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Let's Sing Together! Again Spring Term
with Ray Stillman
In-Person
Join us for an informal session to sing, or sometimes hum, a variety of traditional folk, old standard, and holiday songs. No experience is necessary, just an interest in having fun singing together. Playing along with a ukulele, guitar or piano is also welcome.
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at the Farmington Community/Recreation Center, 127 Middle Street, Farmington, ME.
February 8, 22
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
May 9, 23
1 pm - 2:15 pm
Ray is a past member of the previous singing group.
Will run
Games Day, Spring
with Patricia Overall
In-person
This group will meet on the third Monday of each month for 2-3 hours to play board and/or word games. The group will meet in members' homes with snacks provided by the host and each member bringing their drink/s of choice. Members may bring their own games, and the host may provide games if available. Game choices will be made by those present. Members are not required to have a game day in their own home in order to participate in this activity. Come join the fun!
The group will meet on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
February 19, 2024
March 18, 2024
April 15, 2024
May 20, 2024
Patricia Overall has been a member of Gold LEAF for many years. She is a retired high school math teacher and hotel office manager. She moved from Albuquerque, NM, where she chaired several similar groups within different organizations.
Will run
Out and About in Maine, Spring Term
with Ray Stillman
In-person
As most of us know, Western Maine has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts in all four seasons. This Gold LEAF opportunity combines paddling trips, light hikes, walks and snowshoeing into one package geared to take advantage of local resources and seasonal conditions. For this term, we will focus on beginner/moderate trails to walk, hike, or snowshoe in Western Maine. Participants should have comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, ice cleats, and snowshoes. Trekking poles are recommended but not necessary. We will keep a close eye on the weather before each event and keep participants posted about changes. Our goal is to be safe, have fun, and get outside!
February 27
March 26
April 16
May 21
10 a.m., locations to be determined.
Ray Stillman and Deb Stahler will be organizing the Out and About Group for Gold LEAF for the spring term. They both enjoy exploring the outdoors of Maine with others.
Will run
Dining Out, Spring Term
with Patricia Overall
In-person
Participants will meet once a month for lunch at various restaurants in the Farmington area. Reservations will need to be firm one week prior to the date. Participants will order from the standard menu and receive separate checks.
First Thursday of the month at 11:30 am.
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
Patricia Overall has been a member of Gold LEAF 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 working as a bartender. She has lived in 18 states and obviously enjoys eating out.
Will run
Trip to Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, Spring Term
with Barb Toner
In-Person
Back by popular demand: The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is a fascinating and interactive museum tucked away in Bethel Maine, which rivals small museums in bigger cities. The quality and quantity of samples are stunning and the displays are interesting and very well done.
The cost per person is $10.00, (this is discounted from the regular $15 admission) payable at the admissions desk on arrival. We will spend roughly 2 hours (flexible) visiting the museum (you can wander the museum on your own; there is much to “ooo and ahhh” over) From tourmaline to talc and mica to meteorites, you will come away with new knowledge and appreciation of the minerals and gems of Maine!
If interested, after the visit, participants can stay for lunch at a local restaurant (if available)
April 26, 2024
10:00 am
Rain date: May 6, 2024
Self-Guided
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, 99 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217
Carpool at the Park & Ride next to Walgreens at 8:30 a.m.
Will run
A Visit To Siesta Sanctuary 1
with Margaret Buschmann and Ray Stillman
In-Person
This is an introduction to Siesta Sanctuary which provides a permanent home for parrots that are displaced from their homes due to their owner moving or passing away, changes in a home situation, or sometimes for disruptive behavior.
While no parrot has likely lived alone and rarely with other birds, the Sanctuary has a goal of providing each new arrival the opportunity to become a part of a flock of their choosing. They can fly about when they wish, eat what they like, find a perch that looks and feels right, and find friends of their choosing. In some cases, residents of the Sanctuary are successfully adopted by other families.
April 30, 2024
Tour time: 11 am -1 pm
Carpool: Meet at 9 am and Depart at 10 am at the Park N Ride lot next to Walgreens's Farmington, ME
1 pm -? Lunch?
Carpool: 10 am, Park N Ride Lot next to Walgreen's, Farmington, ME
Location: Siesta Sanctuary, 104 Brown Rd, Harmony, ME 04942
For more info: https://www.siestasanctuary.org/
Margaret & Fritz Buschmann, founders of the non-profit Siesta Sanctuary fell in love with parrots during a visit to Busch Gardens many years ago and have owned parrots for many years. After a couple of years raising parrots for sale, they chose to establish Siesta Sanctuary in 1999. Although about 40 birds live there now some of whom are senior members, the Sanctuary has often served nearly twice that number at any one time.
John Colter
with Charles Parker
In-Person
John Colter is a man of mystery. He enrolled in the Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery (1803-1806) and became a fur trapper and noted scout. Colter had some adventures with the Blackfeet. He was likely the first European to describe the geysers and hot springs of what became known as Yellowstone Park. Charles will pose as John Colter recently arrived from the mountains in the city of St. Louis. The time is summer in 1810. Listen as John Colter speaks and answers questions in 1810.
May 7th
6:30-8:00 pm
North Dining Hall, section C
Charles taught chemistry since the time of the four elements. He also harbors a strong interest in history. He has presented the person of John Colter, a member of Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery.
Will run
A Visit To Siesta Sanctuary 2
with Margaret Buschmann and Ray Stillman
In-Person
This is an introduction to Siesta Sanctuary which provides a permanent home for parrots that are displaced from their homes due to their owner moving or passing away, changes in a home situation, or sometimes for disruptive behavior.
While no parrot has likely lived alone and rarely with other birds, the Sanctuary has a goal of providing each new arrival the opportunity to become a part of a flock of their choosing. They can fly about when they wish, eat what they like, find a perch that looks and feels right, and find friends of their choosing. In some cases, residents of the Sanctuary are successfully adopted by other families.
May 8, 2024
Tour time: 11 am-1 pm
Lunch: 1 -?
Carpool: Meet at 9:45 am and depart at 10 am at the Park N Ride lot next to Walgreens, Farmington, ME.
Location: Siesta Sanctuary, 104 Brown Rd, Harmony, ME 04942
For more info: https://www.siestasanctuary.org/
Margaret & Fritz Buschmann, founders of the non-profit Siesta Sanctuary fell in love with parrots during a visit to Busch Gardens many years ago and have owned parrots for many years. After a couple of years raising parrots for sale, they chose to establish Siesta Sanctuary in 1999. Although about 40 birds live there now some of whom are senior members, the Sanctuary has often served nearly twice that number at any one time.