Prospective students will have a full line-up of classes given at locations throughout Sanford and Springvale as well as in Saco at the Trinity Episcopal Church, The Wardwell, and University College. There are also classes at Huntington Common in Kennebunk and in Biddeford Pool.
Classes begin the week of March 26 and most run for eight weeks.
There are classes Monday through Friday in the Sanford/Springvale area. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, classes are held at the Springvale Library. There is a first-time class on Monday — “Ethics: An Old World Concept in a New World Culture,” facilitated by Lorraine Masure, where students will examine their own “ethical fitness.”
On Tuesdays, Arlene Jackson guides the class “From Mao to Now: A Look at China,” focusing on the rapid changes in the Far Eastern nation.
Arlene will also lead Wednesday’s class, the popular “Bring a Book to Breakfast,” where readers will study a variety of books aimed at provoking thoughtful discussions.
Thursday’s classes feature a six-week session held at the Trafton Center, bringing participants “Out in the Woods,” where partakers will explore the natural areas of Sanford with Kevin McKeon and Lawrence Furbish, as well as Sanford’s resident historian, Harland Eastman, sharing the “Highlights of Sanford’s History” at the Historical Museum.
The remainder of the Sanford/Springvale classes take place at the Anderson Learning Center on Fridays.
They include Dr. David Moberg’s “Open Art Group,” welcoming beginners and advanced artists to come together and work in their own media. The popular “Writing Your Memoirs,” is a way to capture and share your legacy under the guiding hand of Fleurette Bannon. Friday afternoon students can view “Ted’s Favorite Classics,” facilitated by Ted Hargrove and highlighting a variety of classic movies that will be viewed and examined.
That afternoon also marks the return of Fred Boyle’s “Great Decisions” class, featuring a discussion-based analysis of current world affairs.
Monday afternoons will find seniors in Kennebunk learning under the guidance of Mike Berkowitz in “What’s Left After Rights?” asking participants to decide “Can too many rights make a wrong?”
On Wednesdays, Bradley Coupe assists beginners and intermediate artists in “Watercolor Painting: Making Water Behave.” This class takes place at the Biddeford Pool Community Center.
Those wishing to find classes in the Saco area can choose from a selection offered from Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Start off at the University College in Saco Tuesdays, as Rev. Jan Hryniewicz helps seniors rediscover the joy of childhood through children’s literature in “Nourishing Our Inner Child.”
The afternoon features “Open Art Studio” at Trinity Episcopal Church, a workshop session with Pat Scammon and Clara Martel, where beginners and experienced artists will get one-on-one support in reaching their artistic goals.
University College in Saco is the home to “Midsomer Murders: An Examination,” with Kathleen Harder as tour guide for this “Whodunit?” based on the British detective series. At the Wardwell, Dr. Joseph Valenza helps curious participants uncover potential “fake news” in the four-session “The History Plays of William Shakespeare.”
On Wednesday in Saco, Bob Dunn guides a “Great Decisions” class in a discussion of eight major issues of the day. Rounding out the Saco offerings are Thursday installments featuring a morning class exploring the science and theology that encourage awareness of how we live our daily lives in “Care for the Common Home: Climate Change – Hoax or Reality, under the tutelage of Br. Albert Heinrich and Dr. Joe Yuhas.
In the afternoon, those who want to reflect on their lives can do so with Anne Murray in the 6-session class “The Long and Winding Road,” which takes place at Trinity Episcopal Church. Finally, Millett Day will help partakers learn more about being more effective with their cameras in “Intro to Digital Photography,” a four-session class held at University College in Saco.
Prospective students can register by sending in the forms received in the mail. Anyone needing a registration form can call 282-4030.
Forms are also available on the YCSC website: http://yorkcountyseniorcollege.org.
Registration closes March 16.
The mission of York County Senior College is to provide a curriculum of intellectually stimulating learning opportunities and special activities for persons 50 years of age or older.
Begun in 1999, Senior College is governed by a volunteer committee who oversees its general operations. York County Senior College is a program of the University of Maine System University College at Saco.
For more information about Maine’s senior colleges, go to www.maineseniorcollege.org.
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