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Maine Senior College membership is required

to enroll in courses.

Courses are filled in order of registration fee receipt.

Course Catalog & Information

Fall 2019

Enroll Now!

Schedule of Classes

Classes start the week of September 23rd.

Classes are held in the mornings and the afternoons.

Deadline to enroll: September 13th

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FUN AT PENOBSCOT VALLEY SENIOR COLLEGE

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Registration Form FALL 2019

Please return this form and retain the course listing.

Registration deadline is Sept. 13th. If there is space available, a mem-

ber may register after the deadline, but a late fee of $10 will be added to

the tuition charge. No registrations or checks will be taken in class.

Name______________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

Phone_____________ Email____________________________

Please enroll me in the following classes:

___ Buddhism and Mindfulness Mondays, 10:00 – noon

___ Readers Theatre Mondays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

___ The Merchant Marine Tuesdays, 10:00 - noon

___ Music of the Western World Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

___ Science Fiction for Grown-ups Wednesday, 10:00 - noon

___ Bridge for Beginners Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

___ The First European Settlement Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

___ DNA for Beginners Thursdays, 10:00 - Noon

___ iPhone/iPad (Advanced) Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

___ Paint with Watercolors Fridays, 10:00 - noon

___ Respecting the Elders Fridays, 10:00 - noon

___ Aging Brain Owner’s Manual Fridays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

**Class locations will be included with confirmations.

The classroom assistant for each course takes attendance for the first class or two, circu-

lates and collects the course feedback forms at the end of the course, and provides sup-

port for the instructor as needed. Detailed guidelines are provided.

Yes, I am willing to be a classroom assistant _____

Required Annual Membership

$25 for Single $40/two at same address $_____________

Amount due for courses at $30 per course $_____________

Total due for classes & Membership $_____________

Make checks payable to PVSC, mail to PVSC,

P.O. Box 100, Brewer, ME 04412

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All Senior College class registrations are accepted in the order

they are received and must be accompanied by a check. Some

classes fill quickly, so send your registration early. Catalogs are

sent first to Senior College members, and then to others on the

mailing list. Please register promptly to facilitate the ordering of

books and the reservation of classrooms.

As a member of Senior College you are entitled to take classes at

other locations in the Maine Senior College Network

(www.maineseniorcollege.org).

Confirmation of your class assignment, with the location, will

be sent one or two weeks prior to the beginning of the semes-

ter.

If you have questions about how to register for a course, please

call our message phone, 992-0118. Someone will call you back.

If you have a class at the University of Maine in Orono, a parking

pass will be mailed to you prior to the start of your course. Failure

to use the permit may result in a parking ticket. No permit is re-

quired at UMA-Bangor or other sites.

Partial scholarships are available. Contact us for an application at

992-0118.

If the weather is inclement, check local TV stations to see if classes have been canceled.

If special accommodations are required to participate in pro-

gramming due to a disability, call the message line 992-0118 at

least a week before classes start.

Penobscot Valley Senior College PO Box 100, Brewer, ME 04412

Message Line 992-0118

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Why should you become a member of Penobscot Valley Senior College? There are lots of reasons!

To keep your brain active and engaged in a no-stress environment

(no exams, no grades).

Learn new skills as recommended by experts on successful

aging.

Learn about subjects and situations that affect you both

personally and as an engaged citizen.

To share time with friends and meet new seniors in congenial set-

tings.

How does Senior College provide these opportunities?

Through 4- to 6-week courses on a wide range of topics.

Terms are scheduled for Fall (usually late September to early No-

vember) and Spring (late March to early May). Courses meet once

a week usually for two hours in the morning or afternoon and are

held in several accessible locations in the greater Bangor area.

Through a series of one-day events, which are typically presenta-

tions on specific topics by local experts.

What are the other benefits of membership?

Lunch and outstanding guest speaker at the annual meeting in

September (free for members!)

