Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Offering over 40 Fall Courses

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering 18 classroom/outdoor courses and 26 Zoom courses this fall. Two, five-week sessions are being offered in the fall term. Session one starts Sept. 13. Session two starts Oct. 18. 

Course brochures are available at local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request at 518 587-2100 x2390 or jeff.shinaman@esc.edu or online at www.esc.edu/all. Registrations will be accepted throughout the term until full. Some courses will sell out. Annual membership is $75 and goes through June 30, 2022. Five-week courses are $50. 

Topics for these noncredit courses include music, literature, mindfulness, poetry, solar system, sleep/dreams, climate change, Italian language, genealogy, local walking tours, supreme court, cooking, painting, life stories, environment, writing, hiking, fly casting, investing, iPhone photography, Chinese wisdom, speaker series, history, art, science, and more. Join A.L.L. locally for outdoor courses or from anywhere on Zoom options.

Founded in 1992, the Academy is a nonprofit, membership organization whose members share a love of learning. A self-funded entity, A.L.L. is sponsored by SUNY Empire State College. Designed to offer lifelong learning and comradery among seniors, A.L.L. also offers a winter and spring term, Special Interest Groups, (SIGs) and special events that are held throughout the year. If you would like to support the Academy by becoming a member or for more information, contact the Academy office at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2390, email jeff.shinaman@esc.edu, or go to www.esc.edu/all.