Exciting Interactive Study for the Intellectually Curious
Classes designed specifically for those ages 50 and above who want to learn for the pure enjoyment of learning.
If you are looking for a place where you can:
- Exercise your brain
- Expand your awareness
- Be joyfully entertained
- Meet and share your thoughts & experiences with other interesting people…
Then take classes with Learning in Retirement (LIR)
NEW FOR 2020-2021
- All classes are offered on-line through Zoom
- You can now take multiple (up to 5) courses for an introductory lower price of $45 per term
- Most classes are two hours long and meet once a week for 6 weeks
- Learn and participate from the safety and convenience of your home
Spring 2021 Schedule beginning the week of March 1, 2021
LIR Spring 2021 Course List | |||||
Day | Time | Max # | Instructor | Instructor | Class Title |
First | Last | ||||
M | 9:30-11:30 | 80 | Mike | Ruark | Bill of Rights |
M | 12:00-2:00 | 80 | Leonard | Goldstein | Economics & Current Events from Conservative POV |
Tu | 9:30-11:30 | 20 | Liliane | Bazerghi Fymat | French Conversations |
Tu | 12:00-2:00 | 80 | Jerry | Blatt | Evidence vs. Emotion - A Current Events Class |
Tu | 2:30-4:30 | 40 | Nancy | Dowling | Birds of the Coachella Valley |
Tu | 2:30-4:30 | 50 | Harold | Jacobs | Great Literature |
W | 9:00-10:30 | 25 | Joanna | Grollmus | Spanish for Beginners |
W | 9:30-11:30 | 20 | Kate | Coates | Creative Problem Solving |
W | 12:00-2:00 | 80 | Jerry | Blatt | Mr. President |
W | 2:30-4:30 | 40 | Harry | Nugent-Patten | The Golden Age of the Broadway Musical |
W | 2:30-4:30 | 80 | Liliane | Bazerghi Fymat | TED Talks |
Th | 9:30-11:30 | 45 | Marc | Rosen | Be a Better Photographer |
Th | 12:00-2:00 | 80 | Marc | Rosen | Controversial Issues |
Th | 2:00-4:45 | 80 | John | Curran | Dark Alleys and Dangerous Blondes: A Look at Film Noir |
Th | 2:30-4:30 | 40 | Jeff | Gindin | The Criminal Justice System |
F | 9:30-11:30 | 60 | Jerry | Swirsky | Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Stories Behind Them - Part II |
F | 9:30-11:30 | 80 | Larry | DeBuhr | Plants and Civilization |
F | 12:00-2:00 | 50 | Harold Ivan | Smith | A Who's Who of Grievers Who Made the Most of their Losses on the World Stage |
F | 12:00-2:00 | 80 | Terry | Boyle | A Smattering of Irish and English Literature |
Please see testimonials and more information below
Testimonials From LIR Participants
As snowbirds from Chicago for many years, one of our most highly anticipated activities is our participation in various LIR classes. We can’t recommend this program more enthusiastically!
Not only does LIR offer you superb learning, but in the classes you meet some of the most personable, bright and engaging people in the desert area.
The LIR program has become a very important part of my life. I have had wonderful exposure to a world of knowledge and ideas. And indeed, my mind feels more alive and vibrant than before I started.
Our Courses
- Art
- History
- Current News & Events
- Economics
- Literature & Poetry
- Foreign Languages
- And more!
Find Us
We are located in the College of the Desert Partnership and Community Education (PaCE) in Westfield shopping mall, Palm Desert