Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley offered two six-week Academy for Lifelong Learning courses on site through Inver Hills Community College in fall 2011 and spring 2012.  Pictured above are the graduates of "US History: WWII through Vietnam".  David Riggs, from the History department, covered the political, social, economic, and military history of war in American history, 1940-1980.

Celia Swanson, from the English department, led students through a creative writing course.

Dozens of adults have completed Ecumen’s Academy for Lifelong Learning courses, which are free and open to the community as well as to residents of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. Classes are geared for people who just enjoy learning, no degrees are required.

Reservations are now being taken for the Summer Series, which will include another history class and a second subject to be determined (soon). For information or to make a reservation, phone or email Julie Walton, housing manager, at 952-698-5300 or juliewalton@ecumen.org.

Pictured: Instructor David Riggs, U.S. History, WWII to Vietnam, and his class.