Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning (NA) proudly presents its new logo. It represents our lifelong learning program in the desert, which has been working to serve our community for over 20 years. The introduction of the logo update marks the beginning of a new chapter for the all-volunteer, non-profit organization. As…
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Community News, June 2021
New to Arizona? New to New Adventures?
Mary Kenny If you look around your community now, you will surely see more than a few new residents. If you’re new here, reach out to the community and learn what we have to offer. And for those of you who haven’t yet discovered New Adventures, our lifelong learning program, now is the time to…
Community News, May 2021
Add Sizzle to Your Lazy Days of Summer!
Mary Kenny The long days of summer are great for lounging about, reading a good book, hanging out at the pool, and leaving routine and chores behind. It is also the perfect time to learn something new, whether you remain here in the neighborhood or spend summers elsewhere. New Adventures in Learning (NA) continues to…
Community News, April 2021
NAIL: Looking Forward to Interesting Times Ahead
Mary Kenny While 2020 was a very difficult year for most of us, 2021 holds great promise. The coming months offer us opportunities to connect with each other and challenge ourselves with new adventures. New Adventures in Learning (NA) is also exploring how to enhance the NA experience for our members during the coming months.…
Community News, March 2021
NAIL: 60 Classes to Take at Home
Mary Kenny Staying interested in new ideas or just engaging with others can be a challenge in the best of times, but with the pandemic keeping most of us at home more hours than we like, there’s a way to enjoy learning that is safe and fun. New Adventures in Learning is offering its spring…
Front Page, February 2021
Never Too Old to Learn Something New
Mary Kenny Are you curious? Are you intrigued by new activities? Do you ponder, wonder, muse about life? If you feel that knowing about the world enriches your life, then a New Adventures (NA) in Learning membership is perfect for you! New Adventures, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Chandler-Gilbert Community College, is a lifelong…
Community News, January 2021
New Adventures Offers Its Spring Semester
Mary Kenny Greetings to all those who are new or returning to New Adventures. Members of New Adventures (NA) enjoy learning, and the good news is that our program is ready with classes for them—and for you—for our spring semester which begins in February. We call our members lifelong learners, and you might value lifelong…
Community News, December 2020
Continue to Grow—In a Good Way
Mary Kenny You have probably heard of New Adventures (NA) in Learning, our community’s lifelong learning program. Did you know that NA is the place to explore your interests and challenge your curiosity? Each of us has interests—maybe even goals—outside our formal schooling and jobs. We are natural learners, and we continue to grow. So,…
Community News, September 2020
Message from the President of New Adventures in Learning
Bill Haskell, President of New Adventures’ Governing Council Since last month’s article, the pace of New Adventures’ implementation of the Zoom online, distance learning, video-based platform has accelerated. We are now on schedule to go live with 20 to 30 classes for the fall semester, beginning in early October. While the number of courses is…
Community News, August 2020
Message from the President of New Adventures in Learning
Bill Haskell, President, New Adventures Governing Council In June, the New Adventures Governing Council decided to utilize the Zoom application as its online learning platform. Given the decision by Chandler Gilbert Community College to keep the Sun Lakes Center closed until January 2021, the Council’s only recourse to continue providing rewarding classes is to move…