What's In This Issue
Writers Read Event The 2011 "Writers Read" Event took place Thursday, December 1st from 1 till 3 pm at the Camden Public Library. Eight members presented readings from their poems , short stories and memoirs to an audience of about twenty. We all had an interesting and enjoyable time, and propose to hold the event again in December 2012. Marilyn Muth reports continued enthusiasm from her group members. As before, Jack Farlow provided cider and Mary Ann Bostwick some delicious cookies. The Camden Public Library again co-sponsored the event.
Winter 2012 Classes will begin the first week in January. The full catalog has been mailed to members' homes. You may register by phoning: 1-800-286-1594 or by filling out the registration form found HERE and mailing it to Coastal Senior College, 91 Camden Street, Suite 402, Rockland, ME, 04841. Below find a full description of the courses. Each is excellent! For more information, see the CSC Winter 2012 Catalog online HERE.
"... FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS BAKED IN A PIE"
Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 February 20 – March 5 (3 weeks)
Baker David Atwater has his oven heating and is ready to teach baking – all kinds of baking (no blackbirds, however)... pies, cakes, muffins, breads or whatever participants request. If you can bake it, he'll make it. The best part about the class? Participants get to eat the results!
NOTE: A lab fee of $20 will be collected at the first class to cover materials costs. Class size is limited to 10 people.
Instructor David Atwater is well known in Damariscotta. Teacher, politician, caterer, businessman – they all describe what he does. He has taught several cooking classes for CSC and continues to enrich the region's Adult Ed program as well. In addition he is the proprietor of The Bakery in Damariscotta, where he will be teaching this class.
At The Bakery, Reny's parking lot, Damariscotta
BARGELLO IN ALL ITS FORMS
Wednesdays 10:00 – 12:00 January 5 – January 19 (3 weeks)
Once again, Sylvia has her needles out and is ready to use them! Our resident bargello expert is back again to instruct new or previous students in the various forms of the craft. Last winter, her first male student completed two pieces!! It is easier than needlepoint, goes faster, and is a wonderful craft to practice and learn during long winter days. Projects can result in useful pieces, such as pillows or framed art.
Instructor Sylvia Bailey is well known in the area as "The Needling Wife." This will be her fifth year of teaching bargello for CSC. One of her creations, her largest project, was a chair that was displayed at the Roundtop Center for the Arts in Damariscotta.
At the instructor's home: 236 Academy Hill, Newcastle
AWAKENING THE DREAMER, CHANGING THE DREAM
Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 January 12 – 26 (3 weeks)
Through leading edge information, inspiring multimedia, and dynamic group interactions, this symposium empowers participants to respond to humanity's current situation with action in pursuit of a fair, peaceful, and sustainable future. We will explore four questions: Who Are We? How Did We Get Here? What's Possible For The Future? Where Do We Go From Here? If you are ready to be disturbed, inspired and moved to action, join us in exploring the most critical concerns of our times, and discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet.
Instructors Lucie Bauer and Jean Matlack have been trained by the Pachamama Alliance to present Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream. Jean is responsible for bringing the symposium to Maine. In her previous life, she was a psychotherapist. Lucie is an art historian. She has taught a number of courses for CSC.
At University College at Rockland
THE STORY OF YOU (CONTINUED) – PART 2
Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 January 19 – February 9 (4 weeks)
Class interest has created this follow-up class as a continuation of previous semester's offerings. Only students who have participated in one of THE STORY OF YOU classes are eligible to register for this class.
Instructor Alice Dashiel has taught preschool through college courses and in the federal government. As noted above, her classes for CSC have proved most popular and have led to continuation. Alice has a BA from Queens College and an MLS from the University of Maryland. She is a member of the Friends of the Thomaston Library and coordinates its used bookshop and a book club.
At the Thomaston Academy Building
BASIC BIRDING IN MAINE
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 January 5 – Febrauary 23 (8 weeks)
This is an exhaustive program about Maine birds, including these topics: taxonomy, behavioral clues, song, feathers, molt, bone structure, age, birding ethics, bird ID, mating, breeding, habitats, migration, cavity, nesting birds, economic value to Maine, where to find birds and much more! Participants will study songbirds, pelagic and shore birds, plus waterfowl, hawks and owls. The class will consist of a series of informal lectures, discussions, power point and colorful slide presentations and anecdotal comments. Join Mid-Coast Audubon Naturalists John Weinrich and Joe Gray as together the class explores bird life in Maine.
Instructor John Weinrich, has been associated with the Mid-Coast Audubon Society as a naturalist and vice president. He has assisted in several of Joe Gray's CSC classes. Many of his interests reflect his outdoor enthusiasms: salmon fishing, outdoor photography, gardening, SVCS water monitoring.
