{"id":1782,"date":"2026-05-18T17:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=1782"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:35:43","slug":"life-learning-is-forever","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/personal-enrichment\/retirement-learning\/life-learning-is-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"LIFE &#8211; Learning Is ForEver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-1536x659.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Web-Graphic_900x386-1-2048x878.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2026 LIFE &#8211; Learning Is ForEver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January &#8211; June 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) is a membership-based association of adult learners encouraging lifelong learning through a wide array of classes and field trips that promote intellectual, cultural and social enrichment.&nbsp;Classes are&nbsp;delivered live in person and&nbsp;via Zoom. Most classes are recorded and available to watch on our Canvas page. LIFE also offers a dedicated tech team who is eager to make sure you get the best online experience possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Spring_Program-Guide_Web.pdf\">Spring Program Guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rUucIBTfckGH3wYPhPAaEd1EAnZ6PH9Ei9dAE8WWXDNUQTE3Qk1LV1RTREFXNDlXU1pSVk1NSkRJSC4u\">Submit a LIFE Class Proposal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Registration Information<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Individual membership<\/strong>: $69&nbsp;per semester ($4 discount when paid by check)\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwspce.ungerboeck.net\/prod\/emc00\/PublicSignIn.aspx?&amp;aat=6d466c6175656f5546532b41626742364d4c68304b53756d4254567555386a525069785863747479564e633d\">\u200bLIFE Individual Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration Options:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online, mail in&nbsp;check&nbsp;(Preferred)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Use code <strong>CHECKDIS<\/strong>&nbsp;for a $4 discount. <br>This is the quickest way to reserve any field trips before they fill!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Online with credit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.&nbsp;Print and fill out the&nbsp;paper registration form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Spring_Paper-Registration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper Registration <br>Form <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make checks payable to UWSP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mail to<br>UWSP Continuing Education, 2100 Main St., 032 Old Main, Stevens Point, WI 54481\u200b-3897\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Looking for a gift idea? Give the gift of LIFElong learning!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Member Benefits<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bWith a wide variety of classes, trips, film and&nbsp;book&nbsp;discussion groups, we offer endless opportunities to explore new interests, deepen your knowledge, and connect with others who love to learn. Whether you&#8217;re revisiting old passions or discovering new ones, join us on a journey where learning never stops \u2014 because growth, discovery, and inspiration are lifelong pursuits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits Include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Variety of classes\/events\/meetings&nbsp;each semester (in-person, virtual and hybrid options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field Trips to areas of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly film, book and social&nbsp;discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount for select UWSP trips and events\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to Canvas,&nbsp;\u200ba library of previously recorded classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New friends made from the comfort of your own home or on one of our three campuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared learning with friends and family around the&nbsp;world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dle.uwsa.edu\/WAF\/index.php?SAMLRequest=fZLLTsMwEEX3fEXkvZMmaVpqtZECFaISj4oWkNggx5m2lhw7eGwef4%2BbgigL2I7n3Dt3xlPkrepY5d1O38GLB3TRe6s0sv5hRrzVzHCUyDRvAZkTbFVdX7EsHrDOGmeEUeQI%2BZ%2FgiGCdNJpEi%2FmMPI8nY57VgtNTMSzosBY1rYusoLxo8tG42KT5ZEOiB7AYmBkJEgFE9LDQ6Lh2oTTIRnRQ0PR0naUszVmRP5FoHnJIzV1P7ZzrkCVJoyD2b8hjaHzyWF0kUjfwHne7jkTV92DnRqNvwa7AvkoB93dXPwIBpgJiGbytF85biIVpE2W2Uif78CRafq3kLGhLvf1%2FG%2FWhCdnler2ky9vVmpTTvQ7rM9pyb%2Fy3774zmybHwPRwzptgtZgvjZLiI7owtuXu70nSOO0rsqGbvpVBy6WqmsYCYliNUubt3AJ3MCNhACBJeXD9%2FW%2FKk08%3D&amp;SigAlg=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2001%2F04%2Fxmldsig-more%23rsa-sha256&amp;Signature=oOXCRGJzoWX7gGG%2FNdjy7tzEZiR3ey1dSBW4oDe0PkmBrlLI30ANEMw4kXo79CQFs3wQifzuQkrgbqG%2BiTGy64OYc%2FWLghUSG65MTzKcYb4LZ28uqfJSFF18%2BFqD8uMELRolnYIgzoSUTqr3yVJn36%2BRui6escJkPbSpG43jzsmQilohjwERQfNxDxzSk80YE7XmckwHo9XVywrmIihj6RQCieVvo7hO0L8guH19NpR8vssGRm%2Bi3SyaXKrkYOJ2YR7qJMZOf%2BmRjSxCfsWIupoXDhv%2FrLkcGnxIWKW4GEDQsDSMhxKa7f9a0xDOfNSEZ0gT%2FQYD52NdJL1Y%2FvD%2BXg%3D%3D\">Login to Canvas<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Select the &#8220;UW Continuing Education Student&#8221; option.\u200b<\/strong><br>*You must have already created an account for this button to work. For assistance creating an account, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nlamaide@uwsp.edu\">uwspcelife@uwsp.edu<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VgETMAIVwZ8?si=keTwfPPDKN9BWOOk\">Canvas Tutorial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Are We?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1782-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LIFE-Promotional-Video.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LIFE-Promotional-Video.mp4\">https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LIFE-Promotional-Video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><p>Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) is a membership-based association of adult learners encouraging lifelong learning through a wide array of classes and field trips that promote intellectual, cultural and social enrichment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Campus Maps<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Stevens Point Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Wausau Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Marshfield Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Donate to LIFE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Donate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you donate online, you must indicate our account name or number in order for us to receive your gift.&nbsp;<\/strong>Please follow these instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To make a gift, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/give.uwsp.edu\/give-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give Now | UWSP Foundation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, search or select\u00a0&#8220;LIFE (Learning Is For Ever) Endowment&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While registering online, you may simply select the amount to donate and follow the steps with your information.