Lifelong Learning Opportunities
The continuing pursuit of knowledge to build skills, explore new ideas, enhance understanding and enrich life.
A growing number of older adults expect to remain in the workforce longer and may have difficulty finding employment without updating their knowledge and skills. Formal education programs may be a key strategy for increasing the contributions of older adults. Lifelong Learning has been proven to:
- Create a positive impact on health
- Improve quality of life
- Increase knowledge and awareness
- Increase adaptability
- Improve mind and brain stimulation
- Create a sense of purpose
- Increase self-esteem
- Promote social interaction
List of Institutions that support Lifelong Learning
Delaware County Community College
Website: www.dccc.edu/
Offering Non-Credit Courses
Return to Learn
Call: 610-359-7355 or contact Tricia Scepansky, Director of Community Education at pscepansky@dccc.edu.
Immaculata College of Lifelong Learning
Website: www.immaculata.edu/cll
Call: 610-647-4400, ext. 3238
Email at cll@immaculata.edu.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Widener University
Website: www.widener.edu/olli
Call: 610-499-4370
An academic cooperative that provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, and social interaction. OLLI educational programs are centered around classes developed and taught by its members, who volunteer their time and talents to share their knowledge and interests with other members.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Temple University
Website: www.temple.edu/olli
Call: 215-204-1511
Formerly the Temple Association for Retired Persons. OLLI is a lifelong learning academy within Temple University where retired persons attend classes and pursue the joy of learning outside of the traditional academic format.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware
Website: www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilmington/
Call: 302-573-4417
A membership organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas, and travel together. Instructors teach subjects they love to students who are there for the love of learning!re retired persons attend classes and pursue the joy of learning outside of the traditional academic format.
Senior Community Services Center for Lifelong Learning (CLLL)
Website: www.scs-delco.org/
Call: 610-237-8100
Offering programs to challenge, enrich and inspire.
Delaware County Adult Education Programs
Haverford Adult School
Main Line School Night
Wallingford Swarthmore Community Classes
Call: 610-566-5786
Interboro Classes
Call: Bridie Scanlan or Marion Johnson 610-237-6410 Ext. 8
Penn-Delco School District
Email: information@pdsd.org
Road Scholar
Website: www.roadscholar.org/rs-at-home/
Call: 800-454-5768
Delaware County Library System
Website: www.delcolibraries.org/
Call: 610-891-8622
Check library events for classes at individual libraries
Coming of Age
A Philadelphia-based national initiative created to help people age 50+ explore their futures, promote 50+ connection and contribution, and build stronger non-profits and communities.
Call: 800-454-5768
Explore Upcoming Events
Delaware County Cooperative Extension
Website: extension.psu.edu/delaware
Call: 610-690-2655
Road Scholar Trips & Adventures in PA
Website: Find an adventure
Call: 800-454-5768
Historic Societies of Delaware County
Website: www.padelcohistory.org/
Heinz Wildlife Refuge
Website: www.friendsofheinzrefuge.org/tinicum3.htm
Call: 215-365-3118
Ridley Creek State Park
Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/
Call: 610-892-3900