Instructor Joe Gray has taught many popular courses for CSC, acquiring new students with every class he teaches. He is a retired forester and Mid-Coast Audubon Society interpretive naturalist. Numerous groups, including adult education classes, school classes and community organizations, have enjoyed his natural history courses.
At Schooner Cove, Damariscotta
EUROPE AFTER WORLD WAR II: Part 2
Thursdays 10:00 – 12:00 Beginning January 5 – February 23 (8 weeks)
This course further explores the important historical era following World War II. Last winter, using Tony Judt's book A History Of Europe Since 1944 for background, participants engaged in lively and interesting discussions. Because of the enormity of the subject matter, the course could not cover all of the relevant events. Students appealed to continue the popular class this winter. Among areas to be covered this time around are the breakup of the Soviet Union and of Yugoslavia, the inclusion of many states in the European Union, and many other interesting and important major events in Europe. Participants need not have taken last year's course to register for this one, although becoming familiar with Judt's book is encouraged.
Instructor Vic Hartconducted last year's class. He had previously taught "Ancient Athens" for CSC. Prior to that offering, he had presented several "travelogue" classes, establishing his reputation as a fine photographer. That reputation was further enhanced when he presented a program on India last year as a CSC special event. In his former life, Vic was a lawyer. He continues to be an avid, eclectic reader and an extremely active member of CSC.
Instructor Jack Farlowhas taught earth science, boating and navigation courses. In his former life he was an oceanographer and oil pollution researcher. He, too, continues to be an eclectic reader, and welcomes this chance to "give back" to Coastal Senior College.
At Skidompha Library, Damariscotta
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS
Wednesdays 10:00 – 12:00 January 4 – January 25 (4 weeks)
Who wants to sit at home this winter? If your answer to that is, "Not me!" consider attending this class that will present visits to eight different countries. Each week two different presenters will show digital photos and discuss various aspects of a recent travel experience. At press time, the following visits had been chosen: Africa (Welt), Turkey, (MacKenzie), Australia/New Zealand (Falconer), River Cruises (Bailey), Greenland/Iceland (Hart), Arctic (Hammond), Egypt (Farlow). One more destination will be added to round out the travels. Presenters will offer practical suggestions for anyone interested in visiting the countries as well as their personal insights into the experience. There will be no repeat presenters. Each one will offer his or her own personal perspective on the travel experience.
Facilitator Emily MacKenzie has facilitated several previous CSC classes dealing with various aspects of Lincoln and Knox county communities. She and her husband enjoy traveling and hope to continue to do so for as long as possible! Recent trips have included Ireland, France, Iceland, parts of Italy, and rafting through the Grand Canyon. She has been a member of the CSC Curriculum Committee for a number of years and currently serves as its chair.
Facilitator David Bailey s a founding and life member of CSC as well as a former President of the Board. Currently he is responsible for the coordination and layout of CSC's catalogue. He and his wife, Sylvia, travel at every opportunity and have visited such places as China & Tibet, Australia, New Zealand & Fiji, the Cycladic Islands of Greece, and many European countries with extensive travel in France where they have friends who take them to places unknown to tourists.
At Schooner Cove, Damariscotta
COMING BACK: OFFENDER RE-ENTRY IN THE MID-COAST
Tuesdays 2:00 – 4:00 January 10 24 – February 14 28 (6 weeks) [Dates changed 11-07-2011]
This course will focus on the criminal justice process that prepares, guides, oversees and supervises offenders in their re-entry into the community. We generally think of criminal justice responding to crime and locating, arresting, adjudicating and sentencing offenders – cops, robbers and courts. But then comes serving their sentence and returning to the community. Offenders come back. The stakes here are high – every offender who is unsuccessful in re-entry means more crime, more cost and more human wreckage. Through a series of presentation by local personnel, this course will present an overview of programs such as restorative justice, the Maine Re-entry Network and probation and parole as well as other available programs involved in the community working directly and indirectly with offenders. The course will follow the process as offenders serve their sentences and return to life in the community.
Facilitator George Mele is a graduate of UMA and UMO. His undergraduate degree is in Administration of Justice and graduate program was in Social Work. He has been in law enforcement for 29 years, working as a police officer, detective, police chief, corrections officer, corrections sergeant and (now) probation officer. He has put together this program calling on several guest speakers from several divisions of the criminal justice system, including – but not limited to – Cindy Garner from the Knox County jail and Warden Barnhart from the Maine State Prison – both of whom will be talking about re-entry as a crucial element of their correctional facilities.
