Places Atlanta seniors can get schooled

Places metro Atlanta seniors can get schooled

Here’s a look at some of the metro area nonprofit organizations offering educational and enrichment programs for seniors. Some offer scholarships, and one program this fall is completely free.

Enrichment of Life Movement (ELM)

ELM returns to in-person classes for its fall session and will hold virtual classes as well. The eightweek session, from Sept. 14-Nov. 2, offers in-person classes on Tuesdays and virtual classes via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays. Seniors age 50+ can take up to three inperson classes and unlimited virtual classes for the session fee of $50. A nondenominational program, ELM is hosted and housed by the First United Methodist Church in Marietta. Info: www.elmcobb. org. Reach ELM Director, Kelly Daugherty, at elmcobb@gmail.com or 678-910-1579.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Emory University.

Online and inperson classes begin monthly, except in December, and cost $10 per class. A required one-year membership is $50 and provides benefits such as discounts on OLLI classes, access to OLLI book clubs and other special interest groups, and discounts at some local restaurants. Info: ece.emory.edu/olli or 404-727-5489. Other OLLI programs can be found at Kennesaw State University, cpe.kennesaw.edu/olli and at The University of Georgia, olli.uga.edu.

Lifespan Academy

Buckhead-based Lifespan Resources provides online and inperson educational programming for adults over age 55. The fall session begins the week of Sept. 13 with in-person sessions on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., as CDC protocols allow. Join the program online for the same content. One eight-week class is $50. Cost of the full session ranges from $59-$84. Info: lifespanatlanta.org or 404-237-7307.

Perimeter Adults Learning & Services (PALS)

The PALS fall session runs on Mondays from Sept. 13 to Nov. 1 and will be held in person at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Six classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Mah-jongg and bridge groups are planned. The fee for the entire fall session is $55. Lunch will be offered at $10 per week. Info: palsonline.info.

Seniors Enriched Living (SEL)

This interfaith organization based at Roswell United Methodist Church is in its 30th year of offering classes for seniors. The fall term runs from Sept. 20 to Nov. 12. Registered members can take five online classes a week for a registration fee of $60. Open to anyone age 50+. Info: selroswellga. org.

Senior University of Greater Atlanta (SUGA)

Tucker-based SUGA is providing all of its fall quarter classes for free to anyone interested, with both in-person and online classes offered. Virtual classes on Zoom will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. In-person classes will be held on Wednesdays at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Info: su-ga.org. To register, send an email to SugaAtlanta@ gmail.com.