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By mail:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please fill out our supporter form and mail along with your donation to:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWSP Foundation&nbsp;<br>2100 Main Street, Old Main 134\u200b<br>Stevens Point, WI 54481<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LIFE-Supporter-Form-Updated.pdf\">LIFE Supporter form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Why Join LIFE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>We at the LIFE Program believe it is never too late to learn, hence our name, &#8220;Learning Is ForEver&#8221;. With our program&nbsp;roster of 60+&nbsp;events, you are sure to find something that interests you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>LIFE provides you the opportunity to learn from and interact with experts in their field who are always eager to&nbsp;answer your questions. You are also given plenty of opportunities to interact with your fellow LIFE members who share&nbsp;your love of learning. Our special interest groups are great for socializing! We currently run a book discussion group and&nbsp;film discussion group. Both are free for you to attend as a LIFE member!&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Becoming a Member<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bMembership in LIFE\u00a0is open to all adults and retired individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This membership organization\u00a0is\u00a0affiliated with UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education\u00a0unit, the lifelong learning branch of the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be a current and active member, you must register and pay membership dues each semester (Fall and Spring).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring membership is January-June\u00a0and Fall\u00a0membership is July-December.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First time members may join at any time; however,\u00a0fees are not prorated.\u00a0\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Referral Program<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Recruit your friend\u200bs and family to earn a free membership the following semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LIFE members may bring a guest for a one time &#8220;free&#8221; class to see if they like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to offer current LIFE members a chance to earn one or more free semesters of LIFE! For every two new members you recruit in the same semester (up to six!), you&#8217;ll earn one free semester of LIFE. It&#8217;s easy-just have them&nbsp;list your name in the referral section when they register, or email us the names of those you referred. Once your new recruits have signed up, we&#8217;ll be in touch to apply your free membership(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bEmail&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-life@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-life@uwsp.edu<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions regarding the referral program.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">LIFE Board of Directors<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025-2026 Board of Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>President:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ed Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secretary:<\/strong>&nbsp;Richard Ruppel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Betty Kieliszewski<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Membership\/Promotion:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paul Shogren<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curriculum Chair:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paul Shogren\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Members at Large:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pat Kluetz and&nbsp;Teresa&nbsp;Stoltenberg\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UWSP CE&nbsp;Staff:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rebecca Bauer and Kelly Bird\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The LIFE program is always looking for volunteers to help make this organization great!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer Opportunities Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading or coordinating a class or trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting and introducing a class or speaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serving on the Curriculum Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serving as a LIFE Board Member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serving on various committees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dropping off posters\u00a0at places around town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing a letter about LIFE to the editor of your local newspaper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If interested, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspce-life@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-life@uwsp.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or attend any of our committee meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Anyone who stops learning is old, whether this happens at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young but constantly becomes more valuable regardless of physical capacity.&#8221; ~Harvey Ullman\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">LIFE Policy Manual<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LIFE-Policy-Manual-Updated-2018.pdf\">LIFE Policy Manual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">WI Association of Lifelong Learners<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of WALL (Wisconsin Association for Lifelong Learning) is to provide a communication network among all learning in retirement organizations within Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All learning in retirement (LIR) organizations affiliated with or sponsored by post secondary organizations. Each\u00a0member organization\u00a0will have one vote expressed by the LIR President or his\/her designee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WallMemberLogo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WallMemberLogo.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WallMemberLogo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WallMemberLogo-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WALL-Membership-Data-Scroll-Format-02.12.2018.xls\">WALL Membership Data<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WALL-Conference-History-upd-Oct-2014.docx\">WALL Conference History<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I forgot my password; can you tell me what it is?<\/strong><br>No, we aren&#8217;t able to retrieve your password, but you can click on &#8220;I forgot my password at the bottom of the logon page and you&#8217;ll receive an email with instructions on how to create a new password via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;ve NEVER registered online, but I did register for LIFE classes last year. How do I log into my account and register online?<\/strong><br>An online account was automatically created for you when you registered. Your email address is your logon, however you will need to change the default password to something you will remember. Enter your email address, click &#8220;I have an account,&#8221; and then click the link that says &#8220;I forgot my password&#8221; and you&#8217;ll receive an email with instructions on how to create a new password via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class &amp; Trip Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classes are presented by LIFE members, visiting experts, and other community members. They include discussion groups, lectures, field trips,\u00a0music\/theater\u00a0events\u00a0and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I propose a class?