Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong Learning Institute is committed to creating and fostering a variety of intellectually stimulating educational opportunities for Montgomery County residents age 50 and over. However, adults of any age may register for these classes. Students age 60+ pay fee only for courses. 

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Important Information:

• Fall 2023 Registration opens July 24th
• Lifelong Learning Brochure   (PDF, )
• ITI At a Glance fall 2023 schedules, now available: 
  • Lifelong Learning Fall 2023, At a Glance,  by category (PDF, )
  • Personal Finance Academy, At a Glance  Fall 2023 (PDF, )
  • Professional and Career Development, At a Glance  Fall 2023 (PDF, )
• Lifelong Learning Course Evaluation Form
• Supply List: Artnew window
• Supply List: Readingnew window
• Supply List: Wellnessnew window

Registration Information

You can register via mail (WDCE Registrations, 51 Mannakee Street, CC220, Rockville, MD 20850), fax 240-683-6945 or in person at the Rockville Campus, Germantown Campus, the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus and Gaithersburg Business Training Center. WDCE Customer Service locations & hoursnew window.  

You can also register via online. Please note: If you are aged 60+ and your class is eligible for tuition waiver, you have to register via fax, in-person or mail to receive tuition waiver for the first time. After the initial registration, you can register online. If you have questions or need assistance with online registration, please contact our Customer Service at 240-567-5188.     

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Lifelong Learning Institute

There are  more than 140 classes held in-person or structured remote throughout the county, either on a campus or at other facilities such as county libraries or high schools. Check the Lifelong Learning Brochure (PDF, ) or the Schedule of Lifelong Learning classesnew window to see which classes are offered this semester. Classes vary every semester. Want to learn more about classes and special events? Join the Lifelong Learning Mailing listnew window and we will send you quarterly updates. Lifelong Learning Course Evaluation Form. 

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American Presidents: From the White House to the Battlefield (first 125 years)

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America's Presidents are tested in war unlike any other aspect of the job. For many American Presidents, those tests first take place on the field of battle long before they reach the White House. This course will peer into the nation's first five major military conflicts as seen through the lives and experiences of America's Presidents from George Washington to Theodore Roosevelt. These conflicts include: Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and Spanish-American War. From privates to officers to commanding generals to commanders-in-chief, wars have been proving grounds that test the mettle of the men who ultimately occupy the Oval Office. Many thrived, some stumbled, all making for great stories that provide color and insight to American history. Recommended material: the Presidential Chronicles series of books and YouTube videos.

Class information: Course: LLP048 12 Hours, $75 + $97 fee = $172; NMR add $120, TWA, Rockville Campus 104 MK, CRN#: 34109 6 Sessions M, 2/27-4/10 1:30-3:30 p.m. , Online: Structured Remote,  Instructor: David FIsher (bio) (PDF, )

The Lifelong Learning Institute is seeking talented presenters and enthusiastic instructors to teach online and face-to-face: Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, World Cultures, Philosophy, Journalism, Food/Wine History, Human Physiology and others. If interested, please contact Natasha Sacks, Program Director, at Natasha.Sacks@montgomerycollege.edu

Literary Cafe

The Literary Cafe will be held remotely during COVID. Zoom still allows for lively discussions.  This term, readings vary each term. Visit the Literary Cafe for the complete Literary Cafe Reading List (PDF, ) .