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Lifelong Learning
A simple idea that began 45 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.
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Never stop learning
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. -
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February 11
Though teaching through a pandemic can be challenging, one of our faculty members, Cathy Roe, has produced some amazing exercise and dance videos to keep students moving, even while home. Cathy's Vitalicious YouTube channel will please students of all fitness levels. The videos are geared toward senior adult fitness and healing. Cathy is the 2019, 2020 Ms. Senior Michigan with a platform of senior health, wellness and vitality, and is currently teaching Chair Yoga for Forever Learning. Cathy's upbeat attitude and excellent instructions are spot on! Do yourself a favor and click on the headline to view Cathy's inspirational YouTube channel. Keep moving Forever!Read More -
December 16Winter is here and planning is underway for our Spring 2021 semester as we dream of sunnier days to come! Classes will again follow our traditional 10-week format beginning Monday, March 1. Forever is planning to host an all-Zoom semester this spring, but as our community becomes vaccinated, we are ready to pivot to in-person classes as soon as we can do so in a safe environment. Like other area non-profits, Forever has counted on the generosity of our students, volunteers, and community friends for financial support this year. We have received an outpouring of support and have been able to continue offering programming and remain strong as we move through this difficult period. Our Board of Directors has determined the necessity of increasing tuition to $55.00 per course beginning Spring 2021. Amazingly, this is the first tuition increase Forever has instituted since 2006. As always, scholarships are available as we strive to meet the needs of all our students regardless of their ability to pay. We anticipate posting our Spring 2021 catalog of classes on our CourseStorm registration portal on January 25. Registrations will be conducted online. As always, please watch our website and Facebook pages for timely information. If you are not receiving our monthly eNewsletter, you may sign up by submitting the form on this page.Read More
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Bendable.com
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. -
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Photo Albums
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Scenes of Fall 2019
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45th Anniversary Celebration
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Spring Festival 2019
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Senior Life features FLI
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Let's Zoom!
If you have never participated in a Zoom meeting or class, it's time to get started! Zoom is very easy to use.
This video will walk you through each step to download Zoom on your phone, tablet or computer.
Downloading Zoom is free and a great way to connect with friends and family when you are unable to see each other in person, as well as take classes at Forever Learning.