WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE AND FEEL SAFE WHILE IN THE BUILDINGANDTO HELP CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS To this end please know that:Everyone entering the building will need to sign in with their contact information and will be asked the following questions: Have you had any COVID 19 symptoms in the last 14 […]

Thirty Years of Studying Aging in America Yohko Tsuji “Based on her thirty-year research at a senior center in upstate New York [Lifelong!], anthropologist [and long-time Lifelong member and supporter,] Yohko Tsuji describes old age in America from a cross-cultural perspective. Comparing aging in America and in her native Japan, she discovers that notable differences in […]

If you’re still not recycling correctly, now is the time to get your bin in order. Starting November 1st, recycling bins and set-outs that do not follow the guidelines for Tompkins County will receive Rejection stickers and be left at the curb uncollected. This measure will ensure that Tompkins County continues to produce clean, high […]

Lifelong is restarting some of its programs both virtually and in person. One of these is the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), a vital service offering support and information to those new to, confused about, or changing their medical insurance coverage. Medicare fall open enrollment this year is from October 15 – […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and because of the population we serve, LIFELONG HAS SUSPENDED ALL ACTIVITIES AND ONSITE AND OFFSITE CLASSES INDEFINITELY. THIS INCLUDES TAX PREPARATION OF ANY KIND. We will make every effort to reschedule Lifelong Learning classes in the future. Some of our exercise/fitness classes will continue to be offered via […]

On Friday afternoons, the irresistible sound of Appalachian and Quebecois dance music spills from the large activity room at Lifelong. Come inside and you’ll find happy dancers swinging, promenading, and laughing together in the fellowship of the square dance. “Allemande left with your left hand, right to your partner, right and left grand,” prompts the […]

The Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature permits selected regional regranting agencies to make decisions on applications for grants of up to $5,000 for community art services. Lifelong has again been granted money from […]

This spring we have a myriad of offerings including old favorites: World Cinema V, Basic Drawing, Current Events, History of London, Medicare Basics to name a few and lots of new classes including Voices of Sea and Forest, Dramatic Combat, Shakespeare and Opera, Chinese Dance, The Wonder of Eclipses, and so so much more. The […]

There is such great generosity in this community. During the last month, this was demonstrated by the two very successful fundraisers held in support of Lifelong by two local business – Ciao! and Kilpatrick’s – and three wonderful people – Jerry & Margaret Dietz and Carrie Shearer. On October 18th, Ciao!, held a Philanthropic Friday […]

The time to investigate and change your Medicare plan is now, during Open Enrollment Election Period. Lifelong is offering its annual series of Open Enrollment Clinics during this time giving the community a resource to find answers to any questions about Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap, and coordination of benefits. This is your opportunity […]