Lifelong Learning at Bucks (LLB) offers engaging programs, inspiring events, and a welcoming community for adults of all ages in Bucks County. Explore new interests, join meaningful conversations, meet new people, and stay connected through lifelong learning at Bucks County Community College.
Programs are offered throughout the year at our campuses in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, with a variety of opportunities designed to make lifelong learning accessible and enjoyable.
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Discover what's happening at Lifelong Learning at Bucks. From history, arts and culture to technology, wellness, films, social gatherings, and thought-provoking discussions, there's always something new to explore.
Thursday, October 29 | 2–3 p.m.
Rollins Center – Solarium, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
Where did our familiar Halloween traditions come from? Award-winning storyteller and reenactor Jane Politi becomes Cordelia the witch for a spirited journey through more than 2,000 years of Halloween history. Reach into Cordelia's cauldron to uncover the ancient beliefs, festivals, stories, and traditions behind witches, pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, goblins, and the holiday we celebrate today.
Register for In Cordelia's Couldron
Friday, November 20 | 10:30 a.m. to noon
The Orangery, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
Learn to capture the power and personality of Tyler State Park's hawks on paper. Local ornithologist and artist Jack Hobe will share loose sketching techniques for drawing raptors both perched and in flight, including tips for capturing their distinctive features and fierce expressions. Participants will practice using photographs of local hawks. No art or drawing experience required—all skill levels are welcome!
Wednesday, TBA | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
We're living longer—but what does research tell us about aging well? Inspired by the Stanford Center on Longevity's New Map of Life, this interactive session challenges common myths about aging and explores the difference between chronological and biological age. Learn how genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence the aging process and consider evidence-based strategies for living better, longer.
Led by Kim Martin Korda, founder of Aging Made Interesting and doctoral student in gerontology at USC.
Register for How Old Are You, Really?
Wednesday, TBA | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
Longer lives are changing the traditional “learn, earn, retire” path. Explore how retirement, changing family roles, relationships, and other transitions can reshape our sense of identity and purpose. Through research, reflection, and conversation, we'll consider how purpose, mindset, and a sense of possibility can help create a meaningful and fulfilling next chapter.
Wednesday, TBA | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
We plan for our financial future—but what about our social future? Explore why relationships, friendship, and community are important to well-being and healthy aging, along with the barriers that can make connection more difficult as life changes. We'll discuss practical ways to build and maintain a strong “social portfolio” at any age and share ideas and local opportunities for staying connected.
Led by Kim Martin Korda, founder of Aging Made Interesting and doctoral student in gerontology at USC.
Membership in Lifelong Learning at Bucks is free and open to adult learners of all ages.
As a member, you'll receive updates about upcoming programs and events, discover free and low-cost learning opportunities, and stay connected to what's happening at Bucks.
Have knowledge, experience, a skill, or an interest you'd enjoy sharing with others? Lifelong Learning at Bucks welcomes community members who would like to contribute to programs, assist with events, or help us develop new ideas.
We're especially interested in continuing to expand opportunities at our Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie campuses.
LLB is growing with input from the people who participate in it. Tell us what you'd like to learn, experience, and explore, and help us develop future programs that reflect the interests of our community.