Contributed by Linda Myers-Steele
Senior Education is a program for those 50+ years who want to keep active and continue lifelong learning. Classes are offered free (except for occasional supplies as needed). The fun part is there are no tests, no grades, no homework…
Wasilla Senior Center, 1301 Century Circle, Wasilla, hosts the classes at no charge, and all of the presenters are volunteers. Volunteers who are experts in their field! Please join us. No registration required unless noted in the class description, senioreducationwasilla@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
Election Day – Don’t forget to vote! (No Senior Education classes)
Tuesday, November 5th
WOMEN IN THE MILITARY
Tuesday, November 12th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Hear the experiences of a woman who entered the military and rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Alaska Air Guard, by Sharon “Sully” Diefenderfer, Brigadier General, Retired.
BOOK CLUB “I READ WHAT I WANT TO READ”
Tuesday, November 19th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Participants will be given an opportunity to share a summary of their book of interest with others. Learn from others about books that might interest you. Facilitator: Andi Nations, Retired Public School Educator/Non-Profit Facilitator
ALASKA WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTER
Tuesday, November 26th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
AWRC will care for any wild bird in need, whether injured, sick or orphaned. Kind-hearted members of the public find injured birds and either rescue them or ask for advice. When a bird arrives at the Center, its needs are evaluated and their experience to care for the bird is done in the best way possible. Presenter: Jill Parsons, WildBird Rehabilitation Center Volunteer
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK SERIES, “AUNT PHIL’S TRUNK”
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2:00pm-4:00pm
An Alaskan historian’s collection of treasured talents. You will find author, Laurel Downing Bill, interesting, fun and entertaining as she relays the stories of her Aunt Phil’s early life in Alaska beginning in 1912. We will also take some time to do a little celebrating of the holidays.
BOOK CLUB “I READ WHAT I WANT TO READ”
Tuesday, December 10th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Participants will be given an opportunity to share a summary of their book of interest with others. Learn from others about books that might interest you. Facilitator: Andi Nations, Retired Public School Educator/Non-Profit Facilitator
Senior Education classes will take a break during the holiday season and return again after the first of the year; future classes to be announced.
