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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.
Foreign Film Festival
with Bill Frayer
IN PERSON at APL
LA Senior College will again be offering a collection of foreign film at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday afternoons starting in early February. The films will include cinema from China, Iran, Japan, United Kingdom, France and Canada. Films will be shown at the library at 1PM, followed by a discussion.
Scheduled films are:
- The Nightingale (China, running time 1:40)
- Antonia’s Line (The Netherlands, running time 1:42)
- Ida (Poland, running time 1:22)
- The GoldenYears (Germany, running time 1:31)
- When Fall Is Coming (France, running time 1:43)
- The Auction (Quebec, Canada, running time 1:52)
Those who want to participate from home should register for the Zoom version of this course.
Bill Frayer is a long-time Senior College instructor with degrees from Brown and USM who taught for many years at CMCC
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.