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Learning Never Retires
Learning in Retirement was created for and is directed by retired and semi-retired Northwoods residents. The program offers short-term learning experiences in a relaxed, informal, and friendly environment. This is learning for the sheer pleasure of it. There are no grades, no tests, and no required attendance.
With 250 members, membership is open to anyone age 50 and older. Current members come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, but all share a common belief – that learning is lifelong.
Become an LIR member!
Register online using the link below. The annual membership is valid July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Online registration is preferred, but if you are unable to register online, please complete and mail in the registration form (PDF).
View Upcoming Classes!
A range of classes are offered year round for members. Use the button below to view a PDF of upcoming classes.
Fall 2026 Classes
- Technology Assistance
- Common Scams and Fraud Targeting Seniors
- Using Technology in LIR
- The Dao of Chinese Painting
- Ed the Diver–Diving for Treasures!
- Ced Vig 1: The Holmboe Conifer Forest
- Tales of the Northwoods
- The Dao of Chinese Painting
- Herbal Tea Blending: Art, Traditional and Everyday Wellness
- Enzo’s Frozen Treats
- Information on Vaccines in 2026
- The Dao of Chinese Painting
- Digging for Treasure by the Sea of Galilee
- Ced Vig 2: Connecting with Our Night Sky: How to
Preserve & Protect Dark Skies in the Northwoods - Christmas Tree Farm Tour
- Tour 1: From Bog to Table:
A Cranberry Harvest Experience at One Stone Cranberry Marsh - Tour 2: From Bog to Table:
A Cranberry Harvest Experience at One Stone Cranberry Marsh - The Dao of Chinese Painting
- “Shackers” of Vilas & Oneida Counties
- How to Eat as You Age
- Foods from the Great Gatsby Era
- 10 Simple Steps to a Healthy Life with Diabetes
- Ced Vig 3: Lake Sciences Basics
- Joe and Nellie Mercedes: From Stage Magic to Northwoods Tourism
- Understanding Alzheimer’s: Support & Resources
- Ced Vig 4: Loon Rescue in the Northwoods
- Visually Impaired Tools, Training, and Support for Living with Vision Loss
- State of the Bat: Oneida County Edition
- Bunco @YMCA of the Northwoods
- I’m Not Broken: Living with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)
- Home Safety for Seniors
- Military Service–What is it Really Like?
- The Who, What, Why, and How of Power of Attorney
- Catching the Northern Lights
- The FAQs of Life
- Holiday Music & Traditions Around the World
250 Members Strong
Join a growing community of individuals age 50 and older who share a passion for learning and connecting with others.
What Our Members Are Saying
“Learning in Retirement is an amazing organization! It offers adults 50 and older opportunities to socialize, attend classes that align with their interests, and, if they choose, become involved in the planning process. All this for an affordable membership fee of just $50 a year! LIR is truly all about lifelong learning!”
-Margaret Barnes
“After retirement, I wanted to continue to learn new things, make new friends, and reconnect with old ones, and have fun! LIR has enriched my life by encouraging me to explore art, history, music, and even learn to play the ukulele.”
-Diane Tatrow
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“LIR has given me the opportunity to explore the world and expand my knowledge through its top-notch classes and outstanding events. The camaraderie that develops by meeting other LIR members has enriched me emotionally and sends me down a path of happiness every semester. Bravo to LIR!
-Judy Burscheid
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Make a Difference!
Please consider a donation to the Nicolet College Foundation for the existing Ced Vig Learning in Retirement Scholarship. Your generosity helps ensure that future generations of Nicolet College students have access to life-changing educational opportunities.
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Officers and Committee Chairs
As of July 2026
Past President: Brenda Peltier - 2026 to 2027
President: Sue Richie - 2026 to 2027
President Elect: Sue Stodola - 2026 to 2029
Secretary: Diane Tatrow - 2025 to 2027
Curriculum Committee Chairs:
Marilyn Pekol and Bobbie Keso-Mode - 2025 to 2027
Social Committee Chair: LaNora Kleerup - 2025 to 2027
Entertainment Committee Chair: Judy Burscheid - 2026 to 2028
Members at Large:
Jean Spencer 2025 to 2027
Jay Joppa 2026 to 2028
Pictured left to right Sue Stodola (President Elect 2027-28), Sue Richie (Current President 2026-27), Brenda Peltier (Past President 2025-26), Mary Dean (Past President 2024-25), Margaret Barnes (Past President 2023-24)
LIR Mission
To value lifelong learning by providing educational and social opportunities which are stimulating, exciting, challenging, and fun.
Contact LIR
Email: LIR@nicoletcollege.edu
Phone: 715.365.4944
TTY: 800.947.3529 or 711