Stockton Institute for Continued Learning (SICL) offers workshops & day tours for lifelong learners. The Speaker Series is free and open to the public.
SICL is a non-profit volunteer organization for older adults offering learning experiences in an informal setting. It is a partnership between San Joaquin Delta College and adults in our community. There are no textbooks to buy, no tests to take, no credits to earn; just a desire to learn and to experience new things. A new schedule of affordable classes, speaker, and tours are offered each fall a
04/27/2026
On the road again, and this time was for a walking tour and lunch in Rio Vista. KUDOS to this lovey little city for building a beautifully landscaped walk way starting at the bridge with lovely views along the river. Our tour included the history about Rio Vista, the architecture and historical buildings, plus the downtown area, with numerous nice restaurants and shops.
04/11/2026
Introduction to Drones was a hit! We learned all about drones, FAA regulations, and members got to fly a drone. Thank you Dan and Shane from DJS Media Consulting, for providing this wonderful SICL Workshop!
03/17/2026
SICL's Spring term provided 40 members the experience of learning the history of the cherry industry. Thank you to the Chinchiolo family, and James of Lodi Blooms for this informative and fun workshop. We look forward to attending the Cherry U-Pick when the cherries are ripe in May.
11/22/2025
A fun ceramics class, pressing flowers into clay and painting. The term is now over and it was great!
11/12/2025
SICL members enjoyed a unique experience learning about and walking through a labyrinth. A HUGE thank you to our instructor, Debra, and her husband, Floyd-the gardener, for opening their beautiful home and yard to us. We are grateful for their generosity, knowledge, and refreshment.
As SICL comes to an end for the fall 2025 term, we look forward to our new and interesting spring 2026 offerings.
09/26/2025
SICL's Fall 2025 term is off to a great start! What a wonderful way to make new friends, develop a hobby, and learn something interesting. Today, members enjoyed learning to play Bocce and eating lunch at the Italian Athletic Club. Thank you to Gary Giovanetti for organizing it and to the Bocce instructors for the lessons.
05/13/2025
May 1 was the final event for SICL's spring term. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Go Falafel. One of the owners told us how the business started as a food truck and later expanded to their location on Pacific Avenue. SICL's Fall term will run from Sept. 8-Nov. 14. Check our website for more information at siclstockton.com
04/27/2025
SICL was "the road again" for an interesting tour of the newest state park project: Dos Rios in Modesto. The transformation that was made over the past five years, through planting natural plants and vegetation on virtually bare land, was amazing. Our members took a 1.5 mile walk around the pond while enjoyed the spring flowers, birds, and nature.
04/17/2025
Did you know that there are only 10 World Peace Rose Gardens in the world, and one of them is in Stockton. SICL members enjoyed a very interest tour at University Park, located at 599 E. Magnolia. Roses galore and poems on plaques written by children about Peace were enjoyed by all.
03/18/2025
SICL Savoring San Joaquin enjoyed lunch together at Garlic Brothers. A highlight was watching a group of pelicans swim in formation outside the window on the Delta (sorry...missed the photo op).