Within weeks of becoming independent, Elder College offered six in-person courses at the Community Centre in Parksville. They included the kinds of lifestyle and academic courses that are Elder College’s specialty.

It takes more than smart and passionate people to launch a non-profit enterprise like Elder College. It also takes money.

Learning is an important aspect of aging productively. Studies have shown that life-long learning is key to healthy aging as well as offering benefits to the community as a whole.