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The SAGE Lecture Series presents a dynamic approach to learning about history, science, the arts, and current events.

The Spring 2026 Lecture Series 

Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
March 17, 2026  May 5, 2026 

Registration opens February 18.

OLLI MEMBERS may register for the entire series of eight lectures for just $60.
Members of the public may attend individual lectures for $15 each.

  • SAGE - Building a Maine Economy That Works for Everyone
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 5/5/2026 - 5/5/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    BETSY BIEMANN
    Chief Executive Officer, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)


    Learn how CEI works to grow a just, vibrant and climate-resilient future for communities in Maine and rural regions nationally, advising entrepreneurs, investing in their small businesses and championing policies that strengthen communities and support inclusive, economic prosperity.

 

  • SAGE - Building Trust Across Continents: What We Learn from the Peace Corps
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/7/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    JODY OLSON
    Former Director, Peace Corps


    Peace Corps’ 64 years of service in 142 countries succeeds by asking Americans to integrate into host country communities through trust and respect. This model can be applied here at home to renew connections within our community.

 

  • SAGE - Complete Series
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $60.00
    Dates: 3/17/2026 - 5/5/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 8
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 60

    Each fall and spring, SAGE presents a series of Tuesday morning lectures that cover a wide array of topics of current interest.  Our speakers are recognized experts for the arts, government, non-profit, education, business, and civic communities in Maine.

 

  • SAGE - Finding Your Creative Life Through Words
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    JULE SELBO
    Novelist, playwright, professional screenwriter


    Novelist, playwright and professional screenwriter Jule Selbo will be interviewed by novelist Richard Cass — they’ll be sharing all their “secret” approaches to living a creative life through words.

 

  • SAGE - Letters of Laughter & Love
  • In-Person
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 3/31/2026 - 3/31/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    CHERYL WHITE
    Author


    After her husband died suddenly, Cheryl began emailing friends and family to let them know how she was doing. Over the next five years, a touching chronicle of loss emerged, Letters of Laughter and Loss was published in April of 2025. OLLI’s Joan Chadbourne will interview Cheryl.

 

  • SAGE - Protecting the Environmental Health of Casco Bay
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    WILL EVERITT
    Executive Director, Friends of Casco Bay


    Friends of Casco Bay’s mission is to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay. We act as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Bay. Our most important work includes reducing pollution and addressing the impacts of climate change.

 

  • SAGE - The State of Public Health in Maine
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/17/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 60

    DR. NIRAV SHAH
    Former Head, Maine Center for Disease Control


    As head of the Maine CDC, Dr. Shah worked to rebuild the agency, which laid the foundation for swift and comprehensive responses to the COVID pandemic. Nirav will discuss the state of public health in the US and globally, and what you can do to stay safe.

 

  • SAGE - Why Has Portland Become so Successful with Its Minor League Sports Teams?
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 25

    TRAVIS LAZARCZYK
    Sportswriter & Columnist


    Travis will moderate a panel discussion on this subject with a representative from the Portland Sea Dogs (baseball), Maine Mariners (hockey), the Maine Celtics (basketball), and the Hearts of Pine (soccer).

 

  • SAGE - WISE Zambia: A Maine Education Nonprofit Making an Outsized Impact in Zambia
  • Hybrid
    Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Wishcamper Center
    Room: 133
    Instructor: 
    Seats available: 60

    JOANNE BOLLINGER
    Board Co-Chair, WISE Zambia


    Joanne’s presentation will include Zambia’s history, current issues, why the mission of WISE Zambia matters, and how the organization works and has grown.

 

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