By Nancy Davis
On
Wednesday, October 1, WMSC begins their second
season of the Brown Bag Lunch Series, following the series’
successful debut last April. Again, the program will be held from
12:15-1:30 at the Bethel Inn, and participants are invited to bring a
lunch to enjoy over good discussion. Coffee and tea will be
provided.
This session will be facilitated by Bonnie
Pooley, whose topic is "The Resilient Community in the 21st
Century: How can elders shape the legacy we leave our children and
grandchildren?” She
will pose many questions for us to consider; here are a few: What are
the values we cherish as we grow older? Why have we chosen to live in
a small rural town? Why do so many young people leave Bethel, and
what can we learn from this? What can a small community like
Bethel do to take care of all who live here? What are the advantages
and disadvantages of living in a small town far from population
centers? How can we continue to provide fresh water for our
residents? What can we do about the fact that our population is
aging, and our schools are shrinking? What roles can elders play in
a community? What can we do to make a positive difference in our
community?
The discussion promises to be stimulating, and
you are invited to take part, whether you’re a WMSC member or not.
The session is free, but we’d like to know how many people to
expect. For more information or to indicate your intention to
attend: Nancy Davis (nancydavis@megalink.net or 207-381-1110).
Please RSVP to Nancy by Friday, September 26. The session is
Wednesday, October 1, 12:15-1:30 at the Bethel Inn; hope to see you
there!
For more
information about Western Mountains Senior College visit our website
at http://sad44.maineadulted.org/western_mountains_senior_college
