SENIOR SCHOLARS COURSES

Senior Scholars Classes for August 2021–to see a list, click HERE.

LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE

Learning is the core of the Rath ConNEXTions Center.  Senior Scholars offers lifelong learning in a congenial atmosphere.  Knowledge is combined with lively discussions with teachers and coaches.  Classes are 2 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks.  They are taught twice a year, usually in February (Spring) and October (Fall), and tuition is only $50 per class. Due to Covid-19 concerns, the 2020 Fall Semester and 2021 Spring Semester were both canceled.  In March of 2021, we provided a series of Zoom classes, at no charge. However, things are looking good for the possibility for in-person Senior Scholars classes this Fall, tentatively beginning in October and running into November.  Information will be posted here as it is available.    If you would like to be updated when new class information is available, please leave a Comment in the box below, and we will provide email updates to include information for registration as the class schedule is complete.

CLASSES

2021

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES for March: 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. via Zoom, request a link from our email, RathSrConnextions@gmail.com Dates: March        3d            ZOOM-learn along with me March        10th          VIRUSES: Biological Mysteries March        17th          CELEBRATION:   Customs, Beliefs and Practices March        24th          How Conscious Eldering Can Save Our Planet March        31st          World Religions 

Prior to 2020 (Before Covid Pandemic)

Past classes have included: Better Fitness for Seniors A Matter of Balance Yoga & Tai Chi Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes Spanish for Beginners Conversational Italian Biology and Your Genes (What they didn’t teach us in high school) Life Writing History and Anthropology Chronic Illness Management Buddhism and Christianity Cuba’s Search for Sovereignty, 1492-Present 100 Years of Broadway Biological Mysteries:  The Cell and You

18 thoughts on “SENIOR SCHOLARS COURSES”

  3. I am interested in learning more about this program. Are all Polk County residents eligible for these classes? Please advise.

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    • Hello MS Tilley,

      Thank you for leaving a comment. I have added you to our email lists, and you will be provide with updates to our programs and others’ also. We look forward to being able to meet in-person again. Our resources are provided for Senior residents of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.

      Best wishes,

      Joe Echols
      Rath Volunteer

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  4. Please add me to your schedule of classes, etc. I would appreciate any other relevant information since I am new to the “Senior Scholars” and new to this. Thank you. (I formerly lived over in Stoney Pointe.)

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    • Thank you for your interest in the Rath Senior Center. You have been added to our email list, and you will receive updates to the Fall schedule of classes as information becomes available.

      Best wishes,

      Joe Echols
      Rath Volunteer

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  5. We are almost into the month of May. Are classes planned over the spring/summer months? Thank you. I am new to this and hope to begin attending the meetings.
    Many thanks,
    Sharon T.

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    • The next classes, will hopefully be in person this fall. Planning will begin early next month (May–next week!!!), and we will give progress reports on the Senior Scholars Page, as well as via email periodically.

      Thank you for interest in the Rath Senior Scholars Program,

      Joe Echols
      Volunteer IT Specialist

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  6. I’m interested in beginning spanish I’m trying to self teach through duolingo but it’s difficult. I’m interested particularly in learning grammar which can’t be self taught easily.

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    • Thank you for your interest in our Senior Scholars classes.
      We hope to return to in-person classes this Fall. We don’t have a list of classes yet, but we are working to develop subjects and arrange for instructors. I have added you to our email list, and you will receive information as it is updated.

      Best wishes,
      Joe Echols
      Rath Volunteer

      Reply

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