Elderwise is an independent, member-driven organization offering learning experiences and camaraderie for the over-fifty community in Southeast Michigan.
It was formed in 1992 by representatives of Eastern Michigan University in collaboration with a group of adults interested in developing a continuing education program.
Elderwise offers:
- Opportunities for personal growth.
- In-depth courses and peer teaching.
- Enrichment.
- Interactive learning.
- Social activities.
Please join us at this special lunthtime event to celebrate our ongoing success as a provider of continuing education for seniors. We will also show our appreciation to Elderwise instructors, who have given so freely of their time and talent to provide us with an amazing variety of courses and classes.
Results of the Elderwise Ballot will also be announced.
You will need to register for this event as a box lunch will be provided for attendees. (Call 734.332.4477, ext. 3354 to register.)
Location: Cleary University, 3601 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Join us as we look forward to Spring 2010! You will have the opportunity to sign up for Spring classes, enjoy delicious food, socialise with old friends and make new ones.
Entertainment will be provided by Joel Palmer, guitarist, singer, teacher and songwriter. His music will make you want to tap your feet and sing along.
All Elderwise members, non-members and guests are welcome.
This is a free event.
The Elderwise Spring 2010 Program begins on Monday, April 5, 2010
Elderwise offers a lifelong learning program to the over fifties community in South East Michigan and there’s something to appeal to everyone, including art, literature, travel, media studies, history, biographies, film, music, science, health issues and more – 35 different classes this semester in all! Expect interesting, reasonably priced classes, lively discussion and a lot of fun.
Elderwise held its Futuring Session on September 29, 2009.
Leadership and Elderwise members met for the day in order to assess Elderwise's performance and also to set new goals for the next few years.
Four main areas were discussed in depth: Curriculum, Membership and Publicity, Technology and Leadership.
Suggestions and ideas coming from the Futuring Session will now be evaluated and responded to by the Elderwise Council.
MEMBERS
Remember there is always at least one free class, per semester, offered to Elderwise Members. The free Spring class was a Tour of the new UMMA and 45 members attended! Look out for the next free class in the Fall 2009 brochure, which will be distributed in August.
NON MEMBERS
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS FOR NON MEMBERS!
Elderise invites NON MEMBERS to sample the classes for themselves - come along with an Elderwise friend - or if you see a class in our brochure you would like to take, just call the Elderwise Office [332 4477 Ext 3354] to register.
WHY I ENJOY WORKING FOR ELDERWISE
Let me tell you about the organization I work for – Elderwise; a group of seniors with an unquencable thirst for knowledge and a passionate desire to provide learning opportunities for other like-minded seniors in Southeast Michigan.
The Fall Kick Off will take place on August 20, 2009, from 1-3 p.m. when new classes offered in the Fall Program will be showcased. Entertainment and deicious home made buffet provided.
All Elderwise classes [with the exception of tours] take place at Cleary University, 3601 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Please tel: 734 332 4477 or email elderwise@cleary.edu for additional information.