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WCCCD OFFERS LIFELONG LEARNING

OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIORS

Lifelong learning is the continuing pursuit of idency is required at the time of registration.
knowledge to build skills, explore new ideas, en- Often, the process of growing older can isolate
hance understanding and enrich life. Wayne people from each other. As our friends pursue
County Community College District (WCCCD) of- their own destinies, we can lose touch and find
fers the over-60 learner the opportunity to attend ourselves ultimately lacking the human contact we
classes at no cost. need to survive.
“We are living longer than ever before, and Taking classes at Wayne County Community
doing so in better health, stated Anthony College District, can remedy that problem, bring-
Arminiak, WCCCD Downriver Campus President, ing us into respectful interaction with all sorts of
“Just because you're retired doesn't mean your col- interesting people. In this way, going back to
lege days are over, WCCCD provides an enhanced school—the sheer act of going—can invigorate a
continuing education experience for older learn- life by coming together with like-minded others.
ers.” For more information about WCCCD, please visit
So what can you do when you retire and want www.wcccd.edu or call 313-496-2600.
to keep your mind sharp or need to gain addi- About WCCCD: WCCCD, the largest urban
tional skills to stay competitive at work? community college in Michigan, is a multi -cam-
According to the American Council on Educa- pus district with six campus locations, University
tion (AACC), about half of college-going adults age Music Appreciation, Yoga, Cooking Lite, Personal Center and the Michigan Institute for Public Safety
50 and older attend community colleges, prima- Internet Safety, Computer Training, Estate Plan- Education (MIPSE), serving 36 cities and town-
rily for fun, to connect with other people, and to ning, Painting, Rehire, Rewire, and Re-inspire and ships, spanning more than 500 square miles.
retool for a new career. Zumba Gold Fitness, to name just a few. WCCCD is committed to the continued develop-
Whether you loved attending college or wanted Senior Citizens who are residents of the ment of new programs, hosting community-based
to attend but never had the opportunity, seniors WCCCD district and 60 years of age or older may training sessions, improving student facilities and
should consider the benefits of going back to enroll in academic and Continuing Education services.
school. Learning at any age is extremely beneficial classes at Wayne County Community College Dis-
for the brain. When you learn something new, trict tuition-free. Senior Citizen Tuition Waivers
your brain grows new cells and builds new con- will be granted on a seat-availability basis in regu-
nections which has proven benefits for problem- larly scheduled academic classes. Continuing Ed-
solving and memory skills. ucation classes leading to
Learning can help improve cognitive ability Continuing Education Certificates are not in-
and memory function. WCCCD’s Silver Circle Pro- cluded in this tuition waiver. Although student ac-
gram for senior citizens offers courses that will tivity fees shall be waived for senior citizens, they
provide leisure as well as enhance skills. are responsible for all other fees such as the cost
Some of the classes that are offered include; of books and class supplies. Proof of age and res-
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