Lifelong Learning

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Great River Collegium

The Great River Collegium focuses on the plays of William Shakespeare being produced by the Great River Shakespeare Festival the upcoming season. By definition, a collegium is a group of peers, each member holding an equal position within the group. The Socratic model we follow in our studies reflects these values. We utilize an expert Shakespearian scholar as leader/teacher for our discussions in seminar course settings. Our collegium scholar is Dr. H. Patrick Costello. [Professor Emeritus, St. Mary’s University] Great River Collegium courses are based on best practices for adult learning. Each course consists of five sessions on the five acts of the play over a five week period. Each weekly session covers one act. The collegium runs for total of fifteen weeks in late winter and spring and covers all three GRSF plays. Members donate $75 for the fifteen week sessions. This donation supports an honorarium for the leading scholar and any extra monies raised support apprentice and young actors scholarships. If you are interested in more information, contact the Great River Collegium administrator at pflick@hbci.com.

Cannon Valley Elder Collegium Day Trip

Join us for a discussion of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Great River Shakespeare company members on June 6 at the Northfield Senior Center and then travel by bus from Northfield to see the production of this play on July 22 at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Join in discussion with an engaging group of fellow students and have dinner after the show with members of the cast. Check the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium website for further programs by GRSF company members in Northfield.

For more information and to sign up, click to visit Cannon Valley Elder Collegium.

University of Wisconsin La Crosse “Learning in Retirement”

Travel by bus from La Crosse with fellow students to see a play at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Keep an eye on the UW La Crosse Learning in Retirement website for information about this summer’s programs.

Elderhostel 2012

In conjunction with Winona State University and Exploritas, come spend 4 days living and learning at GRSF alongside an engaging group of fellow students from across the country. See the plays and then enhance your theater experience by discussing the production approach and exploring the plays with directors, designers and actors from the GRSF company. The expertise, enthusiasm and energy of the instructors will add greatly to your enjoyment of the program.  For more information on the 2012 Elderhostel, click to visit Exploritas.