Learning IN Retirement

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LEARN something new
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Learning in Retirement (LIR) at Evergreen, in partnership with UW Oshkosh, is a member directed adult learning group promoting lifelong learning for older adults. Your LIR membership fee includes attendance at unlimited programs for one academic year:
• Learning sessions led by experts
• Peer teaching
• Member-led interest groups
• Tours of local business and industry
• Theater and music performances

Enjoy all the fun of learning without homework, tests or grades. New members are always welcome.

Course Update: 

 Course #27 – The Oshkosh Public Library has been changed to Friday, December 20th

*New Course*
Defending our Nation and Honoring our Veterans – Friday, November 8th
No registration necessary. Click Here for more details

 

ABOUT

Learning in Retirement at Evergreen in partnership with UW Oshkosh is a member-directed adult learning group promoting lifelong learning for older adults through a variety of stimulating opportunities. A committee of members choose topics or subjects, take the lead in organizing classes, discussion groups or tours and participate in peer teaching and learning. There are classes and instructors, but no tests or grades.

Activities include one-time and serial classes and interest groups, tours of area businesses, attendance at performing arts events and other points of interest. Activities are presented by experts in their field and LIR members.

The organization started in the summer of 1997 by UW Oshkosh staff who invited community members to learn more about the program. More than 100 attended and helped plan Learning in Retirement activities. Since then, the organization has grown to more than 250 members throughout the Fox Valley.

LIR is self-funded by membership fees that support the administrative functions of the organization. Member volunteers provide other essential services. Office, classroom and storage space is provided by Evergreen.

 

Mission – Learning in Retirement (LIR) is to be a member-directed organization that provides lifelong learning opportunities for older adults.

Vision – Learning in Retirement will be a model for engaging older adults in lifelong learning opportunities. We will be admired for:

  • Diverse course offerings that enhance the knowledge of those attending
  • High utilization of computer technology to facilitate organizational processes
  • Partnerships with community organizations and businesses
  • Fiduciary responsibility


Each semester Learning in Retirement offers a variety of courses and tours, averaging more than 100 programs per academic year. The annual membership fee entitles participation in as many courses as desired. There is a wide range of topics:

  • Book discussion groups
  • Current events
  • Finance
  • History
  • Life stories writing
  • Managing personal investments
  • Politics
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • And so much more…..

Learning in Retirement (LIR) is a member-directed adult learning group promoting lifelong learning for older adults. Your LIR Membership includes attendance at unlimited programs.

Programs including: 

  • Learning sessions led by experts in their fields
  • Member-led interest/study groups
  • Member taught learning sessions
  • Tours of local business and industry
  • The opportunity to take part in on and off-campus performances (theater and music) and local cuisine. (These often have an extra charge for tickets, admittance fees, food, and transportation).
 

New members click here 

Returning members click here 


2024-2025 annual dues are $105 to be paid to the LIR office at Evergreen. 
*Checks should be made out to Evergreen with LIR noted in the memo section. Checks can be dropped off or mailed to:
Evergreen
Attn: LIR
1130 North Westfield Street
Oshkosh WI 54902

LIR does not offer refund on Membership Fees

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Click here for Registration & Course Calendar 

Course Update:  Course #27 – The Oshkosh Public Library has been changed to Friday, December 20th

Learning in Retirement (LIR) is a member-led organization. LIR and the members themselves benefit greatly from taking on activities through committee involvement. This also allows individuals to become more familiar with a smaller group of people who have similar interests. LIR benefits greatly when members share their interests and expertise by getting involved. There are three committees that members can join: Administration and Finance, Curriculum, and Membership and Promotion. The Steering Committee is made up of the elected officers and committee chairs.

OFFICERS

Jim Krueger – President

Jerry Lang – Vice President

Kathi Sawall – Secretary

Terrie Krogenbrink – Secretary


Administration and Finance Committee

The Administrative and Finance Committee is responsible for developing and monitoring the annual budget, setting the dues structure and maintaining LIR policies. It meets every two months on the last Monday of September, November, January, March, and May. Meeting time is 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Jerry Lang – Administrative and Finance Committee Chair


Curriculum Development

The Curriculum Development Committee is responsible for planning all courses and activities and setting standards for the learning experience. All members have a voice in determining the courses that are offered. All members are invited to make suggestions to the Curriculum Committee and develop and lead their own course. It meets the third Wednesday of August, September, October, November, February, March and April and May. Meeting time is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Lee Prellwitz – Curriculum Chair


Steering Committee

The Steering Committee members include the officers, past president, the committee chairpersons and an Evergreen staff member.  They discuss issues as they arise and approve the budget to keep the organization viable. It meets every month on the fourth Thursday of September and May. Meeting time is 10 a.m. –  Noon.


Membership and Promotion Committee

The Membership and Promotion Committee is responsible for recruiting new members, publicizing LIR programs and distributing promotional materials. Meeting times and dates are to be determined.

Pat Mahoney – Membership and Promotion Committee Chair


Annual Meetings

LIR holds an annual meeting in June. The agenda includes the slate of officers for the next year, committee reports and bylaw changes. A fall luncheon is held in September as a kick-off to the academic year and has a guest speaker.

Contact

Phone: (920) 237-2101

Email: lir@evergreenoshkosh.com

Phone calls and e-mails are answered Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To meet with staff please make an appointment in advance by calling (920) 237-2101 or through e-mail at lir@evergreenoshkosh.com.

Mailing Address

Evergreen
Attn: LIR
1130 North Westfield Street
Oshkosh WI 54902

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