A simple idea that began 47 years ago to provide a venue for continued intellectual challenge, spiritual reflection and social stimulation, has grown to be a home for thousands of third agers in the Michiana community.
Seniors, 50 years of age or older, come to Forever Learning Institute to enhance and share their knowledge in a formal classroom setting. Our semesters are 10 weeks in length and are taught by volunteer subject-matter enthusiasts simply for the joy of teaching and learning.
Forever Learning clearly demonstrates that a life of service and the love of learning combine to create a full and rich community. Our curriculum includes almost any topic imaginable. We currently have courses in history and political science, music, foreign languages, creative arts, literature, spirituality, health and wellness, technology and computers, and business.
Forever Learning Institute is now on St. Joseph County Public Library's Bendable. Bendable is a learning platform built by and for South Bend, with free access to over a 1000 learning resources, both in-person and online. We have partnered with Bendable to offer you free access to courses from Harvard University, The University of Queensland, edX, and local organizations on topics ranging from poetry and history, to psychology and health. Forever Learning's courses also appear on the platform, allowing us to spread the word about our school throughout the city. Residents can access Bendable with their St. Joseph County library card. If you are interested in taking one of the edX courses, the library is currently offering coupons to Forever Learning students that will allow you to take the course for credit at no charge. Contact eve@foreverlearninginstitute if you are interested in a coupon.
What Fr. Louis Putz knew 44 years ago, The Center for Longevity at Stanford continues to shed a light on, social interaction and continued learning is essential for a healthy and happy life.
See:
http://longevity.stanford.edu/2016/05/12/5122016-baby-boomers-are-isolating-themselves-as-they-age/