Contribution to TheSAGEfund which gives financial aid to members and supports SAGE programming.

Contribution to TheSAGEfund which gives financial aid to members and supports SAGE programming.

SAGE memberrship is available for anyone over 50+ and interested in lifelong learning.  There are no tests, little homework and no pressure to achieve any preset standards.  It is for the fun, friendship and keeping the brain sharp.

We need two forms completed - Assumption of Risk and a Photo Release.  After your registration is complete, you will receive an email with a link to the forms that need to be completed.  When you complete it and hit "submit", it will automatically be sent to us. 

The Membership fee covers September 1 to August 31.  The membership fee must be paid to take classes through SAGE or other Senior Colleges.  Membership Fees Are Non-Refundable. We do not prorate this fee if someone joins for just one semester.  

Funding is available for membership/class fees through TheSAGEfund.  Please leave a message at the SAGE Volunteer Office for more information by calling 768-9501. 

MEMBERS OF OTHER SENIOR COLLEGES ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS OF SAGE.

Sign up is recommended so we can develop a contact list for emergencies and changes but it isn't required.

The Sargent Family Community Center and Seniors Achieving Greater Education will host a Cribbage Group for all skill levels starting January 7, 2026.  It will be held on Wednesdays starting right after Tai Chi – about 10:30AM.  Tables of 2, 3 or 4 will be set up depending on the day’s arrivals.  No experience? We’ll teach them.  An expert? We’ll challenge them. Remillie will teach one person to play Cribbage for One, if interested. Stop by at 9:30 AM for Tai Chi and stay for Cribbage at 10:30 AM.  It would make for a great morning of fun, challenge and staying healthy.  And, it’s all Free.

Fee is for the Sargent Family Community Center for fuel and will be determined by the mileage.  Lunch is on you. We will leave from the Sargent Family Community Center.

Join SAGE for a unique learning adventure across Aroostook County as we explore the history and heritage of the communities that define "The County." Traveling together to local historical societies, museums, and historical sites, participants will hear stories from local historians, see artifacts from earlier generations, and discover how each town contributed to the region's rich cultural history.  From early settlements and farming traditions to railroads, border history, and local legends, this journey brings Aroostook's past life - one town, one story, and one stop at a time.

Each trip will be a separate registration, fee and schedule. However, all the trips will begin and end at the Sargent Family Community Center and all registration and payments will be collected by them also.  Call 207-764-2545 for more information.  To Register, click the link for the trip you are interested in going to.

Here is a tentative schedule:

• April 29 - Tracing Houlton's Footsetp: From Settlement to Significance. Includes a historical society visit, a van tour of the area and lunch at a place of the groups' choosing. To register, click here.

  • https://secure.rec1.com/ME/presque-isle-recreation-and-parks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMTk2OTM

• May 30 - Portage Lake with lunch at Dean's and a start to the history of Rte 11. Registration information will be coming soon or check with the Sargent Family Community Center.
• Here is the link to register for this trip.  https://secure.rec1.com/ME/presque-isle-recreation-and-parks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzMTQzNTA

• June - New Sweden and Stockholm
• July - Ashland, Island Falls, and Patten
• August - Acadian Area
• September - Oakfield and Island Falls
  • Bonus Trip in the Presque Isle Area
• October - Caribou, Limestone, and Loring 

Space is limited so we suggest registering as soon as possible with the community center.

Class will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 57 Houlton Road, Presque Isle.  

SAGE or MSCN Membership is required. Not a member? Click on Annual SAGE Membership 2025-2026 to join now.  

This hands-on cooking class introduces students to the Instant Pot as a versatile, time-saving kitchen tool. Participants will learn how they work, explore its key settings and safety features, and gain confidence using the functions. The instructor will demonstrate simple, flavorful recipes for breakfast that will include protein. Emphasis is placed on safe operation, easy cleanup, and meal planning for busy or budget-friendly kitchens. Bring your own version of electric pressure cookers, if you wish. No prior experience needed—just bring curiosity and an appetite for learning. Instructor: Lisa Fishman, Cooperative Extension Educator for many years and one of our very popular SAGE contributors.  

SAGE or MSCN Membership is required, not a member? Click on Annual SAGE Membership 2025-2026 to join now.  

This beginner-level, one-day class offers a gentle introduction to aromatherapy and basic massage techniques for personal wellness and self-care. Designed especially for women over 55, the class focuses on safe, mindful use of essential oils and simple massage techniques intended for home use-not professional practice. Participants will learn basic relaxation practices, self-massage, and introductory back and leg massage techniques, along with an overview of commonly used essential oils. The class is supportive, hands-on, and paced for comfort, making it ideal for those new to aromatherapy and massage who are curious about natural wellness and nurturing self-care.  Instructor: Rosie Otalora is a licensed Massage Therapist and Natural Product Creator. She is the heart behind Massage by Rosie O. Rosie now focuses her passion on creating natural wellness products that reflect her deep knowledge of body care and healing.