Welcome!
Building a Community of Lifelong Learners
Connect. Engage. Belong
CHECK OUT WHAT WE HAVE COMING UP FOR YOU!
- with Beth Hobson |
- 2 Sessions to choose between | Tuesday | January 21 OR March 18 |
- In-Person
- with Doris (Dodie) Theune, Ph.D. |
- 3 sessions | Tuesdays | March 11, 18, 25
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with Bob DeGour |
- 8 Sessions | Thursdays | January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20
- In-Person
- with Suzanne Sanders |
- John Miller, Ph.D.|
- 5 sessions | Thursdays | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 |
- In-Person
- with Muphen R. Whitney |
- 6 Sessions | Wednesdays | January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 |
- In-Person
- with William “Bill” Sweeney |
- 2 Sessions | Thursday | March 6, 13
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with Sedat Cevikparmak, Ph.D. |
- 1 Session | Thursday | March 6
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with Rich Harrison |
- Bob DeGour |
- 8 sessions | Tuesdays | February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
- In-Person
- with Catherine and Al Renzi |
- 1 session | Wednesday | March 12
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with Tammy Vitale |
- 3 sessions | Tuesday | Feb 18, 25, Mar 4
- In-Person
- with Wayne Bell, Ph.D. |
- 7 SESSIONS | Thursdays | Jan 16, Feb 20 + 5 Field Trips
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom), Field Trip
- with Noelle Douglas |
- Choice of 1 OR both sessions | Friday | March 14, 21
- In-Person
- with Katelin Frase |
- 1 session | Friday | April 4
- In-Person
- with Thomas Mackay |
- 3 sessions | Wednesday | February 12, 19, 26
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with Thomas Mackay |
- 1 session | Fri | Feb 28
- Field Trip
- with Lynn Randle |
- 3 sessions | Thursdays | Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 20 |
- Zoom
- with Kathy Marconi, PhD. MS |
- Mary Jordan|
- 1 session | Wednesday | March 5
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
- with David Rose |
- David Williams|
- 1 Session | Wednesday | March 12
- Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Discover Chesapeake Forum
Explore a world of knowledge and connect with fellow learners at Chesapeake Forum, an Academy for Lifelong Learning. We are a cooperative of adult lifelong learners on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, with courses planned and led by dedicated volunteer faculty. We welcome everyone who wishes to learn, listen and discuss a myriad of diverse topics with an open mind and a respectful curiosity for the views of others. Join us to expand your horizons and ignite your passion for lifelong learning.
Our Vision
To make lifelong learning an integral part of Maryland's Eastern Shore culture.
Our Mission
Chesapeake Forum, an Academy for Lifelong Learning, provides affordable courses and discussions on a wide variety of topics for people of all ages and backgrounds where ideas are shared with civility and mutual respect.
Our Curriculum
With a continuously changing curriculum, Chesapeake Forum offers sessions on current events, science, literature, history, art, music, and writing along with outdoor courses on birding, ecology, and much more. There are also field trips to interesting locations!
A NOTE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK:
New to Chesapeake Forum?
Many of our courses are HYBRID, meaning that you have the convenience of choosing to participate IN PERSON (always the best solution!) at the Easton Family YMCA, by Zoom, or by waiting for the YouTube recording that generally comes out within 48 hrs of each recorded session.
When you register for a Chesapeake Forum course, you will immediately get a receipt. (You are automatically added to the course attendence roster provided to the course leader, so no worry about tickets.) We send you a reminder two days before the start of your course, and the morning of each course session. When applicable, the reminders will have the Zoom link included as well as links to course handouts.
Our Course Library has recordings of Chesapeke Forum courses available FREE OF CHARGE to anyone wishing to learn
Click below to go to the COURSE LIBRARY and explore! When you find a course you might like to see, simply click, go to the course page, and access the Youtube recording(s) and any handouts that are available, listed directly at the bottom of the course page. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
Help Support Our Mission and Vision
Your contribution allows Chesapeake Forum to continue connecting Eastern Shore community members by offering affordable courses, discussions, presentations, field trips, and events that encompass diverse topics.
Chesapeake Forum is a part of the YMCA of the Chesapeake, a public 501(c)(3) charity. Contributions to Chesapeake Forum support the lifelong learning program and are fully tax-deductible as allowable by law.
Donate online below, or mail a check to Chesapeake Forum, P O Box 544, Easton, MD 21601
Become a Course Leader!
Chesapeake Forum welcomes anyone willing to share their knowledge, experience, or passion. If you are interested in leading a Chesapeake Forum course, please complete the online course proposal form via the link provided below.