Staying Connected July 2026

In June and July, brief "Staying Connected" emails replace the monthly ALLways newsletter. The full newsletter will be back in August and will contain detailed information on how to register for the fall 2026 semester.

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The fall line-up of courses is available for viewing on our website capecodall.org.

Take a look!

We have over 80 amazing courses, some in-person, some on Zoom and some using our hybrid technology. Search by category, day and time. 

Members can register for up to four 6-week courses, two 12-week courses or one 12- and two 6-week courses. There will be opportunities to add courses that have space available as the start of classes approaches. Watch your email!

You can pay your ALL membership fee online. (There is an additional $5 handling fee for online payments.) As in the past, members can register by mail, but members who opt to pay online on our website can email their registration form to allccregister@gmail.com. See our website or catalog for more information.

Registration begins on August 24th—but have your registration form and payment in by August 21st to be included in the first-day lottery!

Classes begin on Monday, September 14th.

The print version of our Fall 2026 catalog will be available in select libraries and senior centers by mid-July.

Please Note:



Registration forms should reach us at Cape Cod Community College by Friday, August 21st in order to be processed on the first day of registration, August 24th. Updated information about the fall semester will be posted on the ALL website and sent to you via email.

Jean DeVincentis

Registration Committee

JAY GREEN

My career began in New York as a caseworker for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, where the program I staffed became the basis for my Master’s thesis and ultimately evolved into the Medicaid program. From there, I worked with various community agencies, developing a strong affinity for writing grants and contracts.

Following a decade in social services, I transitioned to the business world, spending several decades developing and operating national building maintenance contracts. During those years in Connecticut, I also discovered a love for higher education and taught sociology as an adjunct professor at several state universities and private colleges for over a decade.

After years of visiting my sister-in-law on the Cape, I officially retired to the area in 2018. Looking to volunteer, I joined the Brewster COA Board of Directors, where I developed a deep sensitivity to the needs of older adults. This work eventually introduced me to ALL. Though I initially just looked into taking a class, I ended up teaching one instead—offering a course aimed at influencing more positive social responses to older persons in contemporary society.

Now heavily involved with ALL events and our connection with Lower Cape Broadcasting, I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors. The stimulating, professional environment created by ALL’s students, coordinators, and staff has been a true motivating factor in the direction my retirement has taken, and I look forward to contributing to our community for many years to come.



LINDA DEASY

My entire career has been in finance at independent schools in Massachusetts. I thought I was going to be an elementary school teacher, but found myself liking the finance side of schools. I spent 40+ years at a boarding and day school in central Massachusetts where I grew up. Thirty-five of those years were as the CFO. 

My husband and I moved to the cape in 2018 after I retired. When my husband passed away in early 2022, I began looking for things to do. I found ALL as I was searching for organizations and activities. 

But before I could get started at ALL, I was asked to do a short interim CFO position at a school on the south shore in August of 2022. I retired from that "short-term" job in March 2024, but got called back seven months later and stayed until my next try for retirement in June 2025. 

I am now semi-retired and living in Falmouth. I started at ALL by taking a class in the fall of 2024. I then got involved on the ALL Finance Committee after attending a meeting offered by Maggie French in the fall of 2025. I have not taken many courses at ALL yet (nine to be exact) but I have enjoyed all so far and look forward to working to continue the good work of ALL. In my spare time, I love to read, especially on the beach, and I am trying to get my piano playing skills back to what they were in my 20s. 



PEG CRAWFORD

After twenty-five years as Purchasing Director at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, I retired in late 2021. In 2023, my husband and I moved full-time to West Barnstable, settling into the Cape Cod home purchased years earlier in anticipation of retirement.

Looking to connect with the community, we both enrolled in the Academy for Lifelong Learning in the fall of 2023. I soon met an inspiring group of talented people and volunteered my business and technology skills to support their efforts. Following a year of invaluable mentorship from Marianne Triplette, I am now preparing to take over publishing the ALL monthly newsletter and chair the Communications Committee. I am honored to be joining the Board of Directors this summer and look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues!

The first week of June brought a spectacular opportunity for 16 ALL members, who journeyed to the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) for a firsthand look at groundbreaking climate science.



The focus of the day was the SAMS project, an ambitious, cutting-edge initiative designed to monitor ice shelf melting in Antarctica. What makes this project truly revolutionary is its method: it will mark the very first time autonomous underwater robots are used to gather data directly beneath the Antarctic ice.

We began the day with the project’s creator, Dr. Zhang, who walked us through the core concepts and the innovative methods the team will use to collect this vital climate data. The research concepts alone were stunning, but the day got even better when we stepped out of the presentation and directly into the laboratories.

There, the lead engineer guided us through the workspace where these incredible machines are being built. We were treated to a front-row view of the actual robotic device that will soon be shipped to the Antarctic and deployed into the freezing depths. Getting to see the physical machine that will brave such an extreme environment was a remarkable learning experience.

Before wrapping up, we were invited into additional labs where ocean scientists showed us a variety of other underwater robots currently being used for diverse research studies around the globe. Combining brilliant science with the chance to see the actual technology in action made for an unforgettable outing.

Jay Green

Special Events

You can still order copies of Reflections 2026

This year's collection showcases individual pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography and art reflecting memories, insights, humor and philosophy, gathered from the lifelong experiences of its generous ALL contributors.

Click the following link to find out more about the history of Reflections and to order your copy of Reflections 2026.

Some books are old, and some are new;

Here’s a list of just a few!

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi: The story follows Theo, an 86-year-old from Portugal who settles in the small town of Golden, Georgia. A beautiful story about the power of generosity, kindness, and human connection.

Trust by Hernan Diaz: One of Barack Obama’s favorite books. A glorious novel about empires and erasures, husbands and wives, staggering fortunes and unspeakable misery. A riveting story of class, capitalism, and greed.

The List by Steve Berry: A seemingly innocuous move to care for an ailing mother comes with a dangerous secret. A taut and tense thriller.

She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena: Binge-worthy domestic thriller will have you guessing to the very end. Perfect for fans of murder mysteries and psychological suspense.

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans: A 2025 epistolary novel about retired lawyer, Sybil Van Antwerp, who reflects on her life through letters and emails, confronting a painful past and seeking forgiveness.

250 Years That Shaped America by Matthew Clayton: A visual guide covering the history of the United States. It highlights the major wars, inventions and cultural shifts that shaped the country. The book focuses on key moments of freedom, courage and patriotism.

A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst. A harrowing true story about discovering what it really means to find yourself in another.

On Power by Mark R. Levin: The influential radio and television host and frequent catalyst for discussion of our democracy brings new insights to history and power.

Brave Companions: Portraits in History by David McCullough. McCullough’s classic book about some of history’s daring and accomplished figures from Alexander Hamilton to Charles & Anne Lindbergh.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. A lone astronaut must save earth from disaster in a thriller full of suspense, humor and fascinating science.

Dianne Tattersall

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