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 occasion 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:
BOOK CLUB “I READ WHAT I WANT TO READ”
Tuesday, November 19th, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
ALASKA WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTER
Tuesday, November 26th, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
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 is Jill Parsons, WildBird Rehabilitation Center Volunteer.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE:
AUTHOR of the BOOK SERIES, “AUNT PHIL’S TRUNK”
Tuesday, December 3rd, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
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. And, we’ll have a little Christmas party to celebrate the season.
BOOK CLUB “I READ WHAT I WANT TO READ”
Tuesday, December 10th, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
JANUARY SCHEDULE:
THE BEGINNING of a SERIES of WRITING CLASSES
Tuesday, January 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Have you thought of writing your autobiography, memories of your family, about something that interests you, but you don’t know where to start? This is the class for you. A talented instructor, Tara Wreyford, will help you draw those thoughts out and put them to paper.
