February 2026

Noteworthy News



AIL's monthly newsletter . . . Timely updates for you!

Here's what you'll find below . . .


  • AIL Offices - New Location
  • Mid-Winter Course Offering
  • Spring Term 2026
  • Upcoming Events
  • Community Partnerships
  • Colby-Sawyer College Community Connections


Nina Tasi

(603) 526-3690

nina.tasi@colby-sawyer.edu

Sarah Jenness

(603) 526-3434

sarah.jenness@colby-sawyer.edu

AIL Offices

Have you heard?


The AIL Offices have relocated to Suite 210

in the Ivey Science Center.


Click here to view the college campus map

if you are unfamiliar with our new location.


So we may better assist you, please consider a phone call or email before visiting the AIL Offices.

A Mid-Winter Course Offering


The Constitution: A Second Look

AIL is pleased to share a mid-winter course offering

open to AIL members.


The Constitution: A Second Look

a six-session course led by study leader

Larry Crocker will be offered on Tuesday mornings,

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., beginning March 3.



Click on the button below to learn about the course and to register!

Spring Term 2026

Interested in taking a course this spring?


Click on the image below to see what will be offered.

Be on the lookout for an email on Wednesday, February 18, when the full catalog will be available online.


Registration will open on March 4 at noon 

and will be announced via email.

Upcoming AIL Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!


  • March 16 - AIL's Community Spotlight

Food for Thought - How Local Farming and Land

Conservation Contribute to a Regional Vision

featuring Hans Carlson, Executive Director,

Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust


  • March 31 - Monoculture vs. Permaculture Gardening,

a presentation by Beth Williams, Americorps Member


These events are open to AIL members and the community. Details to follow.

Community Partnerships

AIL is pleased to partner with GROUNDS

 to help spread the word about AIL programming!

Beginning this month, look for AIL coffee sleeves featured with every hot 'to-go' beverage purchase—

a warm cup and a warm invitation to lifelong learning, right in the heart of our community!

GROUNDS

374 Main Street, New London

AIL Community Enrichment Programs at Woodcrest

Up next . . . Let's Get Organized

presented by AIL study leader, Nancy Hodgman


February 4, 2026- 2:00 p.m. Woodcrest Community Room


Look for our ad in The Shopper!

Colby-Sawyer College

Community Connections

February 5 – March 25, 2026


W. DALE AND JOANN FRANKE OVERFIELD ’69

ART + DESIGN FACULTY EXHIBITION


William H. and Sonja Carlson '56 Davidow Fine Art Gallery

Davidow Center for Art + Design

Vaulted Murmur, Monotype, 18"x14" by Rachel Gross

This special exhibition features drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, graphic design, and mixed media works by current faculty members teaching in the art + design program.



Opening Reception Thursday, February 5,

4-6 p.m.


AIL and community members are invited to attend!

February 26, 2026


Water Quality and Lake Health


a presentation by Beth Williams, Americorps Member,

Campus Compact EnviroCorps



3:00 p.m.

AIL Classroom, Lethbridge Lodge, Colby-Sawyer College


AIL and community members are invited to attend this informative presentation.


Free to attend - Register below!

Colby-Sawyer College

Men's & Women's Basketball


Catch some home court basketball this February



  • Feb.11 - Men's Basketball vs. Regis; Women's Basketball vs Regis


  • Feb. 21 - Men's Basketball vs Albertus Magnus; Women's Basketball vs. Albertus Magnus

Check on the Chargers' schedule by clicking here !

February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.

~ Dr. J. R. Stockton

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