Kyle Messner As the morning air grows crisp and the heat leaves us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the blessings we share at New Adventures. This season, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contribute to our vibrant community. First, a big thank you to our dedicated presenters who volunteer their time…
Discover Hidden Gems and Benefits at Chandler-Gilbert Community College! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. for an informative session about the New Adventures in Learning program and our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. When you join New Adventures, you are automatically enrolled as a student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This is an…
This summer, on the New Adventures in Learning campus at Riggs Road and S. Alma School Road, we offer courses to keep your mind active, explore new interests, and connect with your community. Dive into brain health science with “Protecting Your Brain from Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline” and “Second Brain: Does What We Eat Set…
Kyle Messner Interested in learning something new? At New Adventures in Learning (NAIL), in conjunction with Chandler/Gilbert Community College (CGCC), we’re dedicated to providing programs that empower individuals to embrace curiosity, pursue their passions, and embrace lifelong growth and development. Leading this effort is our Governing Council, a dedicated group of individuals who generously volunteer…
Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning is celebrating 25 years of stimulating inquiring minds! Invitations are in the mail! Our party décor is going up on the walls! Food is on order, and we are excited! We can’t wait to see our members and presenters, past and present, to share this big milestone with them…
Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning, one of the oldest lifelong learning programs in Arizona, is marking 25 years of lifelong learning opportunities this year. On Dec. 8, between 1 and 3 p.m., we will be celebrating this milestone with an event open to all members and presenters, past and present, at the Sun Lakes…
Our new semester is starting off with a bang—that’s what! First of all, nearly 100 classes are being offered. A four-part class about Dracula, held throughout the month of October, will be a thriller. Have a taste for something other than blood? Taste authentic mooncakes for the Chinese Moon Festival! Do you enjoy history or…
In 1998 a small group of Sun Lakes residents began working with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) to establish a learning-in-retirement program for adults who shared a curiosity and desire for learning. At first, they met in homes in SunBird and Sun Lakes until the CGCC campus building was ready on the corner of Alma School…
New Adventures in Learning (aka NAIL) is an independent, self-governing, learning organization. Our mission is to provide a variety of interesting and educational opportunities at a reasonable cost to adults in the Southeast Valley. We operate in conjunction with the Maricopa County Community College District, and classes are held at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College campus…
When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…