WMSC Teachers' Tea

On Wednesday, September 11, WMSC teachers and board members got together for an informational tea party, hosted by Adult Education director Jeanne Waite and WMSC Board Member/ Teacher Liaison Judy Whitman. It was a sweltering afternoon, but we were all attentive as Jeanie informed us of the new safety procedures now in place at Telstar.  You will hear about these procedures in your first classes of the fall.  Judy then went over the nuts and bolts of how our classes function.  Once we'd gotten through all the nitty-gritty of what happens behind the scenes we were free to socialize and eat the wonderful goodies, as you can see from Rosabelle's photos!

Judy Whitman pouring from her Grandmother's teapot into Jeanie Waite's grandmother's teacup.

Judy, Jeanie, Jim McLean and Marvin Ouwinga check out the food.

Jeanie, Sharon Lyon, Marvin, and Lucia Owen looking over their handouts.

Kathleen DeVore, Ginny Gamble, Sharon Lyon

New WMSC Chair, Marvin Ouwinga, and new WMSC Board Member Janet Stowell

Peter Gartner, Marvin Ouwinga and Jim McLean

RoseMary Mclean, Jim McLean, Judy Whitman and Jan Stowell

Our teachers: Lucia Owen, Marvin Ouwinga, Sharon Lyon, Jim McLean. Suzanne Taylor, Peter Gartner, Mary Haberman, Ginny Gamble

Hostesses Jeanie Waite and Judy Whitman

photos Rosabelle Tifft

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New Directions for Senior College Players

by Rosabelle Tifft

Senior College Players resume this fall under the leadership of Ross Timberlake, as director, and Lorrie Hoeh, assistant director. Ross and Lorrie along with a team of veteran players are excited about continuing and moving in new directions.

Ross Timberlake and Lorrie Hoeh  (photo Rosabelle Tifft)

Current plans call for three plays to be performed in a ninety-minute fall production. Newcomers and veteran players alike are invited to join the troupe. Ross plans to hold a special orientation for newcomers and assures everyone that the “senior theater” tradition of carrying scripts on stage will be continued. There are also roles for interested persons who wish to become involved as “behind the scene” volunteers, such as the stage crews, props, costumes and other tasks associated with a dramatic production. Ross said, “The goal is to create a wonderful learning experience for new members, veterans and volunteers as we prepare to entertain our friends and neighbors.”

Ross brings extensive experience to his new role. He majored in theater at USM and has written and produced a number of plays, including the “Porch Plays” and “The Legend of Lefty” dinner theater play. He also co-founded the Bethel Performing Arts Project.

Lorrie’s interest in drama started in grade school when she played Joan of Arc in a play put on by her French teacher, and it continued while studying at Hiram College in Ohio. Through her experience performing, she has developed a keen interest in directing but she still plans to continue her love of performing.

Weekly rehearsals will take place on Mondays beginning September 16, from 1-4 pm at the West Parish Congregational Church. Dress rehearsals will be held on November 18 and 19. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23, beginning at 7 pm in the Gould Academy Trustees Auditorium.

Senior College Players is a course sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College and registrations will be held during WMSC’s annual meeting on September 4 from 5-7 pm at the West Parish Congregational Church. Those unable to attend the annual meeting may register at the Adult Education office at Telstar High School.

For more information about the players and volunteer opportunities, call Ross at 824-6545 or Lorrie at 824-2917.  

For more information about Western Mountains Senior College visit our website at http://sad44.maineadulted.org/western_mountains_senior_college