- with Chef Henry Miller
- Thursday, August 13
- 3-4:30pm
- Course Type: In-Person
NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLE! Be ready for great summer outings with Henry’s simple, fool‑proof appetizer ideas—perfect for the patio, the boat, or a picnic.
- with Layton's Chance Winery Staff
- Thursday, August 27
- 1-3pm
- Course Type: In-Person
HURRY - ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT! Spend a late summer afternoon with us as we experience a VIP Wine Tasting Experience at the welcoming atmosphere of a 70-yr-old farm and vineyard in Vienna, MD.
- with Julia Moya
- & Tim Carney
- Sep 9, 13
- 10:30-noon/8:45-noon
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom), Field Trip
Learn about the Poplar Island success story - first in class, then on-site.
- with Matt Dahl
- & Chef David Murray
- Thursday | Sep 10
- 3-5pm
- Course Type: In-Person
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION! Enjoy a delicious celebration of regional flavors paired perfectly with local brews at a new Eastern Shore brewery.
- with Talbot Historical Society Docents
- Friday | Sept 11
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Join us for a fascinating exploration of Easton’s history and beauty as we tour the downtown area. Learn unexpected tidbits about this charming town!
- Monday | Sept 14
- 7:30-4:30pm
- Course Type: Field Trip
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION! Celebrate America 250 with this unique opportunity to enjoy an in-depth introduction to the birth of the United States!
- with Dr. Raymond Vergne
- 3 Tuesdays | Sept 15, 22 & 29
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Explore how one altered moment in the Civil War could reshape an entire nation in MacKinlay Kantor’s classic work of alternate history.
- with Amanda Adkins
- Tuesday | Sept 15
- 5:30-7pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Confused by Medicare? Learn your coverage options, avoid common mistakes, and make confident healthcare decisions.
- with Doug Holly
- Wednesday | Sept 16
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Discover the stunning landscapes, wildlife and adventure of traveling to the White Continent.
- with Monika Mraz
- Thursday | Sep 17
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Travel the world through tea as you taste delicious varieties and learn how this beloved beverage is made.
- with Katelin Frase
- Thursday | Sept 17
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Wander through rows of fall flowers, choose your favorite blooms, and craft a bouquet that celebrates the season’s vibrant beauty.
- with Steve Kline
- & Michael Dunmyer Ports
- Monday | Sept 21
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Discover how a remarkable property of farmland, woodlands, grasslands, and living shoreline along Leeds Creek came to be protected forever.
- with Heather Hall
- & Val Cavalheri
- Wednesday | Sep 23
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Being able to laugh and connect with others is the elixir of life! Join us for the fun of improv and feel like a kid again!
- with Suzanne Sanders
- 5 Wednesdays | Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Dig in to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar — conspiracy, revenge, and even John Wilkes Booth! How can ancient history feel so current?
- with Gary Evans. Ph.D.
- Thursday | Sept 24
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
What happened in the Big Bang and how we evolved out of almost nothing…
- with Lynn Randle
- Thursdays | Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19
- 1-2:30pm
- Course Type: Zoom
Share your love of books that stay top-of-mind. Meet new friends. Enjoy great discussions where thoughts and ideas are shared.
- with Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
- Friday | Sept 25
- 1 - 3pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Just in time for the Cambridge leg of the Skipjack race series! Will they have enough wind the next morning?
- with Chesapeake Forum friends
- Last Monday of each Month: Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30, Dec 28
- 9-10:30am
- Course Type: In-Person
ALL ARE WELCOME (registered or not)! Join Forum friends for a monthly get-together over coffee; no charge (other than pay-as-you-go), and no agenda (other than catching up with Forum friends).
- with Matt Pluta
- Monday | Sept 28
- 4:45 -7pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Learn and discuss the health of the bay and its rivers while enjoying a relaxing cruise along the Choptank River.
- with Paige Davis-Perez
- 3 project choices | Tuesdays | Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 17
- 1-3pm *2 hrs
- Course Type: In-Person
Discover how simple wool becomes delightful sculpted art as you learn core needle felting techniques and create a finished fall project to take home.
- with Clare Meade
- & Mikaela Boley
- 2 Thursdays | Oct 1 | AND | Oct 8
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person, Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Clare and Paul Meade began transforming five acres of turf into a native meadow two years ago. Explore how they did it in this engaging session.