Opportunity to take courses offered by other Senior Colleges (You

pay tuition but don’t have to be a member of that Senior College.)

Check out https://www.maineseniorcollege.org/.

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Monday Classes

Morning Class:

Buddhism and Mindfulness

Sept. 23 to Oct. 28 (6 weeks), 10:00 a.m. to noon

Afternoon Class:

Readers Theatre

Sept. 23 to Oct. 14 (4 weeks), 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday Classes

Morning Class:

The Merchant Marine Now and in the Future:

Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 (6 weeks), 10:00 a.m. to noon

Afternoon Class:

Music of the Western World:

Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 (6 weeks), 1:30 to 3:30

Wednesday Classes

Morning Class:

Science Fiction for Grown-Ups:

Sept. 25 to Oct 23 (5 weeks), 10:00 to noon

Afternoon Classes:

Bridge for Beginners: Garden Room, Dirigo Pines, Orono

Sept. 25 to 30 (6 weeks), 1:30 to 3:30

The First European Settlement on St. Croix Island:

Classes meet 1:30 to 3:30 on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2; all-day field

trip to St. Croix Sat., Oct. 5)

CLASS SCHEDULE

AT A GLANCE

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Not If But When. . .(end-of-life preparation) “The weeks [class meetings] were each

valuable and guest speakers were excellent.” “I hope this course will be presented

often as I feel so many more people my age would benefit from it.”

Documentary Film: “Totally stimulating. Will never view documentaries in the same

way again. Excellent facilitator of discussion.” “The analyses were really fun and

thought provoking. They stimulated self-knowledge.”

The Republic of Bangor: “The instructor was outstanding—organized and well pre-

pared. I would take more of his courses without hesitation.” “The best aspect was the

mix of information from the presenters and stories from course participants.” “Even

though I have lived here [in Bangor] my whole life, I’m always interested in its histo-

ry.”

The Geology of Maine: The instructor was “wonderfully accommodating of various

levels of experience and education.” The student appreciated “the relevance to Maine

and also to things happening (i.e., climate change).”

The Nature of Reality and Other Matters: “Absolutely fascinating! I see things and

ideas in new ways.” “The instructor’s vast knowledge gave great value to the course.”

Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock: Folk Music of the British Isles: the instructor “was awe-

some! She is very knowledgeable, a great speaker, so energetic.” “I loved the blend of

history and music and people.” “The instructor not only had a depth and breadth of

knowledge but was able to present it in a very lively and enjoyable way. We learned

about history, culture, music and so much more.”

Behind the Postcards: Maine Writers Speak: The instructor “has a wonderful style of

stimulating discussion—when to ask questions, when to lecture, how to link divergent

thinking.” “We learned a lot and shared, which was wonderful.”

Getting the Most out of Your IPhone/IPad (both levels): The instructor was

“organized and prepared. [He] made difficult information easy to understand.” “There

was structure and a lot of information but lots of time for questions.” The instructor

“did a good job sorting out various questions while still staying on the week’s agen-

da.”

Current Supreme Court Decisions: “Great instructor with a wonderful teaching style

and knowledge of the subject matter.” “I liked that it was related to current events.”

“The best aspect is [the instructor’s] ability to give us a peek behind the curtain of the

SCOTUS personalities and their thinking.”

Comments from Senior College Members: A Sampling from Spring 2019’s Offerings

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***Important Notice*** Although there’s minimal personal risk in participating in a Senior

College activity, all program participants will be required to sign a

Release and Assumption of Risk Form to acknowledge you, and

not Senior College or the UMaine System, are responsible for your

own safety.

PLEASE BE ADVISED...

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Thursday Classes

Morning Class:

DNA for Beginners:

Sept. 26-Oct. 31 (6 weeks), 10:00 to noon

Afternoon Class:

Learning MORE about Your IPhone/IPad (advanced):

Sept. 26-Oct. 31 (5 weeks–class will not meet one of Oct.

