July News and Events

July 2020 Newsletter

Stimulation - Knowledge - Interaction - Fun

Fall Courses Announced

We are pleased to present our Fall 2020 classes. All classes will be held online using Zoom.

The Fall 2020 course brochure is available online - The brochure will not be printed and mailed this term. Click the button below to view the course descriptions and schedule.

FALL 2020 COURSE BROCHURE

Online Registration Opens July 15th at 10:00 a.m.

You can also view class descriptions

and register (on July 15th) on our website:

https://www.acadiaseniorcollege.org/courses

IMPORTANT!

To register online you must be a current member and

have an active online account.

Please take a moment to log in to the website before registration starts

to make sure you will be able to register on July 15th!

If you need help, please call or email:

(207) 288-9500

learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org

Racism: the Scourge Continues

Virtual Talk with

Fred Benson, Seth Singleton, and Nat Fenton

Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Racism in the United States has existed since the colonial era, involving practices that restricted the political, personal, and economic freedoms of African Americans. Symbols designed to remind and frighten Black Americans of the physical and psychic offenses administered to them and their forebears include Confederate flags, monuments honoring rebel leaders, and the names of several military bases honoring southern officers. Many of these symbols are now under attack.

Fred Benson, Seth Singleton, and Nat Fenton will address the points of view surrounding these relics during a virtual talk on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The talk is co-sponsored by Acadia Senior College and the Jesup Memorial Library.

Registration for this event is required. For more information and to register, visit https://jesu plibrary.org/event/july14talk/ or email kchagnon@jesuplibrary.org .

Update from the Events Committee

Food for Thought Anyone?

As we look forward to the new Fall semester, rest assured that Food for Thought will continue.

While we won't meet in person and won't “break bread” together, we have planned a full schedule of Food for Thought presentations including:

“The Opioid Crisis in Maine and on Mount Desert Island” led by Dr Andrés Abreu of MDI Hospital, and Gordon Smith, Governor Mills Opioid coordinator in Maine

"LifeFlight of Maine" led by CEO Thomas Judge

"The Promise of Lifelong Communities" presented by Laura Lee of the Maine Community Foundation

"A New Look at the Abbe Museum" led by Chris Newell the Abbe's new CEO

AND, an added surprise! As your Events Committee looks to make future events fulfilling, we want to reproduce the excitement and vibrancy you have come to expect from our Food for Thought programs. We regret that we cannot meet in person, BUT WE CAN MINGLE!. We plan to dedicate 15 minutes of each ZOOM Food for Thought gathering to an open chat session to give friends a chance to visit and catch up.

STAY SAFE

Jeff Dunn and the Events Committee

Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary

Above - Getting Organized - June 2000 meeting at COA

We were looking forward to celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Acadia Senior College at our Annual General Meeting this June. We will celebrate in person at a later time, but in the meantime let's look back at some of the classes, people, events, and fun we've had.

This month we invite you to read A Brief History of Acadia Senior College, written by Bill Dohmen, chronicling the founding of the college, the early years, and the growth and developments over the years.

Watch for more articles and photographs in future newsletters.

Read "A Brief History of ASC"

Did You Miss Our Spring Online Classes?

Videos Available on Our Website

If you were unable to participate in our spring online offerings or just want to watch again, we have recorded several classes and presentations.

Twilight in the Wilderness - Ann Caswell

Beginning Yoga - Andrea Lepcio

Civil Rights: the Other Half - Nat Fenton (5 presentations)

The Firefly and the Mantis - Carol Leonard

From Bear Dens to the Oval Office - Sheridan Steele

Watch the videos

Thank You!

Thank you to those who donated during our spring appeal, helping us through these different times. We appreciate your support - if you would still like to make a donation click here. Quick, easy, and secure.

Consider other ways to support ASC:

Make a donation in honor or memory of someone
Give a gift membership
Become a monthly donor

And make sure to renew your ASC membership!

Help with Zoom

Before classes start we will be offering practice sessions for both students and instructors to learn about or become more comfortable with Zoom in a class setting.

If you haven't used Zoom, are not yet confident, or just have some questions, we can help. Please call or email learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org.

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