We currently have three ongoing program series. Each series has a broadly defined theme that guides in planning a coherent program of events covering a wide range of issues.
The Philip Geyelin Memorial Public Policy Series
After the death of Philip Geyelin in 2004, the ASC Board of Directors established this program to honor his accomplishments and interests. Philip was a Pulitzer Prize winner, Trustee of the College of the Atlantic, and long time summer resident of Mount Desert Island.
The Susan Lerner and Steve Katona Big Ideas Series
This concept was originated in 2008 by the retired COA President and First Lady, Steven Katona and Susan Lerner. Our definition of a 'big idea' is one that fundamentally changes the way we think about our world.
Our Creative Brains: The Arts, Sciences, and Innovation
A new interdisciplinary series that will build on the expertise of ASC instructors and invited guests in fields ranging from neuroscience to music to visual arts.
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In addition to our three ongoing themed series, ASC offers two mealtime series:
Food for Thought (Lunch and Lecture Series)Food for Thought presents lunch and lectures that take place the fourth Friday of each month (except in summer) in the Birch Bay Village Inn dining room. ASC members and friends deliver talks on their favorite timely topic, followed by question and answer.
Coffee ClashOne of the few ASC event programs that is open to members only, this group gathers over breakfast on the first and third Friday of each month (off-season; schedule can vary) to focus on a subject of common interest. Based upon a shared conviction that conversations can change the world, participants learn about a topic from a knowledgeable presenter, and then participate in lively discussions. Expertise is not a prerequisite at our Coffee Clash, just a desire to exchange ideas in the convivial atmosphere of a local eatery.
Sips Restaurant, Southwest Harbor
Occasional Fridays, 9:00 - 10:30 am
(Reservations required. Members only for this event.)
Please click here for more information..Recreational Programs, It's Not All Talk! Our Recreation Department sponsors sporting opportunities such as sailing in summer and curling in winter. Tai Chi, which we offered for the first time in 2009, is ASC's most popular physically active program ever. Additional recreational pursuits are in the planning stages.
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