In-person

It's time to tell your story. Many of us have verbal or written histories of our families. Our parents' generation put their stories on audio or video recordings.

This is an opportunity to tell your story on camera for ten to sixty minutes.  In the end, you'll have a copy to share with family. 

Recording options include you alone, or you with John or someone else of your choosing. John will work out the details with you before your session. 

Date: Mondays, October 26, 2026 through February 1, 2027

The participants will email or call John Henkel to arrange a time that is convenient for both parties.

Time: 10 am

Location: On October 26, 2026, the location will be at N. Dining Hall, C

Future dates location: TBD

John Henkel is the Gold LEAF curriculum chair, a board member, and a nurse.

In-person

This class introduces gentle stretches and easier yoga poses to relax the mind and body.  The class is designed to enhance flexibility, awareness, and peacefulness.

Each class includes a brief meditation, standing, sitting, and floor work stretches with an emphasis on breathing. Each class will culminate with a guided body relaxation and period of silence. 

Students are asked to bring a yoga mat and 2 towels.

3 Sessions

Dates: October 28, 2026             November 4, 11, 2026

Time: 11 am-12:30 pm

Location: Education Center, 006, lower level

Sharon (Shiri) Jones is experienced and certified by Indra Devi, a pioneer of bringing yoga to the USA. Sharon taught yoga at various locations, including Gold LEAF Institute. She lives a quiet life and continues her lifelong practices and studies.

Hybrid

We have had success with storytelling presentations as speakers have come through our network. Let's take it to the next level and create our own network for storytelling.

Once a month, we will come together to tell stories. We'll brainstorm a list of potential topics. The expectation is that everyone comes prepared with a ten-minute story to tell on a topic of choice. We'll keep it simple and have fun.

Dates: We meet the first Monday of each month

Proposed time: 11 am -12:30 pm

November 2, 2026

December 7, 2026

January 4, 2027

February 1, 2027

Time: Note: the time can be flexible.  Call or email to set up a time if more convenient than the time set. 

Location: Ed Ctr, 106

John Henkel is the GLI curriculum chair, a board member, and a nurse.

Online

Life is full of transitions. Some fall within our control, like retirement or a career change, while others arise unexpectedly through illness, loss, or circumstances we never saw coming.

Even positive changes can leave us questioning who we are now and where we go from here. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore ways to navigate life’s transitions with greater self-compassion, confidence, and—most importantly—curiosity.

Together, we’ll look at how change can affect our sense of identity and explore tools that can help us find our footing when life suddenly feels uncertain. Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply feeling ready to write a new chapter, this class offers fresh perspectives and practical strategies to ease the transition.

Participants are invited to submit questions ahead of time, which can be addressed anonymously if desired.

Date: November 12, 2026

Time: 10 am-11:30 am

Mandi Colby-Favreau is also completing her End-of-Life Doula Certificate through the University of New England, deepening her commitment to supporting people through life’s many thresholds. She lives in Midcoast Maine, where she enjoys hiking, herbalism, genealogy, and caring for a historic homestead with her family.