Belfast Senior College

10/13/2026

Top 10 reasons to attend the Belfast Senior College Auction, October 24, 3:30 – 6:30 pm:

10. It’s close to Halloween, so you can wear a costume.
9. You don’t have to wear a costume!
8. The tickets are only $10 – so much cheaper than other auctions.
7. Your ticket gets you bidding privileges, delicious free food, and non-alcoholic beverages.
6. There’s a cash bar.
5. You can socialize with friends, new and old.
4. You don’t have to be a member of Belfast Senior College or even a senior to attend.
3. Prince says “tonight they’re going to party like they’re almost 99!”
2. Bid on food and w**e certificates, two nights at Camp DeForest or Alden B&B, wonderful artwork, private lessons, the list goes on.

And the #1 reason to attend the BSC auction:
Emotional Support Lobsters!

Get your tickets at: https://belfastseniorcollege.org/event-6798654

10/13/2026

Thank you for this great article Midcoast Villager!

A night at a local bed-and-breakfast, a print of a Maine artist’s work and an afternoon with friends will all be part of Belfast Senior College’s upcoming auction party. Behind the bidding is a practical purpose: helping the organization sustain the classes and connections it has offered area residents for 25 years.

Story link in the comments.

10/13/2026

"Belfast Senior College Members Art Show: Celebrating 25 Years of Creativity!" Works from our members were on display in the Barbara Kramer Gallery and Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library during the month of September. An opening reception held on September 4 was a joyous and enthusiastically attended occasion for our artists and friends.

10/04/2026

More photos of our Annual Members Meeting, 25th anniversary edition!

(Photos by Misty Mallar)

10/01/2026

Enjoy this excerpt from our 25th Annual Members Meeting, recognizing and celebrating Belfast Senior College's incredible volunteers - from founders, to current day leaders, to those who make the day-to-day work happen. Thank you to presenters Doug Chamberlin, Hugh Townsend and Dianne Smith who worked so hard on this wonderful presentation and helped us celebrate 25 years of stewardship at BSC. Thank you to Ned Lightner for filming it for us.
https://youtu.be/pXLlAfxIq8s?si=n_I2pUT0H9F1oinq

(The full recording of the Annual Meeting is on our website and our YouTube channel.)

Belfast Senior College 25th Anniversary presentation looking back o...

09/30/2026

Our 25th Annual Members Meeting on September 10 was a fantastic gathering! Enjoy these photos by Alex Chaplin (thank you so much Alex!)

09/29/2026

Classes are in session (our 25th fall semester!) & there are 3 classes you can STILL REGISTER for!

"Exploring Maine Art History Through Drawing" (starts Oct 7 and includes a field trip to the Farnsworth Museum)

"The Markets Today" (Oct 28)

"Celebrating 25 Years: What Were We Reading 25 Years Ago?" (Oct 2)

Sign up here:
https://belfastseniorcollege.org/fall-2026-classes

(Photo: 25th Anniversary cake at recent Annual Members Meeting, United Methodist Church in Belfast. Courtesy Alex Chaplin)

09/14/2026

Still time to register for fantastic Fall classes! Most classes start next week. https://belfastseniorcollege.org/fall-2026-classes

(Please note abbreviated office hours *just* for tomorrow, 9/15: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM. Usual office hours during registration are Tuesday and Thursday 10-1.)

What grabs your fancy?

Louise Nevelson - a Maine woman pushing boundaries (this one starts tomorrow, 9/15)

Supernatural stories of Civil War ghosts

Shakespeare's comic eccentrics

Protecting your finances in today's volatile market

Drawing class focused on Maine artists

Winston Churchill, a popular returning class

Non-snobby w**e appreciation (a couple seats open)

Reading group with 4 books from 25 years ago (what were you reading when Belfast Senior College first began?!)

Women's health reading group: "The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity" (this one is on zoom but has the opportunity to meet with others in person to watch together)

Biosphere ecology, where science meets nature

Photo editing for non-photographers

Food, the secret sauce of history (on zoom. Sounds spicy! This class also has the possibility of meeting with other students in person to attend the zoom sessions.)

Anton Chekov's plays out loud

Berlin to Broadway: Kurt Weill in his time and ours

TWO different classes with field trips to the Farnsworth Museum!

Register online, email us, or call and leave a detailed message - we will get you registered and follow up for payment.

https://belfastseniorcollege.org/fall-2026-classes

Enjoy the 25th Fall semester!

PICTURED: Some recent events including the opening reception for the Belfast Senior College Members Art Show at the Belfast Free Library; trustee Monica Morris winning the Chili Cookoff at the 'Power for the People" Labor Day event; and our 25th Annual Meeting.

09/10/2026

We can't wait to see all our members tomorrow at our 25th Annual Members Meeting! A special presentation is planned, celebrating the past 25 years and looking forward. We will honor some special guests who played a key role in the formative years of the College. We will celebrate all our members, instructors, volunteers, trustees, committees, donors, sponsors and other community partners who support Belfast Senior College! Catering by Spring Street Eatery.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
4:00 - 5:30 PM
United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast

Members, we'll see you there!

07/21/2026

Look who was dancing at the Belfast Summer Street Party!