With 15-18 opportunities available each month, ALL provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. We invite those ages 50 or better to begin the full benefits of an Academy membership: you can attend lectures, discussions and 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!
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

With 15 to 18 opportunities available each month, ALL provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. We invite those ages 50 or better to begin the full benefits of an Academy membership: you can attend lectures, discussions and 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! *Plus members enjoy all privileges of regular membership, plus 50 percent off most non-credit Community Education (CEW) classes. (Exceptions: culinary offerings, foreign languages and travel opportunities)
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

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.
Friday, December 12, 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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, The Brinkerhoff Mansion

Enjoy breakfast with other Academy members while hearing from a local speakers about topics of interest. View each session for the specific details.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill and Museum

Bring your favorite movie snack to enjoy a classic movie (most are closed caption). View each session for details.
Friday, December 12, 2025, Trutter Center

Looking for a social, lively, and all-around fun time? GameOn! is the group for you! GameOn! will 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.
Tuesday, December 9, 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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, December 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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Menard Hall Stephens Room

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.
Monday, December 1, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1105
Monday, December 8, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, December 15, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1105

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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, Chesapeake Seafood House

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 $5 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.
Friday, December 5, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, December 12, 2025, Salvation Army
Friday, December 19, 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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Trutter Center Room 1116

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.
Thursday, December 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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025