Thursdays), 1:30-3:30

Friday Classes

Morning Classes:

Learning to Paint with Water Colors:

Sept. 27-Nov. 1 (6 weeks), 10:00 to noon

Respecting the Elders: Traditional Wabanaki Teachings:

Sept.27- Oct. 18 (4 weeks), 10:00 to noon

Afternoon Class:

The Aging Brain Owner’s Manual: Acadia Hospital, Bangor

Sept. 27-Nov. 1 (6 weeks), 1:30 to 3:30 (Cancelled)

CLASS SCHEDULE

AT A GLANCE cont.

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Buddhism and Mindfulness

Steve McKay

Course Description: The course is intended to be a sort of apprecia-

tion course, an introduction to those teachings that are part of all

schools of Buddhism, and the basics of mindfulness practice. The for-

mat will include brief presentations by the instructor, examination of

some foundational texts from the Buddha’s suttas and some later

teachers, and discussion. An introduction to mindfulness meditation

will also be provided. The aim will be to encourage participants to

examine and reflect on the ideas presented with more discussion than

lecture. for students interested in an introductory text, What the Bud-

dha Taught by Walpola Rahula, is recommended but not required for

the course. (This is a 6-week course)

Instructor: Steve McKay is a retired psychologist who has had an

interest in Buddhist teaching and practice since he was first exposed

to it in college. In recent years, retirement has allowed him to engage

with the study and practice more earnestly. Over the past 10 years, he

has studied at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and has done nu-

merous meditation retreats at Insight Meditation Center and else-

where. He sits and studies weekly with Stillwater Sangha in Orono

and maintains a daily meditation practice.

MONDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:00 a.m. to noon

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Officers

President Robert Tredwell Vice-President Lin Lufkin Secretary Kristine Mangene-Reid Treasurer Elsa Sanborn

Standing Committee Chairs

Curriculum Committee Judy Hakola Finance and Governance Committee Daryl Briggs

Marketing and Public Relations Committee Anita Kurth

Member Services Committee Ann Torrey

One-Day and Special Events Committee Joan Ellis

Penobscot Valley Senior College is an all-

volunteer organization. If you would like to

be a part of the work we do, please leave

a message at 992-0118 or email us at

seniorcollege@eaaa.org indicating your

interests.

Penobscot Valley Senior College 2019-2020 Board of Directors

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From all of us at PVSC:

Thank you for your interest in Pe-

nobscot Valley Senior College;

where we enjoy Learning for the

fun of it!

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Readers Theatre

Mark Bilyk and Tellis Coolong

Course Description: This is a “voice on” course. Students will partici-

pate in reading selected plays, which will be chosen based on class size.

Listeners are welcome; however, participation is encouraged. (This is a

4-week course.)

Instructor: Mark Bilyk is a co-founder of True North Theater, based in

Orono. He has been involved in local community theater productions

since 2000. Assistant Tellis Coolong, who is also a co-founder, has a

theater degree from the University of Maine and has been performing

ever since.

MONDAY AFTERNOON CLASS 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MONDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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The Merchant Marine Now and in

the Future

Larry Wade

Course Description: With the world increasingly dependent on interna-

tional trade, the course will introduce students to the Merchant Marine

today and the various types of vessel that are used to transport world

commerce. The course will be designed to be interactive with student

participation leading the voyage towards its destination where we will

look at the future and how it is rapidly approaching. Current Maritime

events will be shared electronically with the participants as they occur

each week. (This is a 6-week course.)

Instructor: Larry is a long time Mariner with more than 50 years of sea

-going time. He sailed as Master from 1971 to 2011. He taught various

Maritime courses at Maine Maritime Academy for 15 years as well as

captaining the training ship. He graduated from MMA in 1964 with a

B.S. and in 2015 earned an M.S. He is an active member of various pro-

fessional societies.

