USM Senior College at Lewiston-Auburn College

http://usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege

The objective of the Senior College program at Lewiston-Auburn College is to entice the senior population of the greater Lewiston-Auburn and Androscoggin County to encourage their education and learning experiences through informative and fun courses. Our goal is to increase membership and to recruit volunteers and educators who have a passion for lifelong learning, as well as an interest in the on-going development of Senior College.

History

Senior College at Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) started in the Fall of 1999 in coordination with the Senior College program (now known as OLLI) at USM's Portland campus. The campus facility offers a warm and friendly atmosphere conveying a sense of rich cultural and artistic ambiance through the various on-going art exhibits of area artists. The Café LA is a favorite meeting place among students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The Franco-American Heritage Collection archives provide a wonderful resource to research documents, photos, artifacts, and also features an interesting exhibit. The bookstore is stocked with a variety of imprinted clothing, giftware, reference and general interest books, and a selection of software.

USM Senior College at Lewiston-Auburn College Board of Directors

  • Sandi Croft, staff liaison
  • Officers
  • Hugh Keene, chair
  • Dennis Sweetser, vice-chair
  • Louise Paré, secretary

Members

  • Robert Bowyer
  • Alan Elze
  • Rose Goodwin
  • Grace Keene
  • Lincoln Ladd
  • Mora LePage
  • Claudette Martel
  • Liette Morin
  • Charles Plummer
  • June Spear
  • Donna Sweetser
  • Anita Therrien

Membership

To become a member of Senior College, you must be 50 years or older, and purchase an annual membership at a fee of $25, which is renewable in September of each year. The membership runs from September 1 to May 31. Your membership allows you to register for various Senior College courses at any campus, (course fees vary among campuses), as well as attend special events, access the LAC Information Commons (formerly the library and computer lab), and covers the fee for textbooks and supplies needed for course work. Course fees are $25 per course for the first two courses each term. Additional courses are $10 each.

Members enjoy a monthly lunch and learn lecture series called "Second Friday: Food for Thought" offered from 12:00-1:00 on the second Friday of each month during the school year. The cost is $7.00 for advanced reservations, $8.00 at the door. The program includes the lecture and lunch. See the current series. Reservations are required. To register, call 753-6510.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed in the following positions: office assistants, curriculum development, marketing, and events coordinator.

Course Location

Classes are held on the LAC campus of the University of Southern Maine.

From the Turnpike (495)

Coming from the South, take exit 80 (formerly exit 13). Take a left at the stop sign and then take your first right, headed for Lisbon Falls. Turn left at the second stoplight (Maine Public Broadcasting and the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant will be on your left) onto Westminster Street. Lewiston-Auburn College is a brown cedar-sided building at the top of the hill on the right, next to Ryder Truck.

Coming from the North, take exit 80 (formerly exit 13). Take your first right, headed for Lisbon Falls. Turn left at the second stoplight (Maine Public Broadcasting and the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant will be on your left) onto Westminster Street. Lewiston-Auburn College is a brown cedar-sided building at the top of the hill on the right, next to Ryder Truck.

From Intown Lewiston

Take Canal Street to Lisbon Street toward Lisbon Falls. (Route 196). After going under the Maine Turnpike Underpass, turn left at the second stoplight (Maine Public Broadcasting and the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant will be on your left) onto Westminster Street. Lewiston-Auburn College is a brown cedar-sided building at the top of the hill on the right, next to Ryder Truck.

From Brunswick

Take Route 196 to Lewiston. Turn right at the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant onto Westminster Street. Lewiston-Auburn College is a brown cedar-sided building at the top of the hill on the right, next to Ryder Truck.

Courses

Past courses have included: computer programs, drama, travel, history, spirituality, language, and creative works. Course instructors and facilitators are retired educators, professional business people and hobbyists. These people volunteer their time, knowledge, and skills to extend lifelong learning opportunities to seniors in our community.

Course Catalog

Lewiston-Auburn College Senior College catalog.

For More Information

Lewiston-Auburn College Senior College
51 Westminster
Lewiston, ME 04020

Online: http://usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege/

By phone: 753-6610