What do you know about SAGE Brainstorming I? We are starting a page to collect ideas for classes and instructors for 2015 Fall classes. Read the suggestions and make sure you start your own paragraph without changing anyone else's ideas. I suggest you start the paragraph with your name so we can contact you if we have questions.
PLEASE DATE YOUR ENTRIES SO I CAN KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE POSTS!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
Penny - I have asked Linda Trickey of Cooperative Extension to teach one class on building dish gardens that will clean the air during the winter. We'll have to charge a lab fee because they will actually create the dish garden to take home.
Pam - CREATIVE WELLNESS WALKS feature gentle walk and fresh air arts studio on the lawn of the Laudholm Farm. A Maine treasure located on the Wells Reserve, the historical site features 2250 acres of protected coastal habitat, including the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. With nature inspiring the senses, participants can paint, draw, or write about their observations of the environment and scenic vistas.
Pam - CREATIVE RETREATS AND GATHERINGS are held at local art and health venues throughout the year, and seasonally at scenic outdoor locations in Maine, including Waterfall Arts at Montville, the stunning woodland site which once held the original Haystack School of Crafts. These events offer a special focus on everyday creativity and help participants tap their self-expression for health and well being. The programs feature a group dialogue about creative wellness and hands on activities that include visual art making, creative narrative, illustrated journals, and music therapy.
Nancy - I am putting together a class on CANCER - what , how, why (temporary name). A history of the disease (read Emperor of Maladies), support groups, myths (can eating blueberries prevent cancer, field trip to new Cancer Care Center. Judy B is helping. Maureen is advisor. Any ideas welcome
Nancy - TEDtalks on feeling good about aging. There are some funny ones - how to dry yourself with one paper towel, how to tie your shoes
Pam - Spanish for Beginners
Pam - Meditation/Buddhism
Pam - Cultural Geography of Maine
Pam - Legal and Financial Considerations of Aging
Pam - Affects of this Economy on Seniors (food insecurity, retirement and investment realities, Social Security and Medicare, long term care decisions, etc.)
Pam - Music Appreciation
Pam - Maps: Pictorial Storytelling
Pam - Breakfast Club (discussion topics decided in advance of each meeting)
Pam - Special Interest Groups - book group, art group, chess group, writer's group, gardener's group, current events discussion group, etc.)
Pam - Maine's Native American Tribes
Pam - Armchair Travel
Pam - Forestry in Maine
Pam - Art History
Pam - Brain Health
Penny - aren't we doing that this semester or are you doing about something different?
Penny - we have had a request for conversational French
Penny - I talked to Jean Wiggins today at Aroostook Area on Aging about doing a workshop on scams and how they are targeting Seniors. She lent me a DVD done by Dan Rather called JUST HANG UP. It's very good. This might be a good program.
