The second series of Lifelong Learning lectures was launched at Durham College on Wednesday, February 10, 1998. At least 85 Durham Region adults assembled in the Durham College Dining Room eager to sign up and obtain information on the upcoming lectures.
Lifelong Learning is a unique program designed especially to meet the needs of adults who have the desire to continue learning and enriching their lives during daytime hours. The spring session, running from March 3rd until April 28th, includes eight lectures on topics ranging from Forensic Science and Comparative Religions to Canadian Literature and Astronomy.
Lifelong Learning was first introduced in May 1997 and had over 40 people register, coming from as far away as Port Perry, Bowmanville, Port Hope and Stouffville. Mrs. Joan West of Port Perry enjoyed the unusual variety of topics last semester, adding the speakers were informative and very easy to understand.
"There are no anxieties about tests or exams," says Mrs. West. "I enjoy the humour, creativity and mutual respect in sharing of knowledge and opinions during our open discussions. interest the You are free to participate as little or as much as you wish. The opportunity exists to set up sessions on any topic desired by any particular group of ten or more."
As a newcomer, Mrs. Gwyneth Thompson, also of Port Perry, was impressed with the group. "The enthusiasm was so contagious, I just had to sign up," says Mrs. Thompson. "Durham Region needed a forum for people who were interesting, open minded and inquisitive enough to enjoy listening and learning in an informal setting."
Joyce Marshall, Chair of the Durham College Board of Governors and also Chair of Lifelong Learning Steering Committee is extremely excited with the response of this new program. "With the support of President Gary Polonsky and his colleagues, we are reaching out to the Durham Region community of retirees and semi-retirees. It is such a joy and relief to be involved in learning without tests, essays, exams and deadlines. I speak from experience." Marshall is a graduate of Durham and Centennial Colleges and recently graduated after ten years of studies through the University of Waterloo.
To register or to obtain more information about Lifelong Leaning, please call (905) 721-3375.
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