In-Person

This will be a studio visit and demonstration of gelli printing with stencils on paper and fabric, and image transfers onto paper. You will have an opportunity to try your hand at printing during your visit.

Gelli printing is a simple monoprinting method that uses a reusable gelatin-like plate to create unique prints. Artists apply paint, add textures or stencils, and press paper onto the plate to transfer designs, resulting in one-of-a-kind artworks without the need for special equipment.

Date: April 7, 2026

10 am - 12 pm

Location: Two Imagine Studios, 173 Mosher Hill Road, Farmington, Maine, 04938

Meredith Mustard received her BFA from Cooper Union in NYC.  She has worked as a calligrapher and graphic designer, and has pursued a path as a painter, printmaker, and hand bookmaker. Although she is currently retired and a member of Gold LEAF, you cannot keep her out of the studio.

In-Person 

Do you fantasize about living in Three Pines and having a meal with Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache or a walk around the green with Ruth and Rosa?

Do you want an opportunity to talk about Louise Penny’s latest two books, The Grey Wolf and The Black Wolf, as they weave a complicated tale in the province of Quebec? 

Join us to discuss the characters, settings, questions, dogs, and ducks of Louise Penny’s mysteries. 

Dates: April 8, 22, 2026

1:30 - 3:00 P.M.

Location: Education Center, 113

Deb Stahler and Cathy Wimett would like to vacation in Three Pines and have at least one meal a day in the Bistro.

Hybrid

License to Browse: Safety While You Scroll will focus on traversing the expansive landscape of the internet, smart devices, and the ever-widening reach of artificial intelligence. From security basics to protecting your private information, "License to Browse" will provide you with practical steps you can take to ensure confidence and safety while using your devices.

This presentation will be broken into two parts:

Part One will be an introduction to safety features and settings that are built into smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc.

Part Two will expand on these settings and features and will delve deeper into how they can be used in real-world settings and digital environments.

The presentations will be a combination of lecture and group discussion. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and a willingness to engage in a communal conversation and education.

Date: April 9, 23, 2026

10:00 am - 12 pm

Location: Ed Ctr, room 107

Tyler Provencher is the Program Coordinator for the Greater Franklin Digital Literacy, a free, county-wide support program offering educational resources, technology guidance, and support to the broader Franklin County community. Greater Franklin Digital Literacy offers a combination of group presentations and individualized tutoring opportunities.

In-Person

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are reaching epidemic proportions, and the myth that memory loss is a "normal" part of aging has been disproven. Every bite either helps or hurts when it comes to our health, including brain health.

Join us for this single class to learn what to include and what to eliminate from your diet, to hold onto your memories, and to lose the fear of losing loved ones to dreaded memory loss.

There will be short video segments, lively discussion, and a delicious plant-based recipe demonstration with sampling.

April 28, 2026

10 am - 12 pm

Location: Ed Ctr, room 107 

Beth Perera has studied plant-based nutrition for 15 years under the guidance of multiple successful physicians and researchers, including Dr. Barnard, Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Sherzai, Dr. Popper, Dr. Stancic, Dr. McDougall, Dr. Ardis, and Dr. Greger, to name a few.

She dove into this topic after reading how to reverse her own painful joint issues with simple diet changes. No pills or procedures necessary!

There will be $4 per attendee for recipe ingredients, due in cash at class.

Beth was a Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for 8 years and helped train new instructors. She now enjoys sharing this information in a mostly retired off-grid life in the woods.

Hybrid

Agatha Christie served as a nurse in World War I. When she turned to mystery writing, she may have used her pharmaceutical knowledge to provide the means of murder in her novels.

The presentation will attempt to communicate Parker's enthusiasm for chemistry generally and for poisons specifically to members of Goldleaf.

A brief analysis of the symptoms of each poison and the presentation of the poison by Christie will be mentioned.

Parker will not provide drinks or snacks :)

Date: 1:00 - 2:30 P.M., April 28, 2026

Location: Education Center, room 107

Chuck Parker taught chemistry in public high schools and as an adjunct for Crowder College, Webb City, and Missouri Southern State University in Joplin until 2017.

He is especially enamored with alkaloids (caffeine is an alkaloid). The more he explored alkaloids and their deleterious effects on people, the more he investigated the use of poisons in mystery novels. Agatha Christie is remarkably accurate with her depictions.

Chuck has typically presented subjects concerning Muslim histories, such as the Crusades, the Ottomans, and the roots of Islamic extremism. However, his chemistry background kept crying for equal time.

In-Person

Northeast Archaeology Associates is located in Farmington at 382 Fairbanks Road.

It is a privately-owned company that provides a wide range of archaeological services from small-scale survey evaluations and data recovery to its various clients. Come learn about the organization.

We will meet at their location, as they have a number of exhibits they would like to show us.

April 29, 2026

10 am-11:30 am

Dr. Gemma Hudgell Ph.D is the director of the research center.

In-Person

In this course, we will read and discuss three books for and about young people during World War II. These books include: Snow Treasure (Norway) by Marie McSwigan, Number the Stars (Denmark) by Lois Lowry, and Twenty and Ten (France) by Claire Huchet Bishop. We will focus on one book and its historical foundation during each session of this class.

Dates: May 5, 19, and June 2, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Education Center, room 107

Eileen Kreutz and Cathy Wimett are co-presenting this class.

Eileen Kreutz has been interested in and a participant in resistance movements for her entire adult life.

Cathy Wimett taught classes in children's literature for many years.

In-Person

Back by popular demand, this is a talk and tour at the Farmington Solar Farm.  We will meet at the York entrance on Route 2, across from Mosher's Seafood.

Date: May 6, 2026

10 am - 11:30 am

Bradley Greenleaf is a senior solar technician with Nextera Energy.