Cariboo Chilcotin Elder College is a volunteer organization committed to meeting the lifelong learning needs and educational interests of adults Fifty years & over in Williams Lake and surrounding areas. Membership is open to anyone 50 years of age or older, Membership Fee is $10.00. Membership offers:
- 2 opportunities to register in course offerings, per semester;
- Registration is offered on a
first come, first served basis;
- When the class is full a waiting list will be created;
- Each semester 2 to 4 Free Community Service courses will be offered. Elder College will:
- Provide a relaxed, supportive learning environment with no grades or exams;
- Explore ideas of mutual interest of members;
- Include a variety of learning formats: discussion groups, lecturer/member facilitated sessions and others;
- Present courses during the daytime hours whenever possible;
- Provide an opportunity for social interactions;
- Provide an opportunity for intergenerational sessions when appropriate;
- Provide a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment for those of the "third age."
