Adventures in Lifelong Learning

Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT

I've always considered myself a lifelong learner, so I was excited to learn about a program for people age 50+ called Adventures in Lifelong Learning. Eight week sessions are held in the fall and spring at Three Rivers Community College (TRCC). There are two lectures each day, morning and afternoon. It costs $15 for the semester, and you can attend as many or as few as you choose. No homework, no tests! I attended three lectures last week: Matriarchal Societies; Poet Walt Whitman; and Legendary Jazz Drummers.

The title for the Matriarchal Societies lecture was changed to Matrilineal Societies, because it turns out there are no true matriarchal societies. Instead, there are matrilineal societies where property is passed from mother to daughter. For more information check out this article from Britannica.

Poet Walt Whitman

The lecture on Poet Walt Whitman shared information on his lifetime and poetry. For examples of his poetry visit the Poetry Foundation.

Last was a wonderful lecture on Legendary Jazz Drummers. We sat back and enjoyed watching videos of 25 great drummers such as Buddy Rich, Sid Catlett, Papa Jo Jones, and Sonny Payne. Each had there own unique style that can only be truly appreciated by watching, not just listening.

Laura S. Pringle is the author of The Pringle Plan, a series of educational guides. 

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