Academy of Lifelong Learning

At a Glance

Adults 50 and greater are invited to join this group of individuals devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. With 10 to 12 opportunities available each month, ALL provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. Free Zoom training is available to all new and prospective members.

Learn about the Academy's Conversations with Artists series that begins May 24 in the Newsletters & Special Events tab below.

Newsletters & Special Events

ALL UPDATE

To request a copy of this month’s newsletter, contact the LLCC Community Education office at 217-786-2432.

Membership

To join the Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), please call us at 217-786-2432.

ALL membership

Beginning July 1, 2022, you can join for a full-year membership fee of $60. We invite you to begin the full benefits of an Academy membership: you can attend lectures, discussions and activity groups, presentations and hands-on activities. Travel opportunities and breakfast speaker programs are offered for a modest additional fee. Enjoy active learning and social interaction in a lively format!

ALL-plus membership

For a full-year membership fee of $120, enjoy all privileges of regular membership, plus 50 percent off most non-credit Community Education (CEW) classes. (Exceptions: culinary offerings, foreign languages and travel opportunities; special discounts may apply).

Programs & Interest Groups

Monthly Programs

Today's Topics - varied subjects of current interest
Chautauqua Series - each year, three-four special series of trio lectures and related discussions
Flicks on Fridays (FOF) - movie classics (September-April)
Breakfast Roundtable (BRT) - breakfast with local speakers (extra fee applies)
Wander on Wednesdays (WOW) - day trips held March-June and August-December (extra fee applies)
Meet, Greet and Eat (MGE) - monthly dinner events, open to prospective members (extra fee applies)
Around Town - various group adventures throughout the community
Tech Talk - discussions, lectures and some hands-on technology lessons