Fall 2024 Term Registration Opens Monday September 16

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Anacortes Senior College

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Anacortes Senior College

Welcome to Anacortes Senior College

At the Anacortes Senior College we look forward to providing a variety of interesting, meaningful and fun courses, and to make attending class an enjoyable experience for our students.

Navigating Life's Challenges with Embodied Wisdom

6 weeks: Oct 12 – Nov 16

Gardening with Skagit County Master Gardeners – Spring Edition

3 Weeks: 04/16 – 04/30

The Covid Classroom: What have we learned from the worst pandemic in 100 years?

3 weeks: Oct 10 – Oct 24

The History of Blacksmithing & How it Affects Civilization

6 weeks: Oct 12 – Nov 16

Cetaceans of the Salish Sea with a Deep Dive on Orcas

3 weeks: Nov 2 – Nov 16

Medical Humanities

3 weeks: Oct 31 – Nov 14

Behind the Scenes of the Theatre

3 weeks: Oct 11 – Oct 25

Creative Writing Workshop

3 weeks; Nov. 2 – Nov 16

First People to North America

3 weeks: Oct 31 – Nov 14

The Mystery Story as Literature

6 weeks: April 16 – May 21

New Spring 2024 Classes Begin in April

Registration opens March 18, 2024 at 10AM

Tuesday Classes (4-6pm)

  • Creative SF Writing
    6 Weeks: 01/16 – 02/20
  • Indian/Non-Indian Relations: Some Historical and Legal Context
    6 Weeks: 01/16 – 02/20
  • Memoir Writing
    6 Weeks: 01/16 – 02/20
  • The Emerging Science of Consciousness
    6 Weeks: 01/16 – 02/20
  • The History of Tools
    6 Weeks: 01/16 – 02/20

Thursday Classes (4-6pm)

  • DNA and Genealogy: A Workshop
    6 Weeks: 01/18 – 02/22
  • Coherent Breathing for Transforming Your Brain, Health, and Emotions: The Science and Practices
    Weeks: 01/18 – 02/22
  • Megafloods, the Ice Age, and Scientific Controversy
    6 Weeks: 01/18 – 02/22
  • Neurogenesis: Tips for Living Your Best Life
    6 Weeks: 01/18 – 02/22
  • Gardening with Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners
    3 Weeks: 02/08 – 02/22

Registration

We offer convenient class registration via the Register Online link. No need to fill out a paper form and write a check. With our online registration, select your classes, follow the enrollment steps, and pay securely by credit card.

In-person assistance will again be offered at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center on In-person assistance will again be offered at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center on December 18th from 10-12 noon. For those preferring a paper mail-in, please print our Registration Form and mail with your check for the required fees.. For those preferring a paper mail-in, please print our Registration Form and mail with your check for the required fees.

  • The cost for each 6-week course is $30
  • The cost for each 3-week course is $20.

Since 2007 the Anacortes Senior College has provided a curriculum of intellectually satisfying programs for people age 50 and above, led by retired professors and other instructors volunteering their time and expertise. With no required books, tests or credits, and a nominal fee for classes, students participate for the sheer joy of learning while meeting other curious students along the way.

We invite your comments or questions at 360-503-1255 or email us.

Instructors Wanted

Are you interested in teaching a class? Do you know a friend or neighbor who may want to share their interests by teaching a class? We’re always looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals who would enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge. Please contact us to discuss the possibility of teaching at ASC.

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About Anacortes Senior College

At the Anacortes Senior College we look forward to providing a variety of interesting, meaningful and fun courses, and to make attending class an enjoyable experience for our students. Because we do not have books, tests or credit, we take the fear out of coming to class. We encourage students to listen to the instructor, engage in class discussion, and socialize with fellow students during the break.

We are fortunate to partner with the Anacortes School District, which allows us to use the classrooms in the middle school. Our age 50+ students have access to retired professors and other qualified instructors who come forward to share their knowledge.