In 1998 a small group of Sun Lakes residents began working with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) to establish a learning-in-retirement program for adults who shared a curiosity and desire for learning. At first, they met in homes in SunBird and Sun Lakes until the CGCC campus building was ready on the corner of Alma School…
Tag: New Adventures in Learning
Front Page, August 2023
Not Into Golf or Pickleball? Give New Adventures in Learning a Try!
New Adventures in Learning (aka NAIL) is an independent, self-governing, learning organization. Our mission is to provide a variety of interesting and educational opportunities at a reasonable cost to adults in the Southeast Valley. We operate in conjunction with the Maricopa County Community College District, and classes are held at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College campus…
Generals, July 2023
New Adventures in Learning—New Friends and New Knowledge
When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…
Generals, June 2023
Peach Ice Cream, Lotería, Movies! What a Summer!
Looking for something new or fun to do this summer? New Adventures in Learning is offering quite an array of classes and opportunities for your cool enjoyment! Peach Ice Cream to Die For! Say what? Come find out when Gene LaRiviere reveals the facts! Lotería? No, that is not a typo! It is a centuries-old…
Generals, June 2023
New Adventures in Learning: Living a Creative Life
SunBird author and artist Arthur Norby is scheduled to present six New Adventures in Learning discussions in June and July. He will share experiences from his 50-year career in the arts, beginning with The Joy of Writing. Additional presentations include A Shaggy Dog Tale: How to Give Life to Your Life, where he will discuss…
Generals, May 2023
Lifelong Learning Continues Through the Summer!
Carole Rockland The weather may be hot, but the classes are cool at New Adventures in Learning. Summer is the perfect time to sample some of our many diverse offerings. Whether you’re a first-time lifelong learner or have been attending classes for many years, you’re sure to find something of interest. Here are just a…
Generals, February 2023
Take the Lifelong Learning Challenge This Spring
Brent W. Burgesser Take the Lifelong Learning Challenge this Spring! If you want an interesting way to challenge yourself, a New Adventures in Learning membership will keep your mind sharp and engaged with a wide variety of topics in different class formats that are designed specifically for adults who are interested in lifelong learning. Classes…
Generals, December 2022
New Adventures in Learning Offers Free Classes
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny Have you heard about New Adventures in Learning (NA)? If so, it was probably from a friend or neighbor or an article you’ve read. Now you can get a firsthand sample of what we do—with no fee and no commitment. Sampler Week is a week of free classes to be…
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, September 2022
New Adventures In Learning
Fall into Step with New Adventures’ New Offerings Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny Many of us consider the fall season in Arizona to be the best time of year. At New Adventures in Learning, we agree! Our upcoming semester will present new and exciting offerings to intrigue you, many for the first time. Read on!…