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Winter Semester 2026

Special Winter 2026 Promotion:

This winter, ANYONE, ANYWHERE can take a class with Belfast Senior College! All classes are on Zoom - all ages are welcome - and you don't have to be a member. We invite everyone to join us for a class with this special one-time promotion in honor of our 25th Anniversary! We are also offering some evening classes this semester. Please spread the word and invite a friend or family member to take a class!

Classes begin on February 2.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00 AM. 

3 WAYS TO REGISTER:

  1. Online - by clicking the links for each class below or to the right.
  2. In person at Senior College office, newly located in The Belfast Center, 9 Field Street, Suite 330, Belfast - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
  3. Call and leave us a message at (207) 707-6010. Tell us what class you want to sign up for, and we'll follow up for payment.


Art, Music & Drama


More Women Photographers!

Wednesdays
February 4 - February 25
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: Paul Sheridan
Class fee: $30

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History, Current Events & Culture


How a Black-Op Helped Mankind Enter Space and Prevent WW III

Mondays
February 2 - February 23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
4 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: Doug Chamberlin
Class fee: $30

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Rocks, Trees & Fisheries: Explore the History of Penobscot Bay's Extractive Economy in Penobscot Marine Museum's Collections

Wednesdays
February 4 - February 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: Cipperly Good
Class fee: $30

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"Keep Digging": Exploring Civil War Earthworks in Virginia as a Visual and Auditory Experience

Tuesdays
February 3 - March 10
SKIP February 24
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: David Urquia
Class fee: $40

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Origins of the Middle East Conflict

Tuesdays & Thursdays
February 3 - February 26
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
8 sessions (meets twice a week)
Zoom
Instructor: Charles Mamane
Class fee: $50

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The Forgotten Original Church

Tuesdays
February 3 - March 10
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: Arlin Larson
Class fee: $40

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Six Months in North Korea: Reflections and Relationships

Monday, February 23
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1 session
Zoom
Instructor: Christy Gavitt
Class fee: $20

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Personal Growth & Health


Conversations on Aging

Mondays
February 2 - March 2
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5 sessions
Zoom
Instructor: Wendy Kasten
Class fee: $40

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Food for Life Cooking Course: Healthy Basics

CANCELLED: This class is cancelled for Winter due to low enrollment, but we intend to hold it in a future semester in-person. Thank you.
Instructor: Alecia Sudmeyer

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Social Sciences & Culture


Come Fly With Us!

Thursdays
February 5 - February 26
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4 sessions
Zoom
Facilitator: Karen Gleeson
Class fee: $30

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Contact Us

info@belfastseniorcollege.org

(207) 707-6010
Please leave us a detailed message and we'll get back to you shortly.

ADDRESS:
Senior College at Belfast
The Belfast Center
9 Field Street
Suite 330
Belfast, ME 04915

Get directions

Snow day information


Visit Us

OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday 10-1
and by appointment

(Note, during registration periods we are also open Thursdays 10-1.)

Important Dates

Spring 2026 classes begin April 13. 

Registration for classes opens on March 24.


Course Proposal Deadlines

Summer 2026: DUE April 3, 2026 (Classes begin mid-July.)

Submit your course proposal


Volunteer Resources

Data Portal link

Take Classes at Other Maine Senior Colleges

As a Belfast Senior College member, you can take classes at any of Maine's Senior Colleges.


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