Penobscot Valley Senior College
Current Course List
In Person | Opens Jun 1
The Last Chance Branch: A Novel Presentation of the U.S. Supreme Court- Scorecard 2026
- Dates
- June 30, 2026
- Time
- Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Location
- Eastport Hall, Room 135, 128 Texas Avenue, Bangor, Maine
- Instructor
- Berney Kubetz
In this special presentation, Berney Kubetz will review recent the basis for and implications of recent Supreme Court decisions. Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Eastport Hall, Room 135, 128 Texas Avenue, Bangor Sessions…
In Person | Opens Jun 1
Summer Extravaganza 2026
- Dates
- Jul 7 - Sep 1, 2026
- Time
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
- Location
- UMA-Bangor, Eastport Hall, Room 135, 128 Texas Ave, Bangor, ME
- Instructor
- Various
- Extravaganza Dates
- 9 selectable dates
Summer Extravaganza 2026 is a variety course held Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, and Sept. 1. Each session covers a different exciting topic! One…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Renys: Behind the Scenes
- Dates
- July 9
- Time
- Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Optional lunch
- Location
- Renys, 46 Springer Road, Bangor, Maine
- Instructor
- John Reny
Presentation of the creation and history of this iconic Maine business, how it has grown, and a look at the processes for buying and stocking the stores. Thursday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m., 46…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge: Pushaw Stream Life and Human Influences Past and Present
- Dates
- July 15
- Time
- Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Location
- Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 1107 W Old Town Rd, Old Town, ME
- Instructor
- Dick Andren
Join us for a naturalist-led hike along Pushaw Stream at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge. The guided walk will involve an uneven, heavily rooted trail (hiking poles would be helpful). Bring your lunch for an optional…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Cole Land Transportation Museum: Where History Comes Alive
- Dates
- July 23
- Time
- Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Location
- Cole Land Transportation Museum, 405 Perry Rd, Bangor, ME
- Instructor
- Pat Trice
Join us for a guided tour of Cole Land Transportation Museum. The museum's collection is a tribute to the thousands of Maine land transportation pioneers whose dedicated work cleared, reshaped the land, and constructed…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
JF Witter Research and Teaching Center (U Maine Farm)
- Dates
- July 30, 11:00 a.m-12:15 p.m.
- Time
- Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Location
- JF Witter Research and Teaching Center, 160 University Farm Road, Old Town, ME
- Instructor
- Patricia Henderson
Join us for a visit to the U Maine JF Witter Research and Training Center. The Center is home to teaching and research programs in animal sciences and sustainable agriculture with special focus on…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Walking Tour of Bangor Beautiful Art Installations and Visit to the Zillman Art Museum
- Dates
- Aug 6
- Time
- Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Optional lunch
- Location
- Shaw's parking lot, 353 Main Street, Bangor, ME
- Instructor
- Annette Sohns-Dodd
Introduction to Bangor Beautiful, whose mission is to make Bangor a more beautiful place to live through public art, trees and gardens, and other beautification efforts, followed by a walking tour of outdoor art…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Tour of Margaret Chase Smith Library and Home
- Dates
- Aug 13
- Time
- Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Location
- Meet at Eastport Hall, 128 Texas Avenue, Bangor
- Instructor
- Christopher O'Brien
Visit to the Margaret Chase Smith Library, which is an archive, museum, educational facility, and pubic policy center devoted to preserving the legacy of Margaret Chase Smith, promoting research into American political history, advancing…
Field Trip | Opens Jun 1
Dragonfly Farm and Winery Tour and Tasting
- Dates
- Aug 20
- Time
- Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location
- Meet at Eastport Hall, 128 Texas Avenue, Bangor
Tour and tasting at the Dragonfly Farm and Winery in Stetson, Maine. Opportunities to buy bottles, charcuterie boards, and snacks. Bring picnic lunch or purchase snacks. Thursday, August 20, 10:30 a.m.- estimated return to…
