Hello, Everybody –
This time of year is always busy, so you’re getting more e-mails from us than usual. We hope you’ll be able to join us at some of these activities in the Reiche Community Room. Enter through Door 11 on the Clark Street side of Reiche and proceed upstairs using the elevator or stairs. The Community Room is directly off the foyer.
Below are 4 upcoming activities that may interest you.
Please note that we are recruiting participants for the Poetry & Prose Evening on October 16. Details below.
Hope to see you there –
Rosanne
Join In! — Bring A Friend
Mondays, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 27, and Nov. 17. 6:30-8 p.m. – Study Circle
Wabanaki Tribes of Maine—Then & Now.
Study circles evolved in Scandinavia in the late 19th century as informal learning opportunities. A group of 6-12 people who have interest in a topic may form a study circle. While there is no teacher, one person may facilitate to keep things on track. Participants find and share resources, discuss and broaden their exploration and understanding of the subject. Unlike a club, there is no focus on activities or socializing. The study circle generally meets several times and participants are encouraged to commit to attending all the sessions.
At the first session we’ll talk some about what each of us may already know and identify things we’d like to learn more about.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Die Well Death Education with Leona Oceania
A detailed syllabus of the course is attached. Attend all or only the ones you’re interested in or may have missed previously.
Thursday, October 9, 4-5:30 p.m.
Giving Up the Keys – Tom Meuser from the Maine Dept of Transportation Office of Traffic Safety will speak about retiring from driving. How driving skills change as we age, how to know when it’s time to stop driving, what are the options available to maintain independence when you no longer drive? Learn about and discuss these and other questions as they apply to you, your family and friends.
Thursday, October 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Poetry and Prose Evening– This will be our second evening featuring readings of some well-known poets’ works, as well as original poems by neighbors and friends. Others will present their original prose writings. Light refreshments will be served.
If you would like to participate, please contact hello@wenamaine.org. The general format is 5 minutes for each presenter. We have slots available for the following:
*reading a poem – original or by another poet – 2 slots remaining
*reading an original story – 4 slots remaining
We’ll be repeating this activity in February or March. If there’s not enough time for everyone in October, those who have to be left off the program will have first dibs in 2026.
