Lifelong Learning Program

February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6,  2025
10:00am -12:00 PM

Attention all book-lovers! Have you ever read a book and longed to have someone to talk to about it? Well, here is your chance to do just that! Join this Women's Book Group and come together to discuss a different book each month. Being part of the group gives members the opportunity to make new friends and expand the scope of your reading.

February 5,12,19, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Broadway theater is an important part of American culture, which evolved into off Broadway and movie musicals. We will explore the history of the evolution of the genre and watch excerpts from many well-loved productions. Students will have the opportunity to request favorite ballads and dance numbers.

February 6&7, 2025
9:00-10:30 AM

Are you looking for a creative, gentle way to keep yourself connected to others & do something nice for them? In this special Valentine’s Day Edition make-and-take workshop, you will learn to make cards with quality supplies and fun instruction. Class fills quickly, so sign up early!

Feb 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 21 & May 5
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Writing your memoirs can be a gift for both you and your family. In this course we’ll explore the how-to of writing your life stories via Memoir Writing. Writing memoirs is about capturing the stories from your past and personal history, sharing them in your own words to reflect on the moments and experiences that have shaped your life. Writing encourages you to ask questions of those who can still share answers about your family and heritage, helping you preserve those stories for your children, future generations, and yourself. Writing can be fun, therapeutic, and very rewarding for us. It’s better than reading a book, because you are creating a book, with new pages with every class.

February 13, 2025
10:00-11:30 AM

Preserving the body so it can be revived in the future may seem kooky and fringe. We’ll dive deeper: my visit to the leading cryonics organization, where I was given access to the processing labs and storage units; how some sign up for a few dollars a month; why the annual conference, where I spoke, is filled with young professionals, medical doctors, and other experts in technical fields; what is really going

February 13, 2025
3:30-4:30 PM

Register by February 6, 2025

Treat your yourself to fun filled Pre- Valentine's Day wine tasting event. You'll enjoy a flight of wine paired with chocolates and a lovely charcuterie board. Sommelier Brenda Drake will share her love for wine with you at Firefly Wine Shop. Bring a friend, a date, or enjoy this event with LLP friends!

Feb 19, March 19, April 16 & May 7
1:00-2:30 PM

What keeps you up at night? Is it a really good, edge of your seat mystery that leaves you unsettled and unable to sleep? In this course we will explore the differences between mystery, terror, and suspense. We will read 4 novels with 3 selected by the group during our first meeting. Additionally, at the first meeting, everyone should have read and come prepared to discuss Agatha Christie's, “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” her most controversial novel that forever turned the mystery genre on its’ head. The group may also decide on some other activities outside of the scheduled class time, such as watching a movie based on one of our novels, holding a murder mystery dinner/lunch, playing a murder mystery game (remember CLUE??).

February 20, 2025
11:00-1:00 PM

Many adults fall into the group of “Solo Agers”. If you are an individual (or a couple) who have no children, are living alone after death or divorce or, if you have family and children but they live far away, this is the program you don’t want to miss. There is never a guarantee that our children will step in to help as we age. A significant number of older adults are aging without children. These are a few of the reasons it’s so important to take the time to plan for your future financial security, socialization and so much more. Aging solo means it is essential to plan for future needs and determine who will be on your team to help. This program will provide much-needed planning resources for "solo agers" so we can all be prepared in a way that allows us to age gracefully. 

February 25, March 25 & April 29
10:00-11:30 AM

Join Polk Culpepper for a book study on American history. Class participants will read, "Lies my Teacher Told Me,” by James W. Loewen and engage in group discussion each month. Designed to introduce participants to little known and generally overlooked facts about American history, this class offers a great opportunity to learn more while challenging assumptions. You'll find this book and this class revelatory and exciting. James W. Loewen's book champions the cause of critical thinking in the age of fake news; nearly 2 million copies have been sold. Participants must purchase or visit your local library to check out a copy of the book. Jan - Chapters 1-3, Feb - Chapters 4-6, March - Chapters 7-9, April - Chapters 10-13

February 27, 2025
10:00-12:00 PM

In 1986, four canoes were recovered from Lake Phelps in Pettigrew State Park in eastern North Carolina. These canoes were treated with sugar as a bulking agent to prevent serious damage upon drying. After many years of being stored in uncontrolled conditions, some of these canoes have become unstable with sugar leaching to the surface and crystallizing. This causes major concerns for the long-term preservation of these artifacts. A graduate of East Carolina’s Anthropology Program researched and devised a method for treating this problem. A topical application of reagent alcohol and water has proven effective at dissolving the sugar back into the canoes. This presentation will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of treating waterlogged archaeological wood with sugar, using the Lake Phelps canoes as a case study, reviewing their history, treatment, and retreatment. 

February 28, March 28 & April 25
2:00-3:00 PM

Do you have questions about your technology? Join Richard Langley with Happy Grandma, Senior Tech Support for a relaxed, no-judgment session where you can ask anything and get clear, simple answers.! Whether it’s sending emails, downloading apps, or just making your gadgets behave, we’re here to help! Bring your device, and let’s take the mystery out of technology—together! During this monthly, members only session we'll tackle your challenges, one question at a time.

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ADA Accommodations

Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu