If you have an interest in learning about solar super storms, reverse mortgages, Channel Islands in WWII, medical marijuana, the traveling gardener, emergency preparedness, memory tips and tricks, sociology of sports, skeptic guide to history, or many, many other subjects, join New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning. A total of 69 classes was offered for the fall semester. After paying $60 for the spring semester and summer session, a person can sign up for as many classes as their schedule will allow on January 27 on a computer. The cost is $80 if you sign up in the fall. Classes meet at the three MCC Campuses (Southern Ave. and Dobson Rd, downtown at 165 N. Centennial Way, and Red Mountain at McKellips Rd. and Power Rd.), East Valley Adult Resource Centers at 247 N. Macdonald St. and 7550 E. Adobe Rd., and many other locations in Mesa.
New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, sponsored by Mesa Community College, is a peer-led organization which offers the opportunity to expand your learning, increase your social resources, and provides opportunities to volunteer for the college and in the community. To find out more go to the website at newfrontiers.mesacc.edu or write to New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, 165 N. Centennial Way, Suite 208, Mesa, AZ 85201. An e-mail address is [email protected].
An open house to learn more about this organization and to join will take place on Friday, January 23 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the MCC Downtown Center, 145 N. Centennial Way, Mesa on the fourth floor. Park in the parking garage on the second and third floors and take the steps or elevator to the fourth floor. Registration for classes will take place on Tuesday, January 27 from 9:00 a.m. on. Registration will be by computer only. Those who don’t have a computer or access to one or a friend who can help can go to the second floor of the downtown campus and people will be there to help with registration on January 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.