The ALL Office at Cape Cod Community College is open from 9am - 3pm Monday through Friday.

Feel free to contact us:

E-mail: lifelonglearning@capecod.edu

Telephone 774-330-4400 (please leave a message)

Classes start next week and I am so looking forward to that. But why? Like you, I love learning! Sometimes new information – a factoid or a connection – brings clarity and understanding. Other times I experience an awareness of some previously unknown aspect of our world that brings delight, or even awe.

I also like teaching, because it answers an internal call for fairness. If I learn from others, I should give back. But I think most importantly, I look forward to seeing old friends, and making new ones.

We promote our Academy for Lifelong Learning to the newly retired, or the recently relocated, and, of course, to those that have lived here for many years, as a simple and effective way to meet others. Looking at our class offerings, it’s like a church, a gym, a bar, a library, a movie house and a concert hall all rolled into one. I think of my friends now and ask where did I meet these people? For most, the answer is simple – through ALL!

When you come to your first class, be it in person or on zoom, bring your smile and an open heart. I know you will learn something useful or at least worth remembering, but don’t be surprised if you renew an old friendship or start a new one. We are all in this world together, doing our best to enjoy our time here while helping others to do the same.

You aren’t registered for classes? It’s not too late. Go to our website at this link, search the open classes, and send in a registration. And speaking of open classes, after the first week of classes, members can request enrollment in any open course by emailing us at lifelonglearning@capecod.edu.

If you haven’t yet heard from your coordinator, also send an email to us at lifelonglearning@capecod.edu.

I am all too familiar with the many ways that an email can fail to go out, or get trapped in a spam box, but certainly a few days before your first class you should know where you are going or how to connect by zoom, and what to expect. Or just call us at 774-330-4400 and our wonderful office manager Cynthia Jayne will assist you if there is any confusion about classes.

I want to leave you with one last thought. Our next election will be over before this semester ends. Wars continue to escalate, our population grows, and climate change worsens. All this means there is more possibility for us to be at odds, but it also means there is more reason than ever to use ALL as a means to share our experiences and world views so as to bridge those differences and come to a more nuanced, refined, and shared understanding.

In other words, be both open minded and mindful. See you all in class!

Paul Coteus

ALL President

Did you forget to register?

There is still time to register for classes!

Some classes have openings.

Click on the Following button to acces the

open class list

Register by check or by credit card.

Click on the following button for instructions on how to register

Are you already registered?

Registered members may seek admission to additional open classes by contacting ALL Registration at:

allccregister@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you in class this fall.



The ALL Registration Team

Coming in September!

Join us for our new ALL “Computer Group,”

Learn New Skills! - Share your skills with others!

Are you looking for a community where members meet each month on ZOOM to share challenges and success with the technology skills we are required to use in our daily lives?

Maggie French and Jean DeVincentis will facilitate this group on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30PM on Zoom.

Please join us on September 17th at 7pm. Our first topic will be “All Things Email” including attachments, inbox control, scams, and such. 

Contact lifelonglearning@capecod.edu to reserve a spot and receive the zoom link.

Future topics will be determined by the group. This will be a group of ALL Members helping other members!

We look forward to "seeing" you there!

Help Wanted - 

ALL Member to occasionally edit PDF's

Do you have access to Adobe Acrobat? 

Occasionally, ALL needs to edit PDF's or make forms fillable.

If you can help, please contact lifelonglearning@capecod.edu. 

Please remember ALL is an all volunteer organization, your help is greatly appreciated. 

Every year the Academy for Lifelong Learning publishes a compilation of writings and art of its members in an anthology entitled Reflections.

Each of us is accomplished. We have distinguished ourselves in the world of business, academia, arts and science, the military, and so many other fields over a lifetime. As you read this, know you too have something to share that peers and the community would benefit in reading and viewing.

Within you is a story, poem, worth writing. Maybe there is a photograph or piece of art you would like to share. Whether you have a creative aptitude, i.e. writing, watercolor, etc. or you have a predilection for the political, philosophical, community, etc., your voice is important. We each have something to say, and Reflections is your place to do just that

Take a chance on yourself. You have something to share, and we are here to see that happen. Click below for information about submissions to Reflections 2025.

Thank You!

The Reflections 2025 Team

Don't miss the new ALL Art Gallery exhibit.

