Senior College in the Community is a FREE program open to the public offered by Lewiston Auburn Senior College in partnership with Auburn Public Library. It features thought-provoking speakers on varied topics throughout the year. These presentations are offered as hybrids, both in-person and via ZOOM. Members are notified of upcoming presentations with emails and newspaper articles, and on the APL website. Presentations are also posted statewide on the Maine Senior College Network.
View Senior College in the Community presentations on the Maine Senior College Network.
Presentations for FALL 2024:
Being a Responsible Voter
with Bettyann Sheats
September 24, 2:00 p.m.
With the elections drawing near, Bettyann Sheats will speak about what it means to be a responsible voter.
She served in the State House for two terms from 2016 to 2020 and has always been very active in the community. She is an Army veteran, has two adult children, two dogs, and a husband who is a fabulous cook.
She is running for election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 20.
Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM if desired.
The Great International Sign and Symbol Challenge
with Judy Hierstein
October 1, 1:00 p.m.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures, or symbols, are everywhere in modern society – from emojis and advertising, to religious symbols and road signs These markings provide us with context, directions and meaning. But why did we start creating them?
How many do you recognize? Probably more than you realize!
Join us for a look at the symbols of our lives and test your knowledge of them!
As a former childrens’ book illustrator and elementary art teacher, Judy has long enjoyed reading the picture first!
Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM if desired.
Introduction to Birdwatching
with Dr. Loring Danforth
October 8, 3:00 pm
In this class, students learn the basics of bird watching. Topics include useful equipment (binoculars, guidebooks, cell phone apps), desirable skills (identification by visual field marks or by songs and calls), accounts of some of the common birds in the area and major categories of birds, productive locations and seasons for birding in Maine, and finally, a discussion of the joys and satisfactions of watching birds.
Loring Danforth is a retired professor who taught at Bates College for many years. He has been an active birder for 40 years and has birded extensively in Maine and in other areas around the world.
Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM if desired.
A Conversation with the Mayor
with John Cleveland
October 22, 1:00 pm
Mayor Jeffrey Harmon will discuss his vision for the City of Auburn and the role of the mayor in shaping the future of Auburn. This presentation will be moderated in a question and answer format by John J Cleveland, former Auburn Mayor and State Senator. The moderated discussion will include the major challenges facing Auburn, and the role of Federal, State, County, other municipalities, and non-profit organizations in addressing these challenges. Mayor Harmon will also explain the role, duties and responsibilities of the Mayor in addressing these challenges and his view on how to lead Auburn into a bright and prosperous future. Ample time will be reserved for questions from those attending the presentation.
Jeffrey Harmon was elected Mayor of Auburn in November 2023. He began his career in public service in law enforcement. He joined the Maine State Police where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. In his second career he joined Constellation Software where he became the General Manager of three divisions of the company. Jeffery has been a resident of Auburn for more than 34 years with his wife Lisa, where they raised two children Matthew and Katherine.
Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM if desired.
Magic of the Nile
with Bill Phillips MD, FACC
November 12, 1:00 pm
Share Bill’s experiences in Egypt including the great pyramids, Aswan Dam, Egyptian museums, and a lovely trip down the Nile on an Egyptian Dhiabaya. He will offer insights into the lives of average Egyptians,
Bill is a retired Cardiologist at CMHVI and has been lucky to travel quite extensively in his life.
Everyone who registers will receive a link to ZOOM in their email on the morning of the class and may attend either in-person or by ZOOM if desired.
