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LifeLong Learning & Leisure


A division of the Parks & Recreation Department, LifeLong Learning & Leisure is recognized as the largest non-credit adult education program in Central Ohio. The division coordinates more than 500 fun and educational classes in the community each year. Fully funded by its registration fees, LifeLong Learning & Leisure provides a variety of programs within the following categories:


Online Courses –We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally-known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalog? Visit www.ed2go.com/uaohio and click the Courses link at the top of the page.

Enrichment – classes can show you how to manage your life and your environment. Learn the fun and wacky art of improv comedy; explore the world of life coaching; and delve into understanding past lives. Also enjoy a hands-on class in geocaching.

Writing & Language – Stretch your fingers out and try your hand at American Sign Language. You can also learn the basics of French, Italian and Spanish.

Travel – classes take you to Washington DC as well as Chicago. Also explore great wine destinations of California.

Self Care & Health – Take a proactive approach to your health, from understanding organics, to learning mindful relaxation or eating. Also discover the personal benefits of self defense, massage, self hypnosis and laughter yoga.

Music & Dance – classes get you moving with ballroom and line dancing, hip hop and swing. Learn how to play the mountain dulcimer or the guitar.

Fine Arts – "Brush" up on your painting skills, or master a variety of media such as pottery and photography.

Crafts – classes can teach you a new hobby in a fun hands-on format. Classes include creating an Ukrainian egg and soapmaking. If you're looking to keep your hands busy, try creating a fused glass pendant, fused fabric art or knitting.

Home & Garden – Learn how to make your home more "green" and organized. Urban Gardener is back and ready to teach you low maintenance gardening as well as composting.

Food & Drink – There are always new recipes to try with hands-on cooking classes that cater to the beginner as well as the more experienced cook. This season add some enticing dishes to keep you warm and full. A series of wine tasting classes help educate the palette on the subleties between different grapes from across the globe.

Professional Skills - Looking for ways to advance your career? Take classes from figuring out the direction of your chosen path, to creating your resume and getting that sometimes elusive interview. Also learn how to network to your best advantage, the basics of grantwriting and gain knowledge on cutting edge marketing strategies.

Computers – A range of classes that show the beginner how to get started and teach users the tricks and shortcuts of various software applications.

Money – Learn tips on how to spend your money, boost your credit score and live debt free. Also gain insights into how you feel about money and understand the stages of your investment life.

Bridge – Become a master of the game of Bridge through this series of workshops and supervised bridge games designed to suit all levels of players.

Sports – Look to enjoy fresh, open-air fun by learning to play tennis and golf in our spring/summer season.

Yoga & Fitness – an extensive range of fitness classes are sure to keep you motivated, including Yoga, spinning, weight training, aerobics classes and more. Try Zumba for some high-impact moves and combinations.



- Spring/Summer Program Brochure distributed each March
- Fall Program Brochure distributed each August
- Winter Program Brochure distributed each December


LifeLong Learning & Leisure Division
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-583-5333
Fax: 614-457-6620
www.ua-ohio.net

updated 12/08







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