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Due to personnel change, until further notice you must register for a program with a liaison. The office will be staffed irregularly and registrations mailed, emailed or phoned in may not get processed. When a new office manager is hired we can resume registration in the office. |
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NCLL Testimonial ...
"They [NCLL] offer such a wonderful variety of events, & at such a great variety of times, I can usually pick many events that I can attend out of every offering. I have never been disappointed, & the people are very welcoming."
Bruce Greenwood, NCLL member
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What is the NCLL? |
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The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning (NCLL) is an organization that plans and offers informal educational programs and activities to enrich the daily lives of its members and others through mini-courses, regular programs, outdoor activities and social events. More in About Us
When and how often are programs offered?
NCLL offers programs suggested by NCLL participants and community members who share their interest and desire to learn and stay active with others. More than twenty classes or events are offered each term in the day or evening - summer/fall, winter, and spring. If you have an interest, hobby, activity or experience you would like to share please contact the NCLL office, director or attend an NCLL Curriculum Committee Meeting! For more information on booklets and registration, see the Programs/Events page.
Who is eligible to join or attend programs?
Membership and programs are open to any adult interested in pursuing intellectual, recreational, and/or social activities. NCLL membership dues for the 2016-2017 year are $30 with a charge for most classes; $3 for members and $6 for non-members. More information
What are NCLL interest groups?
Initiated and managed by NCLL members, interest groups function independently of NCLL. We encourage folks to get together around particular activities they enjoy. Current on-going interest groups include Relaxed Bridge and Lunch Out Together. Learn more
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Are looking for a unique, and useful gift, yet one that is personal and will be enjoyed again and again?
For just $30 you can purchase a gift membership for friends and loved ones. NCLL offers 80-90 programs each year that cover the arts, history, culture, tours, field trips, science, nature, hiking, snowshoeing, potlucks, health issues and MORE. Send check and recipient name and contact information to the NCLL Office and an email greeting and registration information will be forwarded to the recipient. Hard copies of the Program Booklet with the registration form and calendar are also available upon request. Give the gift of learning! |
| A Sampling of NCLL Programming |
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May 2019 -Dr. Mary Martin of the NMU Biology Department gave a beginning field course on lichens held at Wetmore Landing. The Mining Journal article is a good record. Likin’ lichens - Wetmore Landing good place for finding unique organisms February 2019 -Did you miss Sonny Longtine's NCLL presentation, "U.P. People: Incredible Stories about Incredible People"? It was reported in a Mining Journal article "Local author shares tales of U.P. people who made their mark". Sonny’s latest book covers 42 people from across the UP from the 1850’s to present time. Sonny said, “They are entrepreneurs and inventors, and have made a significant impact on the UP.” He also included some people who were just too interesting to ignore. December - NMU Medicinal Plant Chemistry Program
October - Green BurialThe October 19th Mining Journal has a very good summary of NCLL's program "Green Burial: What is it and why should I be interested?". 'Green' burial - Eco-friendly option explored. August - Lessons on Immigration Prejudice
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On December 13th, Dr. Mark Paulsen, Department Head of NMU Chemistry described the new chemistry program dedicated to entrepreneurial and research-based careers in medicinal plants. A tour of the labs was also conducted by Dr. Paulsen and Dr. Lee Roecker. The Mining Journal article, "
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How to register for an event ************ On going through the term ************ More than Beginning Photography
Woodworker Rally ************ #109: More than Beginning Photography #118: The History, Current Challenges, and Future of Iron Ore Mining #119: Curriculum Committee Winter 2019-20
************ #120: Woodworking Rally I #121: Chair Yoga--5 Sessions #122: Roaming Malaysia by Train, Bus, and Boat #123: 'Tips'--Simple Interior Decorating #124: NCLL Fall Kick-Off and Woodworking Exhibit #125: Then and Now in 3D #126: Rugby 101 #127: Medicare 101 #128: 'Water to Fish... Wine to Food' #129: Architecture of Central Europe
************ #130: Football 101 #131: Beginning Knitting 101 #133: Nautical Knot Tying (Marlinspike) #134: Woodworking Rally II #136: AARP Smart-Driver Course #137: Yooper Wildlife Watch--An Integrative Citizen Scientist Program
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