The Center for Lifelong Learning is designed for individuals over 50 looking for intellectual stimulation, an opportunity to expand their horizons, and want to be part of a lifelong learning community.
Need help with your computer skills? Stop by SCCC鈥檚 Open Lab, staffed with tech-savvy student assistants ready to help!
Fridays: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 14
Time: 9:00 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM
Location: Room A317 (3rd Floor, Performing Arts Center)
Cost: FREE
No registration needed鈥攋ust drop in and practice!
Join historian Dr. Robyn Muir for a captivating deep dive into the six wives of Henry VIII鈥攕ix intelligent, resilient queens whose stories go far beyond 鈥渄ivorced, beheaded, died.鈥� Discover their personalities, struggles, and survival strategies under the rule of a dangerous king.
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Atrium, SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: FREE 鈥� Light refreshments served
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277
Dr. Muir also contributed to the new stage production The Six Wives of Henry VIII at Pax Amicus Castle Theater, running Sept. 6鈥�14. More at www.paxamicus.com/events.htm
Come for the history, stay for the insight鈥攄on鈥檛 miss it!
Passionate about local news? Want to tell the stories that matter in your community? For the second year in a row, SCCC is offering a FREE Community Journalist Certificate thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Learn how journalism really works鈥攆rom reporting on local issues to connecting with publishers. Explore TV, radio, online, and photojournalism in hands-on workshops taught by Cheryl Conway, journalist and newspaper editor.
In Person: 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 23 鈥� Nov. 11, 12:30鈥�2:30 p.m., SCCC Media Center
Online Option: Available asynchronously
Cost: FREE!
Requirements: Computer skills, internet access, and ability to submit assignments online
To register: Email Sierra LoCicero for assistance.
Discover the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this fun, beginner-friendly 2-hour workshop! Start by experimenting with techniques while designing a bookmark, then create your own abstract masterpiece on yupo paper.
Choose a Date: Thurs, Sept. 25 or Thurs, Oct. 16
Time: 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Location: Art Gallery, Room C202, SCCC
Cost: FREE 鈥� All materials provided
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277
Led by artist & professor Sherry Fitzgerald, Chair of SCCC鈥檚 Visual & Performing Arts Dept. No experience needed鈥攋ust dress for a mess!
Sharpen your observational skills and hand-eye coordination in this beginner-friendly drawing course with artist & professor Michael Hughes. Learn line, proportion, perspective, and more through guided practice.
Saturdays: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Art Gallery, Room C105 (near 鈥淏鈥� building entrance)
Cost: $30 鈥� Bring your own basic supplies
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 space is limited!
Connect with nature and spark your curiosity through outdoor journaling! No art or science experience needed鈥攋ust a pencil, a sketchbook, and your sense of wonder. Explore trees, birds, flowers, and more while learning observational and creative journaling techniques.
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 9:30 AM 鈥� 12:30 PM
Location: NJ School of Conservation, 1 Wapalane Rd, Sandyston, NJ
Cost: $30 鈥� Journaling materials provided
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277 (space is limited!)
Led by Lois Lyons, award-winning science educator and nature enthusiast.
Come prepared for the outdoors鈥攂ring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray, and a backpack!
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Let's talk about financial health! Join SCCC Business Professors Sal Paolucci and Jason Petecca for a free session on budgeting, investing, tax tips, and making smart financial choices. Bring your questions鈥攖his is a safe space to talk money!
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Atrium, SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: FREE 鈥� Light refreshments served
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277
Join us for this charming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit friend, Harvey. When Elwood鈥檚 sister tries to have him committed, chaos and laughs ensue鈥攍eading to surprising discoveries about friendship and imagination.
This is the third time the College is offering the special lunch and show, highlighting the Arbor Restaurant, which is a part of the SCCC Culinary Arts Institute in downtown Newton.
Guests may arrive at The Culinary Institute at 11:30 am to be seated for lunch which will be served at 12 pm sharp. Lunch will be finished by 1:30 pm and then guests will go to the main campus for the matinee which will begin at 2 pm.
Seating is limited for the luncheon. $45 includes the $10 ticket to Harvey. This event is exclusively for Sussex County Seniors. Reservations may be made , however if you need assistance in making reservations, feel free to reach out to us at 973-300-3171.
Choose one option from each category while making your :
Appetizer
贰苍迟谤茅别
Dessert
Arbor Location: 47 Main Street, Newton, NJ
Show Location: SCCC Performing Arts Center, One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ
Millions fall victim to scams every year. Learn how to protect yourself with practical tips from SCCC students Jalissa Godinez and Sophia Gomes, experts in Law and Public Safety. Enjoy an interactive session with handouts, games, and advice on safeguarding your devices.
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Atrium, SCCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: FREE 鈥� Light refreshments served
Register: Call 579-0555 ext. 1277
Sussex County residents, 65 years and older, are entitled to free tuition and fees for eligible college-level courses.聽
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Sign up for the Sussex County Senior Services Division鈥檚 electronic monthly emailed newsletter, which includes The Center for Lifelong Learning鈥檚 programs, at or by calling 973-579-0555, extension 1277, to subscribe.