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Educational Courses for Adult Learners

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    Academy for Lifelong Learning offers noncredit educational courses and social activities for adults. Courses are offered in classrooms, outdoors, or via Zoom.

    Spring courses are offered in person in classrooms, outdoors, or via Zoom. Most courses are 6 weeks, starting in March and April

    Spring 2026 Academy Open House

    Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:00 pm

    This event is open to the public, A.L.L. members, and friends. Join us!

    Knights of Columbus
    50 Pine Road
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

    Community Bag Program

    April 2026

    During the entire month of April, for each reusable community bag purchased at Hannaford at 95 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, the Academy for Lifelong Learning will receive $1.00.

    Dinner at Seasoned Restaurant

    Wednesday April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm

    Join us for a three-course gourmet meal in a casual dining setting.

    Seasoned is a full-service fine-dining restaurant in downtown Glens Falls. Students learn basic food preparation skills, classic recipe breakdown, meat fabrication, fish sustainability, cooking techniques, and plate presentations.

    Balet Flowers & Design Fundraiser

    Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    10% of Balet Flowers & Design’s sales will be donated to A.L.L. with this flyer or mention you’re there for the Academy when checking out.

    Visit our local farm, greenhouse, & Flower & Arts Barn.

    Trivia with WNYT’s Chris Onorato

    Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Test your trivia skills, compete, and enjoy a variety of food and drinks straight from their kitchen.

    Artisanal Brew Works
    617 Maple Ave
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

    Admission: $10.00 per person

    Reservations required. Space is limited.

    Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker Presentation

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 am

    Knights of Columbus
    50 Pine Road
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

    Speaker Dr. Roger Landry presents: Keys to Healthy Longevity - Social Engagement and Intellectual Growth. Join us as we conduct a brief annual meeting followed by an uplifting and inspirational presentation for better health and successful aging. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. Admission is $20 per person.

    Academy Cruise on Lake George

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    The Saint’s dining room is climate-controlled for your comfort. After dining, relax in your seat, enjoy the entertainment, or head to the topside to enjoy the fresh air on the outer decks. Cruise by beautiful mountain wilderness areas on the crystal-clear waters of Lake George.

    Edventures: Italy & Slovenia

    September 15-24, 2026

    As a prelude to Venice, we will explore additional cities of northern Italy, as well as the beauty of Slovenia. Only 100 miles from Venice, the country offers a completely different geography and experience, combining the best of the Italian, German, and Slavic worlds.

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    Special Interest Groups

    SIGs

    Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are extracurricular learning and recreational opportunities for Academy members. They are designed by Academy members who share a common interest and like to meet outside the normal class environment to enjoy, learn, and share in their activity.

    Testimonials

    What students are saying about Academy For Lifelong Learning courses and the leaders who provide them.

    There was incredible participation. The teacher was great! Informative, interesting, and well presented.

    Leader did a great job. Totally awesome.

    I’m new to ALL, and I look forward to seeing more great offerings.

    Each leader and the topics presented were very interesting and diverse.  I enjoy the various topics.

    Excellent, interesting slides and commentary. I really enjoyed the class. It was perfect for me. 

    Instructors are very good and able to lead discussion. As wilth previous classes, I found it very educational and enjoyable. 

    Well-rounded group and balanced discussion. I enjoyed being able to participate in a course even though I was out of state. ZOOM has changed so much, opened new opportunities. 

    I had not been a reader of short stories; this opened a new genre for me. Leaders always do such a great job.

    I loved my classes! Per usual, leaders were great and the content very useful!

    It was nice to be in a classroom again - like the “good ole days.” My impression of the session overall was very favorable. Leader was very prepared and very generous! Who knew there was that much to learn!? 

    Leader’s personal stories of her experiences rounded out the history lessons nicely. I would sign up for any of her courses if I could.

    It covered a lot of information, heard stories from participants too. I always find classes interesting and informative.

    Good topic, practical and easy to understand. An especially lively discussion with a curious and educated group of people made this class enjoyable.

      The Academy for Lifelong Learning, founded in 1992, is an independent, self-funded nonprofit with its own budget and is governed by its own membership. It could not function without the active involvement of the people who participate as members, students, volunteer study group leaders, donors, general volunteers, and paid staff who support the central academic mission.