to be hosting some smaller classes in our new space at The Belfast Center, and we're happy to be at familiar community venues for larger courses.

Classes begin on April 13.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 AM. 

3 WAYS TO REGISTER:

  1. Online - by clicking the class links on this page.
  2. In person at Senior College office, newly located in The Belfast Center, 9 Field Street, Suite 330, Belfast - Tuesdays & Thursdays during the registration period, 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 get you registered and 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


Energize Your Presentations with Music, Voice & Video

Mondays
April 13 - May 4
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Fred Bowers
Class fee: $40

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An Experiment in Creating a Movie

Mondays
April 13 - May 18
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
6 sessions - with additional filming time outside of class
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Jeff Edwards
Class fee: $45

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Modern Architecture in Europe

Wednesdays
April 15 - May 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Phil Jacks
Class fee: $45

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Photography, the Language of Light

Thursdays
April 16 - May 7
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Jim Kosinski
Class fee: $40

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Beginners' Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Thursdays
April 16 - May 7
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Monica Morris
Class fee: $55

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History, Current Events & Culture


Pathways to Resistance: Defiance of Fascism

Mondays
April 13 - May 18
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
6 sessions
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Sandy Garson
Class fee: $45

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Three "Ordinary" Gentlemen and the War to End All Wars

Tuesdays
April 14 - May 5
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
6 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Peter Reilly
Class fee: $45

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Truth — In 2026

Tuesdays
April 14 - May 5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: John McClenahen
Class fee: $40

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Literature & Languages


The Five Books of Moses

Wednesdays
April 15 - May 20
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
6 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church
Instructor: Brian Richardson
Class fee: $45

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Let's Read: Four Best Books from 2025

Fridays
Every other week: April 17 & May 1, 15, 29
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructors: Mayo Bulloch & Karen Wigglesworth
Class fee: $40

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Nature & Environment


Carrots Love Tomatoes and Martha Stewart

Mondays
April 13 - 27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Carol Herwig
Class fee: $35

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Conservation In Our Community: 40 Years & Counting with Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Fridays
May 15, 22 & 29; June 5
(1 lecture session & 3 guided hikes)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: United Methodist Church (for 1st session only)
Instructor: Jeff Davis
Class fee: $40

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Personal Growth & Health


Journeying Through the Tarot

Wednesdays
April 15 - May 6
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Joanna Young
Class fee: $40

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Tip of the Iceberg: Basic Understanding of Substance Abuse

Wednesdays
April 15 - May 20
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
6 sessions
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Ruth Johnson
Class fee: $45

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Science, Math & Technology


Getting to Know Google Docs

Tuesdays
April 14 - May 5
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4 sessions
Location: Senior College at The Belfast Center
Instructor: Cara Harshman
Class fee: $40

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Social Sciences & Culture

Explore Your Communities In Depth

Thursdays
April 16 - May 7
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Michael Evans
Class fee: $40

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The Quest for the Historical Mary

Tuesdays
April 14 - May 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Arlin Larson
Class fee: $45

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Wills, Trusts, and Probate: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Thursdays
April 16 - May 7
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 sessions
Location: St. Margaret’s Church
Instructor: Randolph Mailloux
Class fee: $40

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Contact Us

info@belfastseniorcollege.org

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

ADDRESS:
Senior College at Belfast
The Belfast Center
9 Field Street
Suite 330
Belfast, ME 04915

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Visit Us

OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday 10-1
and by appointment

(Note, during registration periods we are also open Thursdays 10-1.)

Important Dates

Spring 2026 classes begin April 13. 

Registration for classes opens on March 24.


Course Proposal Deadlines

Summer 2026: DUE April 3, 2026 (Classes begin mid-July.)

Submit your course proposal


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As a Belfast Senior College member, you can take classes at any of Maine's Senior Colleges.


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