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STEUBENVILLE -- For more than two decades, the Academy of Lifelong Learning has been offering adults the opportunity to continue learning. This educational experience is being offered once again for those who are 50 years of age or older. Whether one has an interest in expanding their knowledge or simply desires to learn more about a particular subject, the academy has several programs to choose from during its upcoming fall semester.
President Iris Craig stated, "Our academy, which is known as ALL, offers continuing educational opportunities, minus the tests and homework, for the adult community. We are a nonprofit organization and depend on our membership to keep us presenting our classes."
Classes will run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 14, and are held at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St., unless otherwise stated in the class description. This year's membership fee will be $65 per person or $110 per married couple. The cost covers anywhere from one class to all of the courses, depending on how many classes each participant wants to take.
"We were forced to raise the membership fee due to the increasing cost of everything," Craig explained, noting the academy is paying the presenters more money, as well. "The presenters do deserve this increase due to the economy," she said.
"We have increased our classes and you are welcome to attend any or all of our curriculum for six weeks for the one-time fee," Craig stated.
This year's noncredit, senior-education courses include: Learn all about the amazing own with Gary Bush from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the church; a discussion on the Ohio River will be taught at the Steubenville marina by John Boilegh from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3; military resources and a suggested reading list about famous people from Jefferson County will be taught by Sandy Day from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 at the Schiappa Library; a course on famous deceased people from Jefferson County will be taught by Day from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Schiappa Library; enrollees will meet at the Crew House in Richmond to take a tour with Day from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 9; learn how plants and animals survive the cold winters under Boilegh's discussion on nature in winter taking place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the church; an astronomy course about the new Solar System will be led by Steve Mitch from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the church; learn about the lifesaving efforts of Jim Mounts following his Marine Corps and Coast Guard career as he leads the class from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the church; Kathy Cattrel of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will teach about the mammals in our yards and interesting artifacts between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the church; tour the Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh with Boilegh as you learn about the lives of the early settlers leading up to the Revolutionary War and wander around the Point on Oct. 17; a class on mechanico and exercise will be taught by Mary Ellen Petrella from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the church; a discussion on the lives and hardships of 64 signers of the Declaration of Independence will be led by J.O. Henry from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at the church; information about the notable women of Harrison County will be taught by Susan Adams from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the church; a class on the prehistory of domestic animals will be taught by Boilegh from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the church; little-known stories about presidents and their wives at the White House will be discussed by Judy Hendrickson and Jeanne Finstein from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the church; discover what the abandoned mine program is and what is done to help reclaim mining issues in Ohio when Boilegh discusses what we do at the ODNR from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church; Michelle Fabbro will explore the imperial cities of central Europe from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the church; the Adena Early Mound building will be discussed by Boilegh from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the church; Tony Foglio will present bucket list travels from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at the church; and the last class of the semester will focus on mysterious animals and legendary monsters led by Boilegh from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church. Craig noted the Oct. 17 trip to Pittsburgh will include a lot of walking, so participants are asked to wear comfortable shoes and the appropriate dress for the weather that day. The trip is non-refundable due to the need to reserve vans for the trip. The group will stop and eat, with each member having to pay for their own lunch. The cost of the trip will be $50, with money due by Oct. 14. More details will be given in class, she noted.
"There's no homework, no tests -- just a nice group of people who are wanting to continue their adult education," Craig concluded.
To enroll in a class, checks to can mailed to: Iris Craig, 6602 state Route 213, Toronto, OH 43964. Include your address and phone number. Membership fees also can be brought to the first class you attend, officials said.
Craig can be reached for questions or comments by calling (740) 544-5169 or e-mail at iris.c213@yahoo.com.