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Lifelong Learning Activities

A vibrant community of adults ages 50+ with daily programs and events to promote an active, joyful lifestyle.

Megan Ulczak Point of Contact
Megan Ulczak

Arts & Lifelong Learning Senior Program Supervisor, CPRP

(708) 725-2106 megan.ulczak@pdop.org
Helen Schmucker Point of Contact
Helen Schmucker

Nancy Wisti-Grayson Point of Contact
Nancy Wisti-Grayson

EXPLORE Lifelong Learning Activities

FILTERS

Fall Registration
Resident: August 2 | Non-Resident: August 9

Summer Registration
Resident: December 6 | Non-Resident: December 13

Arts & Crafts

Knitting/Crochet/Needlecraft Activity
Knitting/Crochet/Needlecraft
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Monday, January 5, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Ceramics Activity
Ceramics
  • Dole Center Studio 2 - Ceramics (Basement)
  • Monday, January 5, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 19.00 / drop-in
Quilting Activity
Quilting
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 19.00 / drop-in
Sewing with Help Activity
Sewing with Help
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 19.00 / drop-in
Painting and More Activity
Painting and More
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 21.00 / drop-in
Weaving Open Studio Activity
Weaving Open Studio
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 23.00 / drop-in
Lapidary Activity
Lapidary
  • Dole Center Studio 1 - Lapidary (Basement)
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 19.00 / drop-in
Soldering Activity
Soldering
  • Dole Center Studio 1 - Lapidary (Basement)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Art Open Studio Activity
Art Open Studio
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 2 - Classroom (3rd Floor)
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 21.00 / drop-in
Enameling Activity
Enameling
  • Dole Center Studio 1 - Lapidary (Basement)
  • Friday, January 16, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Lifelong Learning Stained Glass Open Studio Activity
Lifelong Learning Stained Glass Open Studio
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 35.00 / drop-in
Collage Activity
Collage
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 21.00 / drop-in
Mixed Media Activity
Mixed Media
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 21.00 / drop-in
Printmaking Activity
Printmaking
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708-725-2715
Free
Cardmaking December 9 Activity
Cardmaking December 9
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 8.00 / session

Documentaries & Films

Nov 11- Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart Activity
Nov 11- Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Nov 12- Eternity Activity
Nov 12- Eternity
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Nov 18- Natchez Activity
Nov 18- Natchez
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Nov 19- Wolfs Activity
Nov 19- Wolfs
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 2- The Investigation of Lucy Letby Activity
Dec 2- The Investigation of Lucy Letby
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 3- The Breadwinners Activity
Dec 3- The Breadwinners
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, December 3, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 9- Beam Me Up, Sulu Activity
Dec 9- Beam Me Up, Sulu
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 10- Fountain of Youth Activity
Dec 10- Fountain of Youth
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, December 10, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 16- Louis Theroux: Inside the Manoshpere Activity
Dec 16- Louis Theroux: Inside the Manoshpere
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session
Dec 17-Midas Man Activity
Dec 17-Midas Man
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, December 17, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / session

General Recreation

Learn & Play Mahjong! Activity
Learn & Play Mahjong!
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Culture Club with Mical Activity
Culture Club with Mical
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Computer & Smart Phone Help Activity
Computer & Smart Phone Help
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • 9:15 am – 11:00 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Dole Bridge Club Activity
Dole Bridge Club
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Games with Friends-Scrabble Activity
Games with Friends-Scrabble
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Conversations in Art Activity
Conversations in Art
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 2 - Classroom (3rd Floor)
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
Free
Arm Chair Travelers Activity
Arm Chair Travelers
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Spanish Immersion for Adults- Learn with a Native Speaker Activity
Spanish Immersion for Adults- Learn with a Native Speaker
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, September 3, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in

Health & Wellness (30 day rolling registration)

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Activity
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Monday, January 5, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Basic Fitness Activity
Basic Fitness
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 9:55 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Mindful Movement Activity
Mindful Movement
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Absolute Beginners Tai Chi Activity
Absolute Beginners Tai Chi
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 8:45 am – 9:45 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Tai Chi Colleagues Activity
Tai Chi Colleagues
  • RCRC Multipurpose Room (Large)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Good Steps & Good People Line Dance Activity
Good Steps & Good People Line Dance
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: 708 725 2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.org
$ 25.00 / drop-in
40+ Double Dutch Activity
40+ Double Dutch
  • Carroll Community Center South Room A
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
Free
Yoga Activity
Yoga
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Monday, January 12, 2026
  • 9:45 am – 10:45 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Yoga with Chairs Activity
Yoga with Chairs
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Monday, January 12, 2026
  • 10:45 am – 11:45 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Mat Pilates Activity
Mat Pilates
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 15.00 / drop-in
Dancercise Activity
Dancercise
  • Dole Center Studio 5 - Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • 10:00 am – 10:50 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 3.00 / drop-in
Virtual YoGong for the Seasons Activity
Virtual YoGong for the Seasons
  • Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • 9:30 am – 10:30 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 76.00 / session

Special Events & Night Outs!

The Park District of Oak Park logo, featuring a colorful pinwheel-like graphic and the text 'PARK DISTRICT of OAK PARK.' Activity
Your Amazing Aging Body
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 2 - Classroom (3rd Floor)
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
Free
Q & A Workshop to Navigate the New Website! Activity
Q & A Workshop to Navigate the New Website!
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
Free
Q & A Workshop to Navigate the New Website! Activity
Q & A Workshop to Navigate the New Website!
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Monday, November 16, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
Free
December Bookworms Book Club- The Lions of Fifth Avenue: A Novel; Fiona Davis Activity
December Bookworms Book Club- The Lions of Fifth Avenue: A Novel; Fiona Davis
  • Cheney Mansion Solarium
  • Thursday, December 3, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
Free
Special Event- Holiday Party at Cheney Mansion Activity
Special Event- Holiday Party at Cheney Mansion
  • Cheney Mansion
  • Friday, December 4, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 35.00 / session
Seniors Helping Seniors- Help or Seek Help! Activity
Seniors Helping Seniors- Help or Seek Help!
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor)
  • Friday, December 11, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: megan ulczak
Free

Virtual Technology Classes

Practical ChatGPT T ips for Beginners Activity
Practical ChatGPT T ips for Beginners
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nickie Walsh
  • Resource Person: lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708 725 2715
$ 30.00 / session
ChatGPT Powerhouse : Advanced Tips! Activity
ChatGPT Powerhouse : Advanced Tips!
  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nickie Walsh
  • Resource Person: lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708 725 2715
$ 30.00 / session
Google Sheets for Awesome Beginners Activity
Google Sheets for Awesome Beginners
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nickie Walsh
  • Resource Person: lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708 725 2715
$ 30.00 / session
Swipe Smart: A Safety Guide to Dating Apps Activity
Swipe Smart: A Safety Guide to Dating Apps
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nickie Walsh
  • Resource Person: lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708 725 2715
$ 30.00 / session