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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The University of Maine System and SSC encourage all students to have had a Covid-19 vaccination when attending in-person classes at UM@M.
Registration is open for our Summer-Fall 2024 offerings!
Our Summer-Fall 2024 semester is open for registration. To check out what we have – just click on any of the presentations below to read about it and the presenter. See you in class!
Registering online is safe & easy!
It’s time to Renew / Sign Up for your SSC Membership for the 2024-2025 Season – Just Click Here!
It’s time for you to renew your Membership for the 2024-2025 season or, if you’re not a member, to join SSC – and the cost is still only $25.00! Membership for the year begins with our summer session on June 1st and runs to May 31, 2025. This gives you all the summer classes for free while you only pay the base cost for all other classes with books and/or supplies covered by SSC. You can select your Membership at the same time you are registering for our exciting Summer-Fall programs – just make sure that you have selected your 2024 Membership before you checkout. **Please note that to take a class for free the $25 membership fee for the 2024-2025 year must be paid unless otherwise stated.
If you want to register for your Membership but you’re not ready to enroll in any of our stimulating Summer-Fall classes yet, click here to go directly to Membership registration: https://machias.edu/ssc/class/2024-2025-membership/
Summer-Fall 2024 Offerings
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2024- 2025 MembershipMembership runs: June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025 |
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A Dennysville Soldier at the 1864 Battle of the Crater: John P. Sheahan’s Civil WarCLASS COMPLETED |
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The State of Maine’s LoonsNick Lund, Maine Audubon July 16th |
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Visit the Gardens of Mount Desert IslandVal Libby July 18th |
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“Downeast Lighthouse Keepers’ Stories of Daily Life in Maine’s Lighthouses” – from Beautiful Culter HarborDelia Mae Farris July 23rdRegistration Closed – Class Limit Reached |
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“Downeast Lighthouse Keepers’ Stories of Daily Life in Maine’s Lighthouses” – from Beautiful Culter HarborDelia Mae Farris July 25th |
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Washington County’s Working WaterfrontAmanda Smith & Dodie Emerson August 12th |
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Downeast Salmon Federation, Conservation Hatcheries and the Atlantic Salmon Life CyclesMitch Monini August 14th |
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A Perspective of HealingDr. Sam Hunkler August 21st |
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Genius of the AeneidThiela Schnaufer September 4th |
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Understanding Environmental Contamination and Its Impact on YouMeredith Harris September 23rd |
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Temples and Tombs of Ancient Egypt and the Nile – 3,000 Years of HistoryJackie O’Clair October 2nd |
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Knitting on a Round Loom – Its Easy and FunSuzie O’Clair October 18th |
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The Forest and the TreesCatherine Hunter October 24th |
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The 2024 Presidential Election: President Biden vs. Former President TrumpDr. Robert Arseneau October 26th |
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Making Christmas Ornaments and GiftsSuzie O’Clair October 29th |
A Learning Experience for those age 50 and over and their spouse or partner of any age.
NO TESTS! NO GRADES!
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.
