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 8

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

We invite you to an experience in Brennan Healing Science with Irene Rebecca Bodendorf. This modality is based on the study of bio-energy systems, the Hunan Energy Field, and applications for hands-on healing and personal transformation.

We will be introduced to Brennan Healing Science, enhance our High Sense Perception, and learn self-healing techniques.

June 17, 24, July 1, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location:  Ed Ctr, room 103

Irene is a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, a graduate of a four-year International College based in Florida and Oxford, England.

Irene has a 24-year practice and has staffed Dr. Barbara Brennan’s Intensives in the United States and Mondsee, Austria. She holds a Multidisciplinary Degree incorporating Business and Social Science Majors. Irene brings her experience in the Education, Medical, and Corporate Business world to her healing practice.

In-Person

2 Sessions

June 26, 2025, 2 pm-3:30 pm- Lecture at UMF, Ed Ctr, room 112

June 27, 2025, 10 am - 2 pm- Trip to Waterville Historical Society & Museum

Carpool: TBD

Waterville Historical Society and Museum, walking tour of historic downtown

Optional lunch at Lebanese Restaurant, MEZZE, on Temple Street, preceded by a 65-90 minute historical background class.

The WHS is based in the 1814 Reddington House, at 62 Silver Street, in Waterville (one block from downtown and the Concourse Parking Lot). The small city of Waterville, first settled on the right bank of the Kennebec River in 1754 following the building of Fort Halifax on the opposite bank of the river, became one of Maine’s manufacturing centers in the late 19 th century, with textile mills, wood products mills, and the extensive railroad car repair shops.

The Reddington family was among the earliest settlers and in 1814 built a grand 2-story home, which the family donated in 1903, with all its furnishings and the carriage house, to the newly created Waterville Historical Society.

Eric Hooglund is Professor Emeritus of Iranian Studies. Previous Gold Leaf courses include History of Waterville and Walking tour of former Lebanese District; Walking tour of Belgrade Grade Lakes village; US Foreign Policy in the Middle East; Iranian Films by women Directors; films of Asghar Farhadi, winner of 2 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film.

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 is a talk and tour at Timber HP in Madison, Maine. Timber HP is manufacturing high performing wood fiber insulation, which is healthier than current alternatives and supports sustainable forestry. Please be advised that this tour will involve a considerable amount of walking and includes a number of stairways (no elevators). Our tour guide will provide all the necessary protective equipment.

July 9, 2025

Mr. Johnston is part-owner and manager of Timber HP

In-Person

This is a painting class for beginners and intermediates. Learn the basics of acrylics while using beautiful downtown Phillips, home of the Sandy River and birthplace of Fly Rod Crosby, as our inspiration.

In case of inclement weather, the class will be held indoors.  Meet at 11 Pleasant Street, Phillips, ME. Supplies are not included. If you do not have your own supplies, stores like Walmart and Reny’s Department Store have reasonably priced art supplies. A list will be provided upon request. 

July 10th, 2025

July 17th, 2025

July 24th, 2025

2-4 pm

Shri (Sharon Jones) is an experienced painter who enjoys plein air painting during the warmer weather. The class has the possibility of extension if there is interest.

Picture credit from Sun Journal

In-Person

July 11, 2025

1 pm - 4 pm

Due to popular demand, Julia Daly will give another class similar to the Spring term class.  If you were on the waiting list, now is the time to enroll!

This will be a short hike and geological overview of Daggett's Rock, Maine's largest glacial erratic. The hike is about 0.3 miles up an old logging road. The rock can be examined from several ground-level spots on a short loop around it. There is some uneven footing on the access trail. Maps and hand lenses will be available to the participants.

Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear and a bug hat.

July 11, 2025

1 pm-4 pm

Car pooling: TBD

Julia Daly is a professor of Geology at UMF.

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.