The Center for Lifelong Learning is designed for individuals over 50 looking for intellectual stimulation, an opportunity to expand their horizons, and want to be part of a lifelong learning community.
Come to campus to practice your computer skills in the college’s Open Lab staffed with tech-savvy student assistants. The lab is available Monday-Thursday, September 9th through December 17, 2024, but is closed during the Thanksgiving break from November 27 through December 1st.
Date & Time: Monday-Thursday 9 am – 4 pm
Location: SCCC Library
Cost: Free!
Parking: It is recommended that attendees park in the College’s Upper Parking Lot behind L Building and walk across the pedestrian bridge that connects the Library Building. There is an elevator available.
A five-part Introduction to Drawing class will be held emphasizing the development of observational drawing skills and hand-eye coordination. Basic drawing elements such as line, proportion, perspective, composition, texture, and the study of light and shade are investigated through various perceptual and conceptual approaches. Open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced studio courses. Professor Michael Hughes is a practicing artist and member of the Fine Arts Faculty at SCCC.
Students are required to bring their own drawing supplies. Basic tools should include a large newsprint pad and a very basic drawing kit containing charcoal pencils, graphite drawing pencils, charcoal sticks and an eraser. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Date: Saturday, September 21st, September 28th, October 5th, October 12th, October 19th
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Art Gallery, Room C106 (located by the entrance to the “B” building)
Cost: $30
Registration: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Students should park in the lower main parking lot, walk to “B” building (the building with the flagpole located directly in front of it) and go through the front glass doors then walk to the elevator and take it to 2C.
Join Professor Michael Hughes for part 1 of this four-part series that will span 2 semesters as he takes us on a tour of art and culture. Professor Hughes will initiate a look at Art History in lesson one called “What is Culture?”
Professor Michael Hughes is a practicing artist and member of the Fine Arts Faculty at SCCC.
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Atrium of the SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free!
Registration: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the atrium.
David Page changed the world of food television when he created the popular television show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. A veteran journalist who covered some of the world’s biggest stories in an Emmy-winning international news career, Page has become a champion of America’s mom-n-pop restaurants, and a historian of American food, writing the book Food Americana about the creation of a uniquely American cuisine from the foods of other countries and cultures, and on his new podcast, Culinary Characters Unlocked, he dives deep into the lives of legendary chefs and restaurateurs.
Emmy Winner, International Acclaimed Journalist, Executive Producer, Food and Travel Lover, David Page is best known for creating the Food Network hit Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and executive producing the program for eleven seasons. His other entertainment/reality projects include syndicated and streaming series Beer Geeks, nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Culinary Program, and multiple Food Network series including Outrageous Food, Tailgate Warriors, Al Roker’s Diner Destinations, and Al Roker’s Country Fest.
His prior television experience includes decades in network news at both ABC and NBC, covering some of the biggest stories on the planet (including walking through the Berlin Wall the night it opened) and control-room producing Good Morning America.
Page is also an author, writing the award-winning book Food Americana about the creation of an American cuisine from the foods of other countries and cultures. Page’s book will be available for purchase and autographing following his lecture. Page also recently became a podcaster, diving deep into the world of chefs, restaurateurs, and everything “foodie” on his new podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked.
Page lives on the Jersey Shore with his wife Roberta and Fred, the amazing beagle.
Date: Friday, October 18th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Tiered Lecture Hall, Room 232 in the SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free! Light refreshments will be served.
Registration: Call 973-579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the atrium.
Coming to the Center from Cornerstone Health Benefits are Janeen Brady and Megan Brady who are visiting the Center to share their extensive Medicare knowledge.
As you may know, Medicare annual enrollment is October 15th through December 7th of every year, and this year has big changes with prescription coverage that will affect everyone enrolled in Medicare. It's important that enrollees understand these changes. Come with questions to ask Janeen and Megan!
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Atrium in the SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free! Light refreshments will be served.
Registration: Call 973-579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the Atrium.
Join Professor Michael Hughes for Part 2 of this four-part series that will span 2 semesters as he takes us on a tour of art and culture. During Part 2 Professor Hughes will define artifacts and discuss how they represent culture.
Professor Michael Hughes is a practicing artist and member of the Fine Arts Faculty at SCCC.
Date: Friday, November 1st
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Atrium of the SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free!
Registration: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the atrium.
