Academy of Lifelong Learning

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At a Glance

Adults 50 and greater are invited to join this group of individuals devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. With 10 to 12 opportunities available each month, the Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. Free Zoom training is available to all new and prospective members.

Membership levels

ALL membership

Beginning July 1, you can join for a full-year membership fee of $60. We invite you to begin the full benefits of an Academy membership: you can attend lectures, discussions, activity groups, presentations and hands-on activities. Travel opportunities and breakfast speaker programs are offered for a modest additional fee. Enjoy active learning and social interaction in a lively format.

ALL-plus membership

For a full-year membership fee of $120, enjoy all privileges of regular membership, plus 50 percent off most non-credit Community Education (CEW) classes. (Exceptions may apply, including culinary offerings and travel opportunities.)

Begin/Renew membership

The new registration system to sign up for ALL membership is available! Current members will be receiving renewal packets with paper forms that will be mailed in late May. 

Begin/renew ALL membership

Instructions

Creating and managing a shopping cart profile

To create a person profile:

  1. On the registration homepage, click either the "Sign In" button at the top of the page or the "Sign In/Create New Profile" link in the menu.
  2. Complete the personal detail fields on the Sign Up page. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
  3. Note: the "Company Information" section is not applicable to ALL. The blue box is pre-checked. Do not uncheck the box.
  4. Click "Submit."

To reset a password or change a security question:

  1. From the registration homepage, click the "Sign In" button at the top of the page or the "Sign In/Create New Profile" option in the menu.
  2. Click the link for either "Forgot your username?" or "Forgot your password?" and proceed as directed.
Viewing course and session details
  1. Click a course title to view details.
  2. Choose a scheduled session and view the session page.
Adding a session to your shopping cart
  1. Click the "Add to cart" button to continue.
  2. If a discount/promo code has been provided, enter the code in the box below the shopping cart; click the button to apply the discount/promo code.
Completing the purchase
  1. Click the "Checkout" button.
  2. Complete ALL survey questions (membership renewals and purchases).
  3. Click "Next" to continue.
  4. Check the Summary Review page, and click "Submit Order."
  5. If payment is required, complete the payment processing page.
  6. Watch for a confirmation page with order details.

Please note: Membership is non-refundable.

To request an information packet or paper application via mail to join the Academy of Lifelong Learning, please call us at 217-786-2432 or email LLCC Community Education.

Monthly Programs

  • Chautauqua Series - each year, three to four special series of trio lectures and related discussions
  • Flicks on Fridays (FOF) - movie classics (September-April)
  • Breakfast Roundtable (BRT) - breakfast with local speakers (extra fee applies)
  • Wander on Wednesdays (WOW) - day trips held four to six times per year
  • Meet, Greet and Eat (MGE) - monthly lunch and dinner events, open to prospective members (extra fee applies)
  • Around Town - various group adventures throughout the community
  • History Hunters - dedicated to extending members' knowledge of history, international, national and regional.

Special Interest Groups

  • Swinging Seniors Golfers
  • Pedal Pushers (bicyclists)
  • Book Lovers
  • Scribes
  • Pinochle
  • Yoga
  • Pickleball
  • Mah-jongg
  • Pop-up Events
  • Nature Events and Programs
  • Hand and Foot
  • Path Finders
  • Spanish Book Club
  • Summer Movies

Online registration is now available for ALL programs and memberships.

Register

Reminder: you will be unable to register for ALL programs online until you have completed your membership application and paid for the year.

Instructions:

  1. Add your selected program(s) to cart.
  2. Next, click the cart at the top-right to proceed through the checkout. A confirmation will be emailed after successfully enrolling in a class.
  3. If you plan to enroll a spouse or family member, each individual must register separately.

If you need assistance, please call 217-786-2432.

Guests

Guests are encouraged to try out ALL activities and may call 217-786-2432 to register. Registration is available five business days before a program begins, pending availability.

ALL UPDATE

Email is the quickest way to receive the monthly newsletter, updates, registration links and information. To request a copy of this month's newsletter by email or post, contact call 217-786-2432 or email LLCC Community Education.