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"The primary goal of ALL at ACC shall be to provide educational or life enriching experiences"

11/06/2026

NEMCSA Senior Volunteer Programs
Thursday November 12, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm
ACC Madeline Briggs Center #140

The Purpose, Impact, and Benefits of the AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs.

Looking for a few more ALL members or guests to sign up or just show up for this presentation. It is good to know what volunteer opportunities are out there – either for yourself or perhaps you can just help spread the word about these programs. According to the presenter, Heidi Powers, they are in need of twice as many volunteers as they currently have. We are, after all, a very caring and “volunteering” community!

11/04/2026

St. Vincent De Paul – More than a Thrift Store

On Monday, November 2, 2026, Tom and Gerrie LaCross talked to ALL members about the mission of St. Vincent De Paul. And, what better “experts” to enlighten us that this couple who have together been serving as Vincentians for 53 years. Some in the audience were surprised to learn that the thrift store isn’t their only service. The organization offers assistance to those in need in so many other ways – a food pantry, help with bill paying, volunteers who do home visits for various purposes, and referring individuals to other organizations who might better meet their needs.

***Speaking of helping others…The Detroit Lions have donated turkeys and trimmings to St. Vincent to give away to those in need in our area at Thanksgiving. St. Vincent is in need of some volunteers to work at the food give-away on November 13th from 10-12 at All Saints Parish. If you are interested in helping, please call Cherokee Hubert, the St. Vincent Pantry Coordinator at 989-884-3155.***

11/01/2026

On Friday, October 30th, ALL learned about and operated a replica 16th-century pattern matchlock arquebus on the range at the Alpena Sportsmen's Club. Chris Bellino a former Marine infantryman, gunsmith, fi****ms instructor, and range safety officer covered the history, development, loading procedures, and battlefield employment of early fi****ms.

10/23/2026

The Association of Lifelong Learners and the Alcona County Commission on Aging/Sunrise Center teamed up to present "How to Keep Your Brain Healthy" with Dr. John Ratey, MD. Dr. Ratey is a well known Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection in areas such as ADHD, Autism, Aging and Cognition.

The Program was well received by over 80 people.

Keep Moving was the message!

10/22/2026

Wednesday, ALL members enjoyed a special day at the UAW Black Lake Conference Center, museum, and forest retreat located on the shores of Black Lake near Onaway. It was an awesome day to enjoy a bus tour, walking tours of the compound, and a marvelous lunch in the magnificent dining hall. Cookies started the day.

10/20/2026

Hot of the press - The ALL November Program Guide and Registration form is now available on the ALL website found here: https://associationoflifelonglearners.org/all-november-program-guide-and-registration-form/

10/19/2026

At the ALL Spaghetti Dinner, November 3 this year, we have a Silent Auction of various donated items. This year we are fortunate enough to have a basketball autographed by Mr. MSU Basketball, Tom Izzo. It will be auctioned off in a clear plastic case, great for displaying. Dinner and Auction start at 5PM with Auction ending at 6:30PM. Stop in and take a peek, make a bid!

10/09/2026

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Mary Eagan, Executive Director, Alpena Community College Foundation talked to ALL members about all the ways in which the ACC Foundation supports students beyond funding scholarships. Mary, an ACC alumna, spoke with great passion and enthusiasm, about being able to provide food pantries and other assistance with subsistence, help with housing and utility bills, and even allowances for child care and gas.

ALL member, Ben Granlund, spoke about being involved in the ALL ACC Scholarship selection process and how many compelling stories there were from so many students seeking scholarship assistance.

There are so many ways in which we – the community – can be involved in helping ACC students succeed!

10/08/2026

On Wednesday, October 7th the Association of Lifelong Learner's members and community members joined local boys Doug Pugh, Roger Bauer, and Doug Allyn to relive "the good old days" of the Alpena of their childhoods and teen years. Many a chuckle, a head shake, and outright belly laughs accompanied their stories of deeds and misdeeds, mischief and mayhem, and sharing of memories by the audience in a packed house. Thank you to these three outstanding gentlemen for sharing their time and talent.

Here is a link to the video recording: https://youtu.be/Uif8RiyipHw

10/02/2026

Over 30 ALL members and guests enjoyed a wonderful presentation entitled “Aging in Motion: How Exercise Changes the Body” by Katherine Finley, a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student. She reviewed how staying active can help maintain strength, independence, and quality of life as we age.

Address

Madeline Briggs Center, 665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI
49707

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19893587207

Website

http://www.associationoflifelonglearners.org/

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