<\/strong><br>Anyone, including non-members, may propose a class for the Curriculum Committee&#8217;s review. Planning for winter\/spring classes (classes held January \u2013 May) occurs in late August \u2013 late October. Planning for summer\/fall classes (classes held August \u2013 December) occurs in February \u2013 April. LIFE does not typically offer classes during the summer. To submit a proposal, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rUucIBTfckGH3wYPhPAaEd1EAnZ6PH9Ei9dAE8WWXDNUQTE3Qk1LV1RTREFXNDlXU1pSVk1NSkRJSC4u\">LIFE Class Proposal Form<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am on a waiting list. How will I be notified if I can attend?<\/strong><br>If space becomes available on a field&nbsp;trip, we will email you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can a non-member join me on an excursion?<\/strong><br>You may bring a non-member along on a trip&nbsp;only&nbsp;if&nbsp;space is available or the class is made open to the public. Members receive priority during registration.&nbsp;The non-member must sign a liability form and guest form and hand in to the trip leader in order to attend. Non-members are allowed one guest pass per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May I bring an out-of-town guest to a Hybrid&nbsp;class?&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Non-members are allowed one guest pass per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I find a map or directions to a class or trip?<\/strong><br>Maps of all three campus&#8217;s are located above under Campus Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can I find information about the class location?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class locations are listed in the program guide, in the weekly email, and on the Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership &amp; Program Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When will my membership expire?&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Fall Memberships expire late&nbsp;January. Spring Memberships expire end of&nbsp;\u200bJuly. Members who take a&nbsp;hiatus for a year or more before registering again are not considered &#8220;new&#8221; members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When are the LIFE program guides usually published?<\/strong><br>Spring guides are mailed in late December. Fall guides are mailed in late&nbsp;June.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your cancellation policy?<\/strong><br>Sorry, no refunds for cancellations. However, for trips and other events with fees you may send a substitute (member or non-member) in your place.&nbsp;Cancellation\/substitution notification must be done in writing to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspce-life@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-life@uwsp.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can I park on campus?<\/strong><br>Metered parking lots for the Stevens Point campus&nbsp;are shown on the UWSP campus map located under <strong>Campus Maps<\/strong>. UWSP Marshfield Campus has free parking. At the&nbsp;UWSP Wausau campus it is recommend to park for free in the Marathon County Park parking lot just to the west of the UWSP building.&nbsp; Parking lot G in front of Center for Community Engagement (625 Stewart Avenue, Wausau)\u200b also has free parking.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are classes ever cancelled due to weather conditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Hybrid is schedule and campus is closed due to a snow day, we will notify you via email if the instructor is willing to do a zoom only that day or reschedule the in person for a later date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LIFE classes will be cancelled if an instructor cancels class. If an instructor cancels classes, you will be notified via email. A notice will also be posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWSPLIFE\/\">LIFE Facebook page<\/a>. We will notify you if the instructor is willing to reschedule the class.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Sponsors!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-1024x656.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-1536x984.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/ADRC-2048x1312.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Aging and Disability Resource Center of Portage County<br>1519 Water Street<br>Stevens Point, WI 54481\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.portage.wi.gov\/157\/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center\">Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Sunflower-cafe-Logo-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2023\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sunflower Cafe<br>\u200b2301 Church Street<br>Stevens Point, WI 54481\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowercafeem.toast.site\/\">Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Grosskopf-and-Burch-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2022\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Grosskopf and Burch<br>1001 N. Central<br>Marshfield, WI 54449<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eclawyers.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom Basic Training Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for Zoom Basics Training where we will go over all the basic functionalities of Zoom and answer any questions you may have!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, see our Zoom Tutorial Help page! For additional help, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspcelife@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspcelife@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/online-learning\/uwspce-zoom-tutorial\/\">Zoom Tutorial Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LIFE Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-life@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-life@uwsp.edu<\/a>  |  Program Manager: Rebecca Bauer,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rbauer@uwsp.edu\">rbauer@uwsp.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u200b&#8221;Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study.\u00a0Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.&#8221; ~Henry L. Doherty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.&nbsp;<br>Please contact Continuing Education&nbsp;and Outreach\u200b\u200b at 715-346-3838 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspceweb@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspceweb@uwsp.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cdac8cac wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-38d9c472\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/uw-stevens-point-continuing-education\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/uw-stevens-point-continuing-education\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/04\/Bug_LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-233\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWSPContinuingEducation\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWSPContinuingEducation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/04\/Bug_Facebook.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-1a2f2158\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwspadventuretours?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwspadventuretours?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/04\/Bug_Instagram.png\" alt=\"Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-232\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring 2026 LIFE &#8211; Learning Is ForEver January &#8211; June 2026 Details Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) is a membership-based association of adult learners encouraging lifelong learning through a wide array of classes and field trips that promote intellectual, cultural and social enrichment.&nbsp;Classes are&nbsp;delivered live in person and&nbsp;via Zoom. 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