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

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday 1:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Thursday 1:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 2:25 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.


It is a good idea to call before coming into the office (778-7063) as schedules do change.

You can make an appointment by emailing the office at goldleaf@maine.edu 
​or by calling 778-7063 ​to leave a message.

If you are coming to the office and don’t have a parking permit, 
park at the Fitness Center ​or in a spot on the street.
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.
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

You may make an appointment by leaving a phone message at (207) 778-7063 or email goldleaf@maine.edu as both are checked weekdays.​