Welcome To The Lifetime Learning Center
Sharpen Your Mind & Meet New Friends With Shared Interests!
We offer daytime, non-credit college-level courses in a wide range of subjects, from literature, history, and opera appreciation to bridge, yoga, and tai chi (geared to older adults), watercolor, quilting, computer classes, and writing your life story. About 35 classes are offered each quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Each class is offered one day a week for eight weeks.
The best way to get to know us is to visit a class. You are welcome to sit in on any class you are interested in - just drop by the office and introduce yourself before class!
Many of our instructors are retired academics. Others are current professionals and artists. All are volunteers who offer their time and expertise. Their reward is the satisfaction of teaching enthusiastic students.
You'll find we are one of the best bargains in continuing education in the Puget Sound region. Our goal is that no student be excluded by the cost of attending our classes. Check our current schedule for class fees.
Fall 2010 Open House
Potential students are invited to our Open House event from 11:00 to 1:00 on Thursday, September 23rd. Join us for coffee and cookies, meet students, hear the teachers describe the courses they will teach, ask questions, and register for classes if you like.
Special Events
In addition to scheduled classes, the Center invites speakers and performers for lunch events at the Center's auditorium. Our annual social festivities include the Holiday Faire, a spring auction, and a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
Holiday Faire
Yes, we will have a Holiday Faire at the end of the Fall Quarter, date not yet determined. This Saturday event is built around our book sale and silent auction, and is a fun fundraiser for the Center. Want to join the planning committee? Let us know.
Introducing the New Instructors at LLC
Welcome Our New Instructors!
Don Christensen has been teaching at local colleges and senior programs for many years. His career includes public and college administration as well as consulting for non-profits. He has been intrigued by the men who were almost our presidents. There are sure to be some "what if" discussions in Don's class.
Vilma Illanes is a native of Bolivia who taught a basic Spanish class during our summer session. Students enjoyed Vilma so much we invited her to teach the class during the regular quarter. She has a pleasant, low-stress manner that makes everyone comfortable (that's important: I always found language classes stressful). You'll also learn something about the culture of Bolivia in her class.
Austin O'Regan brings a long experience of teaching college literature and humanities classes and an Irish wit to the Learning Center. He'll give a broad introduction to the Romantic Period of English literature this fall.
Barbara Kurtz returns to LLC after an absence of several years to teach yoga. Her former students will be delighted to know that she is resuming teaching. Welcome back, Barbara.