The Power of Lifelong Learning or Learning in Retirement

Background:

New Adventures in Learning is an Institute for Learning in Retirement organization for mature adults, who share a curiosity and desire for learning. New Adventures is a membership learning organization affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) through the Sun Lakes Center (SLC). The mission of New Adventures in association with the CGCC/SLC is to meet the educational needs and interests of the growing number of mature adults in the Southeast Valley.

New Adventures seeks to meet its goals by recognizing and utilizing the unique experiences, capabilities, and diversity of mature adults, and thereby building a self-governing and self-sustaining community of learners, that becomes an integral part of the Maricopa Community Colleges district.

New Adventures provides an opportunity for intellectual and cultural growth for persons 45+, offering opportunities to explore the limitless array of topics geared to their interests and talents. Learning occurs in a pleasant social atmosphere in study groups conducted by one's peers. Presenters, operating under the auspices of a New Adventures' facilitator, share their interest and expertise with the study group members. All participants working together create a unique educational opportunity that emphasizes learning, personal satisfaction, and an increased understanding of the subject matter.

Introduction:

Since 1999, the level of interest among the initial members and their continuing level of involvement, plus the support of the additional new members of this exciting venture has been most encouraging. There is an unlimited capacity for members. We can increase the level of participation by telling our neighbors and friends in the Southeast Valley about our programs and what they offer.

The thrill of learning about a variety of subjects, in a non threatening classroom atmosphere, is almost beyond belief. Remember those years long ago, when it was study all night, and hope the answers would come the next day when the blue books were handed out? Now you can experience a class just as involved, and not have to do homework unless you want to and feel it will help further your understanding of the subject. What a relief!

The spectrum of study is varied from Civic and Social Studies, Health and Happiness, Trips/Day Travel and Hobbies. With the addition of more members with wider interests, the spectrum can be almost unlimited.

Since this is a volunteer organization and is self-directed by its members, the number of subjects and courses are up to the creative abilities of the members themselves. "Seek and ye shall find".... a class that meets your interests.

In addition to the increase in knowledge gained in these classes, there is a joining of like-minded participants in the community that may become your new friends. This will not only broaden your knowledge about our world and community, but will increase your wealth of neighbors, in a world that seems at times, to leave us all alone.

Let's make this year a time when all current members encourage our friends and neighbors to "Come and experience learning as you have never experienced it before."

1. New Adventures in Learning is serving all Southeast Valley Communities.
2. New Adventures in Learning has set its future goals with the expectation that everyone will have, at all times, new and affordable educational opportunities.
3. New Adventures in Learning is exploring, developing, and expanding new territories for learning.
4. New Adventures in Learning is a self-directed, peer led organization. We are all volunteers.
5. New Adventures in Learning is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization.

COME JOIN US AND SEE HOW MUCH FUN YOU CAN HAVE

LEARNING IN RETIREMENT.

NO HOMEWORK! NO GRADES! NO STRESS!

JUST PURE FUN IN LEARNING.