TUESDAY MORNING CLASS 10:00 a.m. to noon

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:30 to 3:30 pm

The Aging Brain Owner’s Manual

(CANCELLED)

Dr. Cliff Singer and Josh Bridges

Course Description: This course will cover topics related to brain

aging—maintaining healthy cognition and memory, stroke preven-

tion and fall prevention, latest on Alzheimer’s disease research, care-

giver support, sleep and aging, maintaining a mental and emotional

wellness. (This is a 6-week course.)

Instructors: Dr. Cliff Singer will be course director. He currently

serves as Chief of Geriatric Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry at

Acadia Hospital and Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and an

Adjunct Professor at the University of Maine. He is the principal in-

vestigator of the Northern Light Acadia and Eastern Maine Medical

Center Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program. He has published 38

papers and 19 book chapters and given more than 330 presentations

at regional and national meetings. He has been selected by peers to

“Best Doctors in America” every year since 2004.

Josh Bridges is both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees patients in the Mood and

Memory Clinic at Acadia Hospital and is a co-investigator in the

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program. He also runs the Dementia

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FRIDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:00 a.m. to noon

Respecting the Elders: Traditional Teachings

Through Wabanaki Stories

John Bear Mitchell

Course Description: Much culture is passed along through story and

song. John is a fluent and gifted storyteller, having toured with the

Native American Storytellers of New England for many years while

working his way through college. “Respecting the Elders – Tradi-

tional Teachings through Wabanaki Stories” will through story, read-

ings and discussion, thoughtfully introduce participants to how the

Wabanaki speak of and honor the Elders. (This is a 4-week course.)

Instructor: John Bear Mitchell is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation

from Indian Island. He presently serves as the University of Maine

System Office Native American Waiver and Educational Program

Coordinator, University of Maine Wabanaki Center Outreach and

Student Development Coordinator, as well as a Lecturer of Wabanaki

Studies and Multicultural Studies. John is a fluent and gifted storytell-

er, having toured with the Native American Storytellers of New Eng-

land for many years while working his way through college.

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Music of the Western World: A Survey

Dennis Cox

Course Description: This survey course will cover Western Music from

the Pre-Renaissance through the Modern Era with an emphasis upon the

development of musical forms. No background in music is needed. (This

is a 6-week course.)

Instructor: Dr. Dennis Cox, professor emeritus of Music, University of

Maine, was the conductor of the University of Maine Singers for 35

years, as well as teaching a variety of courses in the Music Department

(School of Performing Arts) there. He has a D.M.A. from the University

of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, an M.A.

West Virginia University, and degrees from the University of Colorado

and the University of Nebraska.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASS 1:30 PM– 3:30 PM

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WEDNESDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:00 a.m. to noon

Science Fiction for Grownups

Ruth Nadelhaft

Course Description: Ursula LeGuin’s 1968 novel, The Left Hand

of Darkness, won every possible award and marked a new era in

science fiction writing. But LeGuin herself already had great

knowledge and respect for earlier and contemporary writers who

were preparing the ground. We will look at some of those writers,

along with some of LeGuin’s own critical work and introductions,

culminating in reading and discussion of her break-through novel.

(This is a 5-week course.)

Instructor: Ruth Nadelhaft was born and educated in NYC from

public school to The High School of Music and Art to Queens Col-

lege, CUNY; then on to graduate school at the University of Wis-

consin, Madison, all the while reading science fiction. With her

husband, she moved to Maine in 1967 where he began to teach in

the UMaine History Department. She taught for many years at the

newly-created Penobscot Valley Community College (now UMA-

B) where she taught science fiction classics to rapturous students of

all ages, and at the University of Maine. She is now an emerita

professor of the University of Maine.

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FRIDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:00 a.m. to noon

Learn to Paint with Water Colors

David Whalen

Course Description: This course is for both beginning and advanced

students, who will learn the basics of watercolor painting including

techniques, tools and strategy to create a wide variety of watercolor

styles. It is a great way to learn in a group setting and have fun in the

process. A fee of $2.00 per student per week will cover the cost of

materials. (This is a 6-week course.)

