RVC Center for Learning in Retirement

08/06/2026

Join us at our Fall Kick-Off & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bengt Sjostrom (Starlight) Theatre on the Rock Valley College Main Campus to discover the joys of lifelong learning! The event is FREE, open to the public, and offers an opportunity to learn about CLR's extensive lineup of educational, cultural, and social opportunities for Fall 2026.



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07/24/2026

The Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) Summer 2026 Class Schedule catalogs are available to pick up at the Rock Valley College Bell School Road Center located at 3350 N Bell School Road, Rockford. The summer semester is in full swing and runs through August 14, 2026. The fall catalogs will be available in mid-August. There are 155 classes to choose from this fall for anyone age 50+. With a wide variety of offerings, there is something for everyone!

Come to the CLR Fall Kick-off and Annual Meeting on August 12 from 10 AM - 12 PM at RVC Starlight Theatre on the RVC Main Campus. This is a FREE event with musical entertainment, refreshments, door prizes, information tables, volunteer opportunities, and your chance to get a fall catalog and register early for classes. All are welcome! Please join us!

Image Description: Cover of the CLR Fall 2026 Class Schedule featuring CLR members enjoying a June tour of Anderson Japanese Gardens with green trees and a waterfall in the background.

03/26/2026

Additional copies of the Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) Spring 2026 Class Schedule catalogs are available at the Rock Valley College Bell School Road Center located at 3350 N Bell School Road, Rockford, IL. We encourage members to pick up some CLR catalogs to share with friends, family, neighbors and/or to drop off at places in the community they frequent. The current semester runs through May 15, and there are still many of the 150 different CLR classes/tours to choose from. Help us get the word out about the great things happening at the Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement!

Picture Description: Cover of the CLR Spring 2026 Class Schedule featuring CLR member Jim Waddell in front of two of his colorful paintings.

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02/17/2026

"This is Ed Stein. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, I attended a CLR-sponsored tour of the new downtown Rockford Public Library. It was very interesting. It highlighted the transformation of the library from a traditional single function library to a multifunction community service facility. Everything is new and has been modernized. Besides the traditional library functions, it has a beautiful area where youngsters can explore books and they can play. It also has an area where you can learn and experiment with various technologies such as 3D printers. Finally, some of the views of the city are beautiful. Kudos to the City of Rockford for the transformation. Excellent choice CLR for providing a very interesting experience."

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01/16/2026

"Arnie Ames, CLR Media/Publicity Committee member here again with a final update on the Center for Learning in Retirement Fall 2025 semester. These photos are from the fall bus trip to see the musical “Oklahoma” at the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Around 100 CLR members attended and enjoyed a fabulous lunch and a memorable performance."

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01/14/2026

The Spring 2026 CLR Catalog will be mailed out soon with a wide variety of offerings! There are 150 classes to choose from. Last semester, CLR members also enjoyed a wide variety of classes including Cooking Mediterranean, Handbuilding Pottery, New France, and Assistive Technology and You.

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01/09/2026

: “This is CLR member Arnie Ames again with another update on the Center for Learning in Retirement fall 2025 semester. Here are photos from the December 4th Holiday Gala which was held at the Rockford Country Club. Over 200 members & guests attended and enjoyed a delicious lunch and entertainment by Jeff Layng and many unique door prizes. The photos were taken by CLR member Cheryl Bush. Look for the CLR Spring 2026 Class Schedule to be available around mid-January!"

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12/23/2025

: “This is CLR member Arnie Ames again with another update on the Center for Learning in Retirement’s Fall 2025 semester. Here are some pictures from CLR’s October 29th Halloween social event “Let the Ghoul Times Roll!” which included a costume contest, lunch, and entertainment by Trinadora (Janel Nelson and Ron Holm). It was a fun time for all who participated.

CLR membership is open to anyone 50 years and older and includes classes in 10 different curriculum categories, one-day and multiple-day trips, social events, and special interest groups. Membership costs $35 per year January through December and classes range from $5 to $50. Many classes are a single session and cost $15."

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12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! Reminder, all RVC locations will be closed for winter break starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Happy Holidays! As a friendly reminder, all RVC locations will be closed for winter break starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.

12/15/2025

The Keeping Fingers Nimble Special Interest Group was very busy this fall making a variety of knitted and crocheted items to donate to many organizations in the community! Group co-leaders, Mary Kay Seymour and Karen Gehrig, sorted hundreds of handmade items. In November, the group donated and delivered 575 items to 19 different places. This is quite an accomplishment! Thank you ladies!

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