Don’t let the weather get in the way of your goals!

Come walk in the hallways at Telstar High School to keep moving year round!! Don’t want to walk alone? Bring a walking partner too! Just sign in at the Adult Education office.

This is a school calendar year opportunity on Mondays through Thursdays. When school is closed for any reason, walking will be unavailable.

Instructor: Self guided Map provided

When: 2023-2024 School year Monday - Thursday

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Telstar High School

Tuition: $10.00 for the year.

Membership with WMSC covers membership cost for programs from September 2023 to August 2024. There may be an additional cost for specific programs. Serving primarily the over-50 population, with Associate Membership available for anyone over 18. WMSC membership grants access to courses at any of Maine's 17 Senior Colleges; https://www.maineseniorcollege.org/

We offer: 

-A wide variety of regular classes, some with directed readings and discussion, others more hands on.

-No testing: participation is for the sheer joy of learning.

-Enjoyable and engaging members-only activities. 

Our Mission: To support lifelong learners in their quest for new knowledge and experience by providing a variety of programs and activities. 

Copies of WMSC By-laws are available upon request. 

For questions and more information, please email; wmsc@sad44.org

This class will take place on May 14th & 15th. 

This instructor-led class includes CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for adults, child, and infant, as well as AED (automated external defibrillator) and first aid. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and care for individuals in emergency situations including cardiac arrest. Emphasis will be on providing basic care until advanced medical care personnel arrive and take charge. American Heart Association CPR certification will be awarded upon successful completion of class requirements. First Aid and CPR cards are good for two years and meet the requirements for child care providers. This is a two night class with CPR on the first night.

Instructor: David Hanscom

When: Tues May 14th & Wed May 15th

Time: 5-9pm

Where: Telstar High School

Tuition: $75

A spring favorite is back. A leisurely, easy, one mile round-trip hike along beautiful Step Falls. It is the perfect time to enjoy the wildflowers and waterfalls before the summer crowds arrive. Be sure to bring approprate footwear, water and insect repellent. 

 *This walk is also offered on May 24th from 10:00-12:00 p.m. 

This incredibly popular course, inspired by a cookbook entitled The Forager Chef's Book of Flora by Alan Bergio, returns for another session. We will meet in my kitchen -- no foraging required in this course. I will find things or suggest things you can look for and bring to the class if you have them growing on your property or know a source. The recipes include plants we usually don't think of as edible, from dandelion greens to goldenrod and hosta shoots to milkweed pods. We will adapt recipes and use cooking techniques from around the world, from Italy to China, and the Middle East. Cooks and cook wannabe's of any skill level are welcome. If you are an expert, come and share your secrets. Each class ends with a chance to enjoy the fruits of our labor with a complete meal. Invite your spouse, a friend, or signifiant other to the final tapas class -- everyone brings a wild and crazy dish and guests are judges, handing out awards for "BEST ????"

BYO bottle of wine to accompany the meals if you'd like! 

Instructor: John Reilly

When: Wednesday's May 15-June 12 (five sessions)

Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Where: Reilly's kitchen

Tuition: $20

 This course is for members only. For more information on membership with Western Mountains Senior College and to become a member, please click this link: https://sad44.maineadulted.org/course/wmsc-annual-membership/

There are many ways to support your favorite charity as part of your estate plans. There are effective ways and not-so-effective ways to do it. Before taking action, we suggest you consider WHAT you might give, and HOW you might give. This program will review some common and effective ways to support your favorite charities and also discuss some pitfalls to avoid. 

This course will be presented by Joseph M. Pratt, Senior Vice President & Senior Wealth Manager and Ruth Dunbar, Senior Vice President & Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management. 

When: Friday, May 17

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Where: Bethel Historical Society, Robinson House reading room.

This course is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested to you can stay informed of possible changes in time or place. 

Recently returned local adventurer Jim Chandler will present about his trip to Egypt. Join in his adventure from the comfort of a chair and bring a potluck dish to share. The potluck dinner will start the evening followed by Jim Chandler's presentation of Egypt.  

This course is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but recommended so that we can notify you of any changes in time and place. 

When: Friday, May 17th 

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Where: West Parish Congregational Dining Hall, Church St. Bethel. 

This is a hand-built pottery class. 

In this one-day ceramic hand-building course, you will learn to make a slab constructed vase. Textures will be used to create dynamic surfaces on a vase that will make a beautiful addition to your home. Your finished project will be glazed in your choice of color. It will be ready for pick up approximately two weeks after class. No previous clay experience is required for this class. All tools and supplies will be provided by the clay studio.