The Academy was formed to promote an often overlooked resource on Cape Cod  the skills, wit and wisdom of our retired population. It challenges its members to explore new areas of interest in peer-directed learning groups and provides them with an opportunity to maintain intellectual vigor in an educationally supportive environment.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The opportunities for learning in the Academy are unlimited. By attending the Academy classes you will meet others who are just as interested as you are in living an active, and an intellectually satisfying retirement on Cape Cod.

Many of the courses require a minimum of preparation but offer the greatest opportunity for interaction and lively discussion. You can stimulate both your mind and sprit with topics like:

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Active participation is the cornerstone for building the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Membership is more than a privilege...it is a responsibility. Active participation means:

·         Taking courses

·         Serving on committees

·         Facilitating or leading study groups

Being an involved Academy member is important for building membership, providing input to assure a wide variety of interesting courses, and to achieve a smooth functioning organization. By serving on various ALL committees you can help develop the curriculum, contribute to the newsletter, help maintain membership records an process registration applications and plan social events.                                      

We extend to you an invitation to join more than 500 Cape Cod residents participating in over 40 courses and enjoying new friendships. For more information, contact:

Academy for Lifelong Learning

Cape Cod Community College

2240 Iyanough Road

West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599

508-362-2131, Ext 4400