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Third Wednesday of the month or *as noted

Jan. 15 – The Women by Kristin Hannah. But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.  The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.

Feb. 19 – Murder in the Mystery Suite: Book Retreat Mysteryby Ellery Adams. Tucked away in the rolling hills of rural western Virginia lies the storybook resort of Storyton Hall, catering to book lovers who want to get away from it all. To increase her number of bookings, resort manager Jane Steward has decided to host a Murder and Mayhem week so that fans of the mystery genre can gather for some role-playing and fantasy crime solving. But when the winner of the scavenger hunt, Felix Hampden, is found dead in the Mystery Suite, and the valuable book that he won is missing, Jane realizes that one of her guests is an actual murderer. Amid a resort full of fake detectives, Jane is bound and determined to find a real-life killer. There's no room for error as Jane tries to unlock this mystery before another vacancy opens up...

Mar. 19 – Secret Agency, a Sophie Burgoyne Myster by G.J. Bellamy. Britain is in shambles, as it recovers from the cataclysm of WWI. Although the war has ended, it takes effort to preserve the peace against hidden enemies striving to undermine or replace the government. There is a desperate need for recruits to fight this invisible war.  Sophie Burgoyne can trace her lineage back to the ancient French kings and dukes of twelve centuries ago. A long pedigree doesn't help her when she only has a few pounds in the bank. Sophie knows she must take action, or she and her father, the vicar of sleepy Havering-under-Lyme, will face the horrors of genteel impoverishment.  With an entree into the upper echelons of British society through her wealthy relations and knowledge of the world of domestic servants, Sophie crafts a plan for the future. She goes to London to start a business—a rare event and a difficult task for a young woman in 1920. Sophie must face many unexpected challenges and dangers as she steps into a world of murder, mystery, and subterfuge. The rates for domestic servants are competitive, and the service is second to none. So, to solve a servant problem or investigate a sudden death, there is no better choice than . . . Burgoyne's (Secret) Agency.

 Apr 23* - The Maid by Nita Prose - Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by.  Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection.  But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception; one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black—but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late?  A Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.

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(Correction to the brochure) The Symposium will be held on the fourth Friday of every month. We are now meeting at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle so we will be meeting every fourth Friday until June.  

Unlock the secrets of your family’s past in our immersive “Tracing Roots” symposium.  Join fellow enthusiasts once a month, each spanning about three hours on a “drop-in or stay for the entire class” basis. Our expert Ancestry.Com users will guide you through archival records, DNA analysis, and historical context using the latest version of Ancestry.com provided by the university library.  Individually, dive deep into your family tree, unearthing stories, connections, and hidden branches.  Whether you are a beginner or seasoned researcher, this symposium promises to enrich your understanding of heritage and identity. 

Instsructors: Dennis Prue and Spike Savage

Membership in Seniors Achieving Greater Education is not required for this class.  If you get a message to the contrary, please ignore it.  Thank you.

Among the largest of our native bees, bumble bees are social creatures that form small colonies in nests and inhabit temperate to arctic regions of the world.  Pollination by bumble bees is essential to the propagation of many native plants. Bumble bees are perhaps the most efficient of the pollinators. Because of this, they also have become commercially important on crops like tomatoes and blueberries.  We will discuss some bee biology, the species found in the St. John Valley, the plants they prefer, and what you can do to favor them in your yard or neighborhood. 

Presenter: Dave Hobbins: Dave is a University of Maine at Fort Kent Emeritus Professor who retired in 2018.  He lives in Fort Kent with his wife of 33 years and pursues his interests in hiking, history, backyard astronomy, bumble bees, and working in his woodlot. This presentation is based on work he continues since his first involvement with the Maine Bumble Bee Atlas in 2016.

This class is just for fun and to stretch your brain and dig into the archives of your memories.  This zoom trivia game will be held over three weeks. Each week is a new game, and each game will have five rounds and one bonus round.  The games will cover History, Music, Pop Culture, Grab Bag (category) and Current Events.   Looking forward to having some laughs and ah ha’s with everyone.                                                                                Moderator:  Dennis Koch