History

In the summer of 1999 a small group of individuals met at University College at Bath/Brunswick, a part of the University of Maine system, to plan for and introduce Senior College to the mid coast area of Maine. Named Midcoast Senior College, classes were first offered in March of 2000. Midcoast Senior College is governed by an Executive Board of up to fifteen members. The board works to formulate policy, give advice, and make recommendations to the University College at Bath/Brunswick's Director. Board responsibilities are divided among the co-chairs, the treasurer, and three committees: curriculum, membership/volunteer, and marketing.

Membership

Annual membership in Midcoast is open to persons fifty-five years and older and allows access to social activities as well as courses offered within the Senior College Network. The annual membership fee is $25. Each course costs $55, and each short course is $30. The cost of books and materials up to $25 is covered by Midcoast. Courses usually meet for two hours each week for eight weeks in the spring and fall.

Volunteer Opportunities

Social activities include end-of-semester luncheons, winter lecture series, and summer excursions to places of high interest such as the Farnsworth Museum, Olson House, and the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake.

Location

Senior College classes are held in the Bath/Brunswick University Center in Bath (the former hospital). The location is approximately two miles north on Washington Street from the traffic lights near Bath Iron Works. Park Street is on your left; watch for signs.

Midcoast Senior College also uses the Highlands in Topsham and Thornton Oaks in Brunswick for some classes and the Curtis and Patten Free Libraries for the winter lecture series.

Course Catalogs

Online Information about Midcoast Senior College Courses

For More Information

Midcoast Senior College
9 Park St.
Bath, ME 04530

Online: http://www.learn.maine.edu/bath/msc.php

By phone: (207) 442-7736 0r 1-800-696-2324