In-Person

4 Sessions

A monthly meeting throughout the year for people/families living with diabetes.  It would be a combination of education and sharing of life's experiences in living with Diabetes.

You don't need to be diabetic to take this class. Learn valuable information to support friends, relatives, or acquaintances with diabetes.

This class has started, but you can still join as the class may be ongoing.

June 10

July 15

Aug 12

Sept 9 

New location: Education Center, Room 319

1-2 pm

John Henkel has been an RN for 45 years and is a former Diabetes Educator.  Diabetic for 25 years.  Insulin-dependent for 10 years.

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

July 3, 2025

August 7, 2025

September 4, 2025

October 2, 2025

11:30 am.

Location: TBD

Patricia Overall has been a member of GLI for three years.  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.

In-Person

This discussion is focused on nutrition, particularly for an aging population, including shopping more efficiently.

July 14, 2025

1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Location:  North Dining Hall-C, Olsen Learning Center

Alexandra James is a Registered Licensed Dietitian employed by the Hannaford Store on Whitten Road in Augusta.

In-Person

3 sessions

Each session will be a walk or hike in various meadows, woodlands, or mountains in the vicinity of Farmington. The travel time to the trailhead will generally be between 30 and 45 minutes, and participants should plan to be on the trail for 1 to 2 hours. Efforts will be made to avoid difficult terrain, and a makeup date will be scheduled in the event of cancellation.

Approximately one week before each session, participants will receive an individual email detailing the travel plan, providing information about the destination, and offering suggestions on what to bring. 

July 25 & August 21, led by Ray Stillman

September 18, led by Nadine Marchand

Ray Stillman and Nadine Marchand have conducted many similar outings in past sessions.

In-Person

The Maine Art Glass Studio in Lisbon Falls, Maine, provides a unique experience for those interested in the artistry of stained glass.  Insects, butterflies, other animals, and plants are created or enclosed in stained glass.  There will be a short presentation about the museum, followed by a self-directed tour of the exhibits.

The studio is located in the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Lisbon Falls, which involves the use of stairs between floors. An introduction to the museum will be presented at 11:00 am.

Brochures are available on the Gold LEAF Bulletin Board.

July 28, 2025

9-3 pm includes travel time

Address: 51 Main St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252

Lunch on your own

Carpool: TBD

Ray has collected glass items over many years.

In-Person

Three sessions are planned for summer paddles on one of our many local streams, ponds, or lakes. These are relaxed paddles in your own canoe or kayak to enjoy the natural world. Each outing begins between 9 and 10 am and ends between noon and 1 pm. They have been known to include lunch out or on the shore, as folks prefer. Make-up dates will be held if possible.

About a week before each session, each person will receive an individual email describing the travel plans. Information will be provided about the destination, suggesting what to bring. 

July 31, 2025

August 28, 2025

September 25, 2025

9 am-1 pm

Central meeting place TBD.

Eileen has conducted many outdoor programs in prior sessions.

In-Person

Loss is entwined with the human condition. Join with others--men are welcome, too--as we share our losses and create keepsakes with objects that belonged to those no longer with us. Creations may be practical or abstract, they may be sewn, glued, nailed, carved, digitized, etc.

Bring whatever you have: shirts, hats, ties, photos, letters, papers.

Suggested Keepsakes:

Functional - eyeglass case, fabric belt, scarf, bookmark, toss pillow cover, walking stick. Non-functional - collage, wall hanging, shadow box.

These are suggestions, your ideas are welcome. Come to class with your items. First session we will become acquainted, discuss keepsake options, and plan for materials you will need to bring to remaining sessions for working on your keepsake.

July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2025

10:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Education Center, room 114

Ann works with textiles to create abstract collages, a love she discovered in recent years after retiring from teaching, both in class and online. She has also dipped into the surprisingly magical art form of watercolor painting.

In-Person

This will be a discussion of the differences between Whole Life, Term Life, Final Expense, and Guaranteed Issue insurances.

August 13, 2025

1 pm-2:30 pm

Location: North Dining Hall-C, Olsen Learning Center

Laura Fissette is the manager of the Senior Planning Center in Farmington.