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STEUBENVILLE -- The Academy of Lifelong Learning has been available for adults over the age of 50 for more than two decades. And it is continuing its efforts to do so. An open house has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at the First Westminister Presbyterian Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St. President Iris Craig explained, "Our academy, known as ALL, offers continuing educational opportunities, minus tests and homework for the adult community."
"We are a nonprofit organization and depend on our membership to keep us presenting our classes," Craig continued, noting membership fees cost $60 per person or $100 per married couple. The cost covers attending any or all courses. The open house will include a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction, which benefits a scholarship for a local student every year. The academy's home is located at the First Westminister Church, led by the Rev. Jason Elliott.
"The church offers many opportunities to the senior community along with a youth group and children's ministry," Craig stated. "Elliott has provided various groups to have a home at the church with no cost."
Fall classes will run Oct. 1 through Nov. 9 on Mondays through Thursdays. The classes being offered can be reviewed during the open house, Craig said, noting a couple of field trips have been planned in addition to the courses.
Classes include: Modern age of art, Gerald VanScyoc; Italian culture and food, Michele Fabbro; Medieval and renaissance arms and armor, J. Lash; Archaeology and a trip to Ravin Rocks and Sedwell home, John Boilegh; Welcome to Medicare 101, Tracy McManamon; Visit the Toronto Museum, Carolyn Walker; Hospitality, Dr. Tony Foglio and Sherrie Foglio; Carrollton Grand Tea Room, The McCook house museums, Cathy Hawn; Chapel mausoleum, Union Cemetery, Joe Benline; Insect-born diseases, Hannah Piko; the Titanic, Tom Phoolery; Historical tales of the Upper Ohio Valley, Paul Zuros; Dam days of Tappen Lake, Susan Adams; Jefferson County Historical Museum, Thom Way; diabetic menu, Tonda Sealing; the importance of balance training, Mary Ellen Petrella; history of Austin Lake, William Cable; sociological analysis of deviant behavior, Thomas Graham; the Green Oak guardian, Duane Abel; ghost hunting, stories and more, Brian Ceich, a campfire with cider and doughnuts at the Historic Fort Steuben; and Gen. Benjamin Potts, Civil War hero and his experience on the railroad, John Barnett.