Fall 2010 Courses
Many great courses on a number of exciting, informative topics.are available starting in September. See Fall Courses and Fall Instructors for course information. We hope you will take advantage of our Fall courses.
Registration will start at Kick Off which will be held on Tuesday August 10th from 10am until noon at Silver Maples and then continue by mail.
A scholarship fund has been established for Adult Learners Institute membership fees. Please see below.
Announcing Courses at a Beautiful New Venue
ALI is happy to announce that it will begin offering some courses this fall at The Cedars of Dexter, the Village of Dexter's new and exciting independent living community. Several courses will be offered at The Cedars of Dexter's beautiful new clubhouse.
Winter/Spring 2010 Chairman's Report
A short time in this office has confirmed my earlier observations and what I had been told:
ALI is a great organization, because of what it offers to the community, and because of the tremendous team who volunteer their time and talents to bring these exciting courses to those interested in learning as a life-long adventure!
The curricula for each term have offered exciting and varied subjects by well-qualified and stimulating teachers. The courses have benefited from effective venues and excellent audio-visual support. Our classes continue to be well-attended; the average person enrolled takes 3.7 classes each, a new high! Of course, each person is welcome to take as many as they wish.
We look forward to the Fall 2010 program - for which 20 classes are scheduled - with confidence. We are working to firm up relations with the organizations represented by (non-voting) members on our Board. The Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) continues to provide exceptional support, and we will offer classes this fall in their most recent expansion, the Cedars of Dexter.
My thanks and heartfelt appreciation to:
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Our officers, past and present, each of whom regularly go beyond their respective job “requirements”;
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Each of you who serve on our committees, as Class Assistants and as A/V support, and in so many other “hidden” but necessary roles; and
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All of you, reading this. YOU are ALI. Your continuing cheerful and helpful service and support makes it a pleasure and a privilege to work with you. And we welcome your suggestions and ideas.
Your personal endorsement of our classes is our best advertising. We invite you to become involved with one of our committees. Most current members find that actively supporting ALI makes it even more rewarding. Keep up the good work!
Paul Becker
Chair, ALI Board of Directors
ALI Fall 2010 Course Fees
ALI is committed to providing high quality, low cost learning experiences geared toward the interests of adults in the Western Washtenaw community.
Beginning fall 2010, all registrants will pay $15 registration fee per semester; membership fees are no longer required. Residents of Silver Maples and CRC are exempt from registration fees.
Scholarship funding is available for those who would benefit from financial assistance. Please see below. Also, please inquire at Kick Off or contact ALI at 734-433-1000 X 7358 regarding eligibility requirements and application procedures.
The course fees are based on the number of sessions per course:
| Fall 2010 fees | |||
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| One session | $10 | ||
| 2 - 3 sessions | $20 | ||
| 4 - 5 sessions | $25 | ||
| 6 sessions | $30 | ||
| 7 or more sessions | $35 | ||
Contributions
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Scholarships
Available ALI received a grant from the Chelsea Education Foundation that enables us to provide scholarship funding for those who would benefit from financial assistance. If cost is prohibiting your enrollment, we encourage you to inquire about this program. The procedure for facilitating the scholarships is simple and confidential. For information about the application and course registration, call Joanne Grosh, Chelsea Community Hospital 734-475-3937 or Mary Ann Merkel 734-475-2739 or write to info@AdultLearnersInstitute.org. |
Who We Are
Based in Chelsea, Michigan, the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) provides a diverse selection of quality community-based learning experiences and camaraderie for adults in western Washtenaw County. ALI is a Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN), a group of 320 similar organizations. We conduct our programs in cooperation with Washtenaw Community College.