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Learning a new hobby or skill is an option in Sun City West and the surrounding communities.
Through the Property Owners and Residents Association, 13815 Camino Del Sol, several classes are available in various categories, such as art and music, health and wellness, home and safety and finance, business and law.
“We have some classes that are already full from September through December and are working with the instructors to negotiate additional class times if possible,” Elizabeth Barrett, PORA adult learning coordinator, said.
She added classes through the organization are community classes rather than general education.
To take part in the classes, students do not have to be a PORA member or live in Sun City West.
New to the education program this fall in a new series of free events each month starting Monday, Sept. 13. The first will feature gardening and landscaping. Every month is dedicated to a specific topic. Coffee and donuts will begin at 9 a.m. with the meet the panel, followed by questions and answers 9:30-10:30 a.m. Then a more in-depth break-out session from each expert in separate classrooms 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is required in advance.
Barrett said she made the decision to host the community event to get people back into the building and safety gathering together for donuts, coffee and learn more about the topics offered through the education program. The first event covers pot and planter gardening, irrigation, landscape design, do-it-yourself artificial turf and pets and patio, and the best trees and plants for Arizona.
According to the organization’s website, the next events include Monday, Oct. 18 on financial planning; Monday, Nov. 15 on construction and renovation; and Monday, Dec. 13 Christmas with critters.
Throughout the pandemic, information was released regarding senior health and one of those bits released related to COVID-19. The AARP Global Council on Brain Health “COVID-19 and Brain Health” report included 10 suggestions designed to help people stay healthy during the virus spread, including stimulate the brain, stay socially connected and monitor changes in brain health.
Most of the fall classes are traditional and are offered for $20, however some are free. visit porascw.org/pora-education-program/ or pick up a catalog at the PORA office or call 623-584-4288.
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