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Academy of Lifelong Learning

Community Education LogoAdults (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, the Academy provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. Programming is currently taking place online via Zoom and free training is available to all new and prospective members.
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To join the Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), please call us at 217-786-2432

Learn about the NEA Big Read: Sangamon County 

ALL Membership

Beginning July 1, 2021, opportunity to join at full-year membership fee of $60. We invite you to begin the full benefits of the 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 Institute offerings, foreign languages, and travel opportunities; special discounts may apply).


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, Aug-Dec (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

Special Interest Groups

  • Swinging Seniors Golfers
  • The Pedal Pushers (bicyclists)
  • Games
  • Book Lovers
  • Scribes
  • Bowling League

Senior News and Times Articles

February/March/April 2021: Do you have a special tree?

November-December 2020/January 2021: Zooming into the Future

August/September/October 2020: Make a friend or two and learn something new

May/June/July 2020: Plant your own Victory Garden this spring!

February/March/April 2020: Inspiration awaits: Why not join in the fun?

November-December 2019/January 2020: Making Connections

August/September/October 2019: Academy of Lifelong Learning annual Kickoff Aug. 14 – Join us! 

November-December 2018-January 2019: Keeping it fresh! Special winter events with ALL

August-September-October 2018: LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning 

May-June-July 2018: Upcoming activities and Bicentennial Speakers Series

February-March-April 2018: Join us for programs on “The Culture and Heritage of Illinoisians” 

November-December-2017-January 2018: ALL’s 25th anniversary year is a great time to join

August-September-October 2017: Can we live in the past?

May-June-July 2017: Summertime Action

November-December-January 2016-17: ALL-Technology Tips and More

August-September-October 2016: ALL activities ahead!

May-June-July 2016: Spring and Summer with ALL

 

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