Senior College membership required. 

Oct 15 – The Water Keeper by Charles Martin. Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he has dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.

Nov 19 – Death of a Duchess by Nellie H. Steele. Lenora, a lonely orphan with a mysterious gift, has resigned herself to a life of solitude. A surprise proposal from a Scottish duke brightens her prospects, but the offer comes with a dark request. She must use her ability to communicate with the dead to investigate the mystery behind the duke’s first wife’s suicide.

 Dec 17 – The Tattered Cover by Ellery Adams. As the residents of Miracle Springs, North Carolina, select their costumes, plan parties, and get excited for a night of tricks or treats, Nora joins in on the festivities by hosting medium memoirist Lara Luz at the bookstore. Charismatic and compelling, Lara mesmerizes the audience with her life story. Struck by a bolt of lightning as a child, she was pronounced dead only to be resurrected with the ability to connect with those on the other side.

Jan 21 – At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer Fleming. It’s Christmas time in Millers Kill, and Reverend Clare Fergusson and her husband Russ van Alstyne - newly resigned from his position as chief of police – plan to enjoy it with their baby boy. On their list: visiting Santa, decorating the tree, and attending the church Christmas pageant. But when a beloved holiday parade is crashed by white supremacists, Clare and Russ find themselves sucked into a parallel world of militias, machinations, and murder.

Senior College membership required.

Turning everyday items (old, new, broken, vintage, scraps) into upcycled crafts, gifts, art, wooden signs, and do-it-yourself projects. We will provide kits and goody boxes you can also dig through, jewelry pins, fabric, ribbon, glass items such as bottles, candle holders, picture frames, stickers, beads, paper, et cetera. We encourage others to put on their thinking caps for completed items, one or many. At the end of this project, we are hoping everyone has something to take home for their own keepsakes or a gifting project for either Halloween or Christmas. You can be as masculine or feminine as you would like with your project as this is for men and women, so keep that in mind if you bring in any of your own items to work with. We will be bringing glue guns but also other items for those who are not familiar with the hot glue process. Any actual sewing will be at your own discretion and at home, but prepared scraps are fine to bring in. Lynn will also bring starter scraps. No hazardous chemicals. Thank you for helping to clean up your materials at the end of each session. Instructor: Lynn Craig – Polymer clay, resin, and stained-glass artist with strong background in mixed media and upcycling.

Must be a member of SAGE or another Senior College.

Say goodbye to chapped lips and hello to nourishing self-care! In this fun, hands-on class designed for adults over 50, you will learn to create your own soothing, all-natural lip balm—perfect for combating winter’s drying effects. Using simple ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and essential oils, we will explore recipes tailored to hydrate and protect delicate skin. You will leave with a tube of your own handmade balm, ready to share or keep! Whether you are crafty or a complete beginner, this class is a terrific way to learn a new skill, connect with others, and embrace healthy winter wellness. 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.

Senior College membership is required.

Memoir writing is about honoring your life story.  It's about recording life's layers - of love, loss, history, time, dreams, experiences, favorites, failures, hopes, shenanigans, and more.  In this course, you will mostly be freewriting about your lived experiences, find your favorite stories, craft them purposefully, and perhaps share them in class.  There may be pages you choose not to share, but please remember, bad ideas often make great stories! The subject matter of your work is up to you. Take advantage of the way life has surprised you, perplexed you, held you captive, set you free, made you laugh. A composition notebook will be provided; please bring your favorite writing implement. Instructor: Pam Crawford is a retired educator and long-term SAGE instructor. Picture by Mark Casey, Unsplash.com

The first two days will be in the Alumni Room.  The second two days will be in the Allagash Room - just down the hall.

Must be a member of SAGE or another Senior College.

You are likely too young to remember when radio was king of the airwaves. Your folks and grand folks enjoyed spine tingling drama, uproarious comedy, news, sports, and so much more. Those programs are still with us, so join our journey on the golden age of radio.  Instructor: Gary Smith, a veteran actor and director, has taught OTR, Classic Television, and The Movies in past semesters. He has accumulated a vast collection of the above three genres and wants to share them with you.

Senior College membership is not required.

Come enjoy the fun and challenge of cribbage in this welcoming class for SAGE! Whether you’ve played for years or are brand new to the game, this class offers something for everyone. Learn the basics of scoring, pegging, and strategy, or sharpen your skills with friendly games and helpful tips. Even learn Cribbage for one player! Cribbage is a great way to keep your mind sharp while enjoying social time with others. We’ll provide a few boards, cards, and instruction—you bring your favorite board and cards, if you wish, and your enthusiasm! This class is perfect for making new friends, sharing laughs, and celebrating one of Maine’s favorite traditional games. Everyone is welcome! Instructor: Remillie Norsworthy is a retired high school Language teacher and lifelong Cribbage player.

Membership in SAGE or another Senior College is required.

Choose Picture A or Picture B by sending Dianne a message to SAGEatUMPI@outlook.com before November 1, 2025.

 There are two options to choose to make in the class.  You will receive an email with the pictures to choose from.  Please respond to the email so I know how many supplies I need for each picture.  I will provide everything needed for you to create the items you want to make in our workshop, including a frame. It will be fun. We will also have snacks and water available; it is never fun to be hungry while crafting. Don't forget to pick the picture you want to create. Instructor: Dianne Courtney is a retired mortgage banker from North Carolina. She and her husband moved to Maine in April 2023 and regret not doing it sooner. She now has the time to spend her days crafting, turning glass, rocks, and things found in nature into art. She sells her creations at our local craft fairs. Her art is under the name Blessed Designs by Dianne.