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Did you know that the earliest known example of a Scottish kilt dates back to the 16th century, when Highlanders began wearing a type of garment known as the "féileadh mòr?" This garment was essentially a large piece of fabric, often woven from tartan wool, that was draped over the body and belted at the waist.

Why not join SSC’s resident kilter Eric Jones as he presents us with a brief history of this iconic Scottish garment, the kilt.  The evolution of kilts will be presented from the belted plaid, or great kilt, to contemporary kilts. Some examples of different kinds of kilts and kilt accessories will be available for you to see first-hand. Eric will lead a discussion of the history and significance of tartans. Contemporary kilt fashion will be presented with a focus on practical aspects of wearing a kilt and you will be shown how to don a belted plaid and have an opportunity to try it out for yourselves if you attend in person. 

Presenter:  Dr. Eric Jones, who is on staff at UM@M, has been wearing kilts for years and is an avid aficionado of kilts and kilt fashion. He has presented kilting to students at UM@M previously in his classes.

Class Information:  This is a hybrid class - held in-person in UM@M’s room TORR 232 and via Zoom.  

All facilities at the University of Maine at Machias (UM@M) are fully handicap compliant.  The facilities used by Sunrise Senior College (SSC) at the college have ramps, elevators and handicap accessible bathrooms.  Our offsite functions and activities have various limitations and restrictions and may not be fully handicap accessible.  SSC will endeavor to identify limitations at these to you in advance.

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This class is available to all current Maine Senior College (MSCN) Members. The general public not wishing to join Sunrise Senior College at this time may attend this class for a $15.00 fee.

Important: if at this time you are not a current member of Sunrise Senior College (SSC) but are planning to join as a member today, make sure you answer that “Your SSC membership is current” when checking out so that we can properly bill you for this class. 

Sunrise Senior College (SSC) is a membership-based organization. Our SSC members receive special benefits as current members when they register for this course. Any member of another MSCN college is also able to enjoy this course, but may incur some additional charges. If you are a member of the general public, you can take this course but will have to pay additional fees associated with being a non-member. For any attendee that is not a current member of Sunrise Senior College, any materials required for the course are your responsibility. When checking out, please carefully read and answer the questions asked associated with this specific course so that you are charged appropriately for this class. Failure to do this may result in your being cancelled from the course. We hope you enjoy this offering.