Michelle Matlage looked forward to retirement after teaching elementary school for 33 years, but she did not have a plan. A chance meeting led her to the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) program.
“I began wondering how to start my next chapter when I met a friendly lady at Discount Tire who told me about Lone Star College’s ALL program,” said Matlage, LSC-Tomball ALL member. “I was so excited, surprised and thankful to God for the opportunity to learn about this program. I enrolled in 2023 and I’m enjoying every minute of it.”
The LSC ALL program offers classes for retired, semi-retired and working adults aged 50 and older. Members can access over 100 courses to help them learn and grow, boosting their mental, physical and self-esteem.
“As an ALL member, I’ve found the classes incredibly beneficial and it has been such a pleasure to make new friends," said Matlage. “I am learning from excellent and delightful experts in their fields and enjoying various discounts and access to field trips, libraries and fitness training centers.”
Senior Lifestyle reports that 82% of seniors want to continue their education because they enjoy learning, while 75% do it for personal fulfillment. LSC ALL program invites current and prospective members to attend one of the following Open House events to learn more about what they offer.
- LSC-Montgomery: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m.
- LSC-CyFair: Thursday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- LSC-Kingwood: Friday, Aug. 16, 1-3 p.m.
- LSC-University Park: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11a.m.-1 p.m.
- LSC-Tomball: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.- noon
- LSC-North Harris: Thursday, Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m.
- LSC-Houston North: Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.- noon
Visit LoneStar.edu/ALL for more information on LSC ALL Open Houses and the fall 2024 class schedule.
“The Academy for Lifelong Learning program offers an incredible selection of lectures and social activities that capture our members’ attention, providing continued intellectual and personal growth,” said Connor O’Sullivan, LSC executive director, Continuing Education.
ALL members can explore various topics that enhance their lives, including community service projects, financial planning, gardening, health and wellness and technology. Annual membership (Sept. 1-Aug. 31) is $25 for access to all programming.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.