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

Register

Instructions:

  • Add your selected membership level to cart.
  • Next, click the cart at the top-right to proceed through the checkout. A confirmation will be emailed after successfully purchasing a membership.
  • If you plan to enroll a spouse or family member, each individual must register separately.

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:

  • Add your selected program(s) to cart.
  • Next, click the cart at the top-right to proceed through the checkout. A confirmation will be emailed after successfully enrolling in a class.
  • 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.

Special Events

Academy of Lifelong Science Series: Artificial Intelligence and You

Simply stated, artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.  AI is increasingly in the news, and its applications are everywhere – health care, advertising, smart homes and customized virtual assistants, to name a few.  Particularly relevant to seniors is “How does AI affect me now and in the future – both good and bad?”

Lincoln Land Community College’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) aims to shed light on this topic through Artificial Intelligence and You, a four-part series coming in 2025.  

This ALL Science series will focus on the breadth of AI applications across the spectrums of health, business, education, politics and the arts.  Each session will include presentations of interest to seniors from a variety of knowledgeable speakers. Audience questions will be allowed as time permits. 

Anyone interested in learning more about AI is encouraged to register. Classroom seating is limited. ALL members can register online at www.llcc.edu/all or by calling 217-786-2292.  We also welcome participation by people who don’t belong to ALL (but they may want to sign up for a half-year ALL membership for $35 per person). 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for this series for nurses (all levels), occupational therapists and assistants, nursing home administrators and K-12 teachers. 

While the sessions are free to attend, CEUs are $15 per session and must be requested separately after each session. 

For more information on availability, please email continuing.education@llcc.edu.

View the schedule below.

Session 1: Overview of AI 

Presenters include James Hall, University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), - Management Information Systems and Joshua Smith, UIS - Computer Science. Moderator Vina Garrett.

  • Date: Wed., Jan. 22, 2025
  • Time: 3-4 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Course Code: LLL-103-16
Session 2: AI in Education and Business

Presenters include Ray Schroeder, UIS - Education and Neetu Singh, UIS, Management Information Systems - Business. Moderator Mike Kienzler.

  • Date: Wed., Feb. 5, 2025
  • Time: 3-4 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Course Code: LLL-103-17
Session 3: AI in Politics and Health Care

Presenters include Kent Redfield, UIS - Politics and Lance Millburg, Memorial Health -Health care. Moderator Gina Kovach.

  • Date: Wed., Feb. 19, 2025
  • Time: 3-4 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Course Code: LLL-103-18
Session 4: AI in the Arts and AI Series Wrap-Up

Presenters include Jen Santarelli, Springfield Artist and Adam Larison UIS – Music. Moderator James Hall.

  • Date: Wed., Mar. 5, 2025
  • Time: 3-4 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Course Code: LLL-103-19

Registration

Seating is limited, registration is required to attend.

ALL members can register online at www.llcc.edu/all or by calling 217-786-2292.
Non- members can register by emailing Community.Education@llcc.edu with the first and last name of each person attending.

Want to attend virtually? Join us on Zoom!

Join the Zoom Meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87308426661
Meeting ID: 873 0842 6661