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The First Thanksgiving
with Alan Elze
IN PERSON AT SCHOONER ESTATES
In 1621, the Pilgrims celebrated the first recorded Thanksgiving in the New World. Who were the Pilgrims? Was it a day similar to the one we celebrate today? We'll take a deep look into that "First Thanksgiving."
Alan has taught at Senior College for over 20 years and originated the first Winter Sessions back in 2005.
Reminiscing on "A New Home"
with Alan Elze
IN PERSON AT SCHOONER ESTATES
Did you attend the Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theater’s recent production of “A New Home”? This class provides an opportunity for those who saw the play to share and discuss thoughts about the play and reminiscences about Lewiston history.
It is expected that those who attend this class will have seen “A New Home.”
Alan has been involved with Senior College for over 20 years and has taught many courses. Alan was also one of the founding members of what is now known as Maine Mill.
The Eruption of Mount St Helens
with Alan Elze
IN PERSON AT SCHOONER ESTATES
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington State erupted. It was the latest of eruptions in the Cascade Range, which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for many active volcanoes especically in Asia. We'll take a look at the devastation that resulted.
Alan has taught at Seniors Plus for over 20 years and originated the Winter Sessions.
Evolution of Islamic Ideology
with Chuck Parker
ZOOM
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.