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Fifty Years of Nursing: A Story to Tell
with John Henkel
Hybrid
Let’s meet and share tales about our mutual experiences in health care. At our ages, it seems like a prudent thing to do. I have stories to tell (the good, the bad, the amusing) that may also provide some education in how to navigate the health care system.
Date: August 17 and 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Location: Ed Ctr, room 114
John Henkel is a nurse who has been lucky to ride the wave of the nursing revolution from the days of starched nursing caps to color-coded scrubs.
John is eternally grateful for his time as a nurse. He can’t imagine having done anything else. He has worked as a nurse in a variety of roles and locations before ending up in Wilton.
Vienna Mountain and the Three Birds Orchid
with Deb Stahler
In Person
Two walks, one exploring Vienna Mountain and the other again searching for the Three Birds Orchid at the Mountain Trail in Belgrade. Weather conditions will determine which walk will be on which day.
Dates: August 18 & 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Vienna Mountain & Belgrade
Carpool: TBD
Deb is a regular GLI member and nature presenter. She graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist Program in 2020.
Talk and Tour at the Franklin County Jail
with Hart Daley
In-Person
Franklin County Jail currently houses about 30 inmates. It has several programs to help prevent recidivism and help inmates re-enter society.
Date: August 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Franklin County Jail
Major Hart Daley is the jail administrator.
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An Armchair Visit in Patagonia
with Mike Stillman
In-Person
Patagonia encompasses large portions of southern Argentina and Chile and is often identified as a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts.
Earlier this year, Mike Stillman, a Maine State Guide, traveled to Chile, and, while fishing was his primary reason, he planned some extra days to learn more about the area. In doing so, he explored the city of Buenos Aires and smaller communities, sampled foods in many establishments, and talked with many people who live and work there.
Then he went fishing for the next several days before an interesting return trip to Maine. So come, sit back, and enjoy photos and stories of his South American adventure.
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fusion Center, room 101
Mike began working in Maine at Baxter State Park between his junior and senior years of high school, returning for extended periods over the following years.
After graduating from college, he and his wife settled in Pennsylvania while she completed her education. During that time, they made the decision to move permanently to Maine.
Alongside his work, Mike learned the craft of building bamboo fly rods—a skill he continues to practice today. He also became a licensed Maine State Guide, a role he still holds, and he regularly travels throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond to pursue his passion for fishing.
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Summer Social
In-Person
Free
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 12-2 pm
Location: Kineowatha Park/Barn
A time to get together and socialize with fellow Gold LEAF members. This will be a potluck lunch at Kineowatha Park in Wilton from 12 noon until 2 PM. Donations welcomed.
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