Acadia Senior College offers interesting talks, informative classes, lively discussions, field trips, retreats, and fun gatherings.
Located on Mount Desert Island, Acadia Senior College is an educational organization providing intellectual stimulation, practical knowledge, social interaction, and fun primarily for adults over 50. We welcome you to explore our course offerings and community events.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Chris Newell, the Executive Director and Sr. Partner to Wabanaki Nations for the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, will discuss the history of Maine's Wabanaki peoples' cultural and historical ties to turtle island (the land we now call North America) from Wabanaki homelands in the land of the dawn. He will share his vision for the Abbe and its role in leading museums across the nation in decolonizing museum work.
COFFEE CLASH
Despite the myth of stable democracy, in times of change American politics becomes a raucous brawl. Is peaceful democratic government still possible, and, if so, what is required to achieve it? Seth will lead a discussion on democracy and the current political landscape.