Senior Symposia

The Senior Symposia program at Greenfield Community College is a collaborative effort with area senior citizens. The program encourages seniors to continue their education through attending talks on a variety of subjects. Persons of all ages are welcome to attend Senior Sym events and participate in the lively discussions that follow the presentations.

Spring 2025 Symposia will be held at the John W. Olver Transit Center in the first floor Allen Meeting Room. Presentations run from 2-4 p.m.

Thanks to a generous donation, spring 2025 attendees have the option of reduced tuition! When viewing an individual workshop, choose your tuition type prior to registration.

King Philip’s War in Franklin County

– with Tim Blagg, Rich Holschuh, Peter Thomas & David Naumec

Wednesday February 19 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

Beyond Fridamania

– with Rick López

Wednesday March 12 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

From Tapioca Pudding to Craft Beer: A Local Story of the Modern Food System

– with Cathy Stanton

Thursday March 20 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

American Comedy and the Marx Brothers

– with Rob Weir

Tuesday April 8 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

“Keepin’ Out of Mischief” — The Life & Times of Thomas “Fats” Waller

– with Jerry & Kara Noble

Wednesday April 30 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

Franklin County Trains and Trolleys: Then & Now

– with Alden Dreyer & Sam Bartlett

Thursday May 8 • 2-4 p.m. • John W. Olver Transit Center

What people are saying about Senior Sym...

"Highly enjoyable and inspirational."— Young@Heart Chorus: Two Perspectives"Thoughtful, articulate speaker with convincing data."— What Just Happened & Why: The 2024 Presidential Election"The topic presented was impactful and eye opening!"— The Politics of Medicare: Creeping Privatization?

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Did you attend a Senior Sym event without pre-registering? Did you have trouble registering and need to pay for your workshops? Or do you just want to make a donation to support future programming? We can help!

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