A new exhibit in the ALL Gallery on walls outside classrooms 106 and 115 feature the work of two artists.

Leslie Dealy is an ALL Coordinator who has offered classes in mindfulness and related topics. Her work features seascapes, landscapes and figure drawing.

Leslie has always had a passion for art, taking art lessons since a young child. This includes classes at the Art Student's League in New York City, and a minor in Fine Arts at Temple University, Philadelphia.

Leslie notes that she "strives to capture light, color and movement” in her paintings. While on CapeCod, she has studied with Julie Blanchard, Robert Messrup, Betsy Payne Cook and Susan Overstreet. 

Leslie Dealy

Artist and ALL Coordinator

Christine Radant was the mother of Cynthia Jayne, ALL's Office Administrator.

Christine Radant was a multifaceted creative professional whose career spanned the worlds of art, literature, and rock and roll. Her artistic journey began in art school, where she cultivated her passion for painting. Radant's artwork is renowned for its rich, vibrant color interactions and captivating textures, showcasing her unique vision and technical skill.

In 1991, Radant's career took an exciting turn when she joined the Rolling Stones as a travel advance staff member for their European Tour. This experience provided her with unique insights into the world of international rock music at its highest level. This incredible experience allowed Chris to travel the globe, significantly enriching her perspectives as both an artist and a writer.

Building on her diverse experiences, Radant published her novel "Home for the Holidays" in 1994. The book's success led to its adaptation into a motion picture, released by Jodie Foster in 1996, further demonstrating Radant's storytelling abilities across different media.

Throughout her career, Radant had seamlessly moved between visual arts, literature, and the music industry. From the vivid strokes of her paintings to the compelling narratives in her writing, and her behind-the-scenes work with one of rock's most iconic bands, Christine Radant left an indelible mark on the arts.

Christine passed away on New Year’s Day 2024.

This amazing woman is also my mother!

Cynthia Jayne

ALL Office Administrator

September 20th at 2 PM In Larusso Atrium -

"How To Live Happier & Healthier & Longer In Retirement."

This is a special in-person presentation by author and lecturer Brad Pickford BCD,LCSW

Check your e-mails for reminders later this month.

Can you help?

Your ALL Board is actively seeking sources of Grant Money to help defray costs for our Members. 

If you have any information about sources of grant monies that may be available to us, please contact Dianne Tattersall, Maggie French or Joan Freedman through the ALL Office, 774-330-4400. 

We will be happy to help you access funding through organizations that you belong to or through any appropriate funding source that you may otherwise know of. 

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Dianne Tattersall

Maggie French

Joan Freedman

Ten Things to do in September...

Check the websites for more information on all events listed.

Hyannis HyArts Shanties on Ocean Street and at Bismore Park & Harbor Outlook until September 30^th. Artists change weekly. Open Thurs. – Mon. 11 am – 6 pm.

Zumba on Hyannis Green – Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Sept. 2 – 24. Free!

An Artful Ride: The Motorcycle at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. 10 am – 4 pm . Admission: $10. Now through Oct. 13.

An afternoon with Deborah H. Carter - Fantastic Fashions in the Garden. Cahoon Art Museum, September 14^, 1 – 3 pm, Cotuit. $20. - $30.

Cape Cod Canal Day, September 21, 11 am – 6 pm. Buzzards Bay Park, Main St.,Buzzards Bay.

Cape Cod 14^th Annual Wildlife Festival, Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Barnstable, 10 am – 3 pm.

Wellfleet Shellfish tours, Sept. 5, 21, & 22. Wellfleet Aquaculture Farms. Tour times vary by tides.

Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival, Harwich Community Center. Juried crafts, food truck, Cajun music, Noon to 6 Sat, Noon to 3 on Sunday. Bring a lawn chair.

Pepper Grinds presents the 11^th annual Summer Striptacular 2024! Sept. 5-7, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm. (It’s a hoot!)

Wine & Music, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 7 pm. Open House with live music and winetasting in the Back Yard at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Members: $5. Nonmembers: $10.

Enjoy!

Dianne Tattersall

Save October 10th for the ALL Fall Social!

October 10, 2024 5-7 p.m.

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Watch your e mail for reminders.

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..

The ALL Art Gallery exhibits the work of artists connection to the Cape Cod Acadamen of Lifelong Learning.

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.