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

One part history, one part personal recollections, one part music.  A return to another time – the golden age of capitalism versus the encroaching concern of communism.  At home, happy days: I Like Ike and I Love Lucy.  Nationally and even globally, a dynamic decade that was culturally transactional – an evolving “time hyphen” between the patriotic ‘40s and the defiant ‘60s.  

From the standpoint and through the lens of 2024, let’s review and decide - the ‘50s - American pie:  jolly jingle or requiem?

 Lorraine Dutile Masure has led senior college courses about Broadway musicals across four academic venues during the past10 years. She continues to delight connecting with seniors and discussing the alluring world of music and theatre. 

ZOOM:

This an 8 week course on Tuesdays 9:30am to 11am

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19

Learn and practice watercolor Techniques by painting four subjects designed to present a variety of painting challenges. This course is intended for persons with little or no previous experience. Both new and returning students are welcome. A $ 5.00 material fee payable to the instructor.

Tuesdays: 10am to noon at York Regiion Chamber of Commerce. 

Oct 29

Nov 5,12, 19

Dec 3

 Maximum 8 students

InstructorJudy Gaudet has enjoyed painting, especially watercolors, for many years. She has studied art at Mass. College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, and U.C. San Diegoas well as with several private instructors. She has taught watercolor classes with waiting lists at several of Maine senior colleges. So, sign up early.