September News and Events

September 2026 Newsletter

Stimulation - Knowledge - Interaction - Fun

Tern & Puffins, photo by Pat Hassett

Save the Dates!

Fall is almost here and there is a lot to look forward to:

August 31 - November 13, Fall Courses

September 17, Clunan Lecture

September 24, Winter Course Proposal Deadline

September 25, Food for Thought

October 30, Food for Thought

November 18, Registration for Winter Courses begins

See below for event details.

Food for Thought

Friday, September 25, 2026

11:30am-1:00pm (in-person, $20)

12:00-1:00pm (via Zoom, free)

Birch Bay Village, Bay Vista Room

Bar Harbor

Preregistration is Required by September 18

Emily Burke

Hidden Hunger - Food Insecurity in Hancock County

Bar Harbor Food Pantry's mission is to build food security to strengthen our greater MDI community. Yet even as Hancock County's population declines, we are seeing an increase in food insecurity for the third year in a row. This talk will explore the current landscape of food insecurity in Hancock County — who is affected, how the need is changing, and why — and share how Bar Harbor Food Pantry is working to meet this growing need through our programs and community partnerships.

Emily Burke joined the Food Pantry in January. She previously served as the Director of Philanthropy for the MDI Bio Lab.

Lunch is served at 11:30am, the presentation begins at 12:00pm.

Audio-enhancing headsets are available for all ASC courses and presentations.

Teach With Us

Submit a proposal!

September 24th is the last day to submit course proposals for the Winter Term.

Winter class dates are: January 4-March 12.

Instructors are eligible to take a free course for every course they teach. You are part of a collaborative community with students who are there for enjoyment and enrichment. No grades and no pressure! Our courses are taught in various locations, offering a wide range of facilities and options. The possibilities are endless, from hands-on art and cooking to dance to political history. We would love for you to share your skills and passions with our members.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please review the guidelines and proposal form on our website. More Information

Submit a Course Proposal

2026 Clunan Lecture

We are pleased to welcome Colin Woodard on September 17th for the fourth annual Clunan Lecture. This event is currently full, but you can join our waiting list on the Events page of our website.

ASC Members receive advanced notice of our programs and field trips. Visit our website to become a member or to renew your membership.

Acadia Senior College

PO Box 475

Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

acadiaseniorcollege.org

learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org

207-288-9500