Instructor: David Whalen has over twenty years of art instruction

experience in many media for all age groups, including past Senior

College courses.

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:30-3:30 pm

Learning MORE about your IPhone/IPad

(Advanced) Ed Brazee

Course Description: This course is for anyone already familiar with the

basic functions of your iPhone and iPad. If you are already comfortable

knowing how most things work—email, text, photos, adding and using apps,

and moving around on your device—then this course is for you. In this

course we will focus on (1) how you can find answers to questions you have

about your device; (2) exploring apps that help you be better organized and

creative; (3) using social media, and; (4) taking, editing, organizing, and

sharing photos. The primary focus for this course will be to answer YOUR

questions and we’ll brainstorm at the first class session to elicit your ideas.

Of course, everyone needs an iPhone or iPad, with iOS 12 installed. You will

also need your Apple ID and Apple ID Password to access the App Store.

If you have any questions or wonder if this class is right for you, please con-

tact Ed Brazee at edbrazee@gmail.com or 207/576.8401. (This course will

meet at least five of these dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 3. One of

the mid-October dates we will not meet.)

Instructor: Ed Brazee is the founder and principal of BoomerTECH Adven-

tures, which works with Boomers and Seniors who want to learn more about

their personal technology (and impress their grandchildren). BoomerTECH

Adventures offers personal tutorials, a variety of workshops, and its first

online course, The Wicked Good iPhone Intro Video Series.

Ed is professor emeritus of education at the University of Maine where he

taught for 25 years.

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Bridge for Beginners

Lorraine Taylor

Course Description: This course will cover (1) hand evaluation and

building; (2) playing the hand—signaling; (3) opening hand; (4) basic

conventions; (5) basic courtesy and rules of play; and other relevant

topics. (This is a 6-week course.)

Instructor: Lorraine is a long-time player. She needs very few points

to become a Life Master member of ACBL. She is a member of the

Dirigo Bridge Club in Bangor.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:30PM TO 3:30 PM

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The First European Settlement on St.

Croix Island

Raymond Pelletier

Course Description: Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island

was named for a group of French entrepreneurs and farmers who sought

to establish a colony in northern North America. The very first attempt

took place in what is now the State of Maine at St. Croix Island. This

course will cover the earliest events of attempted colonization by focus-

ing on the individuals who guided this attempt. The course will include

a one-day field trip to St. Croix Island in Calais. (This course will meet

1:30 to 3:30 on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2; the all-day field trip to St Croix

will be on Sat., Oct. 5.)

Instructor: Ray has recently retired from the University of Maine after

34 years in administration and the classroom. He was active in Canadi-

an/Franco-American Studies and bilingual teacher training and was the

Associate Director of UMaine’s Canadian Studies Program. He also

taught French in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:30PM-3:30PM

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DNA for Beginners

Dee Virtue

Course Description: If you graduated from high school or college

before 1980 you probably learned very little about DNA. There's a

reason for that: a significant majority of what’s known about DNA

has been learned in the last 10-30 years!

At the beginning of this (lecture and discussion) course we will look

very briefly at the early history of DNA and its chemical structure

and behavior. In later classes we will discover how DNA controls

and directs all cell activities, how it is regulated, and how it causes

mutations. During the last two classes we will look at a variety of

current applications of DNA technology (agriculture, criminology,

industry, medicine, CRISPR) and some of the ethical issues they

pose. (This is a 6-week course.)

Instructor: Dee Virtue taught Biology and AP Biology at Orono

High School and other locations for about 30 years. She has taught

several courses for PVSC including Evolution; Bacteria, Viruses, and

the Immune System; Genetics; DNA; and Visible Genetic Traits of

Cats. She is a life-long Maine resident with absences due to 20 years

as military spouse.

THURSDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:00– Noon