Lourdes Lifelong Learning Program

Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest

This February, the Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is kicking-off its 2012 program with more options than ever. Lifelong Learning is an educational, engaging and fun way to learn! Membership is $15 per person for this spring, and includes the following informational monthly meetings, outings and discounts on classes.

Classes (member/nonmember prices listed)
Basic Computer Skills $45/$60
Christian Iconography $50/$65
Earth from Space $5
Fused Glass 1 $42/$52
Fused Glass 2 $42/$52
Genealogy, Introductory $60/$75
Genealogy, Advanced $60/$75
Gray Wolves in Yellowstone $30/$45
Great Books $44/$59
Great Decisions $40/$55
History of Espionage $60/$75
Introduction to Travel Writing $30/$45
Microsoft Word $45/$60
Microsoft Excel $45/$60
New Testament $37/$52
Polypharmacy in the Golden Years $30/$45
Thinking Like a Mountain $23/$38
Toledo’s Unexpected & Colorful Past $30/$45
Topics in Bioethics $30/$45
Wine $55/$70
Women in History $40/$55
Your Life on Paper $40/$55

Monthly Meetings (Free to members and first-time visitors)
3rd Friday of the month in the Franciscan Center. Refreshments at 9:15 a.m. and a presentation at 10 a.m.

“Amelia Earhart” by Mary Ellen Pratt – February 17?“The Veterans History Project” by Andrew “Bud” Fisher – March 16
“Current issues facing the city of Toledo” by D. Michael Collins – April 13
“Canoeing along the Maumee River” by Steve Pollick – May 18

Outings & Special Events
Hot Topics by Dr. Christine Myers – February 17, March 16, April 13
Toledo Symphony at Rosary Cathedral $28 – April 15
Detroit Bus Tour – April 26
“The Future of Arts in Toledo” seminar – May 10

Lifelong Learning is an exciting educational program at Lourdes University. Open to all interested men and women, the only requirement for participation is an interest in ongoing learning. Lifelong Learning participants enjoy classes on a wide variety of academic subjects, educational field trips known as Roadrunners and monthly meetings featuring guest speakers. All activities are open to both members and non-members. For more information and to join Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong.

Press Release Contact Name: Heather Hoffman
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Lourdes College
Organization Address: Sylvania