September-October 2022 Volume 29 Number 3
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CCAC offers lots of ways for older adults to learn, socialize and earn a degree
Looking to learn a per-
sonally enriching new hobby, social with friends, get some exercise, or pursue an academic degree to enhance your career? It’s never too late to learn! Older adults in Allegheny County who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities for the purpose of knowledge, skillsbuilding or just plain fun have an abundance of choices through Community College of Allegheny County. “We essentially have four programs that senior Allegheny County residents can take advantage of through CCAC,” explains Mary Jo Guercio, Director of Community Training and Development at the Braddock Hills Center. “These classes are held
throughout the community, as well as at our campus.” The four programs are as follows:
Free classes at senior centers: Through the generosity of the Allegheny County Department of Aging Area Agency on Aging, CCAC hosts free classes at its 40+ senior centers in Allegheny County for adults ages 60 and older. The classes focus primarily on physical and emotional wellness.
day through Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are taught by CCAC instructors. Offerings range from exercise classes (tai chi, aerobics, chair aerobics, line dance, water aerobics, gentle yoga and walking) and crafts (quilting, seasonal crafts, and painting) to general interest classes (photography, healthy cooking, nutrition, and fraud prevention) and academic subjects (like writing your memoir, and computers and technology). To participate, register at your local senior center. To locate a center, visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Older-Adults/Senior-Centers. aspx.
Free academic classes for college credit:
“Each senior center selects a number of classes each year based on the needs and wishes of the seniors attending the center,” Mary Jo comments.”
Residents of Allegheny County ages 65 and older can take up to six credits of class instruction per semester tuition free. The cost of books and class are the student’s responsibility, and vary depending on the course. A few other restrictions for enrollment may apply.
Classes are offered Mon-
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