This membership entitles anyone 50 years or older to enroll in any class or activity during the Spring term only. 

There are 3 GLI terms: Summer (June-October), Fall/Winter (October-February), and Spring (February-June).

Membership in GLI or another Maine Senior College is required for registration in any Gold LEAF program offering. 

If you are 90 years old or older, you are entitled to free membership, although you are still responsible for any class fees. To take advantage of this benefit, do NOT register for membership through this online catalog; let the office know that you're entitled to free membership at goldleaf@maine.edu

Hybrid 

This is a discussion group usually held on the first and third Fridays of each month, covering local, national, and world news. The discussion provides an opportunity to share your observations and opinions on the news and to learn from other participants.

Articles of interest are distributed among the group by email in the week before each meeting, and topics to discuss are selected by the group at the beginning of each meeting.

March 6, 20, 2026

April 3, 17, 2026

May 1, 15, 2026

June 5, 2026

10 am - 11:30 am

Paul Mullin is the facilitator for this discussion group.

In-person

Participants will meet once a month for lunch at various restaurants in the Farmington area. Reservations must be firm one week before the date. Participants will order from the standard menu and receive separate checks.

First Thursday of the month

February 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

April 2, 2026

May 7, 2026

June 4, 2026

11:30 am.

Location: TBD

Patricia Overall has been a long-time member of GLI.  She is a retired high school mathematics teacher who later worked in hotel management and other occupations, including NACA, now NASA, and as a bartender. She has lived in 18 states and obviously enjoys eating out.

Online

Please join us for a monthly Zoom get-together for coffee, conversation, and crafts.  Settle in with your favorite craft, bring your coffee, tea, or beverage, and visit with Gold LEAF friends.  Crafts are not essential, and guys are welcome! The goal is to get together and spend an hour or more talking with friends.

2nd Monday of the month

February 9

March 9

April 13

May 11

June 8

10 am-11:30 am

In-Person

Shake off the winter blues! Each session, led by GLI members who are veterans of many outdoor adventures, will be a walk or snowshoe on trails, roads, or woodlands in the greater Farmington area. The travel time to the trailhead will generally be between 30 and 45 minutes.

Participants should plan to explore for 1 to 2 hours. Efforts will be made to avoid difficult terrain. Make-up dates are hopeful, but as Spring is such a tricky time for planning outdoor activities, some cancellations may occur.

February 27, 2026

March 25, 2026

April 21, 2026   

May 22, 2026

10 am

Location & Time: TBD

Barbara Toner, Sam Horine, Sarah Carlson, Billy Proctor, and Margaret Cox have been involved in Gold LEAF over the years. Each one respects nature and enjoys sharing what Maine has to offer with others.

Online 

The Book Discussion Group continues a long Gold LEAF tradition and will meet four times during the Spring Term to discuss works of fiction and non-fiction. Our sessions are open, casual, yet stimulating and informative, allowing us to learn from one another. There is a possibility that an occasional meeting will be in-person.

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

March 10: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

April 14: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

May 12: My Friends by Fredrick Backman

June 9: Murder at Holly House by Denzil Meyrick

Cathy Wimett and Nadine Marchand organize the book discussion. Any group member is welcome to facilitate a session. Both newcomers and past participants are encouraged to join us for this Spring Term.

Online

This presentation by licensed forester Ted Wright will provide information on an innovative new program to ensure annual revenue for forest landowners through the generation of carbon credits from their growing trees.   

In short, getting paid to let trees grow. Ted is a consultant for Renoster, a carbon removal supplier. The company is collaborating with owners of Maine working forests to encourage longer tree growth cycles for more market value while earning annual revenue through committed carbon credits. Ted will also discuss how carbon credits are generated, supplied, and traded, and cover integrity issues in the current carbon markets. 

See Renoster's announcement here:  

https://www.renoster.co/resources/blog/launching-apollo-a-new-era-for-nature  

Date: March 31, 2026.  Snow Date: April 1, 2026 

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Ted Wright has dedicated over 25 years to advancing responsible forestry practices and sustainable management of forest resources in Maine. His deep commitment to working forests and rural economies allows him to connect Maine's woodland owners with carbon finance opportunities.

Ted is the owner of Ted Wright Forest Services https://tedwrightforestservices.com in Brunswick. 

In-Person 

Do you fantasize about living in Three Pines and having a meal with Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache or a walk around the green with Ruth and Rosa?

Do you want an opportunity to talk about Louise Penny’s latest two books, The Grey Wolf and The Black Wolf, as they weave a complicated tale in the province of Quebec? 

Join us to discuss the characters, settings, questions, dogs, and ducks of Louise Penny’s mysteries. 

Dates: April 8, 22, 2026

1:30 - 3:00 P.M.

Location: Education Center, 113

Deb Stahler and Cathy Wimett would like to vacation in Three Pines and have at least one meal a day in the Bistro.