At Thomaston Academy
THE NINE LIVES OF MARY MAGDALENE – A DETECTIVE STORY
Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 January 11 – February 29 (8 weeks)
Why the title? PART 1. Who was she really? Where did she come from? When did she join Jesus? Exploring revised knowledge of Jesus' origins. Did she marry Jesus and where? Exploring the evidence that she was the author of the proto version of the Fourth Gospel, the one attributed to John. What was her role at the Last Supper? What was her role at the crucifixion? What happened to her after the crucifixion? PART 2. There is another explanation of Jesus' death (one that is in accordance with the known facts). PART 3. What was her life after Jesus' crucifixion? Did she move to Alexandria? What was her role in early Gnosticism? Did she travel to France and with whom? What was her life and death in France? PART 4. Her legacy: as the bride of Christ, as the repentant prostitute, as a contributor to Catharism, her worship in various places in France and England. PART 5. There is growing strength of her legacy today and its implications.
Instructor Jim Mitchell See the article in printed catalog. Previous courses Jim has taught for CSC include "Eve Was Framed" (Parts 1 & 2), and "Women Ignored By History."
At University College at Rockland
THE MARVELOUS OPERAS OF MOZART
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 January 11 – February 29 (8 weeks)
Mozart wrote 22 operas during his short life. Some were minor works written in his childhood, and during this course participants will look at a few of these less well-known works. However most of the time will be spent with his major works. These are the three Italian "opera buffa" with librettos by DaPonte ( Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi Fan Tutti) and a few German-language operas, including the Magic Flute. There will be some comparison-looking at different performances on DVDs.
Instructor Marge Roberts has a Master's Degree in Art History but has been a lifelong musician and music lover. She has enjoyed sharing her love of Classical music with fellow CSC members, including courses on Mozart, Beethoven, the Schumanns and Brahms and a course on Schubert last winter.
At Camden Public Library
"WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?"
Ways of answering Jesus' question through the ages
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 January 10 – February 14 (6 weeks)
Trying to understand Jesus has occupied people from his time to ours and has often led to fierce controversy. Six ecumenical councils wrestled with the issue, the most important of which was Chalcedon in 451. But by the nineteenth century, the very terms used in answering the question were found problematic. Several contemporary theologians have wrestled with how to stay faithful to the intent of Chalcedon, while avoiding the problems that its language raised. This course will survey some landmarks along the way and explore contemporary answers.
Instructor Byron Stuhlman is a familiar figure to CSC students, as this class is the fifth he has taught for us. A retired Episcopal minister with a doctorate in theology and the author of six books, he has served on the faculty of Hamilton College and the General Theological Seminary. Prior to moving to Maine, he taught a variety of classes at the Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (Utica, NY). Currently he is an active member of the CSC curriculum committee.
At Chase Point, Damariscotta
FROM GRANITE TO GLACIERS, FOREST TO FIELDS:
The Natural History of Coastal Maine, 500 Million Years Ago to the Present
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 January 18 – February 8 (4 weeks)
This course will examine the natural history of the Maine coast by focusing on the processes that formed coastal features and how these features have played an important role in the history of Maine's inhabitants past and present. It begins with an examination of the geological history of the coast from rock formation to the dramatic effects of glaciation. It explores the unique geographical features of the Gulf of Maine and how this rendered such fertile fishing grounds off our shore. The course examines patterns of revegetation on the Maine landscape after glaciation and how this resulted in the coastal plant communities that we see today. The course will also touch on wildlife patterns and discuss the importance of fur-bearing mammals to early settlers. Finally, we will examine human settlement patterns along the coast, the current state of natural features and what the future may hold.
Instructor Mark Ward is an ecologist who has lived and worked as a consultant on the coast of Maine for the last 11 years. His interests range from geology to vernal pools, from dragonflies to ferns. He is passionate about understanding the patterns that organisms exhibit on the landscape and understanding the natural and cultural processes that underlie these patterns. He holds a Master's degree from the Field Naturalist Program at the University of Vermont.
At Skidompha Library, Damariscotta
IT'S A NEW YEAR and A NEW CONCEPT!
Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:30 Ongoing – Starting January 3
Starting on Tuesday, January 3rd from 1:30 – 3:30 (and continuing indefinitely at the same time every week) facilitator BJ Frederick is initiating a weekly discussion group, similar to the Coffee House CSC has sponsored for many years in Knox County. However, in this new this group will differ in that it will center on specific subject matter and will be called "Watch and Talk." BJ has over 200 hours of DVDs from The Teaching Company, some of which have never been viewed. She is encouraging the company of CSC members to join her in watching these excellent lectures, mostly dealing with history and philosophy. Distinguished professors from all over the U.S present them. Discussions will begin with "The Wisdom of History," a series of 36 half-hour lectures taught by Dr. J. Rufus Fears from the University of Oklahoma. The goal is to view two 30-minute segments weekly, with time for informal discussion included. BJ makes it clear that her role is merely to supply the DVDs in a comfortable setting. Drop-in participants will be welcome at any time. She will be a student along with everyone who attends. It will be an ongoing gathering at no cost to members. However, initially, registering through UROCK is strongly encouraged so that the initial number of participants will be known. Registration would not imply a specific commitment to the ongoing group. Content of each weekly session may be posted on the CSC website.
Facilitator BJ Frederick is a former Speech/Language Therapist and a founding member of CSC. She has taught one previous class for CSC – "Trust Your Brain." She and her husband Les have lived in Damariscotta for 20 years.
At Hodgdon Green, 6 Hodgdon Street, Damariscotta*
*Directions to Hodgdon Green: Coming from the north (east) on Business Route 1, take Church St. on the right at the lights by the Baptist Church. Continue a bit past Elm St. Hodgdon St. is a one-way street, veering to the left, and #6 is the first house on the left. Parking is down the driveway to the rear. Access to the TV room is at ground level from the back parking lot.
2011 - 2012 Ongoing CSC Gatherings may be joined as you become ready. Be sure to contact registration at U-Rock to confirm the meeting site!
Bill Newman, CSC COFFEE HOUSE: CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP, Tues. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Religious Education Annex, St. Bernard's Catholic Church (150 Broadway, Rockland).
Marilyn Muth, WRITER'S GROUP, every fourth Mon. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at the Camden Public Library (49 Main Street, Camden).
CHATS with CHAMPIONS
For information, please call Skidompha Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta: Phone 207-563-5513. And for a schedule of future "Chats," click HERE.
On January 17th, Graham Shimmield, Executive Director of Bigelow Labs, will be the Chats presenter. Shimmield has been named by Mainebiz magazine as one of ten people "shaping the future of Maine's economy in a significant way."
Skidompha Library's "By Popular Demand" film, FARGO, is scheduled for Monday January 9 at 6:30 pm
This 1996 film is a satirical comedy/suspenseful crime drama/violent mystery thriller that will both delight and disturb viewers. The story is made up of a kidnapping gone awry, a triple homicide, two contrasting families, the corruptible effects of fast food and pecuniary greed, and a hapless extortion scheme. But the major strongpoint is the realistic performance of the two leads – William H. Macy and Frances McDormand.
The film earned seven Academy Award nominations, winning two for Best Original Screenplay for the Coens and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Frances McDormand. In 2006 it was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and inducted into the United States National Film Registry. It is currently the most recently made feature length film in the Registry. For more information call 207-563-5513.
The screening will begin at 6:30 pm in the library's Porter Meeting Hall, accessed by the Elm Street entrance. A $5.00 donation is asked to help increase and maintain the library's film collection.
Skidompha Library's "Flix for Chix" are back and opening in the Skidompha Library's Porter Meeting Hall. Flix will be screened at 7:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays through June. Admission is via the Elm St. entrance. For more information, please phone Pam Gormley at 207-563-5513 or see Skidompha's Calendar of Events.
For Events Sponsored by the Midcoast Audubon Society, you may write to: Mid-Coast Audubon Society, P.O. Box 862, Rockland, ME 04841-0862, phone the Society's voicemail to leave a message: 207-832-2001, or visit its Website by clicking HERE.
Center for Maine Contemporary Art (162 Russell Avenue, Rockport).
Closed for the winter: will re-open in Spring 2012.
For more information visit the CMCA's website by clicking HERE.
Maine Senior College Network Newsletter began "publishing" last Spring for the purpose of sharing online all your wonderful events, classes, trips, member profiles, and member photography, artwork, poems, and essays with members of all the other Maine Senior Colleges. Editor Fran Myers invites you to submit your offerings to her directly by .
You may access both current and back issues of the newsletter on a new page by clicking HERE.
Some Exhibitions at the Farnsworth Art Museum: (16 Museum Street, Rockland)
For information on Hours and Admission, visit the Farnsworth's Website by clicking HERE. For more details, please phone 207-596-6457 or visit the museum's Home Page by clicking HERE.
Paul Caponigro: The Hidden Presence of Places (through January 15th)
Beyond Rugs (through February 5th).
Art of the Book (January 14th through April 1st)
January 06, 2012 Friday, 8 p.m.
First Friday Films — Eames: "The Architect and the Painter." [Click HERE for more information.] The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America's most important designers...
