Membership runs from 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024 and must be current in order to register for a class.

This class will meet on Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month from September 13 to June 12. Each month a book will be discussed and author reviewed, led by a member of the class. The books are from various genres and should all stimulate interesting discussion.

October 11   

Continued discussion of The Covenant of Water, with Arlene and Olivia Waterhouse as leaders.  Author, Abraham Vargese. 

November 8

Demond Copperhead, with Tess Burke as leader.  Authors Barbara Gauvin, Barbara Kingsolver.

December 13

Last Kingdom, with Jackie as leader.  Author Steve Barry.

January 10

The Ride of Her Life, with Judy Ward as leader.  Authors Sharon McDonald, Elizabeth Letts.

February 14

A Long Petal of the Sea, with Marlene Engdahl as leader.  Author Isabel Allende.

March 13

Among the Shadows, with Judy Ward as leader.  Authors Sharon McDonald, Bruce Robert Coffin.

April 10

A Dangerous Business, with Gayle Sutton as leader.  Author, Jane Smiley.

May 14

Mad Honey, with Jane Carlson as leader.  Authors Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan.

June 11

To be Determined.

Great Decisions 2024 is an opportunity to gain an understanding of global challenges that are increasingly becoming domestic concerns.  Topics for 2024 include the Mideast, climate, trade, NATO, etc.  The classes include a video and class discussion.

The course is designed for individuals who have a passion for writing but struggle to find the time amidst their busy schedule.  Here, you will embark on a journey of self-expression, discovery, and creative exploration without the pressure of deadlines or grades.  Throughout this course, you will delve into various aspects of writing, including character development, plot structure, setting, dialogue, and narrative techniques.  Our primary focus is to unleash your creative potential.  Whether you aspire to write your memoir, family history, fiction, or non-fiction, this class provides a supportive environment where you can experiment with different writing styles and genres.  Each class includes time to write and to share your writing (if you wish).

Participants will need notebooks and pens, or their computer to write in class.

No Class April 16

Jason and the Golden Fleece is a combination of myth, history, and recycled stories of people who created history through real events or through their interpretation of those who lived then  Greece became a maritime power in part because of these myths.

Beginner and experienced artists in the group create art according to individual choice.  Artists must bring their own materials. No class April 19.

Learn and practice watercolor techniques by painting four subjects designed to present a variety of painting challenges.  This course is designed for persons with little or no previous art experience.  Both new and returning students are welcome.  The first class will focus on providing an introduction for new students.  (Returning students are welcome to attend, either to review the introduction or to work independently on a project that I will provide.)  Then all students will have four weeks of instruction.  A $5.00 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.  

There will be no class on April 17.  A materials list will be e-mailed to students prior to the first class.

Students will meet at various outdoor locations to paint in the fast drying media of their choice.  The various outdoor locations will be determined at each class.  The first class will meet at Laurel Hill Cemetary, Saco, ME.  Venues and materials will be discussed with each student by phone prior to the first class.