Dale Potter-Clark will present three times, in April and May, to the 55+ age group residents at the Senior Café. These gatherings are held at the Maranacook Middle School cafeteria in Readfield - at Maranacook Community School. Starting at 9:00am muffins and beverage are served. The program is held 9:30-11:00am. All are welcome regardless of where they live! No fee or registration.
Monday, April 14th 9:30-11:00am
“Living, Working and Socializing in 19th Century Readfield”
19th century Readfield had four distinct centers that included industries, churches, schools, hotels and farms; after 1850 lakeside resorts and camps began to emerge. Readfield is known as the home of four Maine governors but there is much more to tell. Participants will learn about the climate in 19th century Readfield and the lifestyles of her people 1850-1900.
19th century Readfield had four distinct centers that included industries, churches, schools, hotels and farms; after 1850 lakeside resorts and camps began to emerge. Readfield is known as the home of four Maine governors but there is much more to tell. Participants will learn about the climate in 19th century Readfield and the lifestyles of her people 1850-1900.
Monday, May 5th 9:30-11:00am
"Fifty old Readfield homes and the people who lived in them"
As you drive through Readfield have you wondered about the history of some of our old homes? If so, this is the class for you! In this presentation you will learn something about fifty of our 18th and 19th century homes and some of the people who have lived in or built them. Monday, May 19th 9:30-11:00am
"When We Were Young"
On May 19th the Readfield Elementary School 3rd graders will be guests at Senior Café. Through the eyes of senior citizens there, the students will learn about what it was like when their grandparents and great-grandparents were their age. Starting at 10am a 10-15 minute slide show demonstrating life in our area during the post WWII years. Then students will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the seniors, about their childhoods and the world as they remember it. Anyone from Readfield and surrounding towns, who are 55+, are welcome to attend. Starting at 9am coffee, muffins and visiting. The students will arrive at 10am.
Senior Café meets every Monday morning (when school is in session) at the
Maranacook Middle School cafeteria.
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