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LEWISTON — Winter classes at the L/A USM Senior College begin soon, and registration opens Jan. 4 for the semester, which begins Jan. 19.
All courses will be on Zoom, but the college urges potential members not to let that stop them. For those who would like to learn the basics, Beginning Zoom is being offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, before the other classes begin. Learn how to log on, join a meeting, and interact with other Zoomers. Instructor is Mary Jane Beardsley.
Member Anita Poulin said, “I was one of those folks not optimistic about Zoom. Really didn’t want to use it.”
She did though, and added, “If I were still rejecting this whole concept, I would be missing out on this incredible way to be back socializing with friends and taking part in class instruction and sharing ideas. Zoom has offered the possibility of continuing my weekly sessions. I encourage every member, who has the capabilities, to connect to Senior College using Zoom. It’s easy and fun.”
Classes are open to those over 50. All one-day classes are free to members. The longer courses are $10 each.
Food For Thought is also being offered on Zoom. Members receive an email notification of each up-coming program with information on how to sign up. On the morning of the event, the link is sent by email to all those who have signed up.
Visit usm.maine.edu/seniorcollege”>usm.maine.edu/seniorcollege for a full schedule and registration information on winter courses. A sample of what’s being offered:
European Art in the Early Seventeenth Century. As the Renaissance ended, Europe became “modern” and art took on a new realism. This two-hour talk will explore how events and art influenced each other. Instructor is Michael Everett.
Executive Order 9066. In 1942 Japanese Americans who lived on the West Coast were forcibly moved to internment camps far from their homes. This is their story. Instructor is Alan Elze.
Fables Do Come True – Fairy Tales and National Character. We will analyze a variety of folk tales and try to understand the relevance of our past and the past of other cultures to the present world. Instructor is Mark Silber.
You Really Are What You Eat! (or what you eat eats). Each week, we’ll tackle one or two global recipes based on (relative) ease of preparation, availability of ingredients, and fantastic flavor. Instructor is Paul Drowns.
