LEWISTON — The Special Events Committee at the Senior College at University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College hosted a dinner on Oct. 6 to thank the the more than 40 instructors who have taught classes during the past year.

The event was held on the LAC campus. 

Dick Lee, chairman of the Special Events Committee, welcomed everyone and introduced Pam Joy, USM LAC finance director, who shared college updates as well as a very heartfelt, genuine expression of gratitude for having a Senior College resource in the community that her mother attends and enjoys.

Lucy Bisson, chair of the LAC Senior College Board, brought a message of thanks from the Senior College Board and expressed the hope that all the instructors would continue to bring such wonderful classes for L-A community members who are 50 years of age and older.

The invocation was given by Sharon McGilvery, and table decorations, door prizes and registration was coordinated by Grace Keene and Donna Sweetser. All three are Special Event Committee members.

Entertainment for the event was provided by Dan Marois, who is also a Senior College instructor. Marois facilitated various improvisational scenarios using cast members made up of volunteers from the audience. The humorous, educational scenarios demonstrated the importance and power of listening, whether you are in a work, social or personal setting.

The variety of classes being offered is attributed to the vast experience of instructors Ann Anctil, David Bernier, George Blouin, Bob Bowyer, Tisha Bremmer, Karen Brooks, Paula Curtis Everett, Pam Davis Green, Rabbi Sruli Dresdner, Alan Elze, Pauline Fortin, Bill Frayer, Marty Gagnon, Bill Hiss, Douglas Hodgkin, Christine Holden, Helen Joie Crockett, Linda DeSantis, Lorraine Giasson, Hugh Keene, Michael Lachance, Chuck Lakin, Cindy Larock, Kirsten Larsson-Turley, Joanne Lebel, Dan Marois, Rachel Morin, Barbara Oliver, Leelaine Picker, Steven Piker, Charles Plummer, Anita Poulin, Jean Potuchek, Joanne Potvin, Lynne Richard, Beverly Robbins, Jean Roy, Andrew Saucier, Mark Silber, June Spear, Alene Staley, Marquerite Stapleton, Dot Tupert, Pat Vampatella, Crystal Ward, Anne Williams and Ethelind Wright.

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