Exciting News for LifeLong Learning!

Dr. Marianne Reese, founder and director of Lifelong Learning Organization of San Marcos (LLL), announced today the gift of $10,000 to the nonprofit, which has since 2014 provided ongoing educational opportunities to the San Marcos community.

Dr. Reese says the donor who wishes to remain anonymous is a retired educator who strongly believes that “education is the best way to improve the condition of the world.”

Of this donation, Dr. Reese said: “This is by far the most generous donation yet made to our organization and it ensures that we continue to offer excellence in educational opportunities to our community now through online classes and beyond.”

The mission of LLL is to enhance and enrich the interests, knowledge, and social engagement of adult residents in the greater San Marcos area through a rich spectrum of low cost/no-cost presentations, courses and workshops.

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In its 6-year history, Lifelong Learning has offered classes in science, history, geography, government, literature, art, art history, and offered presentations from San Marcos officials, Texas State professors and administrators, as well as citizens steeped in specific knowledge such as on the “Camino Real.” LLL participants have even erected a spiral garden located at the San Marcos Discovery Center and attended a 6-month, joint program with the Mermaid Society SMTX held at the Root Cellar Bakery: The Stories of San Marcos - Discovering Our Town's Roots.

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                                                          JOIN US ON-LINE VIA ZOOM

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lifelong Learning classes are currently held online although we look forward to offering in-person classes again in the future. We are using Zoom, and if you're unfamiliar with that platform, we can help you get setup. If you're fifty or ninety, you'll find courses to fit your interests, and you'll interact with instructors and fellow learners who share those interests.

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Click on a button below to learn about our virtual classes, entertainment, and enrichment options.

Choose a Course or Presentation

The list below gives you an idea of the types of offerings available.

Fine Arts

Studio Art

History

Other Topics

Learn about art and music history with films and lectures.

Make your own art in painting and drawing classes.

Learn about slavery in Texas, Native Americans, quilting, the U.S. constitution.

Study bridge, birding, gardening, the Texas Hill Country, literature, philosophy

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Look through the schedule of up-coming courses and and choose something that interests you.

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 Meet New Friends and Reconnect with Old Friends

If you're a new-comer or a long-time San Marcos resident, you'll find friends to connect with in LLL courses. 

Congratulations LifeLong Learners and Newlyweds, Russell and Sherry!

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Russell and Sherry in Colonge, Germany after Meetting in Physics Class