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Adult Enrichment Programs Portland, Maine
 Adult enrichment is essential to our church and our members. It contributes to each of our spiritual journeys, as well as the search for truth and meaning. And, our courses are fun, and a great way to meet new people and socialize! There are a variety of opportunities, including workshops, movies, discussion groups and curriculum-based programs. Look in the box on the right for a link to a catalog of offerings coming up!
How to Register for a Program by Email
There are two ways to register for an Adult Enrichment Program through email. You may click on the Book on the right for the full brochure. At the end of the brochure, you will find a Registration form with a link to email your choices to the committee. You may want to cut and paste the form into your email message.
Or, click here to do the same, if you already know the program you want. Please include your name, email address, phone and the programs you wish to register for. Thanks!
How to Start or Lead a Program
Interested in leading an Adult Enrichment Program?
There are a number of ideas we have regarding programs, to be offered in the future. Here are just a few:
- Book groups are a great way to stimulate your mind and get together with friends (old and new!) to discuss something you are all interested in. Do you have a favorite you would like to discuss?
- Cooking series, with participants helping group prepare and share a different person’s specialty per class. Would you like to coordinate?
- Tai Chi or other movement/exercise classes. Are you someone who could teach or work with a favorite video as leader?
- Discussion Series: there are many prepackaged UUA courses available. Please speak to a committee member for ideas if you are interested in leading one.
- Art or Creativity Workshops have been popular and are always welcome.
Are there programs YOU or your committee would like to offer for next spring?
Some we’ve tentatively got on the docket for Session 3 include:
- More New UU courses from Rev. Myke Johnson
- Repeat, due to popularity, of book discussion based on Forrester Church’s book about dying – facilitated by Carol Larson
Contact the chair of our committee with your willingness to lead one of the above educational courses/workshops/series, or let us know your own idea you’d like to offer or see offered.
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The Adult Enrichment committee is very excited to offer an eclectic and interesting array of courses for Winter 2012! We invite all members, friends and visitors to Allen Avenue to register and attend these programs. They will enrich you and your experiences at our church.
Click the book to view a full brochure of the
Winter 2012 Adult Enrichment Course Offerings
You will find a Registration Form and instructions in the brochure. Please use the link in the brochure to email your registration to our chair, or use the link on the left under How to Register for a Program by Email. Questions? Please contact our chair or the instructor of the course you are interested in for more information. ~
A brief description of this winter's offerings (click on underlined titles for a poster with more info):
- New Epiphany Revival~ Friday January 6~ 7 to 8:30 ~ Pot luck dessert an DVD of UU musician Nick Page, from the General Assembly in Charlotte, NC; hosted by Tirrell Kimball
- UnitarianUniversalist "Common Read"~ Sunday January 15 ~ 12:30 - 3:30 ~ a nationwide UUA reading of Eboo Patel's memoir ACT OF FAITH; soup luncheon followed by discussion; hosted by Carol Larson
- (Sorry Cancelled) Before I Go, You Should Know ~ Thursday February 2 ~ 10 am - noon ~ You will get help organizing the information your family needs at your death, using the Funeral Consumers Alliance kit. $5 for costs, registration required; hosted by Lee Shenton
- "8: The Mormon Proposition"~ Friday, February ~ 7 to 9 PM Film and Discussion of the Mormon Church's historic involvement in the promotion and passage of California's Proposition 8 and campaign against civil rights; hosted by Dick Hall
- Dementia/Alzheimers Caregivers -- Do You Know the Rules? Wednesday February 22 ~6 - 8 PM ~ A discussion for those who are caring for or may care in the future for loved ones; hosted by Ann Quinlan
- Peter Sellers The Human Chameleon Film Series~ Fridays in February and March at 7 pm ; hosted by George Hixon; a fun look at a brillian comedic actor with an uncanny ability to immerse himself completely in a variety of roles
- Owning Your Religious Past~Wednesdays March 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 - 9 pm; a discussion about our religious past, and the transition we experienced to Unitarian Universalism; for new, long-time and prospective members of our faith; hosted by Rev. Kitsy Winthrop
Please click on the booklet to see full descriptions of these programs and a written registration form if you prefer.
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