GLI Full Year Annual Membership

Please note that a full-year membership is only available in the summer term.

This membership is valid for a full twelve months and replaces the need to sign up for membership each term.  It may be renewed during the next GLI Summer Term registration period.

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

Membership in Gold LEAF or another Maine senior college is required to participate in Gold LEAF classes. Membership in Gold LEAF also allows you to take courses in any other Maine senior college.

As part of our effort to attract new members, each current member will be entitled to bring a guest to one class session per year. Please call the Office Manager for more information (207-778-7063).

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

This membership entitles you to enroll in any class or activity during the Summer 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 still responsible for any class fees. To take advantage of this benefit, do NOT register for membership through this online catalog; just let the office know that you're entitled to free membership.

In-Person

This is a once-a-month walkabout in a nearby woodland.  It will involve some travel, not to exceed 45 minutes, with carpooling encouraged.  Outings will be planned for 2 or fewer hours, excluding travel time.

Dates: June 16, July 21, August 4, September 15, 2026

Time: 9:30 am - Variable

Location: TBD

Ray is a devoted sportsman and outdoorsman, and has led numerous hiking and paddling tours with Gold LEAF.

Online

This discussion group is held on the first and third Fridays of each month. It covers local, national, and world news. The discussion provides an opportunity to share 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 discussion topics are selected by the group at the beginning of each meeting.

June 19, 2026

July 3, 17, 2026

August 7, 21, 2026

September 4, 18, 2026

October 2, 2026

10 am - 11:30 am

Paul Mullin is the facilitator for this discussion group.

In-Person

Paddling local waters will begin with traveling in personal vehicles for up to 45 minutes to a nearby lake, pond, stream, or river. Destinations will be based on participants' interests and skill levels.   

In general, launch sites will offer relatively easy parking and access to the water.  Participants are responsible for travel, safety, and equipment, along with any personal items they wish to bring. 

The trips will leave from the Park and Ride in Farmington at 9:30 am, but independent travel to the launch site is also okay.  Return will be between 12 and 1:00 pm.  A description of each upcoming outing and related details will be sent by email about a week ahead.

Dates: June 24, July 15, August 19, September 23, 2026

Time: 9:30 am - Variable

Location: TBD

Ray has paddled many waters in the local area over the last 20 or so years, fishing and enjoying the Maine outdoors.  Many of those outings have involved Gold LEAF.

In-Person

Join a group of casual walkers for exercise and sharing goodwill.  At each session (roughly three per month), we will meet and walk 1-2 hours on mostly flat and obstacle-free paths, trails, or roads in the greater Farmington area, starting in late June. 

Walks may include the Whistle Stop Trail, the Prescott Field Trail, the Explore Farmington on Foot Trail (I made that up!), and more. Walk guides are Barbara Toner and Lisa Bailey. 

Dates: June 25, 2026

July 9, 20, 27, 2026

August 3, 20, 27, 2026

September 2, 11, 24, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: TBD

Barb Toner and Lisa Bailey are longtime “walk and talk” friends who appreciate what Western Maine has to offer for the outdoor adventurer. They are retired teachers who still love to share with others and take time to smell the roses while keeping active.

In Person

We will walk a loop in the Woodland preserve, focusing on trees, birds, and the two small ponds.

Date: June 30, 2026

Rain Date: July 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Peter Miller Woodland Loop Trail, Anderson Rd, Vienna, ME 04360

Carpooling TBD

Deb is a regular GLI member and nature presenter. She graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist Program in 2020.

In-Person

Make a simple journal from a recycled file folder cover and personalize it with reclaimed images, decorative paper, and art supplies. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

Date: July 1st, 2026

Time: 10:00 am-11 am

Location: Mantor Library, Second Floor

Laurie is the Head of Reference Services at Mantor Library. She has been making all kinds of books for many years and enjoys teaching book arts to others.