Membership is required before registering for your first class of the year. Membership year is from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This membership entitles you to take classes at any of the 17 senior colleges in Maine. As a member you will also have an opportunity to participate in occasional free classes and functions throughout the year

Join a class that is filled with readers that long to give their opinion of  their reading. We will share various genre’s of literature from the classics to best sellers.  Insights into the author’s life and  their writing is  alive and connected to life today.

This class meets the second Wednesday of the month on ZOOM from 10-11:30 starting Sept 11 and ending June 11.

BOOK TALK BOOK LIST 2024-2025

September 11, Wednesday Small Mercies by Dennis LeHane

October 9 …Wednesday Women by Kristen Hannah

November 13, Wednesday My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

December 11, Wednesday Long Island by Colin Tobin

January 8, Wednesday Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

February 12, Wednesday How To Read a Book by Monica Wood

March 12, Wednesday Travels With George by Nathaniel Philbrick

April 9, Wednesday Heaven and Earth by James McBride

May 14, Wednesday Book to be determined

June 10, Wednesday Discussion about book selection for the next year

Your story matters.  You have experiences and wisdom valuable to others.  This class will help you recall, organize, and write these episodes. Sharing our stories and experiences with others in class often leads to unexpected rewards. Enjoy the encouragement and support of writing and sharing with others in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.  New writers, unsure writers, experienced writers, all are welcome.

 Mike Davis believes everyone has a story to tell and wisdom to share.  His goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for persons to learn together.  Throughout his career he helped lead safe, respectful experiences of listening and sharing. He treasures each story and the opportunity to bring people together in transforming relationships.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE FIRST SESSION IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR THE SECOND SESSION.

Session 2  Mon 1-3pm

Feb 3 - 17

Mar 3 -17 - 31

Apr 14 - 28

May 12

Your story matters.  You have experiences and wisdom valuable to others.  This class will help you recall, organize, and write these episodes. Sharing our stories and experiences with others in class often leads to unexpected rewards. Enjoy the encouragement and support of writing and sharing with others in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.  New writers, unsure writers, experienced writers, all are welcome.

 Mike Davis believes everyone has a story to tell and wisdom to share.  His goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for persons to learn together.  Throughout his career he helped lead safe, respectful experiences of listening and sharing. He treasures each story and the opportunity to bring people together in transforming relationships.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE THE FIRST SESSION IN ORDER TO TAKE THE SECOND SESSION.

tHURSDAY 10-12 ON zoom

Feb 6 - 20

Mar 6 - 20

Apr 3 - 17

May 1-15

Join us for a heartfelt and engaging workshop designed specifically for seniors who want to share their life stories, values, and wisdom with loved ones. In our legacy letter class, you’ll discover the joy of reflecting on your life’s journey and expressing your unique experiences and beliefs in a personal and meaningful way.

During this friendly and interactive session, we will guide you through the process of crafting a legacy letter that celebrates the moments that matter most. You'll learn how to capture your memories, convey your values, and offer guidance to future generations. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impact on your family and friends.

No prior writing experience is needed—just bring your stories and an open heart. Whether you want to share life lessons, treasured memories, or simply express your love and hopes, our class provides the perfect space to create a timeless keepsake.

Come join us and let your legacy shine!

Friday 10-11:30    ZOOM

6 weeks

Feb 7 to Mar 14

Your Instructor:Jerry Nulton

I’ve lived a charmed life. I was taught by my mother to value an education and was taught by my father that hard work was the best path to success. I earned a double major from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, the first is a degree in Philosophy which I loved and the second a degree in Computer Science which I used to earn a living. I’ve worked in sales, marketing and training for most of the past 30 years.  I have trained Partners in the accounting firm of Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) in sales in the UK, Ireland and the US for the past 20 years and am currently helping them negotiate their agreements with their clients.  I’m happily married to my lovely wife of 33 years; I’ve been a resident of Maine for the past 22 and I’m an avid sailor with a J-28 sailboat in Falmouth.

So, how did I get into legacy letters? Though we don’t have children, my wife and I have been saving money for our grand-niece and grand-nephews. But I realized, that giving them money without wisdom is like giving a loaded gun to a toddler. So I looked for a way to put the money into a framework that would help them understand me better and hopefully give them a path to a better life. That’s how I found legacy letters. I can’t possibly hope to match the life experience that any potential participants would have, so I’m hopeful that I can learn from you while I share a tool you can use to influence the lives of your family and friends. 

I anticipate six sessions. The first to put Legacy Letters into context and to lay out the first assignment. The following five sessions would each start by reviewing the letters the participants composed after the prior session, followed by exploring a new type of letter and how it might be used. In the end, you’ll have a minimum of five letters that you use (or not) as you see fit. In any case, by the end, I’ll certainly be wiser than I am today for having listened to you, and I suspect you’ll have had some fun and, in the end, I’m hoping you’ll have developed a number of gifts that you can use to improve the lives of those you love.

Great Decisions reviews significant challenges facing the world. Topics include US foreign policy and world economic leadership, relations with China, effects of AI on national security, European security, India and the middle east.

Thursdays 1pm  on ZOOM

8 weeks starting Feb13

This program looks at the history of the German prisoner of war camps in Maine during World War Two. It discusses why and how the camps were opened, the relationships between the camps and the surrounding communities, daily life and the rare escapes. The program draws on primary sources such as newspaper articles, Red Cross reports, declassified army documents and personal testimonies from both prisoners and local Maine residents.

“Alexandra Magnaud is an educator for the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC). She does educational programming for students, educators and community members throughout the state, both at schools and at their center, the Michael Klahr Center, located on the UMA campus at Augusta. The mission of the HHRC is to promote universal respect for human rights through outreach and education. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other events, past and present, they encourage individuals and communities to reflect and act upon their moral responsibilities to confront prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.”

YORK REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Wednesday March 12, 2025  10am- 11:30

The Fight Against Fascism and the Nazis, a survey of individuals who couldn’t stand by but took action for their moral beliefs: Americans, Brits, Poles, Belgians, Dutch, Italians, etc.  It looks at the many ways people found to thwart and fight the Nazis and fascist ideology.  

8 weeks

Mondays March 17 1-3pm on ZOOM