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News From
Academy for Lifelong Learning of Cape Cod, Inc.
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May 2026
"Where flowers bloom, so does hope."
~ Lady Bird Johnson
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FALL 2026 Academic Calendar Preview
- President's Message
- Fall 2026 Course Proposal Extension
- Thank You, Coordinators
- Annual Meeting
- End-of-Year Luncheon
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- Cape Symphony Event
- Reflections Launch Party
- WHOI Presentation
- Family Pantry Donations
- Things To Do In May
- Tell A Friend About ALL
- ALL Art Gallery
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The ALL office at Cape Cod Community College is open from
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Feel free to contact us:
Email: lifelonglearning@capecod.edu
Telephone: 774-330-4400 (please leave a message)
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It’s May! It’s May! … as the Camelot song says. Even on Cape Cod, spring has finally arrived—and very welcome!
At ALL, May is finishing up this year’s classes and creating the catalogue of courses for the fall.
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May is also wrapping up our fiscal year and planning for what’s next as we embrace a new long-range plan. May is saying farewell to colleagues on the Board of Directors who have completed their second three-year term, and welcoming three new Board members.
And it is time to invite all our members to the Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, followed by a luncheon. The details of the invitation and luncheon are included in this newsletter. This is a wonderful time to hear all about ALL—past, present and future—to meet one another, and to thank and connect with the volunteers who help make our vibrant institution thrive.
I also invite you to become our ambassadors. Tell your family and friends about the courses and events that come with membership at ALL. If you’ve been enjoying the Academy, please share. Your word-of-mouth makes a real difference. We are especially interested in reaching those on the upper and lower Cape who may find it difficult to travel to Hyannis but could easily participate in our Zoom courses. We’re also exploring the possibility of hosting occasional events closer to them—wherever “up” or “down” the Cape may be!
Summer is not the time for classes. It is the time for family visits and taking advantage of the myriad summer activities on the Cape, from whale watching to miniature golf. And of course, the beach—using our special local knowledge to snag a parking place within walking distance of the Bay, the Sound, or even the ocean for the more ambitious. And along with other locals, using clever alternate roads to get wherever we are going.
Enjoy our beautiful summer. We’ll be staying in touch; then as that other song says, ”See you in September.“ Or, better yet, at the Annual Meeting!
Roger Shoemaker
ALL President
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| Course Proposal Deadline Extended | | |
The Fall 2026 Course Portal
Is Still Open For Submissions!
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We are seeking exciting new as well as repeats of our favorite course proposals now!
We invite you to submit your course proposal for the fall semester.
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First-time coordinators are encouraged to contact the ALL office to discuss their ideas with a member of the Curriculum Committee. There is a strong interest for more language courses as well as courses in history, health and wellness, and social issues.
You can find the Fall 2026 Academic Calendar at the beginning of this newsletter.
Henry Tamzarian
Chair, Curriculum Committee
| Thank You, Coordinators! | |
As we wind down this spring semester and dream of long, wonderful sunny summer months ahead, the Curriculum Committee wishes to extend a big thank you to all of our wonderful coordinators who gave us their time, energy and intellect in offering us courses rich in substance, varied in scope and stimulating in their content. You challenged us with new ideas, and we are all a little bit smarter, richer and more engaged with other learners.
The Curriculum Committee
Erika Beasley, Denise Benjamin, Cynthia Freyberger,
Jo Johnson,Tim Maguire and Henry Tamzarian (Chair)
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Invitation To ALL Annual Meeting
May 22nd at 10 a.m.
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You are invited to attend the
Academy for Lifelong Learning
Annual Meeting
Friday, May 22nd at 10 a.m.
LoRusso Technology Building
2nd Floor Atrium (Building 9)
The Annual Meeting is an in-person meeting, open to ALL members. No sign up is required.
The Annual Meeting will be followed by our
Annual End-of-Year Luncheon
R.S.V.P. and tickets are required for lunch (see below).
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Annual End-of-Year Luncheon
Friday, May 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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You're Invited to
Our Annual End-of-Year Luncheon
Please join us as we celebrate our accomplishments this year and enjoy some time together before the summer break.
Friday, May 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cape Cod Community College Cafeteria - Grossman Commons
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Catered sandwich buffet lunch with assorted meats, cheeses, and toppings
Selection of salads
Freshly-baked cookies and novelty ice cream
Refreshing beverages
Great conversation and camaraderie!
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RSVP and a $20 payment ($22 when paid with credit card) are required to attend this event.
You may pay by credit card by clicking on the button below or register with a check or cash at the front desk on campus. Please email lifelonglearning@capecod.edu for more information.
We've had an incredible year together. This is our chance to relax, reflect and reconnect before we part ways for the summer.
We hope to see you there!
| Sunday, June 14th 3:00 p.m. | |
ALL has reserved a limited number of tickets for the Cape Symphony's
"Let's Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound" concert on Sunday, June 14th at 3:00 p.m. at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA. Please join your friends from ALL at this exciting event that really kicks off the summer!
