Welcome to BRCLL
We are committed to nurturing intellect, inspiring imagination, and expanding the horizon of adult lifelong learners.
Inclement weather notice:
We follow the BRCC policy – if they close, we cancel our classes. Always check closing information which can be found on line at www.blueridge.edu. You can also call the College at 828-694-1700.
Our Story
Lifelong Learning
If you are interested in strengthening your mind, expanding your knowledge, learning about your community, making new friends and staying active, the Blue Ridge Center of Lifelong Learning will be of interest to you. We are an organization within the Blue Ridge Community College that caters to the interests of older adults in the area of Henderson County, NC.
Favorite Topics
Current Affairs (World Wide)
Local/Appalachian History
Nature/Outdoors (Waterfalls, Geology, Archaeology)
Technology/Science
Literature/Music/Art
For Your Health
Religion
Learning
International History
Our Vision
Through our educational and culturally diverse offerings and opportunities, we expand the minds and inspire the imaginations of our adult lifelong learning members plus enhance the quality of life in our community.
Our Values
We are inclusive. In all that BRCLL does, we create an atmosphere that is welcoming and open to all who want to benefit from and enjoy our programs and services.
Register for Classes
We are happy to announce that while all Lifelong Learning classes will be held on the BRCC Henderson County campus, we are also offering a few classes that will be “zoomed” simultaneously. These classes will appear in red in the newsletter and on the registration page. Prices for in person and zoom attendance is the same.
We expected to begin on-line registration in August, but until then, all registrations must be mailed in. We are unable to accept phone or on-line registrations. Please allow one week for mail to be received/processed. Provided the class isn’t canceled (very rarely – we will notify you if this happens in advance), and we haven’t reached capacity, you may also register in person 30 minutes before each class with exact cash, check, or credit card.
Volunteer
Looking for a volunteer opportunity to work with enthusiastic, dedicated and interesting people? Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning is just the place for you.
Our organization is volunteer-run with minimal staff help. Volunteers are needed to help with our marketing endeavors as well as with programming and researching possible topics—to include helping to plan and develop courses. Team members brainstorm class ideas at monthly ZOOM meetings, then seek out those qualified to present to the membership. The committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. except December.
Please call (828-694-1740) or email brcll@blueridge.edu for more information.
What People are Saying
“These class topics are really interesting!”