Lifelong Learning Collaborative’s summer courses in arts, current affairs, literature, fitness and fun

LIFELONG LEARNING COLLABORATIVE ANNOUNCES SUMMER COURSE SCHEDULE; REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 13

The Lifelong Learning Collaborative (LLC) opens registration for its Summer Session online at 9 am on Monday, May 13, with courses open to all who are interested in learning in a friendly, collaborative environment. Members receive the catalog automatically; non-members may request it in advance at https://www.lifelonglearningcollaborative.org/catalog-request/

Summer courses take a light approach to arts, current affairs, literature, fitness and fun. They run weekly and last for four to eight weeks. In-person classes meet at Temple Beth-El in Providence (open to people of all faiths), other courses are held via Zoom or hybrid classes that can be taken either in person or online.

Summer Session courses beginning the week of June 17:

Forget Plymouth Rock – the real American Origin story is here.
Visit sites from Providence to Bristol to learn the American Origin story from the perspective of the Pokanoket Nation of 60 indigenous tribes.

All That’s Jazz: Preview of the Newport Jazz Festival
Preview each of the artists who will appear on the Newport stage and conclude with a live Jazz Showcase concert at Temple Beth-el. 

Get Fit at Home
A personalized exercise course to help you get back on your feet with increased stamina, strength, agility, flexibility and overall health.

Plein Air Art
Explore your inner artist using any medium in the Summer outdoors. Open to all experience levels from beginner to working artists.

Current Decisions
Explore timely and controversial domestic topics in the months leading up to the critical 2024 elections. Expect animated discussion and debate.

Biographies of unknown and well-known people
Participants will research and present biographies of people they’ve admired and learn about the figures your classmates hold in high esteem.

Zoom to the Moon!
Learn about many aspects of our moon from academic and NASA experts, and from each other.

Beach Reads – Good stories, maybe not great literature
Meeting every two weeks, we’ll read four short novels set in coastal areas, then have presentations and discussions of the books and their locations.

Unusual Travel Experiences
Each participant is invited to discuss a unique, less-traveled country, whether they’ve visited it or not, digging deep into the culture, not just showing slides.

Cell Phone Photography Club
If you enjoy taking and enhancing photos using the amazing editing capabilities in your cell phone, share your techniques and talent with other enthusiasts.

Scrabble Social Group
All levels are welcome to enjoy the game and meet new friends. Optional dinner and conversation to follow each meeting.

LLC is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to collaborative learning and continuing education. Classes, cultural programs, webinars, and social events are provided at a reasonable cost. Members create classes and programs, develop the content, facilitate discussion, and encourage class participation, fostering a sense of community.