Tickets are $71.00 for ALL members and may be purchased by contacting the ALL office. There is a two-ticket per member limit. Tickets will be mailed to you, so please make sure the ALL office has your correct mailing address.
Email lifelonglearning@capecod.edu for more information.
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Reflections 2026 Launch a Success!
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On April 22nd, the Atrium of the Lorusso Technology Building’s floor to ceiling windows welcomed the warm spring sun.
It also welcomed a full audience ready to enjoy readings from contributors and conversations about the launch of Reflections 2026.
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The publication is the result of eight months of preparation and review by the Reflections Team. It includes stories, poems, photography and artwork from ALL contributors sharing their wisdom, experience and imagination.
Now in its 26th publication, the 2026 edition of Reflections showcases the talent and creativity of 32 ALL members.
| | Thank you to the Reflections Team and the authors and artists for participating in Reflections 2026. And a special thanks to our emcee, Steve Anderson, for keeping the afternoon’s program moving along seamlessly. | | Thank You, Bryan McCormack for a Fascinating Talk! | |
On Friday, April 17th, over 30 ALL members gathered at the Wilkens Science Center for a fascinating look at our local landscape in “The Science Behind the Sand.”
Guest speaker Bryan McCormack, a specialist from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), shared an enlightening presentation on the dynamic forces of sand movement, erosion, and sea-level rise shaping our Cape towns today.
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It was an eye-opening morning that connected local coastal challenges with the world-class research happening right in our backyard. We were reminded of WHOI's incredible global legacy—from the exploration of the Titanic to pioneering deep-sea robotics—all while gaining a deeper appreciation for the science behind our beautiful, shifting shores!
A link to the presentation follows for those of you who were unable to attend or who would like to experience the presentation a second time.
| | Thank You, Once Again, for Your Contributions | | |
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in ALL's recent collection drive for The Family Pantry of Cape Cod at Cape Cod Community College!
Thanks to your generosity, a significant supply of essential toiletries and personal care products was collected for the students, staff and faculty at CCCC.
The drive was spearheaded by the ALL Membership Committee. Thank you for helping ALL make a difference!
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Welcome to the merry month of May!
Be sure to check websites to confirm ticket prices, dates and times.
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Museums Mondays - free admission to multiple museums across the cape. Check websites for participating museums.
Sunday Fondue - recurring weekly on Sundays, 4-9 p.m. at Baleine – a new wine bar, 776 Main Street, Dennis.
Wine Tastings - recurring weekly on Fridays. Cape Cod Package Store, 1495 Falmouth Rd. Centerville. 3-5 p.m.
Wine and Music Wednesday - Cotuit Center for the Arts, May 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wine & live entertainment.
A Taste of Argentine Dance, Wine & Tapas - Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 306 Main St. South Dennis, $50. May 8.
Rhododendron Festival - Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. May 15 – 25.
Master Gardeners Plant Sale - Cape Cod Fairgrounds. May 17,
8 a.m. – noon (or until the plants are gone). The Market Place Barn, West Gate, Roure 151 and Currier. Free Admission.
Harbor Your Art Artist Shanties - Open May 15 at 11 a.m. Hyannis Overlook and Bismore Park, Ocean St. Hyannis. Open weekends May 15 until mid-June. Then every day through September.
Cape Cod Symphony presents - A weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port. Thursdays 5-8 p.m. May 21 – Sept. 3. Music Under the Stars. FREE. Check the Cape Symphony website for the various musicians and performance dates.
Wellfleet Restaurant Week - May 27 – June 2, 2026.Visit: wellfleetrestaurantweek.com for information about participating restaurants.
Dianne Tattersall
| | Is there a friend who would like to know more about ALL? | | |
We now have a 2-minute video that provides an overview of who we are and what we offer. A link to that video follows. It is also on our website. Feel free to share this newsletter and tell your friends to take a look.
A link to the video is at the end of this article.
| | | Check Out the ALL Art Gallery | | The ALL Art Gallery exhibits the works of artists' connected to the Cape Cod Academy for Lifelong Learning. The works of Cynthia Jayne and Helen Duggan Aucoin are currently on display. | | | | | |
The ALL Art Gallery walls are outside classrooms 106 and 115 and change regularly.
Please contact the ALL office if you are interested in exhibiting your art.
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ALLways Welcomes Comments and
Suggestions About the Newsletter
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What would YOU like to see in the next edition of our newsletter?
What are YOU curious about?
Help us create content that matters to you by sharing your topic ideas. We appreciate all our readers, with special thanks to ALL members who contribute their articles and photographs to our newsletters.
Please address your comments or suggestions to lifelonglearning@capecod.edu.
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Academy for Lifelong Learning of Cape Cod, Inc.
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, Massachusetts 02668
774-330-4400
lifelonglearning@capecod.edu
www.capecodall.org
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