Membership in Lewiston Auburn Senior College is $35/year, non-refundable and runs from July 1 to June 30.

Please "register" for this "class" to renew or become a member. 

Benefits of membership include access to clubs, free one day classes, and courses at all Maine Senior Colleges. 

IN PERSON AT THE LEWISTON-AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For many people, the later years of life turn out to be the happiest, richest, and most meaningful.This course will explore factors which help us find satisfaction and meaning as we age. We will examine research about aging and happiness, identify some common barriers to happiness, explore possible resources for finding richness and meaning in later life, look at the role of sorrow and loss, and consider the challenges and opportunities of living alone. Our goal is to share information and insights that will help all of us enhance the qualty of our lives as we age.  

Jean Potuchek holds a PhD in Sociology from Brown University and, before her retirement, spent 25 years as an award-winning teacher of sociology and women’s studies at Gettysburg College.

Bill earned his BA degree at Brown and a Masters in Adult Education at USM. He taught for 31 years at CMCC before retiring and living in central Mexico and teaching English for five years before returning to Maine.  

IN PERSON AT SCHOONER ESTATES

A discussion of four novels based on historical accounts featuring strong female protagonist. The novels are Isola, Lioness of Boston, The Paris Express, and My Name is Emilia del Valle (The class will meet every other week to allow time for reading.)

Peggy Volock has presented several classes for senior college. Before retirement she was a medical technologist and a high school teacher. After retiring she worked as an adjunct instructor at CMCC and a library assistant at Lewiston Public Library.

IN PERSON AT THE FIRST UNIVERALIST CHURCH

Join Maine Inside Out for an interactive theater workshop from 3:30-5pm on September 24 at the First Universalist Church at 160 Pleasant Street Auburn! The workshop explores how theater can be a tool for deepening our understanding of ourselves and our community through play, collaboration, improvisation, and vulnerability.

Maine Inside Out (MIO) is a Lewiston based nonprofit that ignites collective creativity and inspires social action by engaging youth and adults impacted by system oppression to create and share original theater. Since 2008, MIO has facilitated theater workshops and performances inside Maine prisons, schools, and community settings. MIO's performance tours have engaged audiences across the state of Maine and as far away as Washington, DC and the University of Michigan. For more information about MIO please check out our website at www.maineinsideout.org.  

IN PERSON AT THE LEWISTON-AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Observers have noted the emergence of extremely fundamental Islamic groups such as Boko Haram, Taliban, the Islamic State among others. These groups did not suddenly appear but have a long ideological history and rationale behind them. This class explores the major thinkers that led to a divergence of Islamic ideology - both the more accommodating worldviews and the far more intolerant beliefs that have dominated much of the news since 2000.

After teaching chemistry from the time of four known elements, Chuck Parker decided upon retirement not to take up golf but to earn a master's degree in history at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he studied radical Islamic groups. Since graduating in 2014, Chuck has offered a series of classes in Middle Eastern history in Maine Senior Colleges.

IN PERSON AT THE AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

This course explores the literal and metaphorical value of rhythm in the context of human behavior. It will connect rhythm to individual physical and mental health and highlight the role of rhythm in supporting and sustaining social connection. Each session provides a brief background in the science behind rhythm (attunement, entrainment, and embodiment) and will spend more experiential time drumming to translate theory into practice. No musical experience or knowledge is required. Instruments will be provided and participants are invited to bring their own hand drums/percussion instruments.

Sean Douglas, LCSW has been tapping out rhythms for as long as he can remember and has been practicing as clinical social worker for 20+ years. As a therapist, he has brought drumming to individuals, couples and groups in a variety of clinical, professional and recreational settings.  

ZOOM

Capital cities are usually top-ranking destinations and the best cities to visit in any given country because of the infrastructure, amenities, restaurants, historical significance, and exciting attractions they offer. Be it Paris, London, Budapest, Washington DC, or the myriad others among the famous capital cities around the world, there's no lack of bucket list cities to visit. There are so many beautiful capital cities across the world and everyone has a signature dish and exciting food traditions. From Wellington to Tokyo, these iconic places are among the world's most beautiful capital cities to visit, each combining history and natural beauty with world-famous landmarks, dining and fun activities.

Chef Larry P. Canepa is a Certified Culinary Educator and Le Cordon Bleu Chef, author, researcher, food historian, and lecturer of culinary topics. Chef Larry has a dynamic, innovative, and engaging style that incorporates food history, culinary arts, education, and ‘food-tainment’ into every class and event.

IN PERSON AT AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ZOOM

Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class, and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM

This program will focus on the innovative, experiential, and affordable education programs that the Boothbay Sea and Science Center offers to youth ages 5 -17.  These programs are focused on opening doors of opportunity for students, instructors, and teachers with hands-on learning, instilling lifelong skills and creating career pathways in STEM fields.  

Pauline Dion is co-founder and executive director of the Boothbay Sea and  Science Center. A passionate lifelong sailor, Pauline chaired the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing and Tennis programs from 2005 – 2012. Pauline received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (with an emphasis in Adult Oncology) from Salve Regina College, and earned a Masters Degree with an emphasis in Nursing Education from Boston College School of Nursing. She has served as a Clinical Nursing Instructor at several hospitals including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital (Brighton, MA), Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA), and Maine Medical Center (Portland, ME).