Learning new subjects keeps us young, tempers arrogance, makes us more interesting to others and ourselves. Research shows that people who stay mentally active and challenge themselves throughout their lives will age more gracefully and more happily.
The Newburyport Adult Education Center is an amazing resource that will allow you pick up a new language, start the process of getting published, prepare to travel to a new country or just try a new sport like golf. Courses are taught by local experts and are usually held at the High School or Public Library.
If you have a particular skill or area of expertise you can also consider teaching a course or workshop to share your knowledge with others. This winter has a wide range of offerings including:
Creating your memoir – Starts Jan 27
Charting your genealogy – Starts Jan 27
Intro to digital photography – Starts Jan 28
Mom’s guide to collegiate athletic recruiting – Starts Jan 29
Landscape Design for homeowners – Starts Feb 2
Beginner Bridge – Starts Feb 5
Elder Law Questions and Answers – Starts Feb 11
Serving on a non-profit board – Starts Feb 24
Introduction to Wine – Starts March 3
Demystify your smart phone – Starts March 5
Basic Drawing – Starts March 10
Wines of the United States – Starts April 7
See newburyportadulted.org for more courses, dates, fees and times