L.E.A.R.N 50+ |
2008 Class Schedule
Fall - Winter - Spring
All classes held at York County Community College unless otherwise noted
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Writing Down Your Memories
Facilitator: Tom McKay
Excercise your natural human desire to express yourself, while mining the rich vein of your personal life experiences. Each class will consist of brief guided "take off" discussions, followed by quiet time for writing. After each writing excercise, you'll have the option of sharing what you've written with the rest of the class.
Thursdays, Oct. 2-16, 6-8 pm
Wednesdays, Jan 14-28, 1-3 pm
Fee: $50
Wine & Appetizers:
How to Prepare for the Holiday Season
You'll help prepare and enjoy easy, fun and delicious appetizers to incorporate into your own holiday festivities. A layered cheese appetizer with sundried tomato & pesto, beff rumaki, baked brie then sample everything with a nice glass of appropriate wine.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:- 8:30 pm
Class Fee; $15 Food fee: $10
Jim Colley of Great Beginnings Catering brings us an exciting evening of easy, fun and (most importantly) "delish" appetizers to incorporate into your own holiday gathering. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves; we'll be putting you to work in the kitchen!
SEASON OF LIGHT CELEBRA TION
Sponsored by Huntington Common
Facilitator: Barbara Buck
A free program exploring of how cultures around the world experience and ritualize the darkest time of the year, Many diverse religious and cultural festivals share a common holiday custom; They celebrate with light.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 4-6 pm at Huntington Common, just off the Ross Rd., Kennebunk
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by December 1
Call 985-2810
Scripted Theater
Facilitator: Barbara Buck
Acting without memorization! Similar to Reader's Theatre except actors are not confined to stools. The class works on individual projects and a group play. We will also look at production elements including costumes, makeup, scenery, props, lighting and sound. Concludes with a performFacance for an invited audience.
Sept. 9 - Oct. 28, 2008
Jan. 6, - Feb. 4, 2009
6 - 8 pm
Fee: $50
World War II - Film Series and Discussion
Sponsored by Atria Kennebunk
12 memorable movies including:
So Proudly We Hail, Flying Tigers, Mrs. Miniver, The Fighting Sullivans, The Great Dictator and seven more
Thursday's, Jan. 8 - Mar. 26, 2009
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Fee: $55.00 for the series or $5.00/film
Franco-American - Heritage Series
Sponsored by Ocean Communities Federal Credit Union
Facilitator: Lorraine Masure
Understand your heritage and relive childhood memories.
Lorraine will be telling stories of what it was really like growing up as a first generation American with a rich Franco heritage - across multiple venues of home, family, church, school, and other settings - as seen and lived through the Franco experience.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15
Facilitator: Jackie Nolette
Learn how to play spoons from a premiere "spoon percussionist". Uncludes a brief discussion of French culture, rhythm and the history of spoons. Bring a pair of metal spoons - soup or serving size is ideal.
Tuesday, Feb 3, 1:30-3:30 pm
Fee: $15 - (food included)
Facilitator: TBA
Share recipes, sample dishes, experience family traditions around food and celebrations.
Date: TBA
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Class Fee; $15 Food fee: $10
Facilitators: TBA
Presentation and tour of the renovated mill buildings.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
1:00 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15
Facilitator: TBA
Apr. 7, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15
Facilitator: TBA
Tuesday April 21, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15
Ride luxury motor coach Friday to Montreal. Arrive mid-day, stay overnight in Chinatown section. Saturday afternoon take train to Quebec City, stay overnight in Old City section, return to Maine Sunday afternoon.
May 1-3, 2009
$399/person (double occupancy)
San Francisco Getaway
A five-day tour of The City by the Bay, as well as beautiful Carmel, Monterey with its famous Cannery Row, spectacular 17 mile Drive and Napa Valley, the heart of California's wine-making region.
Travel dates: Sept. 21-25m 2009
Per person rates:
Double: $1899, Single $2389, Triple $1859
Tropical Costa Rica Escape
Lush forests, stunniing waterfalls, endless coastlines highlight your trip to San Jose, plus Poas Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Arenal Volcano Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest and more.
Travel dates: March 17-25, 2010
Per person rates:
Double: $2549, Single $3249, Triple $2519