Welcome to the Gold LEAF Institute Senior College ​at the University of Maine at Farmington.

​Gold LEAF classes are now on Zoom!

As a precaution to protect our members
from potential exposure to the coronavirus, we have tranitioned to Zoom technology. All
Gold LEAF classes are now on Zoom, which you can download for free (instructions below).

Office Manager Position Available 

Gold LEAF Institute Senior College at the University of Maine Farmington (UMF)
is accepting applications ​for the Office Manager position. 
This is a part-time position involving up to 500 hours per year.  
​(The current number of hours are less in light of the current pandemic.)

The position requires strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Candidates
need to be proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Google Drive.
 
This is an independent contractor/consultant position under contract with the University of Maine System.
The Office Manager has day-to-day responsibilities running all aspects of the Gold LEAF office
​as outlined in the Office Manual, supervising up to two part-time student assistants during the school year,
and working with the Executive Board and committees. 
 
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To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to goldleaf@maine.edu or to
​Gold LEAF Institute, University of Maine Farmington, 186 High Street Room 318, Farmington, ME 04938.
  INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP ZOOM TELECONFERENCING SOFTWARE
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW
 
 OFFICE HOURS

There will be no office hours until Gold LEAF resumes face to face classes.

To contact Gold LEAF please email goldleaf@maine.edu ​or call 778-7063 ​and leave a message.

Note: Please do not park in the parking lot behind the Education building, you will be ticketed. You can park in Lots, 11, 12 and 15.
Gold LEAF - which is an acronym for Lifelong Education At Farmington - is a member-run organization devoted to lifelong learning in the Franklin County, Maine area, for anyone age 50 or older (and spouse/partner, regardless of age) that offers:​​​
  • Courses that require no educational pre-qualifications;
  • Learning without stress, without tests or credits;
  • Intellectually stimulating classes and activities reflecting the interests of its members;
  • Socializing with people with a similar interest in enhancing their knowledge of the world around them;
  • Affiliation with Road Scholar (formerly called Elderhostel);
  • Affiliation with the University of Maine at Farmington, allowing access to UMF's faculty and facilities.
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​Gold LEAF Institute is one of 17 senior colleges in the state of Maine. To learn more about the others, go to the Maine Senior College Network website.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT GLI
"​I like these group treks tremendously. They get me outside in the winter. Ray Stillman is an enthusiastic leader."

 "I especially look forward to hearing what everyone says about the books we're reading at  Book Group."
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"A great variety, a good look around at what’s out there and nice people!!"
Gold LEAF Institute Senior College
University of Maine at Farmington
186 High Street, Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center, Room 318
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: (207) 778-7063
E-mail: goldleaf@maine.edu