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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

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

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

Fiber Arts

Beginning Weaving Sept 21-Dec 14 Activity
Beginning Weaving Sept 21-Dec 14
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Monday, September 21, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 137.00 / session
Intermediate/Advanced Weaving Mondays Sept 21-Dec 14 Activity
Intermediate/Advanced Weaving Mondays Sept 21-Dec 14
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Monday, September 21, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 641.00 / session
Intermediate/Advanced Weaving Tuesdays Sept 22-Dec 15 Activity
Intermediate/Advanced Weaving Tuesdays Sept 22-Dec 15
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 641.00 / session
Introduction to Inkle Weaving Oct 26- Nov 30 Activity
Introduction to Inkle Weaving Oct 26- Nov 30
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Monday, October 26, 2026
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 50.00 / session
Beginning Sewing Nov 5-Dec 17 Activity
Beginning Sewing Nov 5-Dec 17
  • Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor)
  • Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 110.00 / session

Mosaics

Mosaics Oct 17-Nov 21 Activity
Mosaics Oct 17-Nov 21
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Lifelonglearners@pdop.org 708 725 2715
$ 50.00 / session

Stained Glass

Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 3-Dec 15
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16 Activity
Lifelong Learning First Timers Stained Glass Nov 4-Dec 16
  • Dole Center Studio 4 - Weaving/Stained Glass (Basement)
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 75.00 / session

Tai Chi

Inner Tai Chi- Oct-Dec Activity
Inner Tai Chi- Oct-Dec
  • Stevenson Community Center Upper Level
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • 9:15 am – 10:15 am
  • Instructor: Nancy Wisti Grayson
  • Resource Person: Helen Schmucker and Nancy Wisti-Grayson 708-725-2715 lifelonglearners@pdop.
$ 120.00 / session