January 08, 2012 Sunday, 1 p.m. The Origins of America's Cultural Soft Power and What It Means for the Twenty-First Century. Click HERE for more information.
A Camden Conference Lecture by Roger Dell.
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship: (Messler Gallery, 25 Mill Street, Rockport) To obtain updated information on the Center's latest news, events, and exhibitions, please phone 207-594-5611 or visit the Center online HERE.
Maine Wood 2012 showcases 21 original works by Maine studio furniture makers, turners, carvers and sculptors. Each of the works exhibits excellence in craftsmanship and design; uses wood as the primary material; and was made within the past five years.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Barters Island Road, Boothbay, open daily 9 – 5 year round: for information, phone 207-633-4333 or visit its website by clicking HERE) The gardens are even more outstanding this year!!
Friends of the Thomaston Library
Friends of the Thomaston Library Friday Night Film Series 6:30 (60 Main Street, Thomaston) Doors open at 6:00 pm. Donations accepted. Phone the library at 207-354-2453 for further information.)
Goodwill Workforce Solutions – Youth Mentoring
Goodwill Workforce Solutions is establishing a career-based Youth Mentoring Program in Knox and Waldo Counties. We are currently looking for adult volunteers to serve as Mentors.
The Youth
The Goodwill Youth Mentoring program will serve out of school youth aged 16 to 21. The Mentoring Program will assist the youth with career planning, high school completion, job search and help them acquire the skills needed to keep and succeed in a job.
Many of the youth we work with are eligible for enrollment in our Goodwill Youth Employment Services program. These youth are motivated to better their circumstances and we are able to assist them in a variety of ways, including career exploration, planning and/or job training; driver's education; completion of a high school diploma or GED; and/or through paid work experiences.
How can you help as a Volunteer Mentor?
We are looking for community members willing to serve as Mentors for young people already on a path to improving their lives, but in need of someone to serve as a positive and supportive influence.
Mentor roles may vary, dependent upon the youth's career interests and needs. When possible we will create Mentor-youth matches that are a good fit for the Mentor's work/professional experience and the youth's career interests. Mentor's may also provide GED tutoring, help with college exploration and/or the job search.
Many program participants would benefit from the Mentor's experience and wisdom, especially related to adversity they've successfully dealt with in their own lives. They can help the young person learn that it is possible to succeed in life, in spite of adversity difficulties by sharing their own life-story.
As a volunteer, the Mentor's most important contributions will be to offer a positive, friendly and consistent influence for the young person.
The Mentor's Commitment
1 – 2 hours of training
4 hours per month service as a Mentor, for 6 months
To be dependable, and keep their Mentor commitment
To be a supportive, active listener
Interested? Please Contact:
Samantha Sansom
By Phone: 207-615-8413
Or
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Call for Potential INSTRUCTORS
The Curriculum Committee is always on the lookout for potential instructors. If you know someone whom you think would be able and interested in offering a course, please contact one of the following members of the Curriculum Committee:
Mary Ann Bostwick (by or telephone: 207-832-4318)
Charmarie Blaisdell (by or telephone: 207-372-6118)
Bruce Cameron (by or telephone: 207-633-2978)
Joann Danch (by or telephone: 207-563-6940)
Zibette Dean (by or telephone: 207-633-0734)
Patsy Fales (by or telephone: 207-563-8883)
B.J. Frederick (by or telephone: 207-563-1449)
Vic Hart (by or telephone: 207-529-5782)
Emily MacKenzie, Chair (by or telephone: 207-644-8814)
Helen Marsh (by or telephone: 207-563-6186)
Jim Mitchell (by or telephone: 207-236-2998)
Lolly Mitchell (by or telephone: 207-236-2998)
Byron Stuhlman (by or telephone: 207-529-5706)
Peter Triolo (by or telephone:207-563-6186)
Betty Welt (by or telephone: 207-563-2739)
Coastal Senior College Officers for FY 2011–2012
| President | Victor Hart | 207-529-5782 |
| Vice-President | Jack Farlow | 207-832-7816 |
| Treasurer | Mary Ann Bostwick | 207-832-4318 |
| Secretary | BJ Frederick | 207-563-1449 |
Committee Chairs for FY 2011–2012
| Curriculum | Emily MacKenzie | 207-644-8814 |
| Events | Jack Farlow | 207-832-7816 |
| Marketing | Kay Liss | 207-549-3731 |
| Membership | BJ Frederick | 207-563-1449 |
| Volunteers | Veda Lyon | 207-594-0283 |
| Web Master | Al Pease |
Contacting this Newsletter:
Editor Jack Farlow may be reached by telephone at 207-832-7816 or by .
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