Join Historian Dr. Heidi Weber for a fascinating exploration of Okinawa’s history and its connection to the American experience during WWII. Today, Okinawa is a popular travel location that is renowned for its beautiful beaches, mountains, and forests. However, the beauty of this island masks the horrors of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific War. The Battle of Okinawa (Operation Iceberg) was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific and the brutal combat that ensued here earned the island the nickname of the “typhoon of steel.” In the Spring of 1945 it was strategically necessary, as the last line of Japanese defense, for the Allies to secure Okinawa in order to make a mainland invasion of the Japanese islands possible. This was achieved, but at great cost.
Dr. Heidi Amelia-Anne Weber holds the rank of full professor in the Department of Global Studies at SUNY: Orange. She is the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence and the SUNY: Orange President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Heidi is a Service Academy Screener for the New Jersey Senators and is also a part of Field Force for West Point. Her book, Like a Great Feudal Landlord, was published by Mercer University Press. Active in the community, Dr. Weber is a member of the S.C.C.C. Foundation Board.
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Atrium in the SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free! Light refreshments will be served.
Registration: Call 973-579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the atrium.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Sussex County Community College presents the Fall Play, 12 Angry Jurors adapted by Sherman L. Sergel at the college’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).
The play tells the compelling story of a jury who must decide whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murdering his father. The jury votes 11-1 that the man is guilty of the crime, but laws in the United States require a unanimous vote by all 12 jurors in order to pass judgment. Tempers flare as the eleven jurors try their best to convince the lone dissenter to change his mind and make the vote unanimous. A courtroom thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat, 12 Angry Jurors powerfully explores what it means to live in a democracy.
Dates & Times: Thursday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m.
*Saturday, November 16, at 2 p.m. SPECIAL LUNCHEON OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING!
Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, at 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: SCCC Performing Arts Center, at One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860.
Cost: Tickets are $10 for the general public, students, seniors, and US military. https://sussex.edu/community/performing-arts-center-shows/
*SPECIAL LUNCHEON OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, November 16, a Luncheon & Matinee, will be double the fun for folks who take the opportunity to reserve their tickets for a special Arbor Restaurant luncheon.
The price is $40 for lunch and the show. Attendees will be seated between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with service beginning at 11:30 a.m. with plenty of time to attend the 2 p.m. matinee. This is the second time the college is offering the special lunch and show, highlighting the Arbor Restaurant, which is a part of the SCCC Culinary Arts Institute in downtown Newton. Seating is limited for the luncheon.
The scrumptious menu includes the following choices and guests can choose 1 item from each category:
Appetizer:
Greek Salad- Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Olives, Feta, Vinaigrette Dressing (Horiatiki Salata- Vegetarian and Gluten Free)
Chicken and Rice Soup with Lemon (Avgolemono- Gluten Free)
Entree:
Casserole of Eggplant, Zucchini, Potatoes, Lentils and Tomato (Vegetable Moussaka- Gluten Free and Vegetarian)
Grilled Chicken with Olives and Bulgur Wheat (Kotopoulo me Pligouri)
Dessert:
Greek Walnut Cake w/ Candied Kumquats (Karithopita- Gluten Free)
Phyllo Stuffed with Chocolate Custard (Chocolate Bougatsa)
Beverages:
Soft drinks, iced tea, or lemonade with lunch, and coffee or tea with dessert
TO ORDER YOUR PACKAGE VISIT: "12 Angry Jurors" Luncheon
If you need assistance in making reservations, reach out to the Arbor at 973-300-3171.
We’re celebrating the wonderful work done by the County’s Senior Services Division Plus the 9th Anniversary of the active partnership between the College and the Division. Please join us for a buffet lunch in the beautiful Performing Arts Atrium. You will have an opportunity to meet Senior Services Division and Center for Lifelong Learning staff and learn about the programs and services that are available to Sussex County seniors through the Division of Senior Services, the College and the Center.
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Location: Atrium
Cost: Free!
Registration: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 for information and to register. Reservations are necessary and limited.
Parking: Attendees should park in the lower main parking lot directly outside the Performing Arts Center. There is an elevator in the lobby of the building. The Atrium is directly at the top of the stairs or make a right out of the elevator and a left to proceed to the atrium.
Sussex County residents, 65 years and older, are entitled to free tuition and fees for eligible college-level courses.
These conditions apply:
Sign up for the Sussex County Senior Services Division’s electronic monthly emailed newsletter, which includes The Center for Lifelong Learning’s programs, at www.sussex.nj.us/seniorservices or by calling 973-579-0555, extension 1277, to subscribe.