Adventures in Learning

Adventures in Learning is our signature program. Nearly all of our affiliate organizations offer college-type courses and cultural enrichment workshops. Each is focused on helping older adults continue to learn, discover, and grow. Experience one of these classes and it’s impossible not to see and feel the incredible enthusiasm for lifelong learning attendees share.

Sessions are led by class instructors who themselves are mostly retired older adults or community experts who bring their special interests and backgrounds to enrich lives and keep minds strong and vibrant. Each session is developed by a local committee of Shepherd’s Center volunteers based on the interests and needs of older adults in each community.

Subjects cover an increasingly varied assortment of topics for all interests: computer and technology, finance, literature, creative writing, civil rights, music and art appreciation, world religion, “how-to,” politics, current events, historical events and figures, foreign languages, and much more. These outstanding courses and topics – coupled with unforgettable content and camaraderie – keep attendees coming back year after year and decade after decade, making this program among our most popular.

Classes are open to all in the community – and all are welcomed! Most centers offer scholarships and some even offer transportation if needed.

Virtual learning opportunities also are available. Contact your local affiliate or the national office (816-960-2022) for more information.

Here are some other benefits:

  • Meet new and interesting people while enlarging your interests and horizons
  • Opportunities to volunteer and to help those in need
  • Explore new skills and develop new interests
  • Opportunities to develop new strategies on how to handle change
  • Make new connections in the community and enrich established friendships
  • Stay socially, mentally and physically engaged with peers
  • Have fun!

 “Shepherd’s Center is not something to ‘hear’ about, you have to experience it!”

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