Did you see Dr. Beal’s conversation on the Downeast Institute and “The Future of Shellfish in the Gulf of Maine”? Here’s your opportunity to view this wonderful presentation. Share this with your friends.
Did you miss the presentation on the “Sinking of the SS Connaught” – The Greatest Maritime Rescue in History? Join maritime historian, Taylor Zajonc, as he tells this exciting story of the SS Connaught and its recent discovery.
Want to learn about the different Wellness Traditions found in various parts of the World? Listen to award-winning writer, journalist Debra Bokur as she takes us through a tour of World Wellness Traditions.
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Our Winter/Spring 2024 offerings are open for registration!
Our Winter/Spring 2024 semester classes are set so why not check them out and sign up today – registration for classes is open. Just click on any of the presentations below to read about it and the presenter. See you in class!
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Now’s the time to Renew your SSC Membership for the 2023-2024 Season – Just Click Here!
Now is the time to renew your Membership or, if you’re not a member, to join SSC – we’re able to keep the cost at $25.00! Membership for the Sunrise Senior College year begins with our Summer session on June 1st and runs from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. You can select your Membership when you’re registering for any of our presentations – just select the 2023-2024 Membership before you checkout. If you want to renew your Membership but you’re not ready to enroll in any classes yet, click the link above. Please note that to take a class for free the $25 membership fee for the 2023-2024 year must be paid unless otherwise stated. You can do this on-line where you registered for the class.
Winter/Spring 2024 Offerings
2023- 2024 MembershipMembership runs: June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024 |
Native American BasketryCatherine Hunter March 19thClass Underway |
Death with DignityValerie Lovelace March 20thClass Completed |
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Systematics: A Discipline that Bridges TimeDr. Eric Jones March 21stClass Underway |
The Total Solar Eclipse 2024Curt Olson March 25thClass Completed |
Paint Pouring on Glass, Canvas and Other ItemsSuzie O’Clair April 12th |
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“What is Hospice?” Down East Hospice Volunteers– Who are they? What do they do?Barbara Barnett April 30th |
What is Philosophy?Dr. John Patrick Cleary May 3rd |
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SSC is a member run, all volunteer organization, deeply committed to providing intellectual stimulation, practical knowledge, fun and social interaction for those 50 and over in our community.