Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) will offer a special sampling of four programs from Jan. 12 through Jan. 15. These classes provide a glimpse into the diverse topics NAIL presents each year. The sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about our organization, and participants may attend one or all of…
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November 2025, Generals
Empty Bowls Project Brings Art, Community, and Compassion to Sun Lakes
This November, New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) members and friends are invited to take part in a very special celebration: a Week of Love & Gratitude, running from Monday, Nov. 10, through Thursday, Nov. 13. The week will be filled with opportunities for members to honor veterans, discover global traditions of thankfulness, create meaningful keepsakes,…
September 2025, Front Page
An Exciting Fall Semester Is Coming!
Get ready! Fall 2025 at New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic semesters yet! With 100 classes, over 10 brand-new presenters, and a brand-new website, this fall is all about exploration, connection, and lifelong learning. New Classes, New Faces, Endless Possibilities! From writing workshops to Spanish and…
April 2025, Generals
Embracing New Challenges: The Joy of Learning Spanish at New Adventures in Learning
Kyle Messner The vibrant halls of New Adventures in Learning resonate with the sounds of budding Spanish speakers, a testament to the program’s commitment to lifelong learning. In the Beginning Spanish class, a diverse group, ranging from 55 to 92, are embracing the challenge of a new language or reawakening skills from decades past. Lisa…
February 2025, Generals
Join the Camaraderie: Volunteer with NAIL!
New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) is calling for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help us thrive and continue to provide enriching learning experiences for our community. We are seeking individuals passionate about education and willing to contribute their time and talents. Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring the success of NAIL’s diverse programs, and…
December 2024, Generals
The Foundation Awards $4,500 Grant to New Adventures in Learning
Bill Becker New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) started in 1998 when a small group of Sun Lakes residents and officials of Chandler-Gilbert Community College saw a need for a program for seniors who value lifelong learning. The program initially offered just a few classes, and by 2006, Chandler-Gilbert Community College expanded the Sun Lakes Center…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
NAIL: Meet our Governing Council
Kyle Messner Interested in learning something new? At New Adventures in Learning (NAIL), in conjunction with Chandler/Gilbert Community College (CGCC), we’re dedicated to providing programs that empower individuals to embrace curiosity, pursue their passions, and embrace lifelong growth and development. Leading this effort is our Governing Council, a dedicated group of individuals who generously volunteer…
Generals, November 2022
New Adventures in Learning: Curiosity Thrives at New Adventures in Learning
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning (NA) offers an engaging variety of lectures, roundtable discussions, language classes, book clubs, tech support, and much more throughout its 2022 fall semester that will keep our curiosity alive and our minds challenged. The program was developed for anyone wanting the benefits that lifelong learning offers…
Generals, June 2022
Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Classes
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning’s summer semester is just getting started, so there is plenty of time to take advantage of this lifelong learning program while taking a break from the summer heat. Just take a look at a sample of what’s coming in June: “What Is Juneteenth and Why WE…
Generals, October 2021
New Adventures Members Return to the Classroom!
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny The New Adventures in Learning (NA) fall semester is offering more than 50 classes (lectures, roundtable discussions, and computer-related classes) as registration continues throughout the semester, ending mid-December. After more than a year of online classes, NA members will be welcomed back “on campus” at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Sun…