Adapted Yoga is done seated in a chair and standing with the support of a chair. It offers the chance to relax and breathe, in addition to stretching, strengthening, and mobilizing your body. Join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom links are included in the monthly newsletter. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Friday, August 29, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Around Town travels locally to learn about businesses, non-profit or government units, and nearby historical buildings or events. Participants arrange their own travel to meet at pre-arranged sites for tours, entertainment, and information from experts on the subject. View each session for the specific details. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025, Springfield Mass Transit District

Book Lovers brings together those who share a love of reading. Different genres are read, lively discussions and opinions are shared in a respectful space. Book discussions are facilitated by a volunteer member of the group. Book Lovers' regular meeting time is the fourth Wednesday of each month. View each session for the specific details.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1114
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1105

Enjoy breakfast with other Academy members while hearing from a local speakers about topics of interest. View each session for the specific details.

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Thursday, September 4, 2025, MCL Cafeteria
Thursday, October 2, 2025, Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill and Museum

Chautauqua typically meets the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. and usually include a panel of speakers with a Q & A at the end of each program. Our programs are developed in a 3-month block covering a wide range of topics.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025, Trutter Center

A lecture study of various cultures around the world. View each session for specific details.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Evening book club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30. View each session for specific details.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Bring your favorite movie snack to enjoy a classic movie (most are closed caption). View each session for details.

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Friday, September 19, 2025, Trutter Center

Looking for a social, lively, and all-around fun time? GameOn! is the group for you! GameOn! wil feature a main game each month to bring everyone together. Members are encouraged to bring their own favorite games to share and play. View each session for details.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Hand & Foot is a fun and challenging card game. Want to learn to play? Contact the program chair to arrange for an instructor to meet you 30 minutes before play time. That's all it takes to be able to join the fun. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

History Hunters investigates historical events for analysis and group discussion. The topics focus on local, state, national and international events. The group meets on the second Tuesday at 10 a.m. in person and live streaming on Zoom. Immerse yourself in history through engaging speakers who make local and global events come alive! View each session for specific details.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Menard Hall Stephens Room

Two instructional sessions offered. It is recommended new players attend both sessions. Topics covered in the first session are, deck, meld, points, dealing, and bidding. The second session consists of several practice games and score keep. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, September 4, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Mah Jongg has a large group of regular participants, and the energy in the room is warm, social, fun and exciting. Any ALL member who knows the basics of this game is invited to join. If you have a Mah Jongg set, bring it for more play. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Monday, September 8, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, September 15, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, September 22, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, September 29, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

An opportunity to join other Academy of Lifelong Learning members for a meal and fellowship. Meal expenses are to be paid by the participant. View each session for the specific details.

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Monday, September 22, 2025, Mimosa

An opportunity to join other Academy of Lifelong Learning members for a meal and fellowship. Meal expenses are to be paid by the participant. View each session for the specific details.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025, Abe's Hideout

Noncompetitive pickleball play takes place most Friday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Our sessions are open play. The cost is $3 per session payable to the Salvation Army, please bring exact amount, change is not available. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Friday, August 29, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, September 5, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, September 12, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, September 19, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, September 26, 2025, Salvation Army

Pinochle players usually meet on the second Wednesday and the fourth Thursday of each month to play and have fun. Play is 3 handed and 4 handed, single deck, auction bidding pinochle. *** This program is for Academy of Lifelong Learning members only.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, September 25, 2025, Menard Hall Student Union

Scribes is where stories are told. Written in prose or poetry or expressed in the spoken word, this special interest group focuses on storytelling in a variety of ways, including fiction, non-fiction, personal essays and poetry. Some orally share short pieces - 1-2 pages or about 5 minutes based on an optional prompt or the storyteller's own project. Experience writing in a very supportive atmosphere, or attend as an audience of members who come to listen. view each session for details.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

Explore various sites throughout the year on these exciting day trips. View each session for the specific details. ***ALL Members may register anytime. ***Guest registration will open 10 business days before the trip if there are any seats remaining. Guests must select the Guest Registration Fee when registering online. Guests who enroll before the guest registration is open will be dropped from the course. Guests who enroll at the discounted member price will be required to pay the difference or their registration will be dropped.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Allerton Park
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Alton & Grafton