FARMINGTON — Learn more about Gold LEAF Institute (GLI) and our fall and winter classes at GLI’s Fall/Winter Kickoff from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St.
The Fall/Winter Kickoff is free and open to the public.
GLI is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine at Farmington. Our mission is to provide continued learning and activity opportunities for anyone age 50 or older as well as spouses/partners of any age. GLI membership allows access to classes offered by all 17 Senior Colleges in Maine at maineseniorcollege.org without an additional membership fee!
Whether you are a seasoned learner or someone eager to explore new horizons, our Fall/Winter term has something for everyone. Courses include trips, activities, zoom classes, and in-person classes. Following is a sampling of offerings.
- Pancho Villa & the Mexican Revolution
- Field Trip to the Osher Map Library (Portland)
- Winter Ramblings
- Kingfield: the Stanley Museum & the Nowetah Indian Store
- Critical & Rare Earth Minerals
- High Peaks Alliance: Information & Resources
- Gelli Printmaking at Two Imagine Studios
- History of the Templars
In addition to each term’s new classes, GLI members can rely on our Book Discussion, Views on the News, and Dining Out to run all year.
Register for GLI membership and courses at goldleafinstitute.org.
Questions? Email goldleaf@maine.edu or call (207) 778-7063.
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