Updated 2/27/2023
Take advantage of the many programs and services offered by the Center for Learning in Retirement, which is a member of the Road Scholar LLI Resource Network.
Scholarships for membership dues and class fees are available to those with financial need. Call the CLR Program Director, Tammy Lewis, at (815) 921-3933 for more information. All inquiries are confidential. It is important to us that classes are open to all who wish to participate!
To become a member, fill out the CLR Membership Registration Form, or call us at (815) 921-3931. Payment may be made by check or cash. Membership period is for the calendar year.
If your senior association, company retiree group, church, or community organization would be interested in learning more about the Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) program and the many classes, trips, and social events offered for persons aged 50 or older, contact the CLR office at (815) 921-3931. We would be happy to connect you with our Speakers’ Bureau Committee to arrange an informational presentation to your group. A committee member or members will come to your group’s meeting or luncheon and provide a 15 to 30-minute presentation (with or without PowerPoint slides), pass out flyers and class catalogs with class offerings, and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide opportunities to meet with other CLR members who share your same interest. These groups meet on a regular basis for continued learning and fun. New group members are always welcome! Interested? Click to expand the sections below and call the contact person listed for more information. You must be a current CLR member to join one of our Special Interest Groups.
This is an open art studio that meets on Fridays from 9:00-11:30 AM at the RVC Bell School Road Center (3350 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61114) in Room 2.
If interested, contact Nancy Harvey at njharv@aol.com or (815) 282-1526.
This group meets monthly (in-person and online via Zoom), typically on the third Monday of each month from 10:00-11:00 AM at the RVC Bell School Road Center (3350 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61114) in Room 4 to discuss a different book each month.
If interested, contact Malia Hennessy at (847) 347-6454.
This group meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM at the RVC Bell School Road Center (3350 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61114) in Room 13 for those who like to create handmade items (crocheting, knitting, etc.) to keep or donate and also enjoy socializing with others.
If interested, contact Donna Kopplin at (815) 289-5779.
This is a group for those interested in meeting with other users to discuss uses, problems, and concerns relating to your iPad. Meetings are on an as-needed basis.
Contact: Larry Nelson at (815) 877-4438
For those who love to write, this group provides an opportunity to share your writing with others and learn from each other. This group meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:00 AM at RVC Bell School Road Center (3350 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61114) in Room 4.
If interested, contact Nancy Harvey at njharv@aol.com or (815) 282-1526.