- with Richard C. Tilghman Jr.
- Friday | Oct 2
- 1-3:30pm *extended time
- Course Type: In-Person
Enjoy a rare guided tour of historic Wye House, its remarkable collections, and its storied grounds.
- with Thomas Mackay
- & Lynn Randle
- Saturday | Oct 3
- 7am - 8:30pm* or overnight
- Course Type: Field Trip
GET ON THE WAIT LIST! All aboard for an unforgettable journey through the mountains aboard No. 1309 — the largest regularly operating steam locomotive in the country!
- with Suzanne Hood
- & LeeAnn Hutchison
- Wednesday | Oct 7
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Write the story only you can tell. This light‑hearted workshop helps you capture a life—your own or someone else’s—with honesty, humor, and heart.
- with Richard Gavin Brockett
- Thursday | Oct 8
- 1- 3pm *2 hrs
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
After 46 years in the business of book buying, selling, and publishing, Rick shares his thoughts on how the publishing world influences us.
- with Steve Goldman
- Thursday | Oct 15
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Experience the American Revolution through the “breaking news” of its day — original colonial newspapers that shaped public opinion.
- with Zandi Nammack
- 4 Thursdays | Oct 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5
- 1-3pm *extended time
- Course Type: In-Person
Improve your memory and cognitive function with Mah Jongg and have fun while doing it!
- with Joseph Prud’homme, Ph.D
- Tuesday | October 20
- 1:30 - 3pm
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
The Constitution of 1789 and today: how much has changed and how much has stayed the same? Come explore this with us!
- with Michael Davis
- 3 Wednesdays | Oct 21, 28, Nov 4
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: Zoom
Explore three major ethical theories and learn how they can sharpen your thinking about what’s right and wrong.
- with Jessica J. Sheets, Ph.D
- Friday | Oct 23
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
A patriot son, a loyalist father, and siblings scattered by war. Discover the Tilghman family’s story of division during the Revolution
- with Clare Meade
- 2-day block: Oct 28 & 29
- Wednesday | noon – 4pm | AND | Thursday | 8am – noon *note the extended time!
- Course Type: In-Person
Learn to create beautiful, twined baskets with your own hands, using natural materials from your yard and neighborhood.
- with Chef Henry Miller
- Thursday | Oct 29
- 4 - 5:30pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Enjoy chilling ghost tales of mysterious happenings at Two if by Sea while we enjoy Chef Henry’s creative “Haunted Menu.”
- with Michael Rosato
- & Jerry Hayes
- Monday | Nov 2
- 10am-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Explore the mural trail with Michael Rosato himself and discover the art, history, and inspiration behind Dorchester’s most powerful public works.
- with Sam VanNest
- & Suzanne Sanders
- 2 Wednesdays | Nov 4, 11
- 6-7:30pm
- Course Type: In-Person
Dive into the artistry of Claire Keegan’s short fiction and discover the techniques that make her stories resonate long after you finish reading.
- with Shawn Norton
- 2 Wednesdays | Nov 4, 11
- 1:30-3pm
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
From their inspiring origins to today’s climate pressures, explore why our National Parks need bold action to remain unimpaired.
- with Tom Horton
- & Sandy Cannon-Brown
- Tuesday | Nov 10
- 5:30-8:00pm
- Course Type: Zoom, In-Person
Our latest in the Lectures on the Shore Series, this program promises an unforgettable evening celebrating over a decade of bringing the Chesapeake Bay to life on screen.
- with Catherine Renzi
- Wednesday | Nov 11
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Discover the beauty of the night sky through Webb telescope imagery and celestial paintings that blur the line between art and science.
- with Patricia “Trish” Reynolds
- Thursday | Nov 19
- 10:30-noon
- Course Type: In-Person
Learn to create a layered bulb container that blooms all spring long - using Trish’s easy lasagna planting technique..
In case of inclement weather, Chesapeake Forum follows the Talbot County Public School closing procedures. Refer to the TCPS website, or you may find school closing information on your local radio and television stations. Weather cancellations of in-person courses will be rescheduled for a later date. If a HYBRID course is impacted by weather, instead of meeting at our classroom at the Easton Family YMCA, the course will proceed on ZOOM.